The Boston GlobeAirplane Helps Firm Compete In A Global EconomyApr 26, 2012When a Boston Globe columnist penned a recent opinion piece denigrating the use of business aviation by a prominent local company, NBAA was quick to respond. "The column did a disservice by failing to...acknowledge a few simple facts," noted NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
The Concord (MA) JournalOpinion Flew By Some Key FactsMar 08, 2012When neighbors of Massachusetts' Hanscom Field (BED) wrote a commentary piece in the Concord Journal attacking business aviation use of the airport, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen responded with an opinion piece published in the March 8 edition of the paper. "Contrary to the personal opinion of the commentary authors, the majority of people who fly on business aircraft at Hanscom Field are ... mid-level employees, including salespeople, engineers and technicians," Bolen wrote. He went on to site a government study showing flights at the airport contributed more than $249 million to the region's economy.
Minneapolis Star-TribuneBusiness Forum: Corporate Jets Provide Competitive EdgeFeb 12, 2012When the Minneapolis Star-Tribune published a recent story quoting several sources critical of business aviation, while all but omitting an explanation of its values to companies, NBAA was quick to respond with an op-ed from Association President and CEO Ed Bolen. "We know that all companies prize productivity, flexibility and dependability in their business dealings. These are all the hallmarks of business aviation," Bolen said.
USA Today|TopicsTwo Governors Call On President To Support Business AviationJan 28, 2012In separate letters to President Obama, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and New Hampshire Governor John Lynch have called on the Administration to support general aviation, including business aviation. The letters highlight the tremendous economic impact the industry has in local communities within their states.
The HillNH, Okla. Governors To Obama: Drop Private Jet TaxJan 27, 2012In separate letters, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and New Hampshire Governor John Lynch wrote to President Obama asking his Administration to protect general aviation, including business aviation, which has unfairly been criticized to voters over the past few months, and has been hit hard by the economic downturn.
