Business Aviation Essential to Local Economies and National Interest
Business aviation plays a critical role in driving economic growth, jobs and investment across the U.S.
- Business aviation means more than 1.2 million manufacturing ans service jobs in the United States. It is part of a general aviation industry that contribuites more than $150 billion to our economy each year and contributes positively to our nation's balance of trade. Read more.
- Business aviation is an economic lifeline for thousands of communities. There are more than 5,000 public use airports in the United States, and fewer than 500 have commercial airline server, making business aviation vital. Business avaition serves communities with declining airline service. In 2008, over 100 communites in in the United States lost some or all scheduled airline service.
- Business aviation helps businesses of all sizes be efficient and productive. Read more.
- Business aviation helps respond to emergencies and provide humanitarian relief.
Related News & Resources
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In Westchester County, Planes = Gains
- May 24, 2010
Governors in Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, North Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington state have all issued decrees echoing the No Plane No Gain campaign themes in underscoring the importance to transportation and economic development. Last week, New York's Westchester County offered a local proclamation during a meeting of the Westchester Airport Association, at which NBAA staff were in attendance. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said at the meeting that local companies use business aircraft "to shrink the distance between them and their customers - whether the customers are located out of the state, or out of the country." Read an article about the Westchester County proclamation. -
Congress Salutes Business Aviation's Haiti Relief Work
- May 17, 2010
The U.S. House and Senate recently passed resolutions recognizing the business aviation community for coordinating relief missions to help victims of the earthquake that ravaged the island nation of Haiti. The measures specifically mention how business aircraft were vital to the response effort, transporting cargo, supplies and medical specialists to affected areas, and delivering victims to hospitals for treatment. The value of business aviation in providing relief to people and communities in crisis is a central theme of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign. -
NBAA Applauds Inclusion of Business Aviation in DOT Planning Group
- May 17, 2010
NBAA commended U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's recent announcement that a committee formed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to chart the future of the U.S. aviation industry includes representation from the business aviation community. The DOT committee has selected Cessna Aircraft Company President and CEO Jack Pelton to represent general aviation, including business aviation. The committee was established to provide recommendations to LaHood on the needs, challenges and opportunities present as the U.S. continues modernization planning. To learn more, visit www.dot.gov/faac. -
No Plane No Gain: WA Recognizes General Aviation Value
- May 10, 2010
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire recently announced a statewide proclamation declaring May "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in the state. The proclamation outlines the critical role general aviation (GA) plays in business, agriculture, emergency medical air- service and the overall economy – all benefits highlighted through the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign jointly sponsored by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. General aviation contributes over 178,000 jobs and approximately $3.18 billion in total economic impact to Washington alone. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed the proclamation: "It is great to see Washington join other states in recognizing the value of general aviation to their communities and economies." Read the full story about the Washignton proclamation. -
Congress Recognizes Business Aviation Relief Efforts in Haiti
- May 10, 2010
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution, S.Con.Res. 61, that recognized the general aviation industry for its work to coordinate relief missions to help victims of the January 12 earthquake that ravaged the island nation of Haiti. The measure passed the Senate unanimously. It specifically mentions how business aircraft were vital to the response effort, bringing in cargo and supplies, and transporting passengers. The House is expected to pass the resolution this week. The value of business aviation in providing relief to people and communities in crisis has been a central theme of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, and NBAA continually works to highlight the industry's work in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. Read the Senate resolution and more. -
NBAA Highlights Value of Business Aviation at U.S. Chamber and GA Caucus Events
- May 3, 2010
At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual Aviation Summit, an annual industry policy event held on April 28 in Washington, DC, NBAA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Lisa Piccione spoke before top experts and leaders from all sectors of aviation about the essential role business aviation plays in creating jobs, providing a lifeline to small communities, helping companies of all sizes be more productive and efficient, and delivering emergency relief to people in need - all core themes of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign. In talking with U.S. congressional representatives and staff at a separate General Aviation Caucus event at the U.S. Capitol the same day, Piccione also stressed the importance of business aviation to the nation's economy and provided an update on the No Plane No Gain campaign's progress. Learn more about No Plane No Gain efforts at www.noplanenogain.org. Tennessee Proclaims General Aviation ‘Active and Vital’
- April 21, 2010
Tennessee is the latest state to issue a proclamation highlighting the value of all GA, including business aviation. Other states to do so have included West Virginia, Kansas, Vermont and Georgia. The proclamation issued today noted that "...The use of general aviation by businesses and Tennesseans are directly tied to the future growth and prosperity of the state." Learn more. GAMA, NBAA Tell Washington Aviation Forum Attendees: ‘No Plane No Gain’
- April 1, 2010
Dozens of state aviation officials were the latest to hear from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) about the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the U.S. Learn more. Insider Tells the Story of Business Aviation's Mission to Haiti
- March 29, 2010
Following the January 12 earthquake that struck the island nation of Haiti, it became clear that business aviation could help solve the transportation challenges confronting federal government agencies and nongovernmental relief organizations. The latest edition of Business Aviation Insider tells the inspiring story of how NBAA Members, recognizing the severity of the Haiti crisis, responded generously with an outpouring of offers for support. Review the article "Mission to Haiti: Business Aviation Lends a Helping Hand." CARE Promotes Industry's Haiti Missions in DC
- March 25, 2010
Representatives from NBAA and the all-volunteer crisis-response group, Corporate Aircraft Responding in Emergencies (CARE), were in Washington, DC last week to meet with policymakers and opinion leaders on and off Capitol Hill to detail the business aviation community's outpouring of support for efforts to help those impacted by the January 12 earthquake that struck the island nation of Haiti. CARE volunteers attended a Capitol Hill luncheon featuring humanitarian GA organizations, and met with several members of Congress, as well as Administration officials and others. Learn more about CARE. -
Rep. Graves, GA Caucus Respond to Negative Small-Airport Coverage
- September 28, 2009
As people in the business aviation community know, the recent stories mischaracterizing small airports and general aviation in USA Today and on NBC's Today show prompted a flood of response from the industry. Now, Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6) has added his voice to the concerns raised about the news coverage, with a "Dear Colleague" letter to his House colleagues pointing out that the public-use airports increase aviation system capacity, enhance security and provide other valuable benefits. NBAA and other general aviation groups have written to members of the GA Caucus to request their support in signing Rep. Graves' Dear Colleague letter, and 13 members of Congress have added their signatures to the congressman's letter. -
NBAA Applauds House Resolution Saluting General Aviation
- July 28, 2009
NBAA welcomed the passage of a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives that recognizes the value of general aviation to the nation’s economic and transportation systems. H.Res. 508, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-1-NE), specifically points to the job creation, economic activity, humanitarian support and business productivity generated by the industry. -
Business Aviation Makes Sense
- January 28, 2009
As a drumbeat of negative news coverage continued last week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen sent an opinion piece to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal to remind the news organizations that a company's use of its aircraft is a responsible way to manage a business, especially in this challenging economic environment. -
NBAA Resource Helps Members Advocate for Business Aviation
- January 26, 2009
With a new administration and a new Congress taking office, NBAA encourages Members to build relationships with their representatives on Capitol Hill to promote their interests as owners and operators of business aircraft. To support Members reaching out to their representatives, NBAA has developed a resource describing the importance of business aviation to the nation's economy and transportation system. The document, titled "Business Aviation: National Asset, Vital Issues," provides detailed information on how business aviation creates jobs and investments while contributing to the safest and most efficient aviation system in the world. Members can use it to help legislators understand that business aviation provides growth opportunities for many of the small towns and rural areas they represent. Download the resource (220KB, PDF) -
NBAA Responding to Recent News Coverage of Business Aviation
- In light of recent publicity surrounding Congressional hearings about certain companies’ use of business aviation, NBAA has fielded inquiries from news organizations about what business aviation is and how it is used in the U.S. To clear up any misperceptions, NBAA has provided the questions most often asked of the Association, with responses that lay out the facts to explain how business aviation helps companies of all sizes remain nimble, competitive and successful, especially in a difficult economic climate.
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Business Aviation: A Vital Part of America’s Economy and Transportation System
- Contributing significantly to the national economy, state and local economies, business aviation is often an economic lifeline for areas with limited options for business transportation. Business aviation also provides vital air transportation in times of public need, including fire and rescue and medical evacuation services, and represents an essential transportation link for communities without scheduled airline service.
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The Real World of Business Aviation
- Business aviation is a diverse composite of entrepreneurs and organizations – nonprofits and companies of all sizes – located in all parts of the United States, often in small towns and rural areas.
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Business Aviation Airports: A Contrast to the Commercial Airline Hubs
- Most operators of business aircraft do not use the busiest commercial airports, preferring instead to fly in and out of “reliever” airports, which often are not served by commercial airlines. The ability to use these smaller, less-congested facilities is key to the value and flexibility of business aviation aircraft.
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Alliance for Aviation Across America
- Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of over 4,400 individuals representing businesses, agricultural groups, FBO’s, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that support the interest of the general aviation community across various public policy issues.
