The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has canceled the Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (ABACE) scheduled to take place in Shanghai from April 16-18.
NBAA cites health concerns and other special challenges for event participants, which have arisen in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak.
“ABACE has always been more than an industry trade show: it is a platform for building business aviation in China, throughout Asia and around the world,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) have an extraordinarily strong partnership, having worked closely together for nearly a decade, to build ABACE into one of the world’s truly great aviation events.
“Our organizations have always viewed participating exhibitors, attendees and government leaders as partners,” Bolen continued, “and as with all NBAA events, their health, safety and security is always our highest priority.
“While the Chinese government is taking commendable steps to address the Coronavirus outbreak, the current situation has presented a very challenging environment for decision-making and action for ABACE participants to fully prepare for the event. This necessary step is being taken in the spirit of partnership, collaboration and transparency. We will focus on making ABACE 2021 the best edition yet.”
ABACE 2021 is scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2021.