Special Report: NBAA 2001

Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

NBAA 2001 proceeded despite a three-month delay and economic uncertainty, resulting in reduced attendance and fewer exhibitors.
Despite the show's smaller scale, business aviation advanced at a surprisingly productive pace.
The reduced size of the convention and its static display was viewed positively by participants, described as "concentrated" rather than just "smaller."
The coverage includes two image galleries showcasing both the convention floor and the enthusiastic viewing of the static aircraft display.

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AVweb‘s coveragethis year is in three parts:

1. It’s Back to Business at NBAA 2001: Notwithstanding a three months’ delay and an uncertain economy, it was back to business in New Orleans at the 54th National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting and Convention. As expected, attendance was down. Some of the usual exhibitors could not alter their plans to accommodate the schedule change. Despite those expected hurdles, the business of business aviation advanced at a surprising pace. By Dave Hidgon.
2. Image Gallery, Part One: A delayed and downsized show with smaller crowds were not necessarily bad things. The tone from exhibitors and attendees alike leaned more toward “concentrated” than “smaller. In this, the first of two photo galleries, we walk you around the convention floor. Photography by Bob Kaputa.
3. Image Gallery, Part Two: The static display at NBAA 2001 was noticeably smaller than previous years, but that still failed to dampen the enthusiasm of those that visited the display at Lakefront airport. Fewer airplanes meant that our roving eye had more time for some closer looks. So relax while we take you on a tour of these beauties. Photography by Bob Kaputa.