Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Maryland's Martin O'Malley Declares September "General Aviation
And Community Airport Month"
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (D) proclaimed September
as "General Aviation and Community Airport Month" in ceremonies in
Columbia, Maryland Friday. The Alliance for Aviation Across America
(AAAA), AOPA, NBAA, and the National Association of State Aviation
Officials (NASAO) all praised the Governor's decision to joing a
growing list of state's chief executives who have officially
recognized the value of general aviation.
Governor O'Malley
"I am pleased to recognize this vital system of community
airports and aircraft that contributes $2.1 billion in to our local
economy and creates nearly 6,800 jobs to our state," said Governor
Martin O'Malley. "It's important that we continue to support this
industry, which is vital to not only Maryland, but the entire
country."
"We commend Governor O'Malley for his recognition of the impact
general aviation has on communities across Maryland. These aircraft
and community airports are a literal lifeline for businesses,
charities, law enforcement, and hospitals particularly for
communities throughout Maryland and across the country," said
Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation
Across America.
"The business aviation community commends Governor O'Malley for his
proclamation declaring September 'General Aviation and Community
Airport Month,'" stated National Business Aviation Association
President and CEO, Ed Bolen. "Business aviation allows local
organizations and businesses to reach customers in regions of the
state and beyond that the commercial airlines do not serve. This
ability to connect with customers and residents results in $2.1
billion in economic impact and nearly 6,800 jobs in Maryland."
Ed Bolen
"With over 8,100 pilots and 37
community airports across Maryland, general aviation is crucial to
the economy here in Maryland and across the nation," said AOPA
President and CEO Craig L. Fuller. "We applaud this
proclamation, and look forward to continuing to work with the
Governor to promote the importance of general aviation and our
network of airports."
Henry Ogrodzinski, President of the
National Association of State Aviation Officials said, "Thanks to
our vast network of community airports, citizens across Maryland
have access to goods and services that could take hours on ground
transportation. Volunteer services as well as businesses and
medical organizations are able to have a quick response to
customers and citizens because of a well-supported general aviation
and community airport system. We look forward to continuing to work
with Governor O'Malley and Maryland's state Aviation Director Paul
Wiedefeld to support a strong general aviation industry in the
state of Maryland and across the entire country."
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