During the 2019 NATA Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference, we will analyze top challenges and opportunities impacting the business aviation technology community. Attendees will hear from NATA subject matter experts, FAA personnel, Part 135/91 operators, and other GA leaders.

We encourage you to join the conversation by registering today for the conference. Your participation in these sessions allows NATA to take away action items and provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to address these issues. Attendees will be able to interact with speakers and engage in the discussions via our conference app through anonymous question submissions and by answering polling questions. 

The ABC program is tailored for air charter operators, aircraft management companies, airports, MROs, FBOs, flight training providers, and other aviation businesses, and covers topics such as GA advocacy, workforce development, contract employees, customer service and community outreach, ground handling safety, and more! Additional session descriptions and speaker announcements will be available over the next month leading up to the event!

The full conference agenda can be viewed here. 

Aircraft Cybersecurity and Connectivity

Tuesday, June 18,  1:45-2:30 PM

For businesses today, cyberattacks aren't just a threat - they're an inevitability, and as new aviation technology is deployed and updated, aircraft become vulnerable to these virtual dangers. Fiscal losses from cybercrime will reach $6 trillion annually by 2021, but for hacked companies, the damage from monetary losses can pale in comparison to the erosion of consumer trust, corporate reputations, and stock value. Preparing aviation businesses today for tomorrow’s threats is the next, most important frontier in cybersecurity. You won't want to miss this chance to learn more about the future of cybersecurity and connectivity in the aviation industry. 

The Evolution of Aviation Technology

Wednesday, June 19, 9:50-10:20 AM

Aviation is one of the most exciting and technologically-advanced sectors in the world. Drone-home-delivery companies like Google Wing are just the beginning! Today, with the rapid development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and eVTOL technology, we are at a cross road where new aviation innovation and powerful technologies are being introduced that will forever change our industry. How will Part 135 operators evolve to handle this new form of transportation? This panel will discuss the current state of UAS and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), what impacts the FAA and industry face, and the efforts to overcome those challenges.