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Ed Bolen, Former NBAA President, Dies After Cancer Battle

November 13, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Ed Bolen, former NBAA President and CEO, died after a cancer battle.
Bolen led NBAA for 22 years, advocating for business aviation interests.
He previously led the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Bolen was inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame the day before his death.

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Strategic Implications

Bolen's passing may indicate a shift in business aviation advocacy, as his 22-year tenure at NBAA tied the organization's positions to the wider general aviation agenda. The choice of his permanent successor could signal whether NBAA will maintain its current advocacy posture and coordination with other groups.

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What Happened

Business Aviation Loses Influential Leader And Advocate

Ed Bolen, the former President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), has died after a battle with cancer. Bolen led NBAA for over 22 years, advocating for business aviation interests in policy debates involving airport access, air traffic control modernization, and user fees. He previously served as the leader of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and was inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame the day before his death. The news was first reported by AviNews.

Source | Originally Published: November 12, 2026

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Ed Bolen, Former NBAA President, Dies After Cancer Battle

November 13, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Ed Bolen, former NBAA President and CEO, died after a cancer battle.
Bolen led NBAA for 22 years, advocating for business aviation interests.
He previously led the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Bolen was inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame the day before his death.

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Strategic Implications

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What Happened

Business Aviation Loses Influential Leader And Advocate

Source | Originally Published: November 12, 2026

Companies Mentioned

National Business Aviation Association General Aviation Manufacturers Association AOPA NATA