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General aviation, including business aviation, is a vital contributor to the economy in every state, and recently, the governors of West Virginia and Wyoming, along with mayors of cities in several states, officially recognized the industry for its positive impact.

Since its founding in 1981, LifeLine Pilots has flown more than 8,000 humanitarian missions, with over 450 volunteer pilots logging over 5 million nautical miles. The group is seeking business aviation’s help in expanding its reach.

North Dakota’s Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) opened Oct. 10, 2019, and officials expect the $273 million airport will provide needed capacity for business and commercial aviation now, with room for future expansion.

ASB Avionics, Inc, an FAA-certificated repair station since 1991, is a family owned and operated business based in Mojave, CA which employs more than 25 technicians and other professionals including experienced systems engineers and program managers.

Sioux County Regional Airport, slated to open next month, is located halfway between Orange City and Sioux Center, IA. The new airport, which boasts a 5,500-foot-long and 100-foot-wide runway, has offices, a conference room, training room and pilots’ lounge, a maintenance facility on site, two 12,000-gallon fuel tanks and room to house 35 planes – more than the current two airports combined.

The Aspen Flight Academy in Aspen, CO, is launching “Every Student Flies”, a youth aviation education program that will provide a free flight lesson to all 556 students at the Aspen Public High School.

GAMA’s “Top 10 Reasons to Work in General Aviation” video is part of a workforce development series aimed at shifting perspectives of general aviation manufacturing careers.

An article published by Business Travel Executive demonstrates how business aviation helps companies operate more efficiently, saves time and money and increase employee productivity. “Our customers know they are buying time and success,” said Greg Raiff, CEO of Private Jet Services Group. “Business aviation is a gateway to efficiency and productivity that flows straight to the bottom line.”

An article published by Magellan Jets demonstrates the critical need for business aircraft, citing NBAA statistics on employee productivity. “’While executives are productive 30 percent of the time while on a commercial carrier, they are found to be productive about 80 percent of the time they are traveling on a company aircraft.”

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has updated an economic impact report, which found that aviation contributed more than $3.8 billion to the state’s economy.