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Jet Journal NBAA 2019 Preview by Rebecca Groom Jacobs Business aviation’s biggest event of the year is just around the corner. The 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) returns to Las Vegas October 22-24. Last year, the event at- tracted around 1,000 exhibitors and at- tendees representing all 50 states and 90 countries. In addition to dozens of education ses- sions, the convention will feature a vari- ety of keynote speakers and products on display in the exhibit hall and static dis- play. Included in the speaker lineup is recently appointed FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Dickson will give two presentations on October 24: The first with high school students at the show’s Careers in Business Aviation Day. And the next during the NBAA- BACE National Safety Forum, where he will provide his perspective on business aviation safety. “We are honored Steve Dickson will be with us to inspire young people about the aviation careers awaiting them in science, technology, engineering, math and beyond,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We are equally pleased thathewillbeapartofthedayweset aside at our convention each year to redouble our focus on safety, our in- dustry’s highest priority.” Debuting at the show this year is the New Product Showcase, described by NBAA as “a comprehensive presenta- tion of business aviation’s newest and most distinct products.” On Oct. 22 from 1-2 p.m., 11 companies will present a product either new-to-market or about to be launched. Each of the exhibitors featured in the showcase will have 5 minutes to present a video or Power- Point, giving the audience a peek into some of aviation’s latest innovations. The following 11 companies will be presenting at the New Product Showcase: • Aero Crew Solutions • AeroLEDs, LLC • ALLProtect for Aviation • Avinode • CCX Technologies • Foref light • Gogo Business Aviation • Jeff Bonner R&D, Inc. • Scott International Procedures • Textron Aviation • Thales For owner-pilots planning to attend this year’s convention, we have com- piled some of the most relevant edu- cation sessions – pulled directly from the agenda found on the NBAA website (nbaa.org). 26 • TWIN & TURBINE / October 2019 PHOTO COURTESY OF NBAA