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NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION • focusNBAA2014 to Offer a Broad Range of Interesting and Educational OpportunitiesThe 2014 NBAA Business Aviation session on Oct. 21 will feature business aviationadvocate Andrew C. Taylor, the executive chairman of Enterprise Holdings.As the world’s largest car rental company, Enterprise Holdings encompasses thousands of offices and locations across the globe. Taylor will share his perspectives at NBAA2014 on how business aviation has supported the growth of his company and helped it be more efficient, productive and successful in a highly competitive global marketplace.On the show’s second day, and back by popular request, power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin will return for a third time to NBAA’s convention to debate the latest hot- button political issues from across both sides of the political spectrum.Two years ago, the fiery pundits took audience questions and gave their thoughts on the general election that would take place just six days later. This year – with the 2014 midterm elections looming, and campaigns already ramping up for 2016 – attendees will have a front-row seat for a moderated discussion, “All’s Fair: Love, War and Politics.”Honoring Aviation Luminaries and LeadersAnother highlight of the NBAA2014 opening general session on Oct. 21 will be the Association’s presentation of its 2014 Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership to two recipients: the Make-A-Wish Foundation and International Jet Aviation Services of Centennial, CO.Since 1990, International Jet has supported the dreams of children with terminal illnesses by providing the Make-A-Wish foundation with use of a dedicated aircraft from its fleet of Learjet 35 business jets. This “Dream Chaser” aircraft, painted in a special and inspiringConvention & Exhibition (NBAA2014)in Orlando, FL promises to be the can’t- miss business aviation event of the year, offering attendees the opportunity to review a diverse variety of products and services, and benefit from a host educational resources and programs. Excitement continues to build for this year’s event, coming Oct. 21 to 23 to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), and at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL).About 25,000 attendees from every U.S. state, and from more than 90 countries, will be in Orlando to take advantage of the most comprehensive aviation marketplace. More than 1,100 companies from around the world will exhibit throughout the one million square feet of exhibit space at the OCCC, while a diverse outdoor static display of aircraft – hosted by Showalter Flying Service – will spotlight nearly 100 business aircraft of all sizes, from small piston-engine light aircraft, to large intercontinental business jets.Building on a successful introduction last year in Las Vegas, this year’s show will also feature an indoor static display of light, fixed-wing business aircraft and helicopters inside the OCCC, the first time an indoor static display of aircraft has ever been featured in Orlando.Together, NBAA’s indoor and outdoor static displays offer attendees the best opportunity this year to make side-by-side comparisons of models representing the diverse fleet of business aircraft available today.Keynote Speakers Will Enlighten, and EntertainThe opportunity for attendees to hear from a robust lineup of influential policymakers and industry leaders is a hallmark of all NBAA Conventions, and NBAA2014 will not disappoint. As one example, the event’s opening general28 • TWIN & TURBINE OCTOBER 2014