Doug Carr, NBAA Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations, will retire at the end of August 2026 after 28 years shaping the sector’s regulatory and policy agenda[1]. His tenure included pivotal roles in forming NBAA’s Security Council post-9/11, leading FAA safety initiatives that saved lives, and serving as corporate secretary for the International Business Aviation Council[1][3]. Carr’s work directly influenced fractional ownership rulemaking, Part 125/135 flight rest subcommittees, TALPA ARC, and international protocols with ICAO, EASA, and CAAC[9]. NBAA President Ed Bolen cited Carr as a foundational rock for the association, noting his indelible mark on industry safety and security standards[1]. The organization has not yet named his successor.