Thank you to the many companies that support ag pilots and their operations, as well as the industry, through donating items for the Live and Silent Auctions at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo. The money raised from these items supports NAAA programs. To donate an item to the live or silent auction contact, Lauren Henretty.

 

Join us for the Live Auction & Reception on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. All are welcome to enjoy the auction, and food and beverages sponsored by Syngenta. The Silent Auction bidding will be open Tuesday and Wednesday during NAAA Trade Show hours; there is no electronic bidding this year.

 

Thank you to Pratt & Whitney Canada for its generous donation of a brand-new PT6A-34AG turboprop engine. The engine is valued at $658,000. The engine build specification is 1334, used on the Air Tractor, Thrush and Turbine Conversions STC. The winning bidder is required to pay $20,000 down on-site, and the remainder of payment is due within 30 days. Please provide a letter of credit from a financial institution to Deana Kissinger.

 

In addition to their generous engine donation, Pratt & Whitney will also have an additional surprise donation at the NAAA Live Auction to celebrate their 60th anniversary of the PT6 family of engines and for reaching nearly 1 billion hours flown since the company was founded in 1928.

 

Details for the 2023 Ag Aviation Expo

• Dates: Dec. 4-7, 2023
• Location: Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance (the two facilities are attached)
• Kickoff Breakfast Speaker: Burt Rutan, Aerospace Legend
• General Session Speakers:  Ed Messina & Terry Kippley & Turn Smart Safety Session
• Schedule of Events: See the current, tentative schedule here.
• Hotel: Details here.
• Attendee Registration: Now Open here.
• Exhibitor Booth Sales: Booth Sales Open here.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: View the sponsorships opportunities here. We have sponsorships available for all budget sizes. Please email Lindsay if you would like to secure a sponsorship.
• Auction Donations: Thank you to Pratt & Whitney Canada for donating a PT6-34AG engine and Air Tractor for donating a custom Can Am to this year’s NAAA Live Auction. In addition to their generous engine donation, Pratt & Whitney Canada will also have an additional surprise donation at the NAAA Live Auction to celebrate their 60th anniversary of the PT6 family of engines and for reaching nearly 1 billion hours flown since the company was founded in 1928. Please consider making a donation for the Live and Silent Auction. Support the aerial application industry by donating an item today. Email Lauren with your donation details.