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NBAA Kicks Off BACE with Team Changes, Upbeat Outlook
BACE continues to evolve under leadership changes
Dan Hubbard
NBAA interim COO Dan Hubbard © Mariano Rosales/AIN

NBAA is coming into the 2026 edition of BACE as president and CEO Ed Bolen is taking medical leave, but the reorganized leadership is enthusiastic about the strength of the team in place as well as the early indicators of the convention taking place this week in Las Vegas.

In the weeks leading up to BACE, the show had more than 700 exhibitors—at least 100 of which were coming for the first time—as well as a growing static display that includes nearly all of the major manufacturers. In addition, the show has more than 100 educational sessions, discussions on hot topics, and other activities on stages on the show floor and in conference rooms.

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