Flight attendants conference
The growth of business aviation in the Middle East and Asia has prompted many segments of the industry to change and expand their focus.

The growth of business aviation in the Middle East and Asia has prompted many segments of the industry to change and expand their focus. The shift was evident at the 13th annual NBAA Flight Attendants Conference, held July 26 to 28 in Tucson, Ariz., which highlighted the role of the flight attendant in a global setting.

Steve Brown, senior vice president of operations for NBAA, opened the conference with comments about the competition between business aviation and the airlines. “[The airlines] face seismic challenges,” he said, noting the recent increase in fuel costs and the impact of 9/11. “As the carriers face these stresses, we have been able to grow and become a viable alternative. Our members buy millions of commercial tickets per year, but they know when it’s more productive to travel via business aviation.”

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