The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) concluded the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, featuring major aircraft unveilings, high-level regulatory updates, and emerging flight technologies.
Held Oct. 20-22, the convention welcomed federal officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. During the event, Duffy announced the FAA selected BETA Technologies as the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer approved for passenger demonstration flights.
Exhibitors also introduced new propulsion systems and airframes. Pratt & Whitney Canada introduced its certified PT9 turboprop engine, while Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen 2 and the Gulfstream G400 flight test aircraft made their convention debuts. SyberJet unveiled a mockup of its nine-seat SJ36 and secured letters of intent for more than 50 aircraft, according to company officials.
Dozens of business aircraft were displayed during the event at Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), including models from Aviat Aircraft, Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier, Daher, Dassault Falcon, Epic Aircraft, Gulfstream, Honda Aircraft, Piaggio, Pilatus, Piper Aircraft, and Textron Aviation. On the convention floor, more than 100 first-time exhibitors showcased emerging technologies, including Beyond Aero’s hydrogen-powered ONE and the DTA JP1 hybrid-eVTOL aircraft.
“NBAA-BACE was filled with stirring moments of celebration as our business aviation community came together to strengthen safety, advance innovation, engage policymakers and create new opportunities,” said Jo Damato, NBAA senior vice president of events and professional engagement.
According to association officials, NBAA-BACE will return to Las Vegas Oct. 19-21, 2027.
For more information: NBAA.org
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