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The vast majority of general aviation aircraft used for business worldwide are manufactured, operated, serviced and maintained in the United States. Even the minority of those planes manufactured outside the U.S. are often "completed," adding avionics, electronics, automation systems, engines, paint, interiors and other aircraft components manufactured here in the U.S. Business aircraft manufacture is one of the remaining sources of good manufacturing jobs in this country - the kind of jobs we can keep in the U.S. in the 21st century. It is also one of the few industries still contributing to the nation's positive balance of trade. To learn more about the many ways business aviation benefits companies of all sizes, all across the U.S., visit: NoPlaneNoGain.org.

The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) hosted an inaugural event to promote the value of the many aspects of business aviation. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce talked to the crowd of several hundred about the No Plane No Gain campaign history and progress. "We need to be active and talk about the true nature of business aviation to lawmakers and leaders here at the grassroots level, and in Washington at the grass tops level," Bunce said. Colorado's 74 public-use airports employ more than 340,000 people and generate more than $32 billion in annual economic activity. Bolen agreed and said that the business aviation community has a good story to tell. "We generate jobs, we are a lifeline to small and rural communities and provide humanitarian aid when disaster strikes," said Bolen. See a clip of the video and crowd on No Plane No Gain's YouTube feed.

Colorado Aviation Business Association vice chairman Reggie Arsenault, chairman David Purvis and membership director Iver Retrum were interviewed for the story. "The aviation community in Colorado is thriving," Purvis told the Post.." CABA has 90 members from 50 businesses and organizations in the state and also educate the public about aviation activities. Read the full story online

As No Plane No Gain supporters know, the advocacy campaign seeks to educate policy leaders about the value of business aviation. Lisa Piccione, NBAA's senior vice president for government affairs, joined representatives from other aviation associations at a General Aviation Caucus event at the U.S. Capitol on April 28. The event featured academy award-winning actor Harrison Ford who spoke about the benefits and value of general aviation. Piccione also talked about the importance of business aviation to the nation's economy and the No Plane No Gain campaign progress. "This time last year, we were facing incredible challenges to the business aviation image," she said. "Today, lawmakers at every level are hearing the message that business aviation is a real contributor to the local and national economies."