Record Donations Received For BizAv Career Development

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the five recipients selected for the 2025 International Operators Scholarships that provide financial support for individuals pursuing careers in business aviation with a focus on international operations.

The NBAA said it had received a record number of donations for the selection committee to fund this year’s recipients. 

The recipients were honored at the NBAA’s annual International Operators Conference (IOC) held at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort and Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 11-13, 2025. Representatives from the donor companies and the committee recognized the recipients.

The recipients of the 2025 International Operators Scholarships are:

• Bradley Summers
• Caleb Gibson
• Luis Rodriguez
• Sean Ronnenberg
• Chris Javier

The companies who made the generous donations for the 2025 scholarships were:

• Prime Trip Support
• UAS International Trip Support
• International Trip Planning Services, LLC
• AEG Fuels
• Candace Covington and Nat Iyengar

There were nearly 40 sponsors of the IOC this year, which featured presentations and educational sessions covering such topics as regulatory compliance, documentation, regional reviews, in-house trip management, risk management strategies, personal and global security, and sustainability.

FMI:  nbaa.org/events/