Business Aviation Executive Appointments & Leadership Moves

NBAA chief Ed Bolen, a leading voice for business aviation for nearly 25 years, dies at 66

Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association, died Wednesday morning at 66 after battling cancer, the association said. Bolen led NBAA for nearly a quarter century and was a prominent voice for business aviation. He is survived by his wife, Beth, and sons Jack and Robert.

Discovered 2026-11-11T16:04:39.682067-08:00 | 2026-11-11T16:04:39.682067-08:00

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Bolen led NBAA for nearly 25 years, making his death a significant leadership loss for the business aviation sector.
As a prominent voice for the industry, his departure creates a transition at a major business aviation association.

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