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Business aviation supports critical life-saving missions, including blood and organ transport, and flights that deliver critically ill patients to treatment centers for care. Business airplanes also assist with relief efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters. To learn more about the many ways business aviation benefits companies of all sizes, all across the U.S., visit: NoPlaneNoGain.org. |
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No Plane No Gain Report
It's a fact: Business aviation plays a vital role for citizens, companies and communities across the U.S. Educating the public about this fact is the central idea behind No Plane No Gain, a comprehensive advocacy initiative for the business aviation community.
Sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), No Plane No Gain uses a multifaceted media approach to remind policymakers and opinion leaders that business aviation produces more than a million jobs, provides a lifeline to communities across the U.S. without airline service, helps companies be more productive and efficient, and provides support for humanitarian efforts.
The following are among the campaign's recent initiatives.
Visit the No Plane No Gain web site to see all recent news.
Washington Advocacy Continues
When state legislators from across the country gathered in Washington this week for a Spring forum hosted by the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), NBAA and GAMA were among the groups working to highlight the value of business aviation at the local level, where state lawmakers work to support the companies, including NBAA Members, that serve as bases for employment." When state legislators gather in Washington to talk with federal elected officials about the essential industries in their states, we want to be sure business aviation is a part of that picture," said NBAA's Dick Doubrava (pictured in the photo at right), who was present at the event. Read a web article on the story. |
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Washington aviation leaders in attendance at a major policy forum to be hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce next month will see the No Plane No Gain message in an advertisement to be included in the program given to all event participants. Echoing themes from previous No Plane No Gain advertising, the half-page ad asks: "What creates jobs, helps companies succeed and serves small towns all across the country? It's business aviation. And it's at work for America." View a copy of the ad. |
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Highlighting Business Aviation At Work
ThedaStar, formed in 1986, uses a 2008 Eurocopter EC 135P2+ to transport medical specialists to accident sites, so victims can be flown to trauma care units within the critical first 60 minutes after an injury. "To fly someone at 135 knots straight back to the hospital, as opposed to driving rural back roads at 50 mph, really makes a difference whether that person survives or not," said Dr. David Schultz, co-medical director of the service. "Especially in a rural area...this aircraft is truly a lifesaver." Helicopters used in the medical business last year transported an estimated 400,000 patients nationwide. An additional 150,000 patients were transported in fixed-wing medical aircraft. Learn more about how business aviation helps companies like ThedaStar. |
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No Plane No Gain is a joint undertaking of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). NBAA can be reached at info@nbaa.org,
by phone at (202) 783-9000, or by mail at 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036.
GAMA can be reached at bforan@gama.aero, by phone at (202) 393-1500, or by mail at
1400 K Street NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20005.
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