Bombardier, Gulfstream Pass on EBACE, but Bolen Sees Other Strong Support

All other airframers that traditionally exhibit are returning to EBACE

Bombardier at EBACE 2023 (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN) — Bombardier said it planned to focus on regional events as it decided against exhibiting at EBACE. © David McIntosh/AIN

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

April 4, 2024

EBACE will look a little different this year with two of the heavyweights in the business aviation market, Bombardier and Gulfstream, deciding not to exhibit. However, the annual show—to be held May 28 to 30 in Geneva—will sport its first eVTOL vehicle on static display, from VoltAero, and have a focus on hydrogen as well as electric, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen said. He further told AIN that all of the other aircraft manufacturers that traditionally exhibit at the event have committed to returning.

Bombardier confirmed yesterday that it was not exhibiting and “is exploring various regional marketing concepts as part of our broader business plan.” The Canadian manufacturer of the Global and Challenger business jet lines also emphasized that it “supports the great work of both the EBAA and NBAA in key areas, including safety, sustainability, innovation, advocacy, workforce development, and other priorities” and said it would continue to partner with the organizations on a wide variety of activities throughout the year.

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