EAA statement on September 18 NBAA leadership announcement
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (September 18, 2026) — Statement from Jack J. Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Experimental Aircraft Association regarding today’s announcement from the National Business Aviation Association and its President/CEO, Ed Bolen: “EAA offers its best wishes to Ed Bolen and sends our hopes for a full recovery. While Ed rightly focuses on his health, NBAA is in good hands with its current experienced team. We also offer Dan Hubbard, Heidi Williams, and the rest of NBAA our continuing support as we continue to work together to advance and benefit aviation.” About EAA The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.
