According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013, general aviation in Connecticut contributes over $7.4 billion to the state’s total economic output.
According to the Connecticut Airport Authority, the state is home to 20 public-use general aviation airports. According to the FAA, these airports serve 4,810 pilots and 1,613 active general aviation aircraft.
According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013 , general aviation supports 30,300 jobs in Connecticut, resulting in over $2.6 billion in labor income.
According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013, general aviation in Connecticut contributes over $7.4 billion to the state’s total economic output.
According to FAA data, Connecticut is home to 98 repair stations, 2 FAA-approved pilot schools, , 1,008 student pilots and 886 flight instructors. In addition, there are 18 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter International Association, there are 72 heliports in Connecticut.