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Wichita Aviation To Take Center Stage at NBAA-BACE 2023
Textron Aviation and Spirit are among numerous Wichita exhibitors
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The Greater Wichita Partnership will promote the Air Capital of the World at the upcoming NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Textron Aviation will play a key role in the Wichita representation. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

The Greater Wichita Partnership is promoting the Air Capital of the World this week at NBAA-BACE 2023. The business aviation convention serves as a platform to showcase the Greater Wichita region’s advanced aviation capabilities and its network of more than 450 suppliers. The Greater Wichita region holds the distinction of being the top manufacturing metro area in the U.S., accounting for 35 percent of all general aviation manufacturing activity in the country.

“NBAA-BACE is a premier opportunity to leverage the Greater Wichita region’s robust aviation workforce, industry depth, and innovative technologies,” said the partnership’s executive v-p of economic development, Andrew Nave. “Our attendance is critical to fostering relationships and engaging with expanding companies to drive economic development efforts.”