05/25/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/25/2023 08:38
Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]
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Geneva, Switzerland, May 25, 2023 - Game-changing technologies, the debut of all-new aircraft, groundbreaking solutions for sustainable flight and exciting market opportunities were all center stage for one of the most consequential editions of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) to date.
"At EBACE, we saw how business aviation is reinventing the very technology of flight to take on new missions, serve new customers and connect the world sustainably," said European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Chairman Juergen Wiese. "For decades, our industry has pioneered breakthroughs to fly not only further but more efficiently, and at EBACE, we accelerated our incredible pace of innovation."
With a drumbeat of announcements from aircraft manufacturers, the show featured the unveiling of Textron Aviation's new Cessna Citation Ascend, and the EBACE debut of Airbus Corporate Jets' ACJ TwoTwenty, Bombardier's Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream's G800 aircraft.
"We saw amazing new aircraft announced and debuted, designed to meet the needs of an evolving global business marketplace," said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. "We had a first-hand look at the fuels, propulsion systems and technologies that will lead to net-zero flight. We were inspired by the trailblazers in our industry who are championing teamwork and inclusion. EBACE showed us all that is possible today, and how our shared vision will shape tomorrow."
The show opened with a blockbuster keynote with Formula One powerhouse duo Toto and Susie Wolff. The global superstars in racing, business and philanthropy wowed a standing-room only crowd with stories of leadership and continuous learning. The two extolled the shared aims of racing and business aviation, pointing to parallels for safety, sustainability, technical excellence, diversity and high performance.
EBACE2023 featured a full and bustling exhibit floor, a sold-out aircraft display and packed sessions on the show floor, including in the new sustainability theater. Held from May 23-25 at the Palexpo convention center and adjacent Geneva Airport (GVA), the annual event - the largest of its kind in Europe - was co-hosted by NBAA and EBAA.
Throughout the week, EBACE2023 reflected a spirit of optimism and opportunity:
This year's EBACE was dedicated to the memory and legacy of Athar Husain-Khan, the Secretary-General of EBAA, lost this year, whose passion for business aviation and belief in human connection undergirded the entire show.
See all the multimedia EBACE coverage, including news stories, photo galleries, EBACE TV video coverage and more. Join the conversation on social media with the event hashtag #EBACE2023, where aviation influencer Uptin Saiidi shared highlights from the show.
EBACE will return to Palexpo and Geneva Airport next year from May 28-30, 2024.
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About NBAA
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.
About EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is the leading organization for operators of business aircraft in Europe. Our mission is to enable responsible, sustainable growth for business aviation, enhance connectivity and create opportunities. EBAA works to improve safety standards and share knowledge, to further positive regulation and to ease all aspects of closely tailored, flexible, point to point air transportation for individuals, governments, businesses and local communities in the most time-efficient way possible. Founded in 1977 and based in Brussels, EBAA represents +700 members companies, corporate operators, commercial operators, manufacturers, airports, fixed-based operators, and more, with a total fleet of +1,000 aircraft. Visit our website: ebaa.org.