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Meridian Exhibits at EBACE2019

Team Meridian at EBACE2019 in Geneva, Switzerland

Meridian proudly exhibited at this year’s highly successful European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2019) held May 21-23 at Geneva Airport and Palexpo Conference Center. The company sent six associates to Geneva representing Sales, Operations, and Marketing. This year’s show highlighted the innovation and investment driving the future of business aviation, including three electric vertical takeoff and landing concepts displayed at the EBACE Innovation Pavilion. Implementing them in congested cities would drastically cut down on traffic and emissions.
“The excitement and enthusiasm surrounding this year’s show has been palpable throughout the week,” said European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Secretary General Athar Husain Khan. “EBACE2019 was characterized by new products, new business models, new investment opportunities and a new generation of aviation professionals determined to make their mark.”
“Business aviation continues changing right before our eyes, and here at EBACE, we have seen and touched the industry’s future,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We’re finishing EBACE inspired by a vision of sustainable flight, urban air mobility and other game-changing innovations.”
This year’s static display had a few more firsts this year: Bombardier’s Global 7500 and Embraer’s Praetor 600 aircraft made their post-certification debuts on the event’s tarmac. The convention itself spanned three halls and hosted over 400 exhibitors from over 80 different countries and students from the local area attended free of charge. A special “One Young World Summit” was available to young professionals and students to help with entry into the industry and to garner more interest in business aviation in general.
The static display at EBACE is conveniently located at GVA, adjacent to the Palexpo Conference Center.

This conference experienced many “firsts” and other elements that showcased the value of the event, and business aviation, as never before:

    1) The first-ever EBACE Innovation Pavilion showcased three different electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and concepts, from FACC AG, MAEM and Pegasus. Next to this display, the Innovation Zone hosted a panel presentation on eVTOL and the urban air mobility revolution.
    2) Of the 58 aircraft on the sold-out outdoor display, 23 arrived powered by sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF), as part of the inaugural EBACE SAJF “fly-in”, a milestone in demonstrating the industry’s support for development and adoption of the fuel. The fly-in followed on the heels of an industry “Fuelling the Future” demonstration day, held 18 May at London TAG Farnborough Airport.
    3) The static display was also a location for other “firsts” among aircraft manufacturers: Bombardier’s Global 7500 made its post-certification debut at EBACE, and Embraer displayed the new Praetor 600 aircraft for the first time since being certified in Europe, the U.S. and Brazil.
    4) The show floor spanned three halls at Palexpo, featuring nearly 400 exhibitors, including 10 new to EBACE, which were prominently located in the show’s New Exhibitor Pavilion. The packed halls were continuously filled with attendees representing more than 80 countries.
    5) The EBACE Opening Keynote Session featured Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter, who described his company’s eVTOL air taxi as “the perfect complement and addition to business aviation,” as well as UK Member of Parliament Grant Shapps, who called business aviation “essential,” and predicted of EBACE: “We will be here in another decade’s time with this exhibition bigger and more important than ever.”
    6) EBACE2019 featured a number of new, well-attended Innovation Zone sessions, including an interactive “Shark Tank”-style presentation of future leaders’ proposals for encouraging corporate social and environmental responsibility.
    7) The show’s Careers in Business Aviation Day, now in its fourth year, drew strong attendance by students from area schools. EBACE also provided an opportunity for EBAA to announce the opening of nominations for the second delegation of students sponsored by the association to participate in the One Young World summit, an initiative that is part of EBAA’s Expanding Horizons campaign.

It seems to be more apparent than ever that business aviation is making leaps and bound to ensure that we are as prepared for the future as possible. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said “We’re finishing EBACE inspired by a vision of sustainable flight, urban air mobility, and other game-changing innovations. EBACE2019 provided a clear look at the future of business aviation, making the show more important than ever. We’re eager to come together next year and see the next stage in all these advancements.”
“EBACE2019 provided a clear look at the future of business aviation, making the show more important than ever,” said Bolen. “We’re eager to come together next year and see the next stage in all these advancements.” Meridian will be exhibiting again next year at EBACE2020, which will be held May 26-28, 2020 in Geneva. We hope to see you there!

The Meridian booth is prepared to receive visitors at EBACE2019.

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Meridian Exhibits at EBACE2018

Meridian was well represented at EBACE2018 in Geneva, Switzerland. (l to r): Bob Platten, Chris Battaglia, MaKayla Hambek, Michael Moore, Kirk Stephen, and Jamie Labocki.

Meridian proudly participated in the 2018 edition of The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2018). The company sent six associates to the show to represent various departments, including Charter Sales, Charter Operations, Aircraft Management, and Marketing. The team was able to optimize its presence at the venue by meeting with customers and prospects, reconnecting with industry colleagues and friends, and identifying new opportunities.
Kirk Stephen, Director of Marketing, was impressed by the optimism of the event, “Every year EBACE proves to be a productive endeavor for our company. We are able to take advantage of the access to many other aviation companies that Geneva affords us because of its proximity to Europe, Asia, and Africa. This year’s show was noticeably different because each day of the event was surrounded by energy and excitement for the future. While it’s still too early to tell how 2018 will end, if EBACE is any indication of things to come, then we should finish out the year in a good place.”
Organizers said the show, once again, served as a powerful and forward-looking showcase, reinforcing its reputation as the industry’s most important event in Europe. EBACE is jointly hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). This year’s show took place from May 29 to 31 at Geneva’s Palexpo conference center and Geneva International Airport.
“This was a decidedly upbeat, optimistic EBACE week, which highlighted the passion and enthusiasm at the heart of the business aviation community,” said EBAA Chairman Juergen Wiese. “The show reflected a reverence for the industry’s history, as well as an embrace of its future.”
The busy 3-day event featured 418 exhibitors, all whom chose the event to announce new aircraft, products and services, with press conferences and media events throughout the week. This was an overall increase from last year’s event as EBACE welcomed a plethora of first-time exhibitors from over 100 different countries! Furthermore, the event had a sold-out static display that featured 54 aircraft on the Geneva Airport’s ramps. Attendees got to see a variety of aircraft ranging from intercontinental jets, to turboprop and piston aircraft, to helicopters.
In addition to the upbeat and positive atmosphere, the event also featured numerous informative sessions that honed in on the future of the business aviation industry. The talks included:
·  A new industry initiative to advance the development and adoption of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel
·  An inspiring keynote presentation by Yves “Jetman” Rossy, an accomplished military and commercial pilot.
·  An EVAA study, “Expanding Horizons: How Millennials see the Future of Business Aviation”.
·  The International Aircraft Transactions Seminar
·  The Implications BREXIT for Business Aviation
·  Improving Access to European Airspace and Airports for Business Aviation Operators
Apart from the informative session, EBACE conducted its second annual Careers in Business Aviation Day, which introduced more than 250 students from high schools and universities across Europe to the broad range of potential business aviation career paths.
The EBAA also took the time to award companies that have established a solid safety culture within their organizations. This year, five European companies were recognized for achieving over 100,000 hours of accident-free flying.
“EBACE once again showed that business aviation is an industry focused on innovation and investment in the future. The new aircraft models, the new business models, the featured speakers and the trends we discussed all point to an energetic industry looking toward tomorrow”, said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
EBACE will return to Geneva again next year from May 21 to 23, 2019. Meridian is planning to exhibit again, and we are already looking forward to seeing you there!

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Meridian Exhibits at EBACE2017

Meridian was well represented at EBACE2017 in Geneva, Switzerland. (l to r): Kirk Stephen, Mike Moore, MaKayla Hambek, Art Disabunjong, and Chris Battaglia.
Meridian was well represented at EBACE2017 in Geneva, Switzerland. (l to r): Kirk Stephen, Mike Moore, MaKayla Hambek, Art Disabunjong, and Chris Battaglia.

Meridian proudly participated in the the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2017). The company sent five associates to the show to represent various departments, including Charter Sales, Charter Operations, Aircraft Management, FBO, and Marketing. The team was able to optimize its presence at the venue by meeting with customers and prospects, reconnecting with industry colleagues and friends, and identifying new opportunities.
Organizers said the show was one of the most successful in recent memory, reinforcing its reputation as the industry’s most important event in Europe. EBACE is jointly hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). This year’s show took place from May 22 to 24 at Geneva’s Palexpo conference center and Geneva International Airport.
“Anyone who spent the last week at EBACE can see the passion and professionalism that define this industry,” said EBAA CEO Brandon Mitchener. “This show was full of energy and excitement for the future, with amazing technology on display, in-depth policy discussions and more than a few deals closed.”
Mitchener joined EBAA as CEO in April 2017, and this year attended EBACE for the first time. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this industry at such a pivotal time,” he said. “Business aviation in Europe is growing, and this show featured several new business models that offer new opportunities to grow the market further.”
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen agreed, stating: “This show was an all-around success for attendees, exhibitors and the entire industry. This week once again highlighted the enduring value of EBACE, and of business aviation around the world. Clearly, ours remains a forward-looking industry, and we are confident EBACE will continue to be an important part of its future.”
Bolen and Mitchener pointed to several indicators illustrating the strength of this year’s EBACE:
– 56 aircraft were on display at Geneva International Airport, including a number of first-time visitors to the tarmac such as the Cessna Citation Longitude, Piper M600, Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet and Nextant G90XT
– 3 more aircraft were displayed inside the Palexpo exhibit hall
– 413 exhibitors from 40 countries displayed their technologies, products and services
– Attendance was estimated to be about 13,000 attendees; on par with previous years.
– Many of the exhibitors unveiled new products and services at EBACE2017
– More than 450 journalists from Europe and around the world covered the event
The week kicked off with an inspiring Opening General Session address by solar aviation pioneer, Dr. Bertrand Piccard. As the first pilot to fly around the world entirely on solar power – aboard the groundbreaking Solar Impulse aircraft – Piccard predicted innovation would lead aviation toward a more sustainable future.
Panels and education sessions held throughout the show covered timely and important issues, such as the implications of Brexit for business aviation, expanding opportunities for young professionals, security and top advocacy priorities across Europe. The EBACE2017 programming also included two well-attended day-long seminars – with expert analysis and advice for aircraft transactions and business aviation safety. The first EBACE Careers in Business Aviation Day introduced more than 250 high school and university students, from about 120 area schools across Europe, to the broad range of opportunities in the industry.
“This was an incredible show, from start to finish,” said Mitchener. “As EBACE draws to a close, I know that our industry faces real challenges and thrilling opportunities, and I am confident that business aviation in Europe will rise to the moment, and that our future is brighter than ever before.”
Next year, EBACE will return to Palexpo and Geneva International Airport on May 29-31, 2018.

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Meridian Exhibits at EBACE2016

The Meridian Team at EBACE2016 in Geneva, Switzerland. (l to r): Bob Platten, MaKayla Hambek, John Frangipani, Chris Battaglia, Mike Moore, Anthony Banome, and Kirk Stephen.
The Meridian Team at EBACE2016 in Geneva, Switzerland. (l to r): Bob Platten, MaKayla Hambek, John Frangipani, Chris Battaglia, Mike Moore, Anthony Banome, and Kirk Stephen.

Last week, Meridian sent a team of associates to Geneva, Switzerland, to represent the company at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2016). EBACE is the largest annual business aviation event in Europe, and is jointly hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). As in previous years, this industry event was held at the Palexpo Convention Center from May 24 – 26, 2016. The convention center is conveniently located at Geneva Airport (GVA), which uniquely offers attendees the ability to visit exhibitor booths and the static display in one location.
Organizers were pleased with the turnout of exhibitors and attendees, and the show continues to demonstrate its place as Europe’s foremost business aviation event. “This year’s show was a terrific success, characterized by a full exhibit floor, with lots of business getting done,” noted EBAA CEO Fabio Gamba. “It’s an affirmation that EBACE remains Europe’s most important industry event.”
EBAA President Brian Humphries agreed. “We’re very pleased with the level of enthusiasm we’ve seen this year,” he said. “In addition to the busy show floor and sold-out aircraft static display, our seminars and education sessions were well attended, and participants were very engaged with presenters and one another.”
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen added: “EBACE exhibitors and attendees repeatedly told us this week that the show continues to be a must-attend on the industry calendar. Additionally, EBACE once again highlighted the size and significance of business aviation in Europe, and around the world.”
Below are several statistics highlighting the success of this year’s show:
1. EBACE2016 featured more than 450 exhibitors, representing over 40 countries.
2. The static display of aircraft featured 60 aircraft – some were new to the event, or made their world debut at EBACE. The footprint for the show was the largest to date.
3. EBACE2016 attendees came from more than 100 countries.
4. More than 400 journalists from all over the world were in attendance.
5. The show’s Opening General Session lineup was among the strongest ever, featuring leaders from government and industry. Keynote speakers included former Foreign Minister of France and co-founder of Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Bernard Kouchner; Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Patrick Ky, and; Channel IT Group founder and CEO Bassim Haidar, whose company provides telecommunications and electricity in 23 countries in Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Haidar has extensively used business aviation to help his company be more flexible, efficient and successful.
6. The event included two day-long seminars – one related to aircraft transactions, the other on business aviation safety – as well as a host of education sessions covering important industry topics and trends. The show’s popular “Inspiration Zone” had sessions on timely topics, including considerations for business aviation operations in parts of the world affected by the Zika virus.
“By every measure, EBACE2016 was a great success, and we are delighted with the support we’ve received from exhibitors and attendees,” Gamba concluded. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Geneva for EBACE2017.” Next year, the show will take place from May 22 – 24, 2017.

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Meridian Exhibits at EBACE2015

The Meridian Team at EBACE2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. (l to r): Kirk Stephen, Mike Moore, John Frangipani, Bob Platten, and Anthony Banome.
The Meridian Team at EBACE2015 in Geneva, Switzerland.
(l to r): Kirk Stephen, Mike Moore, John Frangipani, Bob Platten, and Anthony Banome.

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport (KTEB) in Teterboro, NJ, sent a team of five representatives to the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2015) held in Geneva, Switzerland. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the business aviation conference. Organizers said this year’s event once again underscored the show’s value to exhibitors and attendees, and its continuing importance to the industry’s advancement in Europe and beyond. EBACE is jointly hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
“As we marked this 15th year of EBACE, it was clear that the event has always been, and will continue to be, a trade show featuring new products and cutting-edge technologies, and a premier venue for networking and getting the latest information about the trends shaping this dynamic industry,” said EBAA CEO Fabio Gamba. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen agreed, stating: “EBACE remains a forward-looking event, which is why it will always be a can’t-miss show on the industry’s calendar.” Bolen and Gamba also noted that this 15th EBACE offered an opportunity to consider the show’s phenomenal growth since the first edition of the show, held in 2001.
For example, that inaugural EBACE featured 200 exhibitors, and about 30 aircraft on static display. This year, the event drew nearly 500 exhibitors and nearly 60 aircraft on display. EBACE2015 attendees came from more than 100 countries, from the European region and beyond. The attendees had an opportunity to hear from industry thought-leaders who participated in a variety of education sessions, an International Transactions Seminar and a Safety Workshop.
This year’s EBACE also featured the first-ever Inspiration Zone with a dedicated focus on the industry’s future. The Inspiration Zone, positioned on the exhibit floor, was the location for a session on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, an inaugural Young Professionals Networking Event, and a session on Skills and Careers. A Career Day for European post-secondary students interested in aviation was attended by 70 students from Switzerland, Germany and Spain.
A host of exhibitor press conferences, held on and off the EBACE show floor, provided news-making announcements about companies’ products and plans. More than 400 representatives with news organizations from around the world attended and covered EBACE2015.
As it has every year, EBACE2015 also served as an advocacy platform, showcasing the industry’s importance to government leaders. At the show’s Opening General Session, Francois Longchamp, state counselor of the Canton of Geneva, reiterated his support for business aviation as essential to regional commerce. Patrick Ky, the executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency, outlined his plans to ensure that future policymaking by the agency reflects the diversity of companies and mission profiles in business aviation.
“We thank the government leaders who joined us at EBACE this year, and also the exhibitors, attendees and others who made EBACE2015 such a success,” Gamba said. Bolen echoed Gamba’s sentiment, adding: “We are eager to celebrate the next 15 years, and beyond, for the show.”
Next year’s EBACE will return to Palexpo and Geneva International Airport from May 24-26, 2016.
A view of the static display at EBACE2015.
A view of the static display at EBACE2015.

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Meridian Sends Team to EBACE

Team Meridian at EBACE (l to r): John Frangipani, Anthony Banome, Mike Moore, Bob Platten, and Kirk Stephen
Team Meridian at EBACE (l to r): John Frangipani, Anthony Banome, Mike Moore, Bob Platten, and Kirk Stephen

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport, sent a full team of associates last week to Europe’s largest and most important business aviation trade show, European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). EBACE is jointly hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). The event is held each year at Geneva’s Palexpo conference center and at Geneva International Airport. The 2014 show took place from May 20 to 22.

The Meridian Team represented many areas of the company, including Air Charter, Aircraft Management, FBO, Aircraft Maintenance and Marketing. Meridian was well-positioned with its central booth location, enabling the Team to better interact with longtime customers, industry colleagues, and to meet with new prospects who were introduced to our company for the first time. The Team handed out its iconic t-shirts, which helped spread the word of Meridian’s ability to directly handle incoming passengers from the US Customs facility at TEB.

“This year’s EBACE will be remembered as one of our strongest shows to date,” said EBAA CEO Fabio Gamba. “We are delighted with the level of business done, and with the excitement that characterized the event, not to mention all of the positive feedback we have received from exhibitors and attendees alike. Given the beautiful weather, the new single, contiguous exhibit floor layout and the enthusiasm among show participants, we have had a great EBACE2014.”

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen agreed, adding: “We are very pleased that all indicators were up this year, and that EBACE continues to demonstrate its value as a premier venue for companies in the industry to give aviation decision-makers a first-hand look at their products and services.”

Here are some highlights from this year’s show:

– The number of EBACE2014 exhibitors in Palexpo Halls 4, 5 and 6 increased by 8 percent over last year’s exhibitor count.
– The number of booth spaces sold for EBACE2014 grew by more than 4 percent over the number for EBACE2013, giving this year’s EBACE its largest footprint ever.
– This year’s aircraft display was once again completely sold out.
– The show proved again to be an effective news-making venue for providers of business aviation products and services. On the “Media Day,” before EBACE2014 opened, a host of press conferences were held, and several aircraft manufacturers unveiled new aircraft models during the show.
– At the time EBACE2014 closed, attendance at the show was up by more than 7 percent over that for EBACE2013.

Next year’s EBACE, which will mark the 15th edition of the event, will return to Palexpo and Geneva International Airport from May 19 to 21, 2015.

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Meridian Exhibits at EBACE2013

Team Meridian at EBACE2013 (left to right): Anthony Banome, Bob Platten, Mike Moore, Kirk Stephen, Stalin Fernandez
Team Meridian at EBACE2013 (left to right): Anthony Banome, Bob Platten, Mike Moore, Kirk Stephen, Stalin Fernandez

On Friday, May 24, 2013, Meridian wrapped up a successful week in Geneva, Switzerland after exhibiting at the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2013), the industry’s largest trade show in Europe. Meridian sent a team of five to fully represent the company’s various business units, including Air Charter, FBO, Aircraft Management, and Aircraft Maintenance.

The team found the show to be extremely productive by having the opportunity to meet new business contacts and future prospects. “From a marketing perspective, the show was invaluable,” explains Kirk Stephen, Marketing Manager at Meridian. “Since Meridian is based at Teterboro Airport (KTEB), the close proximity to New York City makes our location a key entry point into the United States from Europe. By having a presence at EBACE, we are in a much stronger position to present our company and its offerings to prospective customers who may be interested in our services.”

EBACE2013 reportedly drew a total of 12,353 delegates – an attendance on par with recent years. The attendees had an opportunity to visit 460 exhibitors, the third-highest number in the event’s 13-year history. The EBACE2013 Static Display exhibited 52 aircraft, which had more square footage than ever before, and was sold out with a waiting list. From a media standpoint, almost 30 press conferences were held throughout the show’s three days, and more than 400 reporters from news organizations around the world were there to cover the breaking news.

EBACE2013 was held May 21-23, 2013, and the 14th annual gathering will return to Geneva next year from May 20-22, 2014. Look for Meridian to be there!

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Meridian Air Charter Exhibits at EBACE2012

Left to Right: Mike Moore, Amber Salvatore, and Dan Govatos

Teterboro, NJ, May 17, 2012 – Meridian Air Charter was well-represented at EBACE2012, which was held this week at the Palexpo and Geneva International Airport in Geneva, Switzerland. Meridian, which was a co-exhibitor with Avinode, sent three members of its Charter team to represent the company, meet with prospective customers, and discuss its vast array of private aviation services with attendees. Mike Moore, Director of Aircraft Management, had this to say, “Teterboro Airport is a key port-of-entry into the US from Europe, so it is absolutely critical to the growth of our business to have a strong presence in this market. EBACE is a great venue towards that goal”.

EBACE, which stands for European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, is the premier annual meeting place for the European business aviation community. Each year, it is jointly hosted by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). This year’s event, which ran from May 14-16, 2012, featured exhibits, a static display of aircraft, education and M&O sessions. The show attracted 12,638 attendees from 99 countries, which is on par with last year’s show. Some 491 exhibitors occupied a record-breaking 2,280 booth spaces at the Geneva Palexpo convention center.