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Business aviation contributes over $150 billion to the U.S. economy every year, and supports 1.2 million jobs. Most general aviation aircraft are manufactured, operated, serviced and maintained in the United States. In fact, business aircraft manufacture is one of the remaining sources of good manufacturing jobs in this country. 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 the nation's economy and companies of all sizes, all across the U.S., visit: NoPlaneNoGain.org.

Since the start of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, Congressional support for general aviation, including business aviation, has become increasingly evident. GAMA recently recognized two Members of Congress – Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Representative Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) were honored for careers marked by long-standing support for the industry. "We owe both of these longtime supporters of general aviation a debt of gratitude," said GAMA's Pete Bunce of the retiring legislators. "We are losing two very strong and enthusiastic advocates whose support has brought about real progress on critical issues for our industry." GAMA honored the two at a Capitol Hill reception. Read a press release about the two representatives.

On July 17, the National Aviation Hall of Fame will recognize NBAA for the Association's decades-long advocacy work on the industry's behalf. The 2010 Milton Caniff "Spirit of Flight" Award will be presented to NBAA as part of NAHF's annual enshrinement weekend in Dayton, OH. "We at NBAA are most pleased that the National Aviation Hall of Fame will recognize the Association's contributions with this award," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "We are delighted that Randy Babbitt will present the award." Read the full story.

Last year, as the "Road Rats" cycling team geared up for its competition rides, the bikers carried a reminder – "No Plane, No Gain" – on their team jerseys. This year the team, which mostly consists of people in business aviation, again contacted GAMA and NBAA to offer to display the campaign's banner on the bikers' 2010 jerseys. The team has competed in events including the "MS 150 ride," sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. To use the No Plane No Gain logo in your communications, contact NBAA and GAMA at: dhubbard@nbaa.org.

Cleveland-based Corporate Charters, LLC, demonstrates how business aviation helps companies be efficient and nimble, enabling them to compete in an unforgiving business marketplace. Business travelers who absolutely, positively must be somewhere as quickly as possible make up about 85% of the company's customers. "We are living proof of our industry's slogan: 'No Plane, No Gain,'" says Mike Marcellino, the company's sales VP. To learn more about how business aviation is at work for thousands of companies all across the U.S., visit the company profiles at www.noplanenogain.org.