
From start-ups to long-established aero firms, and from manufacturers and service providers to government agencies and non-profits, more than 75 exhibitors are making their NBAA-BACE debuts at the Las Vegas Convention Center this year. Each has an exciting story to tell and solutions to offer, like the first-timers profiled below. Be on the lookout for them.

Microbial contamination is high on the list of aviation fuel hazards, capable of compromising aircraft and ground fuel systems and safety. ECHA Microbiology (Booth C12842), an authority on microbiological and corrosion problems, is showcasing its microbial contamination inspection and correction services. The UK company’s widely used MicrobMonitor2 fuel analyzer enables anyone to conduct quick, easy fuel assessments that formerly only trained microbiologists could perform in a laboratory. Alternatively, it offers testing and training services, including site audits, surveys, and investigative studies.