March Proclamations Highlight Value of General Aviation, Including Business Aviation
Five cities, in addition to the state of North Dakota, issued proclamations designating March as “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” To date, every state and hundreds of towns and cities across the U.S. have acknowledged the value the industry brings to communities and companies across the country.
Minnesota Airports Contribute $18.2 Billion Annually to State’s Economy
The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently published a study of the annual economic impact generated by airports in the state, finding they contribute $18.2 billion annually to the state’s economy.
Expansion at Florida Airport Would Lead to Significant Economic Benefits
Airport officials and city leaders are engaged in discussions to improve St. Petersburg, FL-based Albert Whitted Airport (SPG). Headlining those efforts is a proposal to expand the airport’s longest runway from its current 3,677-foot length by extending it further into Tampa Bay, as part of a new master plan now under development outlining the airport’s growth over the next decade.
Two Cities Highlight Business Aviation in February Proclamations
Mayors in two U.S. cities issued proclamations recently highlighting business aviation as a vital asset to their cities and states. All city leaders indicated that as part of the broader general aviation economic impact, business aviation continues to bring vitality to their communities.
New Study Finds Business Aviation Vital to Companies, Communities
Feb. 19, 2020 Study Reveals General Aviation Supports Over 1.1 Million Jobs and $247 Billion in Economic Output A group of seven general aviation associations – including NBAA and GAMA – welcomed an updated study detailing the contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, found that the industry […]
Study: Scottsdale Airport an Economic Driver in Arizona
Feb. 18, 2020 Scottsdale Airport (SDL) is an important economic asset for the city of Scottsdale, AZ and the entire region. The airport is home to 463 based aircraft, including more than 168 business jets, supporting companies and economic development in the Scottsdale Airpark and throughout the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. According to the report, […]
General Aviation Vital for Healthcare in Montana
Feb. 14, 2020 Patients in rural communities would be cut off from life-saving treatment, if not for Montana’s network of airports and general aviation, declared Randy Laird, manager of the MedFlight Air Ambulance for the Billings Clinic, in a guest column that appeared in several Montana publications. “It is easy to understand the immense value […]
Naples Airport Video Highlights Business Aviation Value at APF
Florida’s Naples Airport (APF) began operating as a military airfield in 1943, and has since transformed into a vibrant business aviation hub. To promote the airport, APF administration recently produced a video titled “A Day at Naples Airport” to highlight how busy the airport can be during the winter months.
In January, Mayors Voice Support for General Aviation
In January, five mayors around the country issued proclamations highlighting general aviation, including business aviation, as being a vital contributor to the economies in their cities. To date, hundreds of local and state officials have made similar statements about the importance of the industry.
AeroAngel Provides Air Travel When Sick Children Need it Most
Colorado pilot Mark Pestal founded AeroAngel in 2010, and since that time, the nonprofit has provided more than $2 million in air travel services to more than 200 seriously ill children across the U.S.