Economic Impact of General Aviation in

Maine


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According to the PwC study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023, general aviation in Maine contributes $1 billion to the state's total economic output annually.

Aviation By the Numbers

According to FAA data, Maine is home to 44 public-use general aviation airports, 3,220 pilots, and 1,435 registered aircraft.

Number of Jobs

According to the PwC study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023, general aviation supports 5,100 jobs in Maine, resulting in $324 million in labor income.

Economic Impact

According to the same study, general aviation in Maine contributes $1 billion to the state's economic output annually.

According to FAA data, Maine is home to 17 repair stations, 6 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,297 student pilots, and 451 flight instructors.

There are 28 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory.

According to the University Aviation Association, there is a flight department at the University of Maine at Augusta in Augusta.

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