In a Constantly Evolving Environment, Maintenance Takes Center Stage at NBAA-BACE

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]

Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2026 - Business aircraft maintenance is an ever-changing field, and operators need to keep pace with new technologies and best practices to ensure safety is front and center.

At the 2026 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, attendees can choose from roughly two dozen maintenance-focused sessions.

All of the sessions have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal approval for those seeking to earn credit.

Taking place Tuesday Oct. 20 and Wednesday Oct. 21, session topics cover emerging technology, regulatory updates, workforce development and best practices for keeping aircraft safely in the air.

Specific topic areas include:

• Airworthiness directives
• Navigating the MRO capacity crisis
• Fueling the Future 2.0
• Preserving Aircraft Value
• Managing risk after maintenance

Representatives from the following companies are presenting these sessions:

• AE Industrial Partners, Aspen Aero Group, BITTS, Central Flying Service, Crew Chiefs Corporation, Engine Assurance Program, Iridium, Ironfleet Aero, Inc, Jet Aviation, Jets MRO, JSSI, Liberty Partners, Inc., Mente Group, Phoenix Aviation Solutions, Proctor & Gamble, RealClean Aircraft Detailing, Spirit Aeronautics, Stevens Aerospace And Defense Systems, TBX, Viasat and West Star Aviation.

View the full list of maintenance track sessions.

"NBAA-BACE is where the maintenance community comes together to learn from each other and from industry leaders," said Jo Damato, NBAA CAM, NBAA senior vice president, events and professional engagement. "With roughly two dozen sessions to choose from, attendees will leave better prepared to keep aircraft safely in the air."

Additionally, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s invitation-only Operators Forum will take place Wednesday, Oct. 21, and feature program updates and educational sessions covering various Gulfstream aircraft models, flight operations, technology updates and maintenance management.

View the agenda for the Gulfstream Operators Forum.

Owners and operators of Gulfstream aircraft can request an invitation to attend.

Taking place Oct. 20-22 in Las Vegas, NBAA-BACE is the world's most powerful business aviation event of the year, showcasing the industry's latest innovations and services, and hosting the leaders who are shaping its future. Learn more about NBAA-BACE.

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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 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.

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