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NBAA-BACE REVIEW
NBAA-BACE 2021: They Came Back. By the Thousands! The Business Aviation community swarmed the Las Vegas Convention Center's newest space, the West Hall, to learn, earn, and reconnect with their world at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in October. Dave Higdon reports...
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he atmosphere at NBAA-BACE 2021 reflected something of a celebratory mode as friends, colleagues, customers, and products and service providers re-convened for face-to-face meetings, just glad to be there after months of virtual events and Zoom meetings. Strong crowds circulated across the static display at Henderson Executive Airport and moved through the convention’s West Hall adjoining the older sections of the Las Vegas Convention Center. There was something of a contrast among the convention delegates: On the one hand, international visitors were absent, due to the US government’s international travel restrictions. But on the other hand, many first-time attendees mixed with veteran show-goers in their quests to seek out new opportunities, make new connections, and learn what’s new in the Business Aviation industry. With a mix of new aircraft announcements and a string of
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avionics- and electronics-oriented unveilings, business was strong. The show featured inspirational figures and trailblazers who shared personal stories of passion, perseverance, and triumph. Among them were Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn; astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft; and visionary pioneer Martine Rothblatt.
Sustainability Focus
A central focus during NBAA-BACE 2021 was sustainability, highlighting the sundry opportunities to reduce the impact of carbon dioxide on our atmosphere and its contribution to global climate change. With NBAA’s carbon-offset effort active, the convention’s carbon-offset program made the show one of the world’s largest carbon-neutral aviation events. The efforts went beyond mere pledges, and into action with almost 100 show exhibitors signing a Green Pledge to reduce their
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