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SPECIAL INVITATION
As a continuous supporter of general aviation you are receiving
a special invitation to the 2008 AAAE General Aviation Issues
Conference. We hope that you take advantage of the opportunity to
attend this valuable national conference and join us for the sessions and
evening events. We also kindly ask for your organization’s financial
support. Please take a moment to review the available sponsorship opportunities on-line.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The AAAE General Aviation (GA) Issues Conference is an annual
event which combines all aspects of general aviation on a national level.
This year's event is taking place in Los Angeles, California hosted by Van
Nuys Airport - the world's busiest general aviation airport. The 2008
Conference is presented in support with Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association (AOPA), Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG), General
Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), National Association of State
Aviation Officials (NASAO), and National Business Aviation Association
(NBAA).
The AAAE GA Issues Conference will cover a range of notable
issues affecting general aviation today and the challenges facing the
industry in the future. The sessions will provide an opportunity to exchange
ideas and discuss and debate a variety of issues vital to general aviation.
The conference will provide a unique networking forum with prominent figures
in the GA community, U.S. government, and industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Airport leaders, FBO owners and managers, business operators,
aircraft manufacturers, students, press, and other members of the general
aviation industry will not want to miss this opportunity.
VAN NUYS AIRPORT TOUR
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s busiest general
aviation airport! Knowledgeable airport guides will take you on a journey
through aviation past and present as you discover Van Nuys Airport rich
history, witness daily operations and view a variety of based aircraft. Be
sure to check the “Airport Tour” box on your registration form.
PRIVATE SCREENING OF THE
NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY "ONE SIX RIGHT"
"One Six Right" is an exhilarating documentary film
that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation - the local airport - by tracing
the life, history, and struggles of Van Nuys Airport. The private screening,
open only to conference attendees, will feature guest appearance by the
documentary’s producer/director Brian J. Terwilliger.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Make your presence known with a table top exhibit. The exhibit
hall which is co-located with the opening reception, breakfasts, and
refreshment breaks is a great opportunity for aviation leaders to showcase
their products and services. Space is limited - reserve your table top today!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please help make this great event possible and show your support
of the conference. Numerous categories and levels of sponsorships are
available this year. Sponsorships include printed acknowledgements in the
conference literature and exposure on the conference website, oral
recognition during the program, and spotlight on signs and other promotional
materials. Additionally, sponsors and exhibitors will receive the roster of
all registered attendees two weeks prior to the conference to market to the
participants.
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DRAFT AGENDA (subject
to change)
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Wednesday, May 7
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2:00 - 5:30 pm
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Exhibitor
Set-up
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5:00 - 6:30 pm
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AAAE General Aviation Committee Meeting
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6:00 - 7:30 pm
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Registration and Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
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7:30 - 9:30 pm
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Private
Screening of "One Six Right: The Romance of Flying"
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Thursday, May 8
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7:30 - 8:30 am
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Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
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8:30 - 9:15 am
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Welcome
and Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker: Kate Lang, Associate Administrator for Airports,
Federal Aviation Administration
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9:15 - 10:45 am
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State of the General Aviation Industry Roundtable
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10:45 - 11:15 am
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Coffee Break with Exhibitors
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11:15 am - 12:30 pm
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Public/Community Relations - Part I: Conveying the Importance
of General Aviation
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12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Keynote Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Clay Lacy, CEO, Clay Lacy Aviation
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2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Public/Community Relations - Part II: PR for GA: What to Tell,
How to Tell It, Who to Tell It To
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3:30 - 4:00 pm
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
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4:15 pm
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Buses Depart for Evening Event at the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library
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Friday, May 9
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7:00 - 8:00 am
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Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
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8:00 - 9:30 am
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The Green Movement - Minimizing the Environmental Impact of
General Aviation
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9:30 - 10:00 am
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Coffee Break with Exhibitors
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10:00 - 11:15 am
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Best Industry Practices - General Aviation Sustainability
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11:15 am - 11:30 am
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Short Break
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11:30 am - 12:45 pm
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Technology in the General Aviation World
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12:45 - 1:00 pm
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Wrap-up and Concluding Remarks
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2:30 - 5:30 pm
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Van Nuys Airport Tour
(Advanced Registration
Required)
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AAAE Sponsor Assurances,
Leasing Policies, and Minimum Standards Workshop
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Arrive in Los Angeles early and take
advantage of the Sponsor Assurances, Leasing Policies, and Minimum
Standards Workshop, which will take place May 6-7, 2008 - immediately
preceding the General Aviation Issues Conference. This two-day workshop,
which will begin Tuesday morning and conclude Wednesday evening, will also
be held at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, California. If you're
interested in learning more about sponsor (airport) assurances and some of
the most valuable tools you can develop or update and implement (including
Leasing Policies and Minimum Standards) to ensure compliance with the
sponsor assurances and other FAA directives, this workshop is perfect for
you. If you register for the workshop and the GA Issues Conference, you
will receive a significant discount!
For more information and to
register please visit: www.aaae.org/MinimumStandardsWorkshop
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For further program,
sponsorship, and exhibitor information, contact Alex Gertsen,
AAAE, at (703) 824-0500, ext. 183, or e-mail alex.gertsen@xxxxxxxx.
For further registration information,
contact Christy Hicks, AAAE, at (703) 824-0500, ext. 174, or e-mail christy.hicks@xxxxxxxx.
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