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Business Aviation Chief Sees Rough Weather Ahead
Jun 13, 2013
The value and importance of business aviation at Westchester
County Airport was on full display at a recent NBAA regional forum.
Addressing attendees, Westchester County Executive Robert P.
Astorino stated, “This industry is really vital to the local economy and
entire area.” Annually, Westchester County Airport generates an estimated $613
million in economic activity, supporting 6,300 jobs. While challenges
remain, according to NBAA President and CEO, Ed Bolen, “Government
officials are realizing that this is an important industry.”
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Westchester County Business Journal (NY)
Companies Fly Under The Radar Combating Cancer
Jun 13, 2013
Through volunteer organizations such as Corporate Angel
Network (CAN), the business aviation community continues to provide
life-saving services to people in need. With 652 member companies and having
flown 43,000 patients, CAN arranges free flights for cancer patients
aboard company jets with a seat or two to spare on their business
flights.
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The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
Cedar City Jet Builder Gets a $32M Tax Break
Jun 07, 2013
Officials in Iron County (UT) and the governor’s office of
economic development understand the value of business aviation manufacturing
and the need to work with manufacturers such as MSC Aerospace to create more
jobs. With plans to invest $400 million into its operations, MSC Aerospace will
bring 1,200 aircraft manufacturing jobs to the Cedar City over the next 20
years.
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Georgetown Times (SC)
Aviation Manufacturer Investing $5.5 Million in Andrews
Jun 05, 2013
South Carolina’s rapidly growing aviation manufacturing sector continues to provide jobs and is a source of economic development for Georgetown County. As part of its relocation plans to the county, Davis Aircraft Products looks to increase its market presence, investing over $5 million on a new manufacturing plant in Andrews, SC. |
Post Crescent (WI)
Aviation Sector Takes Spotlight
May 30, 2013
The importance of business aviation manufacturing was on
display at a recent GAMA rally held in Wisconsin. Congressman Tom Petri,
Congressman Reid Ribble and Gov. Scott Walker addressed attendees, speaking
about the impact of business aviation on Wisconsin as well as the nation's
economy. Across the country, general aviation contributes $150 billion
annually to the nation's economy, supporting 1.2 million jobs.
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Savannah Morning News (GA)
Airport Completes North Aviation Development
May 29, 2013
Across the United States, business aviation supports vital American manufacturing jobs, as illustrated by the completion of a $29 million project at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, designed to support the expansion for Gulfstream Aerospace. Having added 1,700 jobs alone last year, the partnership with Gulfstream is not only important for the airport, but the community as well. |
Forbes
Another Reason Why Our Nation Needs Business Aviation
May 21, 2013
A recent report published by MIT confirms that airline
service to small communities has been heavily curtailed since the start of the
Great Recession, and as a result, the use of business aviation by companies
located in those towns is often not just the most prudent option – it’s the
only option available for meeting transportation challenges.
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Houston Chronicle (TX)
Hooks Airport Braces For Business
May 14, 2013
With a growing demand from businesses, David Wayne Hooks
Memorial Airport in Tomball, TX, has begun a series of improvements aimed to
better serve business travelers to the area. With an expected 25 to 45 percent increase
in traffic, this fast-growing airport is an economic advantage for the
city, helping attract new businesses to the area.
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CNBC
Snapshot Into the World of Corporate Jet Travel
May 07, 2013
According to a new report by JSSI, more companies are
turning to business aircraft to fly internationally, in order to reach new and
developing markets. Increasingly, business leaders
are utilizing larger planes to travel further distances.
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Forbes
The Enlightened Business Traveler – Your Guide to Creating Time
Apr 29, 2013
Across the world, companies realize that business aircraft
are a vital tool for profitability. Whether it is on-demand charter to
fractional and outright ownership, business aircraft represent a tremendous
value for businesses that need to get out and see customers, move quickly into
new markets and develop client relationships. In fact, a recent
study by Washington, D.C.-based NEXA Advisors found that companies using
business aircraft outperformed non-users across every key financial and
non-financial measure during our nation's economic downturn.
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Community Impact Newspaper (TX)
Houston Executive Airport Expands
Apr 25, 2013
For Western Houston, TX and the Katy area, business aviation
traffic at Houston Executive Airport helps generate jobs and economic
investment. Expansion plans at Houston Executive aim to attract more business
aviation traffic, to build on the economic gains already realized by the
airport.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV)
Aviation Upgrade: Renovations Critical To Mercer Growth
Apr 23, 2013
For Mercer County in West Virginia, the community airport is
a vital resource for attracting new manufacturing and retail businesses. Recent
improvements to the facility, and plans to build new hangars, will help attract
more companies using business aviation to reach the area, and the new
facilities at the airport have been welcomed by community residents.
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The Marysville Advocate
Airport Improvement Boost Usage
Apr 17, 2013
Companies using business aviation mostly fly into small
community airports, providing a transportation lifeline to towns that often
have little or no airline service. That’s the case in Marysville, KS, where the
community airport serves as a vital resource for businesses, medical services
and the community members. Recent improvements at the airport demonstrate
support from city and state officials for business aviation and the important
role it plays in the local and state economy.
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Arizona Republic
New taxes Could Decimate General Aviation
Apr 01, 2013
Studies have shown that businesses that utilize general
aviation aircraft perform better than those that do not. In Arizona,
businesses rely on general aviation to get to locations in a
time-sensitive manner, meet with customers and make multiple stops in a single
day, particularly in regions where access to commercial aviation is limited.
Across the state, such aviation traffic has an economic impact of $609 million
and is responsible for nearly 7,000 jobs.
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High Point Enterprises (NC)
Paving The Way For New Jobs
Mar 26, 2013
Business aviation supports American manufacturing jobs, as
illustrated by planned improvements at Piedmont Triad International Airport,
which are expected to help create more than 400 new manufacturing positions at
Honda Aircraft Co. in Greensboro by the end of 2015.
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NBAA
‘No Plane No Gain‘ Themes In View As Harrison Ford Champions GA On Capitol Hill
Mar 20, 2013
The importance of business aviation was on display as
Harrison Ford joined the General Aviation Caucus on Capital Hill to showcase
the many reasons the industry is essential to communities and companies across
the country. The event provided policymakers, staffers, and reporters an
opportunity to learn about the importance of the industry, and the need for
continued support from decision makers in Washington, DC.
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NBAA
Hawaii Declares 2013 The Year of General Aviation
Mar 20, 2013
Hawaii becomes the 48th state to recognize the importance of
general aviation, including business aviation, to both the state and national
economy, with Governor Abercrombie declaring 2013 "The Year of General
Aviation." In the proclamation, the Governor highlights the
importance of the industry in keeping communities connected to the world's
global market and the over $400 million in economic activity generated annually.
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Forbes
Economic Abundance: Within Reach With Just A Change Of Perspective
Mar 13, 2013
In this opinion piece, a representative for a
small-aircraft manufacturing company, highlights the tremendous value of the
airplanes his company makes in supporting highly-skilled jobs and creating
economic value for small businesses. Companies across the country
continue to rely on business aviation to be more flexible, nimble and
successful. By providing access to smaller communities and remote locations,
business aviation is a critical tool that generates a positive impact on both
local and national economies.
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NBAA
NBAA Member Denounces Obama's Business Aviation Policy Proposals
Mar 13, 2013
In an op-ed, a veteran of the business aviation community
spoke out against a “counterproductive” proposal by the Obama administration to
target business aviation with changes to tax-depreciation schedules on the
purchase of aircraft. “What I see is yet another stumbling block out of
Washington that has the potential to hurt the 1.2 million people who make their
living, building and servicing these valuable business assets,” the author
writes.
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KAKE Wichita
Wichita's Aviation Industry Could Hit Delays Amid Budget Cuts
Mar 08, 2013
Business aviation manufacturing is a major supplier of jobs
in the American economy. As the sector begins to show signs of improvement,
upcoming “sequestration” budget could deal another setback to the industry, as
the Department of Transportation Secretary warns that furloughs of FAA
personnel stemming from sequestration would impact the certification of
aviation manufacturers’ products.
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Aviation International News
FAA: Long-term Bizav Outlook Remains Favorable
Mar 07, 2013
Business aviation, which generates many thousands of
American jobs, has been hit hard by the Great Recession, but a turn-around may
be at hand for the industry. According to a recently unveiled FAA study, the
growth of business aviation in the long-term will be driven by slowly
recovering economies in the U.S. and world-wide, and will center on jet,
turboprop and helicopter aircraft – all good news for the Americans who build
those aircraft.
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Aviation International News
Alphabets Sound Alarm at Town Hall
Mar 06, 2013
NBAA’s Ed Bolen and GAMA’s Pete Bunce joined the leaders of
other general aviation groups to discuss the Obama Administration’s
mischaracterizations of business aviation in a panel session held during the
Helicopter Aviation Association’s “HeliExpo,” in Las Vegas last week. According
to Bolen, the president should recognize the value of business aviation; Bolen
said Obama uses aircraft for the same reason companies do …the flexibility,
security, ability to maximize efficiency and other benefits of traveling.
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Long Beach Post (CA)
Business Aviation Career Day And Forum To Be Presented at LGB
Feb 27, 2013
Business aviation supports jobs, helps companies succeed and
connects communities - all attributes that will be on display at an
NBAA-sponsored Career Day and Regional Forum being held at California's Long
Beach Airport on Feb. 27-28. The two-day event will showcase support from local
officials, with participation from the city's mayor, the airport director and
others.
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The Long Beach Gazette
Job Seekers Find Opportunity To Learn About Aviation
Feb 26, 2013
NBAA events are always effective advocacy venues, and that
was certainly the case for the association's Regional Forum, held in Long
Beach, CA Feb. 27-28. For example, the No Plane No Gain program highlights the
importance of business aviation jobs, and this local newspaper's coverage of
the event reports: "There's a lot more to aviation than what the public
sees when they make their way through the airport. 'There are a lot of people doing
jobs behind the scenes, according to Long Beach Airport Director Mario
Rodriguez."
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The Plain Dealer
General Aviation In Ohio Keeps Businesses Moving
Feb 23, 2013
In a recent Op-ed, Marshall Eichfeld, president of the
Ohio Aviation Association, highlighted the versatility of general aviation
and its importance as a crucial tool to businesses and farms across Ohio.
For companies such as Honda of Ohio and Crown Equipment Corp., business
aviation is an indispensable tool relied upon to compete and succeed in a
global marketplace. As studies have shown, businesses across the country that
utilize general aviation do better than those that do not.
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Forbes
Why Are Business Aircraft Owners A Target For White House Ridicule?
Feb 21, 2013
When President Obama claimed that the only reason American
companies use business aircraft is because “it’s extremely convenient and they
can afford it,” NBAA’s Ed Bolen quickly responded: “The White House is
promoting a caricature of business aviation that is at odds with reality…The
fact is, business aviation is essential to citizens, companies and communities
across America, and the renewed mischaracterizations that have been coming from
the White House have real potential to harm this great industry.”
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PoliticoPro
Jay Carney: Aviation Job Cuts Just 'Difficult Choices'
Feb 20, 2013
After White House spokesman Jay Carney said that massive job
losses in business aircraft manufacturing resulting from the Administration’s
plan to change tax policies on the aircraft might simply be a product of the
“difficult choices” required for reducing the deficit, GAMA’s Pete Bunce responded:
“These statements are totally outrageous and Mr. Carney should apologize.
It’s completely offensive to refer to hardworking Americans as ‘difficult
choices.’ This administration should stop the sound bites and political games
and focus on fixing our economy.”
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General Aviation News
Rhetoric Against GA Continues
Feb 14, 2013
Following White House officials’ disparaging comments about
business aviation in the context of the deficit-reduction debate, NBAA and GAMA
quickly responded, sternly questioning the White House claims, and pressing the
case for the importance of business aviation to citizens, companies and
communities across America.
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NBAA
Sen. Roberts Asks Jack Lew About The Obama Administration's War On General Aviation
Feb 13, 2013
During a recent hearing of the Senate Finance Committee,
Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) questioned Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew about
the White House's continued unfavorable characterization of general aviation,
including for business flights. The Senator expressed his frustration
stating, "general aviation has become a ‘piñata’ in regards to tax reform
by this administration, and I’m more than a little tired of it.”
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AvWeb
GAMA Report: Airplane Sales Flat, Helicopters Booming
Feb 12, 2013
On Tuesday, GAMA announced year-end shipment and
billings figures for 2012 during the association’s annual " State of the
Industry" press conference. During the event, GAMA Chairman Brad Mottier
highlighted the intense amount of technology-development work now under
way across the industry stating: "The general aviation segment is poised
for resurgence in the next few years as these new technologies certify and
enter the market."
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Bloomberg Businessweek News
General Aviation Plane 2012 Shipments up Slightly
Feb 12, 2013
Recently, GAMA held its annual "State of the
Industry" press conference, providing an effective opportunity for
discussion about the continued importance of all general aviation, including business
aviation. During the event, GAMA reported similar shipments of general aviation
aircraft for 2012 as those posted at the conclusion of the previous year.
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AIN Online
GAMA: Business Aircraft Deliveries Down in 2012
Feb 12, 2013
The importance of business aviation as an essential American
industry was a central part of GAMA's annual "State of the Industry"
press conference. Despite mixed numbers for 2012 shippings and billings, the
world-leading industry continues to push ahead with development of new technologies,
and new markets for aircraft and other products.
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NBAA
Rep. Pompeo On Aviation Industry
Feb 12, 2013
Congressman Mike Pompeo took to the House floor on Feb. 12 to
express his concerns about the Obama Administration's recent
mischaracterizations of general aviation, including its use for business
transport. In his speech, Rep. Pompeo highlighted the million-plus jobs created
by the manufacture and use of aircraft for business.
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AvWeb
GA Groups Work To Expand Caucuses
Feb 05, 2013
With Congress back in session, NBAA is asking the business
aviation community to contact elected representatives, and invite them to join
the Senate and House General Aviation Caucuses. According to NBAA's Ed
Bolen, the groups "inform legislative debates by highlighting the value of
general aviation in creating jobs, helping companies succeed, connecting
communities and supporting humanitarian endeavors."
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General Aviation News
Companies That Use GA doing Better In Economic Recovery
Jan 17, 2013
NEXA Advisors President Michael Dyment pointed to findings in his recent
study of companies using business aviation to challenge an online Forbes magazine
editorial calling into question GM’s renewed use of business aviation.
According to Mr. Dyment “There are many, many factual examples where
business aviation today is most successfully used to grow shareholder value by
the top-performing companies in the United States and elsewhere |
Forbes
Study Shows GM's Use Of Business Aircraft Could Actually Improve Shareholder Value
Jan 15, 2013
NEXA Advisors President Michael Dyment joined NBAA's Ed
Bolen in expressing his concern regarding an online Forbes magazine
editorial calling into question GM’s renewed use of business
aviation. Dyment was critical of reporting that perpetuates misperceptions
about business aviation, rather than realities. He pointed to a recent
NEXA Study stating,"Our analysis of the key financial metrics found that
business aviation users weathered the Great Recession of 2008 far better than
non-users. Among the S&P 500, business aviation users outperformed
non-users in every performance category we examined."
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Forbes
Like Many Companies, GM Would Benefit From Business Aircraft Use
Jan 02, 2013
NBAA's Ed Bolen was quick to voice the industry's concerns
about a recent Forbes opinion piece questioning GM's need for business
aviation. Mr. Bolen wrote, " General Motors, or any company
that wishes to remain agile and competitive in the global marketplace should
consider use of a business aircraft — one of the most vital efficiency and
productivity tools available — without concern for unwarranted
stigmatization."
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The Wichita Eagle
Corporate Planes Give Business Owners An Edge
Dec 13, 2012
For businesses like Wichita, KS-based Berry Companies, an
airplane is vital tool for looking for new opportunities to expand and grow
into distant markets. Their Cessna Citation Mustang allows employees to make
multiple business stops in one day. A recent study reflects this value,
especially during challenging economic times. The study, conducted by NEXA
Advisors, finds that companies that used business aviation during the
"Great Recession" outperformed competitors that did not.
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Savannah Morning News
Gulfstream Exec Reaches Out To Local Small Business Leaders
Dec 05, 2012
Business aviation supports countless jobs and small
businesses, a fact underscored in recent remarks from Bill Shira, Gulfstream
Vice-President of Marketing, who recently told Savannah business leaders that
the aircraft manufacturer relies upon more than 2,400 small businesses across the
country to suppliers in building and servicing its business airplanes.
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|  | No Plane No Gain: Sampling of 2010 Coverage  Since the launch of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, a concerted effort has been made to deliver the message about the importance of business aviation through national and local news outlets. This sampling of national and local television coverage in 2010, highlights the campaign's effectiveness in communicating the industry's importance. NBAA's Bolen on Fox Business Network  Click here to see Ed Bolen, President and CEO of NBAA, in an interview on Fox Business Network NBAA's Bolen on DC's Newschannel 8  In an interview with Newschannel 8, Bolen explains that "... business aviation is prudent, cost-effective, and oftentimes, the only way to get where you're going." |
