10/23/2026
Jet Logistics founder and CEO W. Ashley Smith, Jr. joined leading aviation safety experts from across the industry at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.
Participating in the National Safety Forum session “Managing Risk After Maintenance,” Smith, Jr. joined representatives from organizations including Wyvern, APS, NBAA, and the NTSB to address critical post-maintenance flight risks, pilot readiness, operational safety, and loss-of-control prevention.
With more than 40 years of aviation leadership and operational experience, Smith, Jr. is a recognized industry advocate and frequent speaker on aviation safety, regulatory compliance, flight operations, and aircraft maintenance.
His extensive background includes leadership across FAA Part 91, 135, and 145 operations, as well as national industry committees and safety organizations.
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