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Latest News Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA)Dusting crops a boon, necessity for farmersAug 16, 2010The Falls Courier reports on the many businesses across Iowa that need small aircraft to save crops and increase productivity. The Portland Press HeraldMaine Voices: Maine flies on general aviationAug 15, 2010In Maine, communities and businesses both see the value of the general aviation industry, which adds $521 million to the economy, provides 400 jobs and assists 2,707 pilots through 67 public-use airports. The Republic (IN)Editorial: Airport Gift that Keeps Giving to CityAug 11, 2010As a local Indiana airport used by airlines and general aviation briefly closes for safety and other upgrades, this editorial reminds readers of the airport's value to the surrounding community. Fort Worth Business PressBusiness aviation gets a lift from improving economyJul 26, 2010Business aviation, a significant generator of jobs and economic activity, has been hard hit by the recession and mischaracterizations. However, "through the first six months of 2010, things have stopped getting worse,"says NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. The News-Press (Fort Myers, FL)PrivateSky Aviation GrowsJul 23, 2010Business aviation supports more than a million jobs, including those involving aircraft maintenance and repair. This article chronicles one small Florida company specializing in repairs for Gulfstream jets.
St. Helena StarEarning his wings ... againJul 22, 2010Golf icon Arnold Palmer will join St. Helena's Chuck McKinnon, who worked with IBM to establish Europe's first business aviation operation, to be recognized at the National Business Aviation Association's 63rd annual meeting in Atlanta.  |
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Business Aviation:
Jobs, Productivity and Keeping America ConnectedMillions of Highly-Skilled Jobs (more)
According to numerous studies, business aviation supports 1.2 million stable, high-wage jobs.
Lifeline for America's Small and Medium Sized Cities and Towns (more)
In just the past year, more than 100 communities have lost all airline service. There are a mere 70 hub cities in the United States; if you live outside of one of them, you will be all too familiar with the limitations of commercial airline service.
Productivity Gains for American Businesses (more)
The vast majority of companies who rely on business aviation are small and medium size companies. See profiles on how companies are using business aviation to compete and succeed in a very demanding marketplace. And companies that use aviation outperform those which do not.
A Life Saver for People in Need (more)
Through volunteer organizations like Angel Flight and the Air Care Alliance, companies and pilots regularly contribute life-saving services to our communities.
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Featured Study  The Real World of Business Aviation: A Survey of Companies Using General Aviation Aircraft
The survey, conducted for GAMA and NBAA by Harris Interactive, concludes that typical company in the business aviation community is a small or mid-sized business flying a single aircraft that is used by a broad mix of employees to make business trips utilizing community airports, often with little or no airline service.
Click here for more studies on business aviation.  No Plane No Gain Twitter Feed NoPlaneNoGain: Retiring #bizav pilot's final career flights transport athletes to the 2010 Special Olympics. Read the story here: http://bit.ly/9bgPjb
NoPlaneNoGain: #Bizav leaders tell CNN: No Plane, No Gain; Air Ambulance Worldwide Provides an ER in the sky, and more: #NPNG update http://bit.ly/af1OQQ
NoPlaneNoGain: Aviation brings over $10 billion to Kansas economy, but airport funding still falls short by $147M. #bizav http://bit.ly/9W62GM
NoPlaneNoGain: Neil Armstrong, in latest ad: #bizav "enables you to be where you need to be, when you need to be there, every time." http://bit.ly/baWWCb
NoPlaneNoGain: Video: NBAA's Ed Bolen on becoming an advocate for #bizav value to your company, community, elected officials. http://bit.ly/9n2Leh
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