NBAA Recognizes Leo Knaapen with Silk Scarf Award
Leo Knaapen, who is retiring from Bombardier after a nearly 37-year aerospace career, was honored by NBAA for decades of leadership.

NBAA honored Leo Knaapen, Bombardier’s chief of industry affairs, with the association’s Silk Scarf Award, recognizing his decades of leadership and commitment to safety, sustainability, international operations, and other industry priorities. NBAA presents Silk Scarf Awards to individuals for special contributions to the business aviation community during their careers. Knaapen is retiring from Bombardier this week after a nearly 37-year aerospace career.