No Plane, No Gain Campaign

In a reaction to increased criticism about private and business aviation, NBAA started the “No Plane, No Gain” campaign several months ago. The campaign is meant to help educate the public about the true benefits of private aviation – particularly in a hostile political and commercial climate.

Last week, USA Today published an article “Feds keep little-used airports in business” (http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-09-17-little-used-airports_N.htm) in which they assert that Federal subsidies for general aviation airports (generally used for recreational and business aviation) are as high as $1.2 billion per year.

NBAA President Ed Bolen responded (http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2009/20090917-070.php): “These facilities are essential for providing air transportation access for postal service, firefighting and disaster relief, medical evacuations, law enforcement, homeland security and military operations, patient and organ transport to emergency centers and other services.”

This ongoing conversation in defense of private aviation may be crucial in helping determine the future of aviation. Find out how you can get involved at http://www.noplanenogain.org/.