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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. |
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No Plane No Gain Report
The No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign is jointly sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Since its launch, this program has been educating policymakers and opinion leaders about the importance of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the U.S.
The campaign remains focused on communicating the importance of business aviation in creating more than a million jobs, serving as a lifeline for communities, providing an invaluable productivity and efficiency tool for businesses of all sizes and delivering emergency relief in times of crisis.
The following are among the highlights from the campaign and the industry.
Visit the No Plane No Gain web site to see all recent news.
Grassroots Initiatives Continue
NBAA recently released new community outreach resources to support regional group efforts. These checklists can help users effectively advocate on behalf of issues involving their regional business aviation group, company flight department or general aviation airport – whether those issues are concerned with safety, noise or legislative actions that could negatively impact the business aviation industry. View or download the new checklists online at http://www.nbaa.org/community-outreach |
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Continuing To Highlight Business Aviation At Work
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. General aviation contributes over 178,000 jobs and approximately $3.18 billion in total economic impact to Washington alone. Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO, welcomed the proclamation: "It is great to see Washington join other states in recognizing the value of general aviation to their communities and economies." Learn about other states that have honored business aviation's contributions to their state. |
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Business Aviation in the News
The New York Times reported that while the worst may be behind the business aviation market, a sign the industry is heading toward recovery is an increase in the number of business aircraft flying. the Federal Aviation Administration reported that business aircraft flight activity was up 18-percent from March 2009. Additionally, Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO, and Brian Humphries, EBAA president and CEO, discuss the strong industry support at EBACE2010 in Geneva, Switzerland and how it may point to a "green shoots" recovery. Listen to the podcast online. |
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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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