WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 12, 2026 – The Alliance for Aviation Across America released the following statement from Executive Director Devin Osting on the passing of Ed Bolen, longtime president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and chairman of the Alliance’s board of directors:
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Bolen, a remarkable leader whose contributions to aviation will be felt for generations.
“Ed understood better than almost anyone the importance of general aviation to communities across the country. He was a tireless advocate for an aviation system that serves businesses and communities of every size, and he had an extraordinary ability to bring people together around that shared purpose.
“As chairman of the Alliance’s board, Ed was instrumental in guiding our work and ensuring that the voices of communities across America were heard in national aviation policy discussions. His leadership, judgment, and unwavering commitment to the industry were invaluable.
“On a personal level, I am profoundly grateful for Ed’s mentorship and confidence. He was a steady and thoughtful leader who made those around him better, and I will miss him greatly.
“On behalf of the entire Alliance, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Ed’s family, his colleagues at NBAA and throughout the industry, and the many friends throughout the aviation community whose lives he touched. His legacy will endure not only in the policies and institutions he helped shape, but in the people he inspired and the relationships he built.”
About the Alliance for Aviation Across America
Formed in 2007, the Alliance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of over 7,000 individuals, businesses, agricultural groups, FBOs, airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that support the interests of the general aviation community across various public policy issues.
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Connor@aviationacrossamerica.org
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