Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Alliance For Aviation Across America Applauds Proclamation Made
Thursday
Vermont Governor Jim
Douglas (pictured, right) signed a proclamation
declaring February as "General Aviation Appreciation Month"
Thursday during the Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association
(VAAA) Open House. The proclamation highlights the
significance the industry has on Vermont's statewide economy.
The VAAA is a division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce which
manages this association in partnership with Lt. Governor and VAAA
Chair Brian Dubie, who also serves as National Chair of the
Aerospace States Association. The event was attended by general
aviation (GA) leaders from around the country including Alliance
for Aviation Across America (AAAA) Executive Director Selena
Shilad.
"As Vermont seeks to rebound from the recession, we have to work
to maintain and strengthen industries that positively impact our
small towns and businesses," said Governor Douglas. "By declaring
February "Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month", we're sending
a clear signal that we support this industry that is central to our
state's economic success."
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie, who founded VAAA in 2006, added, "Our
national security, our economic vitality, and our national mobility
rely on a strong aerospace and aviation sector. Similarly,
Vermont's aviation sector plays a vital role in our state's
economic well-being and public safety."
AAAA Executive Director Selena Shilad said, "We are so pleased
to have the support of Governor Douglas and Lt. Gov Dubie as we
continue to highlight the economic significance of general aviation
on local economies around the country. General Aviation
provides a lifeline to small communities, farms, and business by
providing them with needed access to emergency medical services,
economic development and mobility."
Vermont depends heavily on general aviation. GA alone
contributes $274 million, or $430 per capita, to Vermont's economy
annually. Vermont has 16 public-use airports, 1,350 pilots and 877
general aviation aircraft. Aviation, including commercial
service, accounts for 9,000 jobs and $225 million in wages to
Vermont's economy.
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