NBAA-BACE 2026 is on short final, spanning October 20, 21 and 22, and this three-day Las Vegas event presents you with two locations: the exhibit halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the aircraft at Henderson Executive Airport. These two sites are a shuttle ride (or a Blade helicopter flight) away. But with two locations, each with a massive footprint, it is imperative that you remain organized about what you are trying to do. If you own an aircraft or make purchasing decisions, GlobalAir.com is here to guide you about what to see at each stop and why it matters to you.Which large-cabin jets can I walk through at Henderson?Two Globals (Global 8000 and Global 6500) are on static display. The Global 6000 is now a mature, pre-owned aircraft, and the 8000 occupies the flagship end of the market. An operator considering an upgrade might want to know how quickly the 6000’s value depreciates. Boeing Business Jets also has a BBJ on the list.Gulfstream is bringing five models: The G800, G700, G600, G500 and G400 (plus mockup) to this year’s event. A G300 in mock-up only form will also be available.Dassault brings its flagship models, the Falcon 6X and 8X to the show. While you’re there, representatives should be able to help you decide if the 8X’s mission flexibility is offset by the third engine’s maintenance and program expenses. Which mid-size jets, light jets and turboprops are on the ramp?Textron brings the Citation CJ3 Gen2, Ascend, Longitude and Latitude. Honda has the HondaJet Elite II, and Thrive Aviation is also displaying a HondaJet. Bombardier has a Challenger 3500 on the list, and Pilatus has a PC-24 light jet. SyberJet will show an SJ30 and a mock-up of its yet-to-fly SJ36.In turboprops and singles, the directory lists the following:Pilatus PC-12 PRODaher TBM 980 and Kodiak 900Epic E1000 AXPiaggio P.180 Avanti EVOAviat HuskyOperators are also on display: Clipper Aviation Charter with a King Air 350, and SkyShare with a G450 and a PC-12. Which booths and sessions are worth time away from the ramp?If you hold an avionics program or are weighing an upgrade, you might want to spend your time at Honeywell, booth 3721. Honeywell is promoting new MSP Avionics incentives and RMU rebates for upgrades. Its MSP product page spells out what the plan does and does not cover. It carries a fixed annual price with economic price adjustment, billed on flight hours. It has no scheduled-maintenance or life-limited-part coverage and no guaranteed parts availability, and it is not for aircraft in fare-paying passenger service.If your aircraft is due for downtime, Duncan Aviation, which has a 70th-anniversary art project at booth 2333, is where you should be spending some time. The company says it has recently invested $25 million in a 32,500-square-foot paint hangar. Its 36,000-square-foot Lincoln turbine engine shop supports its status as a Designated Overhaul Facility for PW300 and PW500 engines. On Oct. 6, it added a Global nose landing gear rental program for the 5000, 5000 GVFD, 5500, 6000, 6500, Express and XRS.If you are about to be on either side of a transaction, you should visit the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), booth 2877 (West Hall). According to IADA’s release, its expanded exhibit has nearly 50 member companies co-branding or partnering at the booth. Mente Group says a large contingent of its leadership and sales staff will be with IADA, with CEO Brian Proctor sharing that the company has invited clients to meet with the team in Las Vegas. The member reception, for members and invited guests, is Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the booth.There are two sessions worth noting:”Decreasing the Risk, Cost, and Time of the Pre-Purchase Event,” Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2:30 to 5 p.m., West Hall Room W228, with IADA’s Lou Seno among the speakers”Market Outlook: Aircraft Broker Insights,” Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., West Hall Flight Deck (Booth 205), moderated by Rollie Vincent of Rolland Vincent AssociatesNBAA-BACE will also host the invitation-only Gulfstream Operators Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and offers sessions approved for Inspection Authorization renewal credit. If you operate a Gulfstream, request an invitation and bring your maintenance lead’s open questions.If you only have a few hours, plan around the ramp hoursNBAA-BACE has published Aircraft Connection hours for Oct. 20 and 21 only, so put your aircraft time in on those days. Oct. 22, the last day of the show, has no ramp time. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, aircraft static displays open at 1 p.m. and close at 5. Before they open, the Horizon Stage opening runs 9 to 10 a.m. The pre-purchase session is also Tuesday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the convention center, which conflicts with the ramp hours. Decide which matters more before you book a shuttle, and check NBAA-BACE’s program for details.On Wednesday, Oct. 21, aircraft are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. IADA’s member reception, 3 to 5 p.m. at booth 2877, overlaps the last two aircraft hours, so be sure to depart Henderson early if you plan to attend. The broker market-outlook session is also Wednesday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the convention center, which falls inside the ramp hours.Shuttles, boarding, booths and session times at a glance
Category
Details
Aircraft Connection
Henderson Executive Airport: Tuesday, October 20, 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday, October 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shuttle
Free shuttle every 30 minutes from the convention center; a BLADE helicopter shuttle is also available; booking details are due closer to the event.
Boarding
Each exhibitor controls boarding. Appointments are recommended. NBAA offers a form to connect buyers with exhibitor sales representatives.
Booths
IADA: 2877 (West Hall); Honeywell: 3721; Duncan: 2333.
Sessions
October 20: Pre-purchase session, 2:30-5 p.m.October 21: Broker market outlook, 9:30-10:30 a.m.October 21: Gulfstream Operators Forum (invitation only)
Directory
The directory is still being updated. NBAA says aircraft will be added as they are confirmed, so check again before you go.
Browse listings for the models on the rampModels NBAA-BACE’s directory lists for the static display and that have live GlobalAir.com listings, as of Oct. 12.Large cabinGlobal 8000: 2 listed (both in the U.S.), 40 days on the marketGulfstream G600: 2 listed (1 in the U.S.), 73 days on the marketGulfstream G500: 2 listed (1 in the U.S.), $41.9M average asking price (one priced listing), about 49 days on the marketFalcon 8X: 2 listed (1 in the U.S.), 153 days on the marketMid-size and light jetsPilatus PC-24: 9 listed (5 in the U.S.), $11.1M average asking price, 116 days on the marketCitation Longitude: 3 listed (2 in the U.S.), $25.5M average asking price (one priced listing), 256 days on the marketCitation Latitude: 5 listed (all in the U.S.), 117 days on the marketTurboprops and singlesKodiak 900: 2 listed (both in the U.S.), no price published, 62 days on the marketEpic E1000: 1 listed (in the U.S.), no price published, 76 days on the marketIf you are selling, you can list your aircraft. if you are buying, try A.Buyer.NBAA-BACE 2026 FAQIs the list of aircraft in this article exhaustive?No. NBAA says it is still adding aircraft, so anyone using this guide should re-check NBAA’s directory before the show.How much is Honeywell’s MSP Avionics rebate? Listed rebates run from $10,000 to $30,000, depending on product, aircraft platform and contract status, and they end Dec. 31, 2026. See our Honeywell story for examples.Can I buy an aircraft at the show?NBAA’s Aircraft Connection page does not describe sales on the ramp. It says access to board an aircraft is “managed solely by the exhibitor or aircraft representative,” and that prospective buyers can use a form to be connected with a sales representative. IADA’s booth brings together nearly 50 member companies, and Mente Group has invited clients to meet its team there.Will Embraer or Airbus Corporate Jets be on display? As of now, the NBAA does not list either Airbus Corporate jets or Embraer. However, one has to note that “Aircraft will be added as they continue to be confirmed.”
