Media Advisory: FAA to Present Prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award at NBAA-BACE

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]

Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 12, 2025 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will present its prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to a distinguished business aviation professional for career accomplishments during the National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

Charles Taylor is recognized as the first aircraft mechanic. He was a collaborator with the Wright brothers and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful flight in 1903.

His namesake award honors individuals with at least 50 years of dedicated service in aviation maintenance. The award, FAA says, celebrates "exemplary aviation expertise, distinguished professionalism, and steadfast commitment" to aviation maintenance.

Media wishing to cover the event - or to request photos or video - should contact and RSVP with Mike Schmidt; 202-538-4945, [email protected].

WHO:

• Dave Schiavone, FAA Safety Team
• Stewart D'Leon, Senior Director, Environmental & Technical Operations, NBAA
• Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award winner (to be announced)

WHAT: FAA will announce the recipient of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award.

WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth No. 672

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

NBAA will provide members of the media with a parking pass, if needed. Parking for the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center is located in the Silver Lot.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

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