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2021 NAFA/IADA Joint Networking Welcome Reception – A Huge Success!

2021 NAFA/IADA Joint Networking Welcome Reception – A Huge Success!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2021 

Contact: Tracey Cheek 

TLC@NAFA.aero 

405.850.1292 

 

2021 NAFA/IADA Joint Networking Welcome Reception – A Huge Success! 

 

Las Vegas, NV:  The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) and the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) held their 15th annual Joint Networking Welcome Reception on Oct. 11, 2021, at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas. The Reception is one of the most highly anticipated events of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA BACE) annual Business Aviation Convention. The excitement was contagious! It was a breath of fresh air to get back to networking and seeing people face to face. The food was spectacular, and the specialty cocktails didn’t disappoint. “This is the first time we have had a social event in almost two years,” said Jim Blessing, President of NAFA and President of Airfleet Capital Inc. “It’s very exciting that we had over 450 attendees and launched the Foundation’s fundraiser.”   

NAFA and IADA teamed up to raise funds for each Association's educational foundation. The educational foundation benefits university students seeking a corporate aviation business career, specifically within the corporate aircraft finance, legal and insurance community. These scholarships offered by the National Aircraft Finance Association (“NAFA”), range from $1,000 and $5,000, and are awarded yearly. A special “thank you” to our Foundation sponsors PNC Aviation Finance, OGARAJETS and Guardian Jet, LLC, for their generous contribution to our fundraising efforts.  

We would also like to acknowledge our additional sponsors who contributed to making this event a huge success:  Royal Flush sponsors: AEROtitle, JSSI, and Rolls-Royce; Four-of-a-Kind sponsors: Aviation Legal Group, P.A., Aircraft Bluebook, Insured Aircraft Title Service, LLC, Gilchrist Aviation Law, Honeywell, Jet Aviation, JetLoan Capital, and Leading Edge Aviation Solutions; Full House sponsors: Axiom Aviation, Aerlex Law Group, Bank OZK, Global Jet Capital, Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, and Viasat; Flush Sponsors: Aircraft Bluebook, Aircraft Bluebook Jet Appraisals, Bank of America, and Pentastar Aviation; Straight sponsors: AirFleet Capital, Inc., Assured Partners Aerospace, and Huntington National Bank.

About NAFA: The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association promoting the general welfare of aircraft finance for 50 years. Our network of members includes lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members on the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. In addition, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry offers. 


 October 20, 2021