NEW AIRCRAFT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND INNOVATION LEAD THE SHOW

From young entrepreneurs to established pioneers, EBACE2023 served the appetite of all business aviation enthusiasts

- AYUSHEE CHAUDHARY

BUSINESS LEADERS, GOVERNMENT officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, and all stakeholders involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation from across the world came together at Europe’s largest business convention. Game-changing technologies, the debut of new aircraft, groundbreaking solutions for sustainable flight, and exciting market opportunities took center stage at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) 2023. EBACE2023 featured a full and bustling exhibit floor, a sold-out aircraft display, and packed sessions on the show floor, including in the new sustainability theater. Held from 23-25 May at the Palexpo convention center and adjacent Geneva Airport (GVA), the annual event co-hosted by National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). The annual meeting place showcased on-demand aircraft, advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles, and the multitude of services available to operators.

“At EBACE, we saw how business aviation is reinventing the technology of flight to take on new missions, serve new customers, and connect the world sustainably. For decades, our industry has pioneered breakthroughs to fly not only further but more efficiently, and at EBACE, we accelerated our incredible pace of innovation,” said EBAA Chairman Juergen Wiese.

The show opened with a blockbuster keynote with Formula One powerhouse duo Toto and Susie Wolff. The global superstars in racing, business, and philanthropy extolled the shared aims of racing and business aviation, pointing to parallels for safety, sustainability, technical excellence, diversity, and high performance.