NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) 2026
Event Date
October 20–22, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is widely regarded as the world's premier gathering for the business aviation community. The 2026 edition brings the business aviation community together at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport to discover the latest aircraft, innovations and ideas impacting the industry. Organized by the National Business Aviation Association, NBAA-BACE is billed as the world's largest civil aviation trade show.
NBAA-BACE is where attendees can get up close with the newest business aircraft, meet legendary heroes of flight and witness major announcements — it is where business aviation comes together, not just to do business, but to connect, belong and celebrate the shared passion that unites the industry. The event draws a broad professional audience, including aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, flight department teams, pilots and crew, technicians, schedulers and dispatchers, engineers, and students.
For exhibitors and business leaders, NBAA-BACE provides unrivaled access to the decision-makers shaping business aviation, offering opportunities to launch innovations, connect with high-value prospects and build partnerships. A companion static display of aircraft takes place concurrently at nearby Henderson Executive Airport.
Show Highlights
- Aircraft Connection & Static Display: See the aircraft shaping the future of business aviation on display at Henderson Executive Airport, Oct. 20–21, 2026.
- Education tracks: The program features focused education tracks designed to help attendees build a personalized experience around their role, goals and challenges — from leadership and operations to maintenance, safety and emerging technology.
- Innovation on the show floor: In 2025, Boom Supersonic exhibited for the first time, Skyryse demoed its simplified flight control system, and attendees saw uAvionix air traffic management systems for integrating advanced air mobility into the nation's airspace — a preview of the cutting-edge technology showcased each year.
- Young Professionals & students: The event includes a YoPro Networking Reception with an annual community service project, and NBAA Collegiate Connect, which gives students a firsthand look at jobs in business aviation.
- Keynotes and networking celebrating business aviation's role in economic growth and innovation.
Attendance
According to industry sources promoting the 2026 event, NBAA-BACE 2026 is expected to feature 17,000+ business aviation professionals, 760+ exhibitors, 75+ sessions, and 50+ aircraft. Some third-party listings estimate attendance nearer ~25,000 attendees. Figures vary by source and had not been finalized by the organizer at the time of writing; NBAA describes the event as the world's largest civil aviation trade show.
Registration
Register through the official event website at nbaabace.org/register. The event is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, and badge registration was scheduled to be available by July 2026. Attendees planning to exhibit can view options and apply to exhibit via the event site. For those who need approval to attend, NBAA offers a customizable justification letter template that demonstrates the business impact, networking opportunities and industry insights of attending.
History
NBAA was founded in 1947 and is based in Washington, DC, serving as the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The organization's first annual meeting was held in room 101 of the Biltmore Hotel on Sept. 24, 1947, with 18 voting and one associate company comprising its membership. In the beginning, NBAA's annual meetings were so small that most people knew every other attendee's name, and all of the exhibits could fit into a hotel suite — the convention has grown by leaps and bounds since those early days. The convention has since become the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Following the 2025 edition, NBAA-BACE returns to Las Vegas Oct. 20–22, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is NBAA-BACE 2026 taking place?
NBAA-BACE 2026 takes place October 20–22, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, in Las Vegas, NV. A companion Aircraft Connection static display runs October 20–21, 2026, at Henderson Executive Airport in Henderson, NV.
Who should attend NBAA-BACE?
The event is designed for the full business aviation community, including aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, flight department teams, pilots and crew, technicians, schedulers and dispatchers, aerospace engineers, and students. It provides access to decision-makers, suppliers, OEMs and customers all in one place.
How do I register for NBAA-BACE 2026?
Registration is available through the official event website at nbaabace.org/register. Badge registration was scheduled to be available by July 2026. NBAA also offers a customizable justification letter template to help attendees gain employer approval.
What makes NBAA-BACE worth attending?
NBAA-BACE is described as the world's largest civil aviation trade show, offering unrivaled access to industry decision-makers, the newest business aircraft, cutting-edge technology, major announcements, and focused education tracks. It combines exhibits, aircraft displays, education sessions and networking.
How do I get to the Las Vegas Convention Center and where can I park?
The venue is about 4 miles from Harry Reid International Airport. The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the Boingo Station at the LVCC, and the free Vegas Loop connects campus halls in about two minutes. On-site parking typically runs about $15 per day, rising to roughly $25 during major shows, and the property is cashless.
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