NBAA2015 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015) held at the Las Vegas Convention Center will bring together an estimated 26,000 business aviation professionals, 1,000 exhibitors, and 100 business aircraft from around the world.

NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) has courses on Monday Nov. 15 and they go through the entire week. Many of the PDP sessions are eligible for Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) application and recertification credit.   

Many of the business aircraft manufacturers exhibiting also have Maintenance and Operator (M&O) Sessions planned during the convention.

Here are just a few sessions and events of particular interest. A full schedule of all sessions and events is available during NBAA2015.

Monday, November 16, 2015

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Inspection Authorization Renewal

Room N232/234

1:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

NBAA Committee Meetings

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

NBAA2015 Opening General Session

Hear from NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen as he welcomes everyone to the convention and introduces several government officials and speakers including FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

10:30 a.m. – Noon

Attract Top Talent to Business Aviation Careers

Room N252/254

This interactive workshop will identify key challenges to recruiting top entry-level talent and ways to overcome those challenges.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

SAS – The New Certification Oversight System

Room N261 

This session provides an inside look at the FAA’s Safety Assurance Systems (SAS), the new risked based data support oversight system.  

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

YoPro Networking Reception

Innovation Zone Booth N704

Hosted by the NBAA Young Professional (YoPro) this networking event provides an opportunity to meet and greet rising business aviation professionals and current industry experts.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

10:30 a.m. – Noon

Second Day General Session

NBAA President and CEO will welcome several aviation leaders and legends including Captain “Sully” Sullenberger.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Greatest Employee Safety Risks and How to Mitigate Them

Room N259

This session will discuss some of the greatest employee and regulatory risks involving safety.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Careers in Business Aviation Day – General Session

Room N245/247

NBAA will once again open its doors to future leaders from middle schools, high schools, and college students interested in a career in business aviation.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

2015 NBAA National Safety Forum

Room N250

NBAA Safety Committee’s Inaugural National Safety Forum will provide an opportunity to dialogue with top safety thought leaders.   

Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display Hours at Las Vegas Convention Center

November 17, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
November 18, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
November 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Static Display Hours at Henderson Executive Airport

November 17, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
November 18, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
November 19, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.