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.
The OklahomanOklahoma's Gov. Mary Fallin Opposes User Fees For General AviationJan 27, 2012The Alliance for Aviation Across America recently released letters from Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and New Hampshire Governor John Lynch to President Obama, asking his Administration to protect general aviation. Governor Fallin expressed her opposition to a proposed user fee on general aviation, including business aviation, highlighting the importance of the industry to local and the national economy.
Wichita Business JournalOklahoma Governor Joins Opposition To General Aviation User FeeJan 27, 2012Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has joined Wichita-area business leaders and politicians in voicing her opposition to a proposed "user fee." In a letter to President Obama, Governor Fallin called the industry that builds business aircraft "one of the most important sectors in our economy" and "one of the few manufacturing sectors that contributes positively to the balance of trade."
Transport NewsOK: Oklahoma's Gov. Mary Fallin Opposes User Fee For General AviationJan 27, 2012In a letter to President Obama, Oklahoma Mary Fallin has called upon the Administration to protect the industry that builds business aircraft, expressing her opposition to the introduction of a "user fee." In her letter, Governor Fallin highlights that a "user fee" will do more harm than good and put thousands of jobs at risk.
General Aviation NewsGovernors Call On President Obama To Protect General AviationJan 26, 2012Recently, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and New Hampshire Governor John Lynch sent letters to President Obama, calling on the Administration to protect general aviation, including business aviation, from harmful new taxes. The Governors join a growing list of public officials, who have reached out to the President to recognize the vital importance of this industry.
