Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Senator Grassley, Representatives Latham, Boswell, King, And
Braley All Attend
Hundreds of workers, state and local officials and aviation
enthusiasts gathered Wednesday in Cedar Rapids for a GA rally. The
event, held at the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations Center, was
organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
in partnership with Rockwell Collins and Goodrich Corporation, both
GA manufacturers with Iowa operations.
Senator Charles Grassley (pictured) and Representatives Tom
Latham, Leonard Boswell, Steve King and Bruce Braley recognized
general aviation’s tremendous impact on the state of Iowa as
each spoke to the crowd. The members of Congress were also
joined by Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Debi
Durham.
“In the current economic environment, it is important that
we capitalize on the things that are working. Fortunately, you
don’t have to look any further than general aviation to find
the perfect example,” said Rockwell Collins Chairman,
President and CEO Clay Jones. “General aviation is one of the
few manufacturing industries that provides a trade surplus for the
United States and it supports more than 1.2 million jobs across the
country. In Iowa alone, GA contributes $1.4 billion to the economy
annually.”
“We are proud to be part of the critical supply chain
network that delivers cost effective, innovative solutions to
manufacturers,” said Daphne Falletti, president of Goodrich
Corporation’s Engine Components division. “The
multiplier effect that is a hallmark of the GA manufacturing sector
is a huge generator of jobs and economic activity in large and
small communities around the country and the reason that over 2,000
Iowans are employed in this state by GA manufacturers.”
“We are fortunate to have with us members of Congress who
understand the role general aviation plays as an essential form of
transportation and as a creator of jobs," said GAMA president and
CEO Pete Bunce. "We look forward to continued work with you to
ensure a full recovery of our industry and a move toward a new
period of growth and prosperity, here in Iowa and across the
nation.”
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