NBAA Issues Statement Marking 1-Year Anniversary of the DCA Midair Collision

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

Washington, DC, Jan. 29, 2026 - Today, as the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that claimed 67 lives, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement:

"Today, we pause to remember the lives lost in this tragic accident and to honor their families, loved ones and all who continue to carry the weight of that loss. As an aviation community, we mark this moment with both remembrance and a resolve to learn from it, by taking meaningful steps to strengthen and modernize the National Airspace System and advance its safety, resilience and reliability for the future."

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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 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.

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