June 19, 2019
General aviation, including business aviation, is a vital contributor to the economy in every state, and in June, the governors of Colorado and Washington officially recognized the industry for the important role it plays. Every state, in addition to hundreds of communities throughout the United States, have highlighted general aviation over the years for its contributions to the success of companies and citizens around the country.
Colorado
“General aviation sustains 256,700 jobs and a payroll of nearly $12.6 billion. The figure increases substantially when factoring in general aviation jobs at commercial-service airports across the
state,” Gov. Jared Polis wrote in his proclamation. “Colorado depends on general aviation and community airports for the continued flow of commerce, tourists and visitors to our communities.”
Colorado is home to 74 airports, which serve 19,118 pilots and 6,741 general aviation aircraft.
Colorado’s general aviation airports contribute $2.4 billion to the state’s economy yearly.
Read the full Colorado proclamation. (PDF)
The following proclamations also were issued this month in Colorado:
- Proclamation from Buena Vista, CO Mayor Duff Lacy. (PDF)
- Proclamation from Centennial, CO Mayor Stephanie Piko. (PDF)
- Proclamation from Grand Junction, CO Mayor J. Merrick Taggart. (PDF)
- Proclamation from Lamar, CO Mayor Roger Stagner. (PDF)
- Proclamation from Sterling, CO Mayor Dan Torres. (PDF)
Washington
General aviation and community airports play critical roles in the lives of Washingtonians, as well as the operation of businesses, industry, ranches and farms.
“Washington state has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions, aviation organizations, community airports and airport operators,” Gov. Jay Inslee wrote in his proclamation.
Read the full Washington proclamation. (PDF)
The following proclamations also were issued this month in Washington state:
- Proclamation from Arlington, WA Mayor Barbara Tolbert. (PDF)
- Proclamation from Colville, WA Mayor Louis Janke. (PDF)
The following proclamations also were issued this month in Illinois: