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The vast majority of companies who rely on business aviation are small and medium-size companies. These companies often send teams of employees to a given destination because it is the most cost-effective means of transport. 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: www.NoPlaneNoGain.org.

Supporters of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign know that American legend Arnold Palmer has appeared in numerous advertisements for the campaign, telling policymakers and opinion leaders that "For more than 50 years, using business airplanes is the single-most productive thing I have done." Now, the campaign has enlisted another American icon: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, who is featured in a series of No Plane No Gain advertisements. NBAA Members had the first opportunity to see one of the new No Plane No Gain ads featuring Armstrong, when they received the July-August edition of Business Aviation Insider, NBAA's member publication. More recently, the ad has been featured in the August editions of Aviation International News and Business & Commercial Aviation. In the ad, Armstrong points out: "Business aviation enables you to be where you need to be, when you need to be there, every time." The ads will appear in other venues in the weeks to come. View a full copy of the ad.

As No Plane No Gain supporters know, NBAA, GAMA and others have promoted the development of Congressional General Aviation Caucuses in Washington, and in recent months, support for business aviation from outside the Washington Beltway has also been evidenced in the host of state proclamations highlighting the industry's value. Most recently, policymakers in New York State have raised their hands in support of all aviation, including business aviation, by forming a New York Legislative Aviation Caucus, in part to encourage policies that are supportive of the industry. According to NY state Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D), business airplanes are "mobile assets," and Lupardo wants to promote legislation that keeps the aircraft, and the jobs that come with it, in the state. View more information.

Since the launch of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, GAMA and NBAA have looked to the annual August Congressional "recess" as an opportunity to attend local industry events across the U.S., and highlight the value of business aviation. That tradition continued this week, as GAMA's Jens Hennig and NBAA's Lisa Piccione discussed the role of business aviation in the nation's economy and transportation systems, and underscored the industry's continued support for strengthening those benefits through aviation system modernization. The forum, which took place in Irving, TX, was hosted by the City of Irving and the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about the event.

Business aviation has a long-standing tradition of providing help to people and communities in times of crisis. That was the case in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake that struck the island nation of Haiti. That natural disaster prompted an outpouring of support from people across the industry, as volunteers conducted countless missions to deliver emergency supplies and medical specialists into affected areas. Next month, the nation's oldest aviation association will recognize that work with a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. The National Aeronautic Association will include among its recipients for the 2010 National Public Benefit Flying Awards the "volunteer pilots and other volunteers conducting flights in support of the Haitian relief efforts." Representatives from the business aviation community have been invited to attend the ceremony. View more information