Tue, Apr 28, 2009
New Group Highlights Importance of General Aviation in
Communities Nationwide
NBAA has welcomed the formation of the 'General Aviation
Caucus.' The caucus is co-chaired by Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers (R-3-MI)
and Rep. Allen Boyd (D-2-FL).
The Representatives formed the caucus to inform Members of
Congress and their staff about the value of general aviation (GA)
to the nation's economy and transportation system.
"NBAA and the business aviation community thank Representatives
Ehlers and Boyd for spearheading the caucus, and promoting the
value of all general aviation, including business aviation" said
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "The formation of the caucus
demonstrates a recognition in Congress that general aviation plays
a critical role in serving citizens and communities in every
state."
In an invitation letter to colleagues to join the caucus, Reps.
Ehlers and Boyd noted that that of the 19,000 small and regional
airports across the country only 500 have commercial service,
making GA the only travel option for many communities.
"The GA industry contributes more
than $150 billion to the U.S. economy annually, and it employs
nearly 1.3 million workers," Reps. Ehlers and Boyd wrote. "In 2008,
U.S. general aviation airplane manufacturers delivered over 3,079
airplanes to customers in the United States and abroad. The total
value of these aircraft was nearly $13 billion of which 44 percent
were exports. The GA industry is one of the few remaining U.S.
industries that actually maintains a positive foreign trade
balance."
"We look forward to working with members of the GA Caucus to
highlight the many ways general aviation serves the nation's
interests," Bolen concluded.
The formation of the caucus comes as NBAA and the General
Aviation Manufacturers Association continue to advocate for the
business aviation community through the No Plane No Gain
initiative, which underscores the essential role of business
aviation in America today.
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