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October 2012focusNATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATIONUse Your Aircraft for Business?NBAA2012 is The Place to Be! by Ed Bolen NBAA President and CEOIf you use your piston- twin or turbine- powered aircraft to support and promote your business, you don’t want to miss NBAA’s 65thAnnual Meeting and Convention later this year in Orlando, Florida.To be held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from October 30-November 1, NBAA2012 is the year’s most significant event for the business aviation industry. This event brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel and all manner of people involved in nearly all aspects of business aviation.Business aviation operators around the world share many of the same concerns about thehealth of the business aviation industry,and of its continued viability in the face of rising costs and increasing government regulation. If you have questions about how best to use your aircraft for business, or how to maximize the advantages that business aviation offers, NBAA2012 is the best venue for you to speak with industry representatives and government officials, and to learn from your peers.NBAA2012 will feature exhibits covering nearly a million square feet of floor space at the Convention Center, and a Static Display of more than 100aircraft on Orlando Executive Airport (ORL.) Following its successful introduction last year in Las Vegas, an on-site outdoor Light Business Aircraft Static Display will again be featured adjacent to the convention center, in conjunction with Light Business Airplane sessions dedicated to the unique needs of the light business airplane owner/operator to help them maximize their efficiency and productivity.In addition to catching up on the latest news, industry developments, and product information,OCTOBER 2012 TWIN & TURBINE • 37