Forecast International report says business jet sales 'not yet in recovery'
A study released last week by Forecast International projects that the decline in business jet production, which began in 2008, will continue through 2011. Looking ahead, "The Market for Business Jet...
View ArticleState boasts gains in economic development
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that jobs increased by 14 percent and investment by 20 percent in the state during 2010. New and expanding companies created more than...
View ArticleIndustry Sees Slow BizAv Improvement in 2011
The industry is entering the New Year more upbeat than a year ago, as economic indicators and anecdotal evidence suggests a slowly improving environment, says National Business Aviation Association...
View ArticleBusiness aviation takes off
More corporate executives, engineers, and salespeople flew in and out of Hanscom last year, with takeoffs and landings of business jets up 7 percent compared with 2009, mirroring modest improvements...
View ArticleMass exodus - Proposed tax could leave Danbury Airport a
By Dirk Perrefort, Staff Writer DANBURY -- A mass exodus of the aviation industry resulting from a state tax on airplanes could leave Danbury Airport a "ghost town," according to the facility's...
View ArticleLaHood Promises Kansas Workers He'll Back Aviation
By ROXANA HEGEMAN WICHITA, Kan. - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told general aviation workers in Kansas on Monday that he's ready to fight to boost the prospects of their business, soothing...
View ArticleGA Bands Together At Cessna Rally
There was an interesting sight at Cessna Aircraft Co. on Monday. Aircraft made by Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Bombardier Learjet were all on display in the same hangar at Cessnas southwest...
View ArticleLaHood Calls Wichita 'Epicenter
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood referred to Wichita and its aviation work force as the "epicenter" of general aviation during a recent visit. Recognizing the importance of the general...
View ArticleCNN Highlights Business Aviation Flights to Support Veterans
The heartwarming report features Gunnery Sgt. Marcus Wilson, who barely survived the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Iraq and today maneuvers with the help of a prosthetic leg....
View ArticlePrivate Jets Help Boost Local Economy During Masters Week
News 12 at 11 o'clock / Saturday, April 9, 2011 AUGUSTA---News 12 boarded a Hawker 400 this morning and departed Augusta Regional bound for Columbia. Eli Flint works for Flight Options, LLC, which owns...
View ArticleBusiness Aviation Industry Are Meeting In Dallas
By Matt Joyce Members of the business aviation industry are meeting in Dallas today for discussions and equipment exhibitions. The National Business Aviation Association Regional Forum is expected to...
View ArticleBusiness Aviation Helping in Missouri Tornado Aftermath
Business aircraft have supported relief missions to help victims of a recent, devastating tornado in Joplin, MO, where Wayne Adolphsen, owner of Missouri-based aircraft service company Mizzou Aviation...
View ArticleMississippi House Declares May 'GA Appreciation Month'
National Aviation Organizations Welcome Proclamation National aviation organizations on Monday welcomed Mississippi House of Representatives' declaration of May as "General Aviation Appreciation...
View ArticleMayor Carl Brewer: General aviation helps Kansas soar
In an Op-Ed for the Wichita Eagle, Mayor Carl Brewer outlines the benefits general aviation, including business aviation, provides communities in Kansas. Mayor Brewer mentions the Wichita aircraft...
View ArticlePrivate Jets Starting To Take Off Again
By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Private jets, largely grounded by the recession, are taking off once again- a sign that businesses may be feeling more confident despite the still shaky economy. Business...
View ArticleAustin Executive Airport Opens, Brings Jobs To Pflugerville
By Caitlin Perrone Thursday, 09 June 2011 PFLUGERVILLE - Pflugerville city officials celebrated the prospect of job growth June 8 with the opening of the Austin Executive Airport.Hundreds attended the...
View ArticleBusiness Jet Industry Takes Off - Will Interest Remain Aloft?
Demand for business jets could be flying high once again, as the economy slowly recovers and emerging global markets enter the fray. Can interest remain aloft? Dan Hubbard, senior vice president of...
View ArticleForum Recognizes Airport's Value
Nearly 2,000 people attended the NBAA regional forum at the Westchester County Airport earlier this month, where 130 business aviation vendors were represented.With more than 70,000 corporate and...
View ArticleObama's Taxing Corporate Jet Policy
By accusing Republicans of favoring corporate jet setters over kids, President Obama drew attention to his own use of similar policies to encourage investment, a reminder of the tension between deficit...
View ArticleAviation Industry Assails Obama For 'Cynical' Call To End Corporate Jet Tax...
General aviation employs 1.2 million Americans and generates $150 billion a year in revenue. President Obama praises it as one of America's industries that still maintains an advantage over other...
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