Business Aviation Day

05/11/2026

04/24/2026

💜💛THANK YOU ---

Business Aviation Day 2026 was a great success, thanks to all of you!

Each attendee, sponsor, volunteer, exhibitor - all played a key part in the event.

As we work to gather final numbers, we're taking a moment to celebrate the event's photographers - fellow students of MSUM!

📸 Charlie, Ibrahim and Lou captured the event; here are some of Ibrahim and Lou's shots.

🛩 There is MUCH more to come; keep an eye on the BAD socials for more images, recaps, numbers and more -- we use the platform to share internships, helpful info from the industry, and more, all year long.

04/23/2026

🥳 Today is the day - we look forward to seeing you soon for Business Aviation Day 2026!

is held rain or shine in the North Star Aviation hangar at KMKT, doors open at 3pm.

Students - please park at the main terminal; exhibitors will be parking near the event hangar for easier loading.

Please reference your confirmation emails for more detailed info; reach out with questions.

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04/22/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, April 23rd, for !

Held rain or shine in the North Star Aviation hangar at KMKT, doors open at 3pm.

Multiple exhibitor tables will be set up for students to meet with professionals. Bring your questions about careers, studies, and networking!

Sandwiches will be served; please register in advance so we can plan for everyone.

Thanks to our organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters - an event like this relies on all of you to be successful. We appreciate you!

See you tomorrow!

https://linktr.ee/businessaviationday

04/20/2026

Registration is still open for this week's event!

We look forward to seeing you at this Thursday, April 23rd at North Star Aviation, KMKT.

Free for students, your advanced registration helps with planning for food and supplies, so please secure your tickets today.

DM or contact Career Development Center--Minnesota State University, Mankato with questions!

🔗 https://mnsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TjHxegSZ3GRDh4

📍Thursday April 23rd, 3 to 5pm, Mankato's KMKT

04/18/2026

With gratitude for our sponsors and donors --

We're taking a moment to recognize and thank our valued industry partners for their support of BAD26!

Signature Aviation - Title Sponsor

Brown & Brown - Purple Sponsor
ISG - Purple Sponsor

Academy College
Civil Air Patrol
Executive Jet Management
Exclusive Aircraft Sales
Mayo Clinic
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Minnesota State -Transportation Center of Excellence
MSUM - Career Development Center
Minnesota Business Aviation Association
National Business Aviation Association
North Star Aviation
Premier Jet Center
Pro Train Aviation
Real Clean Aircraft Detailing
Stars of the North - WAI Chapter
Target
Thunderbird Aviation

04/18/2026

Sharing from the Bombardier Safety Standdown:

“Our Travel and Accommodation Application is now open for students!

The Emerging Leaders Program is shaping the next generation of aviation safety professionals. Council members and students share how this initiative is about leadership, networking, and hands-on learning. From applying lessons in real-world scenarios to building lifelong industry connections.

To apply or learn more: https://safetystanddown.com/en/emerging-leaders”

https://youtu.be/6_VQLlegkrU - recap video of past recipients, including a few faces you may recognize!

The Emerging Leaders Program gives students and early-career aviation professionals the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the aviation community. At the Bombardier Safety Standdown Seminar, participants engage with industry leaders, explore critical aviation safety practices, and meet p...

04/18/2026

You may be asking yourself -- what is business aviation?

As defined by the NBAA, 'Business aviation is the use of any “general aviation” aircraft for a business purpose. The Federal Aviation Administration defines general aviation as all flights that are not conducted by the military or the scheduled airlines. As such, business aviation is a part of general aviation that focuses on the business use of airplanes and helicopters.

The business aviation community consists of companies of all sizes that rely on many different types of aircraft – from single-pilot airplanes, to turbine aircraft that fly internationally, to helicopters that survey rush-hour traffic – and the fixed-base operations and many other services that support flight operations at the nation’s 5,000 public-use airports. The vast majority of businesses in this community – 97 percent – are small- to mid-size businesses and other entities including nonprofit organizations.'

Read more: https://nbaa.org/business-aviation

Attend to meet with industry pros and learn more about careers that await you right here in Minnesota within the industry!

Thursday April 23rd, 3 to 5pm, Mankato's KMKT

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