This story is part of AIN's continuing coverage of the impact of the coronavirus on aviation.
While it continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19, NBAA reaffirmed that its 2020 International Operators Conference (IOC2020) is on for next week in Charlotte, North Carolina. The association has been in frequent contact with medical experts, and additional safety and sanitation measures will be in place, Doug Carr, v-p of regulatory and international affairs, told members. These measures reflect the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), he said.
“Additionally, we strongly encourage any [registered] attendee who has symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, to stay home and not attend IOC2020,” Carr added, noting that NBAA would record select education sessions of the event to enable those who are unable to attend to access the content. The event is anticipated to be scaled down somewhat given the current disruptions in international travel. Additionally, some major companies that typically attend have made the decision to cancel participation, including Universal Weather and Aviation.
To be held March 16 to 19 at The Westin Charlotte, IOC2020 will provide an overview of issues involved with international operations, including a discussion with FAA officials, and briefings of flight into specific regions, weather guidance, avionics requirements, notams, medical considerations, and regulatory updates, among other topics. The event follows NBAA’s 2020 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference being held this week also in Charlotte.
