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Another Successful NAFA/NARA Cocktail Reception

Another Successful NAFA/NARA Cocktail Reception

October 12, 2017 – Las Vegas, NV

The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) and National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) held the 12th annual Joint Networking Cocktail Reception at the Cosmopolitan Hotel on Monday, October 9 in Las Vegas. This reception is one of the most highly anticipated events of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual Business Aviation Convention.  Attendance exceeded the 500 count from last year. This event had a record breaking attendance of 600 (300 NAFA and 300 NARA). “With record breaking attendance this year, this reception – with our good friends at NARA – has become one of the marquis must attend events in the business aviation industry,” commented Ford von Weise, President of NAFA, and Sr. VP of the Global Aircraft Finance Group at Citi Private Bank. “The reception attracts many of the top industry leaders from both the financial, brokerage manufacturing sectors, which creates a unique opportunity in one location to connect, socialize and exchange ideas in a constantly changing industry.”  

A special “THANK YOU” to our Sponsors: Platinum Sponsors – 1st Source Bank, Insured Aircraft Title Service, JSSI, Honeywell, PNC Aviation Finance, TVPX and Wright Brothers Aircraft Title.  Gold Sponsors – Bank of America Leasing, BMO Harris and Insured Aircraft Title Service. Silver Sponsor – Aerlex, AvPro, Aviation Legal Group and Citizen Asset Finance.

 Pictures from the event can be found by clicking here:


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