Bombardier and EJM sign on as title sponsors for ACI Jet’s NorCal SoCal Corral

ACI Jet says Bombardier and Executive Jet Management will serve as title sponsors for the second annual NorCal SoCal Corral, set for Sept. 1-2 in San Luis Obispo. The event brings together Northern and Southern California business aviation groups for networking, education and a kickball competition, with attendance limited to 200 industry professionals.

Why it matters: - The NorCal SoCal Corral is built to connect California business aviation leaders around policy, networking and industry visibility. - Title sponsorship from Bombardier and Executive Jet Management adds brand power to an event focused on protecting and promoting business aviation interests in California. - Attendance is capped at 200 industry professionals, which keeps the event targeted and potentially valuable for sponsors reaching a specific aviation audience.

What happened: - ACI Jet announced that Bombardier and Executive Jet Management will be title sponsors of the second annual NorCal SoCal Corral. - The event is scheduled for Sept. 1-2, 2026, at ACI Jet headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California. - The gathering will bring together the Northern California Business Aviation Association and the Southern California Aviation Association. - Registration is limited to current members of NCBAA and/or SCAA.

The details: - The two-day program opens with a welcome mixer. - The main day begins with an industry panel on legislative initiatives affecting California business aviation. - Attendees then travel to Nipomo for a bracketed kickball tournament between the two associations. - The event ends with a tri-tip beach barbecue and bonfire in Pismo Beach served by members of ACI Jet’s MRO team. - Last year, NCBAA won the first kickball tournament. - The championship trophy, called “The Corraler,” is displayed in ACI Jet’s FBO lobby at KSBP. - Additional sponsorship opportunities remain open for organizations that want to reach the event’s audience. - More information, sponsorship opportunities and registration are available through ACI Jet’s event page.

Between the lines: - The event mixes serious policy discussion with a social competition format, which suggests an effort to make industry advocacy more engaging and memorable. - Bombardier and EJM’s involvement signals that the event has enough regional relevance to attract major aviation brands. - A limited, member-only format likely increases the value of the event for both advocacy and relationship-building.

What's next: - NCBAA and SCAA members will be the only eligible attendees unless the registration rules expand. - Sponsors and attendees will gather in early September for the panel, tournament and social events. - ACI Jet is positioning the event as a recurring fixture for California’s business aviation community.