Ed Bolen, the former president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), had died at age 66, following a battle with cancer.
“We are filled with incredible sadness about Ed,” said Dan Hubbard, NBAA Acting CEO and SVP, Communications. “Ed was not just our colleague – he was a friend and a mentor to many of us. He accomplished so much and did so with grace and humility. On behalf of the entire NBAA team, we send our condolences and prayers to Beth, Jack, Robert and all of Ed’s family, in this incredibly difficult time.”
“It’s hard to express how much we miss Ed, and what he meant to so many of us,” added John Witzig, Chair of NBAA’s Board of Directors. “What we do know is that we can all take inspiration from Ed’s legacy of service, dedication and leadership.”
In Montreal, on 12th November, the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) joined the global business aviation community in mourning the loss of Ed Bolen.
“For decades, Ed has been one of business aviation’s most passionate, articulate, and effective champions. His leadership was defined by an extraordinary ability to connect people across political aisles and disciplines, uniting stakeholders around a clear, shared mission: advancing safe, sustainable, and accessible business aviation worldwide.
“Ed was more than a colleague and a trusted leader in the IBAC community. He was a true friend to his counterpart members and a pillar of strength for our industry,” said Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General. “He had a rare gift for making everyone in the room feel valued while keeping us sharply focused on the mission ahead. His legacy is woven into the fabric of modern business aviation. His counsel, warmth, and advocacy will be profoundly missed.”
