There is plenty to see and do at the 2006 NBAA Convention and
for those of you who were blown away by last year's iteration, we
have a feeling that the great expectations many have for this
year's event are about to be exceeded. Among the "Can't Miss"
events include...
Opening General Session Speakers Include Arnold Palmer, Gerald
Shaheen
Thousands of people are expected at next week's NBAA Convention
in Orlando. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen will welcome Attendees
the morning of October 17 in his role as host of the Opening
General Session, which will feature golf legend and business
aviation supporter Arnold Palmer and Gerald L. Shaheen, chairman of
the board of directors, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Carville and Matalin Will Provide Mid-Term Election
Forecast, Oct. 18th
With less than a month
left until the mid-term congressional elections, a number of
controversial issues dominate Capitol Hill and campaigns across the
country. The contentious political environment has many pollsters
and pundits wondering which political party will hold a majority in
Congress after election day.
Against this backdrop, famed political couple James Carville and
Mary Matalin will provide their insights about the campaign climate
and what it means for the November elections at the NBAA Convention
on Wednesday, October 18, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Their remarks will set the stage for a panel discussion by
NBAA's Ed Bolen and leaders from four other general aviation
organizations focusing on a controversial aviation proposal: The
commercial airlines' attempt to shift $2 billion in costs to
general aviation and seize control of the aviation system from
Congress.
Cessna to Receive New NBAA Albert Ueltschi Humanitarian
Award
During NBAA2006, the Association will present Cessna Aircraft
Company with the inaugural NBAA Albert Ueltschi Humanitarian Award
in recognition of the leadership and spirit of service demonstrated
by the Cessna Citation Special Olympics Airlift.
"The generosity of the hundreds of Cessna Citation owners and
operators required to accomplish this massive humanitarian effort
epitomizes the sense of community and service that NBAA intends to
recognize with the Ueltschi Humanitarian Award," said NBAA
President and CEO Ed Bolen.
"We created this award to bring recognition to the often unsung
efforts of the business aviation community to pitch in whenever
there is an opportunity."
Very Light Jets Taking Center Stage
Announcements of new very light jet (VLJ) projects and updates
on FAA certification of aircraft have headlined the aviation and
mainstream media over the past several months. NBAA has lined up
senior executives from VLJ manufacturers and an air taxi start-up
for a VLJ panel discussion to be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 17 during NBAA2006.
Executives are confirmed from Adam Aircraft, Aviation Technology
Group, Cessna Aircraft Company, Eclipse Aviation, Embraer, and
Magnum Jet for this exclusive insight into the VLJ marketplace. FAA
and DOT staff will present on regulatory initiatives related to
VLJs and air taxis. In addition to VLJ announcements, many other
aircraft and product announcements are expected to be made at this
year's NBAA Convention, the only place in the world where buyers
can make side-by-side comparisons of all business aviation aircraft
in, or soon to be in, production.
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