Many state and local governments have issued proclamations heralding the value of business and general aviation. Business aviation plays a critical role in driving economic growth, jobs and investment across the U.S, and serves as an economic lifeline for thousands of communities.
Review recent proclamations below, or review the list of proclamations by state.
Recent Regional Aviation Proclamations
Nebraska Governor Reaffirms Value of General Aviation
May 18, 2012
In a May 16 ceremony, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman unveiled a proclamation declaring General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month in the state. Heineman noted with pride that air transportation employs 5,250 Nebraskans, and cited GA's support for tourism, which supports another 403 full-time jobs and more than $10 million in additional payroll. "GA and community airports play a critical role in the lives of our citizens, as well as [in] the operation of our businesses, industry, ranches and farms," Heineman said. Read more about the proclamation.
Value of General Aviation Now Proclaimed by 75% of U.S. States
May 11, 2012
As of April 2012, three-quarters of all U.S. states have officially proclaimed the value of all general aviation (GA), including business aviation, through official declarations by their governors or state legislatures. “We’re delighted that our No Plane No Gain message has been getting through,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. Learn more.
Maine Becomes 38th State to Acknowledge GA’s Value, Contributions
May 3, 2012
Maine’s Governor Paul LePage has issued a proclamation of the value of general aviation (GA) in his state. Maine is the 38th state since 2010 to recognize the value of all GA, including business aviation, thus providing additional real-world confirmation of the industry’s importance, as articulated through the No Plane No Gain campaign sponsored by the NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Read more about the Maine proclamation.
Missouri Reaffirms Business Aviation's Value
March 27, 2012
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon reaffirmed his support of general aviation (GA) in Missouri this month with a proclamation declaring March as "General Aviation Appreciation Month." In his proclamation, Governor Nixon said business aircraft have a critical role in responding to emergencies or natural disasters. In fact, in the first three weeks of this year's GA Appreciation Month alone, medical evacuation helicopters rescued at least three people in the state, including a man who fell from a 75-foot cliff. The governor issued a similar proclamation last year, which made the Show Me State the 21st to officially recognize the value of GA, particularly business aviation, since the beginning of the "No Plane No Gain" campaign in 2009. Read more about the Missouri proclamation.
Indiana Governor Proclaims March 'Aviation Month'
March 14, 2012
Earlier this month, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels (R-IN) proclaimed March 2012 ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’ in the Hoosier State. Recognizing the importance of general aviation (GA) aircraft, specifically for business, Daniels noted “GA and community airports play a critical role in the lives of our citizens, as well as the operation of our businesses and farms.” His proclamation cited the 107 public-use airports in the state, and their combined economic impact of $3 billion. Read more about the Indiana proclamation.
Regional Aviation Proclamations By State
Alaska
- March 5, 2010
- Proclamation by Alaska Governor Sean Parnell (R) declaring March 2010 “General Aviation Month”
Colorado
Delaware
- June 10, 2011
- Proclamation by Governor Jack A. Markell declaring July 2011 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Florida
- June 10, 2011
- Proclamation by Governor Rick Scott proclaming June 2011 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Georgia
- November 5, 2010
- Proclamation by Governor Sonny Perdue (R) proclaming October 2010 “Aviation Appreciation Month”
Idaho
- September 15, 2011
- Idaho Declares September 'General Aviation Appreciation Month'
Indiana
- March 14, 2012
- Indiana Governor Proclaims March 'Aviation Month'
Kansas
Kentucky
- July 29, 2010
- Proclamation from Governor Steven Beshear (D) declaring July 2010 “General Aviation Appreciation Month.”
Louisiana
- December 13, 2011
- Louisiana Governor Declares December 2011 'Aviation Appreciation Month'
Maine
Maryland
- September 1, 2010
- Proclamation from Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley designating September 2010 as “General Aviation and Community Airport Month”
Massachusetts
- November 18, 2011
- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) Proclames November 2011 as "General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month"
Minnesota
- October 11, 2010
- Proclamation from Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) designating October 2010 as “General Aviation Appreciation Month
Mississippi
- May 23, 2011
- Mississippi Declares Each May "Aviation Month"
Missouri
- March 27, 2012
- Missouri Reaffirms Business Aviation's Value
- April 20, 2011
- Missouri 21st State to Officially Recognize Business Aviation Value
Montana
- November 18, 2010
- Letter from Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer (D) recognizing the importance of Montana’s aviation and aerospace industry during November 2010
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- May 12, 2011
- New Jersey Joins Host of States With GA Month Proclamation
- August 25, 2010
- Proclamation from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie designating September 29, 2010 as “Aviation Awareness Day”
New Mexico
- August 2, 2010
- Proclamation from New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson designating September 2010 as “Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month”
New York
- May 24, 2010
- Proclamation from New York's Westchester County about the importance of Westchester County Airport (HPN)
North Carolina
- December 2010
- Proclamation from North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue (D) declaring December 3–10, 2010 as “Aviation Appreciation Week”
North Dakota
- March 9, 2011
- Proclamation from North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple declaring March 6-12, 2011 as “Aviation Week”
Ohio
- October 6, 2010
- Ohio, 'Birthplace of Aviation,' Declares October GA Appreciation Month
- November 3, 2010
- Proclamation from the City of Riverside declaring November 2010 as “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
- July 16, 2010
- Proclamation by Governor Ted Strickland (D) declaring July 16, 2010, to be “Aviation Industry Awareness Day” in Ohio
Pennsylvania
- September 15, 2011
- Proclamation by Governor Tom Corbett declaring September 2011 to be “General Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month”
South Carolina
- June 3, 2011
- Proclamation by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) declaring June 2011 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
South Dakota
- June 3, 2011
- Proclamation by South Dakota Governor Daugaard declaring June 2011 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Tennessee
- March 11, 2010
- Proclamation by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen (D) declaring April 2010 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Texas
- November 11, 2010
- Proclamation by Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) declaring November 2011 “ Aviation Appreciation Month”
Vermont
- March 8, 2010
- Proclamation by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas (R) designating February 2010 “Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month”
Washington
- May 10, 2010
- Proclamation by Washington Governor Christine Gregoire (D) declaring May 2010 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
West Virginia
- July 26, 2011
- Proclamation by West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) declaring August 2011 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
- December 30, 2009
- Proclamation by West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III declaring January 2010 “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Wisconsin
- July 19, 2010
- Proclamation by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle declaring July 25-August 1, 2010 “Wisconsin Aviation Week”



