The National Business Aviation Association annual convention was in Las Vegas for the first time since 1998 and smashed that show's attendance record of 31,665. After some lean years, the industry's fortunes are riding high, with deliveries exceeding expectations, used inventories tumbling and a feeling of confidence sweeping the sector. No major new programmes were unveiled, but significant upgrades and orders were announced and the most exciting news was the launch of two supersonic business jet projects. The event also saw the debut of the first-ever show evening newspaper, Flight Evening News. Murdo Morrison, Guy Norris, Kate Sarsfield, Graham Warwick and Justin Wastnage report
Source: Flight International
