NATA Mourns the Loss of Ed Bolen, a Beloved Friend and Guiding Voice in Aviation

For decades, NATA had the privilege of working alongside Ed to advance the shared interests of the aviation business community. His remarkable ability to unite people around a common purpose, navigate challenges with grace, and inspire meaningful progress earned him the admiration and affection of colleagues throughout the industry. Beyond his many professional accomplishments, Ed will be remembered for his uncommon grace and genuine warmth, the relationships he nurtured, and the countless lives he touched through his friendship, guidance, and mentorship.

"Today, our entire NATA family shares in the profound sadness of losing someone who meant so much to our industry and to so many of us personally. Ed was a dear friend to me and a valued friend to our association. His wisdom, warmth, and genuine interest in others made every conversation meaningful and every collaboration better. Ed devoted so much of himself to making our industry stronger, but perhaps his greatest legacy lives in the people he believed in, the careers he helped shape, and the friendships he held dear. He had a rare gift for making those around him feel valued, and his kindness and generosity will remain with all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. We have lost an extraordinary champion for aviation and an even more extraordinary human being. On behalf of everyone at NATA, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues as we remember a life so richly lived and a legacy that will endure," said NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.