Governor Declares July 16th "Aviation Industry Awareness Day" in Ohio 

Washington, DC - The Alliance for Aviation Across America applauded Ohio Governor Ted Strickland's proclamation declaring July 16th, 2010 "Aviation Industry Awareness Day."  The proclamation highlights the $5.5 billion in economic impact and 17,352 jobs general aviation provides to the state of Ohio as well as the importance of these airports and aircraft for communities and businesses across Ohio. Read the press release here and view the proclamation here. See how governors across the country are proclaiming the value of general aviation.

AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller talks to AAAA Executive Director Selena Shilad

Recently, Executive Director Selena Shilad sat down with Craig Fuller, President and CEO of AOPA. They discussed Alliance members, the signing of a proclamation in Ohio, the work being done regarding the importance of general aviation, and the upcoming EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Click here to check out the interview.

Alliance Member LightHawk Helps with Oil Spill Tragedy 

LightHawk is the largest and oldest volunteer-based environmental aviation organization providing donation flights to protect land, water and wildlife. This veteran environmental aviation organization with over 185 volunteer pilots is responding to the environmental and economic tragedy resulting from the accidental spill of oil and gas into the Gulf of Mexico. LightHawk is assisting their existing conservation partners, like the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, in the affected areas and reaching out to new partners to provide donated flight missions. LightHawk is also working cooperatively with their sister group SouthWings whose volunteer pilots are also responding to aerial mission requests. Where the view from above will enhance efforts to scientifically document, educate and inform constructive responses to this effort, LightHawk will strive to dedicate the aerial resources of our volunteer pilots.

Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of over 4,400 members including individuals, businesses, agricultural groups, FBO’s, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that support the interest of the general aviation community across various public policy issues.

Our goal is to protect this economic lifeline to rural and small communities, which a crucial resource for business, medical care, disaster relief and a key transportation asset to residents in isolated areas.