As final preparations are being made for the start of the National Business Aviation Association‘s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 18, 2022, the association has created a dedicated website featuring its humanitarian response program and other resources, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s Florida landfall in late September.
“NBAA and its members are mobilizing with Floridians to respond to the challenges caused by Hurricane Ian,” said President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The ability of business aviation to provide humanitarian assistance in times of crisis is a hallmark of our industry, and our association is coordinating with government and nonprofit organizations on guidance for relief assistance.”
Bolen noted that pilots and aircraft owners are encouraged to register for the NBAA Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Database to support relief efforts.
NBAA officials added they have been in “continuing contact” with representatives from Orlando, who report that the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Executive Airport, and other facilities have not been impacted by the storm.
“Despite the storm’s impact on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the facilities for 2022 NBAA-BACE in Orlando remain ready for the show,” Bolen said.
Additional relief efforts will be underway during the convention, including the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 18, during the NBAA YoPro Networking Reception & Helpy Hour, in which young business aviation professionals work together to provide relief packages and assistance to local charities.