Fri, Jan 23, 2009
NBAA President Recognized By Kiddie Hawk Air Academy
The National Business Aviation
Association (NBAA) announced Friday that NBAA President and CEO Ed
Bolen received the Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award.
This award recognizes dedication to the aviation industry, and
is presented each year by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy. Affiliated
with the Airport Journals family of publications, the Kiddie Hawk
academy is a Colorado nonprofit dedicated both to honoring
individuals who have made significant contributions in aviation and
to fostering youth interest in aviation careers.
Bolen was honored yesterday evening as a part of the academy's
"Living Legends of Aviation" ceremony. Presenting the award to
Bolen was last year's honoree Pete Bunce, president of the General
Aviation Manufacturers Association.
"We are pleased to grant Ed Bolen this award for his tireless
advocacy on behalf of the many thousands of small and mid-size
businesses that rely on airplanes to compete and succeed," said
academy spokesman Paul Lips. "As dozens of towns have watched their
airline service dwindle, Ed has clearly and consistently
articulated the critical role that general aviation plays in
serving companies and communities all across the country. Ed
understands that general aviation is central to job creation,
business investment and economic activity in countless local areas.
With this award, we honor his work to promote the interests of this
national asset."
"I am honored to be included in the company of the other
individuals who have been recognized with this award," said Bolen.
"My thanks to the publishers of Airport Business Journals for
recognizing the value of the business activity that takes place at
our nation's small airports. I also want to thank the sponsors of
this award for their work to introduce children to aviation and
interest them in aviation-related careers. As everyone knows,
America leads the world in aviation, and the best way to ensure
that we retain that leadership position is to do all we can to
excite future generations about the wonder of powered flight, and
the dreams that it makes possible. The academy's work helps make
sure that we'll be able to continue recognizing achievement in
aviation in the years to come."
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