The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) proudly presents its 62nd Annual Meeting and Convention in the Orlando Convention Center, from October 20-22, 2009. This event is expected to attract 30,000 exhibitors and attendees and is considered one of the leading conferences in its kind. With 1100 exhibiting companies, 140 static aircraft and a representation from almost every single state in the country plus attendance from 6 of the 7 continents in a whole, this is the place to be this fall in the aviation industry.
At the NBAA 2009 Convention you will find business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, single-pilot operations and any person who is directly or indirectly involved in the aviation industry. According to the organization, news will be made at this convention, as it did in all previous annual meetings.Admittance Fee for NBAA members is $150, non-members are requested a $250 entrance fee. You can become a member by clicking the NBAA icon above.
NBAA 2009 Convention Headlines
We are curious, but here are a few headlines of what to expect of this NBAA convention:
- SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT – all about safety on the ground, in the air and in the hangar or workplace
- MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL ISSUES – technical maintenance and management of the aviation maintenance function (incl. outsourcing)
- AIRSPACE & AIRPORT ACCESS – learn what the public is expected to travel through before boarding the aircraft: air-port security measures in the making.
- AIRCRAFT & FLIGHT OPERATIONS – business aircraft related issues: scheduling best practices, operational and regulatory compliance and more.
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT & AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP – ownership or leasing and all aspects related to this topic (taxes, insurance, regulatory compliance, staffing/personnel), outsourced support or an in-house flight department are all issues on hand.
- CAREER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – seeking a career in business aviation? Attend sessions to become an aviation professional, leadership and management development seminars and grow in a business aviation career.
- INDUSTRY UPDATE – for business aviation professionals, from government affairs issues to NBAA Committee and Strategic Focus Team activities.
- LIGHT BUSINESS AIRPLANE SESSIONS – NBAA Light Business Aviation Session designed to help the light business airplane owner/operator maximize efficiency and productivity.
NBAA 2009 Convention Lodging
Vacation Rentals Orlando
Many are invited by the organization to participate in their lodging program through local hotels. For those traveling alone that is likely the best option. For exhibitors who don’t feel much for staying in the local Days Inn or don’t feel like paying $300 per night for a more luxurious hotel, the option of vacation rentals in Orlando is an opportunity. It also allows trips to Disney World or other parks in the area, play a round of golf next door and so on. For more information about vacation rentals Orlando offers these options: private pool homes from 2 to 8 bedrooms large, or condos/town houses in resort style communities from 2 to 4 bedrooms large. Vacation homes in Orlando start at $84 per night for a 2 bedroom; condos or town houses start as low as $69 per night. Mention NBAA Convention when you call. Click the Icon for more information and availability or call Heather at Discount Vacation Rentals Online at (407) 492-0094.
Note: the annual Charity Golf tournament of the NBAA in conjunction with the NBAA Convention is held at Grand Cypress Golf Club on Sunday October 18. For more information on NBAA charities and the golf tournament click the golf picture. It is also said that golf legend Arnold Palmer, an Orlando resident, will speak at the convention and no golfer wants to miss that opportunity! Fly safe, see you soon in Orlando.
Watch on the left a presentation of the 2009 NBAA Convention and its first Light Business Airplane session. On the right an example of a vacation home for rent, 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms for $149 per night during the National Business Aviation Associations 62nd Annual Meeting and Convention in October 2009 in Orlando Florida
