The three-day 2014 NBAA Convention, which concluded on Thursday in Orlando, Fla., “was an enormous success, filled with announcements and product introductions,” according to NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “The exhibit floor and aircraft displays had lots of activity and excitement. Education sessions were informative and well attended. The event once again showcased the industry’s size, diversity and significance.”
NBAA 2014 hosted approximately 1,100 exhibitors in the Orange County Convention Center, as well as more than 100 aircraft divided among the sold-out static display at Orlando Executive Airport, an indoor display inside the convention center and various exhibitor booths on the show floor. More than 26,000 people attended the show, according to NBAA.
The association also kicked off a new advocacy initiative, “Business Leaders on Business Aviation,” that highlights testimonials from dozens of CEOs on the value of business aviation to their companies. These CEOs were featured prominently on signage displayed throughout the event’s exhibit halls, meeting areas and static aircraft displays.
“Clearly, in a host of ways, NBAA’s 2014 convention is one for the record books,” Bolen said. “We are thrilled by the enthusiasm that marked each of the show’s three days, and we are already making plans for next year’s convention in Las Vegas from November 17 to 19.”