Mayors Across the Country Support General Aviation
Local officials in eight communities around the country – from Georgia to Idaho – recognized the value of general aviation in November. To date, hundreds of mayors and city councils have highlighted the importance of general aviation, including business aviation, to their towns and regions.
Business Aviation to Be Well Served by New Runway at Montana Airport
With traffic up 9 percent in 2017, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) Airport Director Brian Sprenger said the airport’s new 5,050-foot asphalt runway will help support general aviation, including business aviation operations.
Business Aviation Continues Vital Hurricane Relief Efforts
Van Nuys Airport, Pegasus Elite Aviation, Van Nuys Airport Association and Operation Gratitude concluded a relief drive to benefit victims of hurricane-affected areas in Florida.
Johnsonville Sausage Provides Aircraft for Puerto Rico Cancer Patient ‘Life Flight’
At Johnsonville Sausage, the company’s principals believe in philanthropy, and the responsibility to be of service. They call this the “Johnsonville Way,” and that dedication to service was on full display Oct. 13 when the company donated its Global 6000 and crew to fly needed supplies to Puerto Rico, and bring 10 cancer patients back to the continental U.S. for critical treatment.
General Aviation Vital to Success of West Virginia Businesses, Governor Says
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice proclaimed October 2017 General Aviation Appreciate Month in recognition of the benefits the industry brings to towns and cities across the state. “With the state’s geography, a large number of businesses and communities depends on general aviation aircraft for access to medical treatment, economic opportunity and communication,” the governor wrote.
Improvements at Missouri’s Lee’s Summit Airport Spur Regional Growth
Recent development projects at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport (LXT) in Missouri took nearly 20 years to complete, and with a new runway extension and acquisition of a hangar complex, the airport is now positioned to attract more business aviation operations.
Atlantic County, NJ Looks to MRO as Economic Development Opportunity
A partnership between Atlantic County, NJ and Atlantic Cape Community College has been finalized to develop training programs for aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul technicians to boost employment in a region that is facing economic challenges. “The county has embarked on an aggressive effort to diversify the local economy, and aviation was identified as one of several strategic industries,” said Howard Kyle, Atlantic County’s chief of staff.
NBAA-BACE Attendees Know: No Plane No Gain
The No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign figures to be prominently featured at the upcoming NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 10-12 in Las Vegas, NV. From the expansion of the popular “Business Leaders on Business Aviation” series featuring real-world examples of how companies use aircraft to succeed to updated infographics designed for supporters of the campaign to share on social media to signage throughout the exhibit hall showcasing the industry’s significance – No Plane No Gain will be on display.
Business Aviation Provides Critical Help in Hurricane Relief Efforts
With recovery efforts expected to last months, or longer, following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, business aviation provides relief workers with the ability to get supplies and resources to those in need – faster than would be possible by other means of transportation.
Three States Recognize the Value of General Aviation in September
The governors of three states released proclamations in September 2017, highlighting the value that general aviation brings to their states.
