The Alliance for Aviation Across America announced that Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and New Hampshire Governor John H. Lynch both recently sent letters to President Obama calling on the Administration to recognize the vital importance of general aviation for the economy and communities around the nation.  The release of the letters comes following recent reports that the Administration is likely pursuing a “user fee” tax on these aircraft, which would be extremely harmful to businesses, organizations and individuals across the country that rely on general aviation, as well as the general aviation manufacturing industry as a whole. To read the complete release and see copies of the letters, click here. 

National aviation organizations today applauded Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for declaring December “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Aviation in Iowa supports more than 47,000 jobs and has an annual economic impact of $18 billion.  General aviation activities in Iowa include business aviation, air medical transport, air cargo, aerial application, search and rescue, and law enforcemment.  To see a copy of the proclamation,  click here .

National aviation organizations today welcomed Governor Bobby Jindal’s proclamation declaring December “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Louisiana becomes the 35th state to recognize the importance of general aviation.  Throughout Louisiana, general aviation contributes $2.05 billion, or $454 per capita, to the state’s economy annually. To read the press release and a copy of the proclamation, click here.