Washington, DC – The Alliance for Aviation Across America commended Mayor Allan Litman of Mesquite, Nevada for proclaiming July “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Nevada, general aviation airports across the state support 3,384 jobs and over $93 million in payroll. “Mayor Litman’s proclamation helps highlight the economic benefits and valuable service that general aviation provides to the City of Mesquite and the State of Nevada,” said Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America. “We sincerely thank the Mayor and the City of Mesquite for recognizing this vital industry.”
Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of more than 6,300 individuals representing 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.
http://mesquitelocalnews.com/2016/07/letter-to-the-editor-12/