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if any, happen in the House and in the Senate and we’ll respond accordingly.
Twin &Turbine: What other key issues is NBAA focused on right now?
Bolen: One of the things that we did at our NBAA Regional event in northern California was work with the Northern California Business Aviation Association on a career day to address the issue of attracting and retaining tal- ent. It’ll obviously be a big focus at the NBAA-BACE in Orlando where we also will be holding a career day. In addition, we’re very focused on promoting the top “40 Under 40,” which shines light on young professionals who are making an impact on our industry. Everyone on both sides of the aisle in Congress, the airlines, and general aviation, want to attract talent into the aviation-aerospace industry. It’s becoming a national priority and we cer- tainly want to facilitate that.
Twin & Turbine: Given the strong U.S. economy and business aviation’s positive market indicators, what are your expecta- tions for this year’s convention?
Bolen: At regional and industry events throughout the year, we have felt a sense of optimism and opportunity. This year’s show will be focused on the changes that are taking place in the market and the exciting technologies and emerging trends that are feeding it.
We’ve got dynamite keynote sessions focused on new technologies, leadership and developing the next generation of business aviation leaders. In the technol- ogy realm, we will hear from the president of Uber Elevate who will talk about their vision for urban mobility vehicles. In ad- dition, we’ll have panel discussions that feature a lot of these emerging innovations and concepts.
Highlighting our theme on leadership development, Pamela Nicholson and Christine Taylor, the CEO and COO of Enterprise Holdings respectively, will lead a panel discussion and talk about their leadership of one of the country’s most well recognized and successful companies.
NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) has a full slate of events and programs. There will be a pan- el discussion titled “Young Professionals: Changing the Face of Business Aviation” to discuss how the industry can effectively bolster both its workforce and clientele by
engaging young professionals. Further, a few top “40 Under 40” rising leaders who will discuss their pathways to success, practical strategies for developing young talent and the value of building industry connections. We’ll also host the annual YoPro Networking Reception.
We want to capture that enthusiasm and excitement, put it on display, combine that with kind of our challenges of attract- ing workforce. We just think it’s going to be a magnificent event that takes place at kind of a key moment in the history of our industry.
Twin & Turbine: NBAA-BACE features several safety events that will be particularly beneficial to the owner-pilot or single-pilot operator. Can you preview what attendees can expect?
Bolen: NBAA-BACE will hold two significant safety events: the Single- Pilot Safety Standdown on Oct. 15 and the NBAA National Safety Forum on Oct. 18. At the safety stand-down, we will feature expert speakers and highly respected single-pilot aviators who will share their knowledge and offer prac- tical information on operational safety
and risk mitigation. You’ll hear from AOPA President & CEO Mark Baker and EAA CEO Jack Pelton, both busi- nessmen, aviation industry leaders and accomplished pilots.
At the Safety Forum, we will focus on technologies that can help a pilot recog- nize they are moving toward an unsafe event. We will also talk about the physiol- ogy and psychology that affects human performance, airmanship, fitness for duty and the relationship between professional- ism and aviation safety.
Both of those events will help us make sure people recognize the value of safety to our industry•and see how people and companies are addressing those issues. These events will underscore how we as a pilot community can work together to constantly advance and enhance safety for our industry. T&T
Dianne White is an editor-at-large for Twin & Turbine Magazine. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of T&T and she currently is the Executive Director of the Malibu M-Class Owners & Pilots Association. You can reach Dianne at editor@diannewhite.com
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