Westfaironline.comBusiness Aviation Chief Sees Rough Weather AheadJun 13, 2013
The value and importance of business aviation at Westchester
County Airport was on full display at a recent NBAA regional forum.
Addressing attendees, Westchester County Executive Robert P.
Astorino stated, “This industry is really vital to the local economy and
entire area.” Annually, Westchester County Airport generates an estimated $613
million in economic activity, supporting 6,300 jobs. While challenges
remain, according to NBAA President and CEO, Ed Bolen, “Government
officials are realizing that this is an important industry.”
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)Cedar City Jet Builder Gets a $32M Tax BreakJun 07, 2013Officials in Iron County (UT) and the governor’s office of
economic development understand the value of business aviation manufacturing
and the need to work with manufacturers such as MSC Aerospace to create more
jobs. With plans to invest $400 million into its operations, MSC Aerospace will
bring 1,200 aircraft manufacturing jobs to the Cedar City over the next 20
years.
Georgetown Times (SC)Aviation Manufacturer Investing $5.5 Million in AndrewsJun 05, 2013South Carolina’s rapidly growing aviation manufacturing sector continues to provide jobs and is a source of economic development for Georgetown County. As part of its relocation plans to the county, Davis Aircraft Products looks to increase its market presence, investing over $5 million on a new manufacturing plant in Andrews, SC.
Post Crescent (WI)Aviation Sector Takes SpotlightMay 30, 2013
The importance of business aviation manufacturing was on
display at a recent GAMA rally held in Wisconsin. Congressman Tom Petri,
Congressman Reid Ribble and Gov. Scott Walker addressed attendees, speaking
about the impact of business aviation on Wisconsin as well as the nation's
economy. Across the country, general aviation contributes $150 billion
annually to the nation's economy, supporting 1.2 million jobs.
Savannah Morning News (GA)Airport Completes North Aviation DevelopmentMay 29, 2013Across the United States, business aviation supports vital American manufacturing jobs, as illustrated by the completion of a $29 million project at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, designed to support the expansion for Gulfstream Aerospace. Having added 1,700 jobs alone last year, the partnership with Gulfstream is not only important for the airport, but the community as well.
