What Is the National Business Aviation Association and Why Does It Matter?

The National Business Aviation Association, commonly known as NBAA, is one of the most influential organizations supporting the global business aviation community.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., NBAA represents companies and professionals that use, operate, manufacture, maintain or provide services for business aircraft. Its mission is to create an environment in which business aviation can thrive in the United States and worldwide.

For aviation operators, technology providers, brokers, airports, manufacturers and other industry stakeholders, NBAA provides a shared platform for advocacy, education, safety advancement and professional collaboration.

What Does the National Business Aviation Association Do?

The National Business Aviation Association supports the industry across several important areas.

Industry advocacy

NBAA represents the interests of the business aviation community before policymakers, regulators and government organizations. Its advocacy work focuses on protecting access to airspace and airports while supporting practical policies that allow the industry to operate safely and efficiently.

The association also participates in discussions involving infrastructure, taxation, sustainability, workforce development and emerging aviation technologies.

Safety and operational resources

Safety remains one of the central priorities of business aviation. NBAA provides guidance, educational materials and operational resources designed to help aviation professionals improve safety management and remain informed about technical and regulatory developments.

Its resources serve a wide range of professionals, including aircraft owners, pilots, flight departments, schedulers, technicians and service providers.

Professional development

NBAA supports professional growth through training programs, conferences, webinars, publications and networking opportunities.

These resources help aviation professionals stay informed about regulatory changes, operational practices, leadership development and new technologies affecting the sector.

Industry events

NBAA organizes several major events, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, commonly known as NBAA-BACE.

NBAA-BACE brings together aircraft manufacturers, operators, technology companies, service providers and aviation professionals to discuss new aircraft, operational solutions, market developments and the future of business aviation.

NBAA describes the convention as one of the world’s largest civil aviation trade events.

Who Can Become an NBAA Member?

NBAA membership is available to organizations and professionals across the business aviation ecosystem.

Its membership categories include corporate, business, associate and affiliate members. Eligible participants may include aircraft operators, charter companies, aviation suppliers, technology providers, consultants and other organizations with a commercial or professional interest in business aviation.

NBAA currently supports more than 10,000 companies and professionals through industry representation, technical information, events and member services.

Why NBAA Membership Matters

Business aviation is a highly connected industry. Aircraft operators depend on airports, maintenance providers, brokers, manufacturers, regulators, data platforms and many other partners.

Membership in an industry association such as NBAA provides an opportunity for companies to participate in this wider professional community.

It can help members:

• Remain informed about operational and regulatory developments
• Learn from established industry practices
• Build relationships with other aviation professionals
• Participate in discussions about safety and innovation
• Better understand the challenges affecting aircraft operators and service providers
• Contribute to the continued development of business aviation

NBAA also provides member companies with tools, publications, networking opportunities and educational resources intended to help them operate more effectively.

Avi-Go’s Commitment to the NBAA Community

Avi-Go has been a member of the National Business Aviation Association since the company was established.

Becoming part of NBAA from the beginning reflected Avi-Go’s intention to grow within the professional business aviation community rather than operate separately from it.

For Avi-Go, membership is not simply a company credential. It represents a commitment to understanding the operational realities, standards and evolving priorities of the industry.

Avi-Go develops business aviation intelligence, data and technology solutions for organizations across the aviation value chain, including operators, brokers, airports, OEMs, MROs and other aviation professionals. Its platform combines real-time flight information, market intelligence, aircraft and operator data, charter workflow tools and business aviation-specific AI.

Remaining connected to organizations such as NBAA helps Avi-Go stay close to the people and businesses its technology is designed to support.

Supporting Innovation Through Industry Participation

Business aviation is evolving rapidly as companies adopt artificial intelligence, real-time data, digital charter systems and more connected operational tools.

However, meaningful innovation must be grounded in the actual needs of aviation professionals.

By participating in the NBAA community, Avi-Go can continue learning from operators, service providers and industry leaders while contributing its own perspective on data accessibility, aviation intelligence and digital transformation.

Avi-Go has also participated in NBAA-BACE, where the company has presented its business aviation marketplace, data capabilities and AI-powered tools to the wider industry.

These interactions help ensure that Avi-Go’s solutions remain relevant to real business aviation workflows rather than being developed in isolation.

A Shared Vision for Business Aviation

NBAA’s mission is to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive.

That objective aligns closely with Avi-Go’s goal of making aviation information more accessible, actionable and useful across the business aviation ecosystem.

Through reliable data, specialized AI and connected digital tools, Avi-Go aims to help aviation professionals:

• Identify market opportunities
• Improve planning and decision-making
• Access aircraft, operator and airport intelligence
• Monitor flight activity
• Streamline charter workflows
• Respond more effectively to changing market conditions

As an NBAA member since its establishment, Avi-Go remains committed to participating in the wider industry community and supporting a more connected, informed and technology-enabled future for business aviation.

Moving Business Aviation Forward Together

The National Business Aviation Association plays an important role in bringing together the organizations and professionals that keep business aviation operating.

Through advocacy, education, safety resources, events and industry collaboration, NBAA helps its members understand current challenges and prepare for future opportunities.

For Avi-Go, being part of NBAA represents an ongoing commitment to learning from the industry, contributing to its development and building technology that responds to the needs of real aviation professionals.

Discover how Avi-Go uses business aviation data and AI to support smarter decisions across the global aviation ecosystem.