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NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION • focus
Regional Events Highlight Value of Business Aviation to Communities
Even though business aviation is a national industry, Twin & Turbine readers understand the important economic, business and civic roles business aviation plays in their local communities.
Numerous studies demonstrate that companies using aircraft for business purposes generate jobs and expand investment and economic activity in the communities where they operate.
NBAA launched the No Plane No Gain campaign with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association to educate policymakers and opinion leaders about the value of business aviation, and to provide more resources to engage local leaders on issues of importance to the industry.
One key way the Association demonstrates the local value of business aviation is through NBAA’s Regional Forums, which offer an opportunity for local leaders to underscore the industry’s value in promoting job creation, economic activity and investment.
Of course, the events also provide a venue for peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities, and valuable two-way discussions about specific airport policies, environmental protocols, safety and security proposals, taxation and other issues.
Each Forum also serves as an outstanding marketplace, featuring dozens of industry
There are a variety of ways companies can own and operate their aircraft, and NBAA continues to provide to Members the information that will help them ascend to a higher level of productivity and growth.
Advantages of aircraft ownership include flexibility and control over all factors relating to transportation, including safety, security, comfort, timeliness and cost of business travel. This control can be maintained by a company
Exhibitors, a Static Display of Aircraft, and education sessions. Each event is specifically designed to bring together local owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel.
In 2010, NBAA’s Business Aviation Regional Forums enjoyed greater participation by local elected officials and community leaders, and high attendance by NBAA Members and the business aviation community. During the past year, thousands came together in the greater Chicago area at Waukegan Airport (UGN), New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport (TEB), Van Nuys Airport (VNY), and Houston Hobby Field (HOU) for day- long learning sessions, peer-to-peer networking venues and to engage with local leaders.
In 2011, the lineup of NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forums will include:
February­17,­2011
Avitat Boca Raton – Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – Boca Raton, FL
April­14,­2011
Business Jet Service – Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) – Dallas, TX
June­8,­2011
Panorama Flight Service – Westchester County Airport (HPN) – White Plains, NY
July­14,­2011
Atlantic Aviation and ACM Aviation – San Jose International Airport (SJC) – San Jose, CA
flight department or a management company. Other advantages include tax benefits, such as depreciation.
NBAA has information on full, fractional or partial ownership options, as well as information and best practices for choosing leasing options and charter companies.
For more information, visit www.nbaa.org/ admin/options.
Tools for Determining the
Best Airplane Ownership Option for You
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