Showcase Of The Contributions Of GA And  Denver’s Centennial Airport To The Local Economy

The Colorado Aviation Business Association, formerly Centennial Airport Business Association (CABA), will showcase the contributions of Centennial Airport and its many aviation-related businesses and activities to the Denver area during its first-ever “Aviation Saves” Open House, scheduled for April 28, 2010 from 1200 - 1900 MDT at Centennial InterPort - XJet & Signature facilities at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado.

The focus of “Aviation Saves” is to educate the public about the many ways in which business and general aviation contribute to the quality of life and business in Colorado. The theme “Aviation Saves” places emphasis on how aviation saves …Lives …Jobs …Communities …Businesses …Economies. “It’s easy to overlook the important contributions aviation makes to Colorado and the Denver economy,” said Iver Retrum, CABA chairman. “We invite the local community to join us and celebrate how “Aviation Saves” as we open our doors so everyone can see and learn about the impact, value, and services that aviation provides our community.”

“Aviation Saves” partner associations include the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and the “No Plane. No Gain.” and GA Serves America national advocacy campaigns. The event will feature static displays of various aircraft and support equipment that contribute to saving through aviation. In addition, visitors can view airplanes and helicopters used by a wide variety of first-responders and community service providers, including aero-medical programs, organ transplant organizations, forest service, firefighters, business aviation, law enforcement, relief operations, patient transport, border protection, and more.

A program focusing on aviation-related businesses, industry professionals and CABA members, gets underway at 1100 with an industry luncheon, being held at X Jet FBO at Centennial Airport. Seating capacity is limited to 300 so reservations are required. Attendees will hear about the current state of general and business aviation, as well as the future of the industry, and how those in the business can be advocates on behalf of aviation. Speakers at the luncheon will include:

• Ed Bolen – President and CEO, NBAA
• Pete Bunce – President and CEO, GAMA
• Jim Coyne - President, NATA
• Jack Pelton – Chairman, President and CEO, Cessna Aircraft Company

The rest of the event is open to the public and will feature a variety of exhibits and displays, as well as entertainment for the entire family.

FMI: www.mycaba.org