Showcase Of The Contributions Of GA And Denver’s
Centennial Airport To The Local Economy
The Colorado Aviation Business Association, formerly Centennial
Airport Business Association (CABA), will showcase the
contributions of Centennial Airport and its many aviation-related
businesses and activities to the Denver area during its first-ever
“Aviation Saves” Open House, scheduled for April 28,
2010 from 1200 - 1900 MDT at Centennial InterPort - XJet &
Signature facilities at Centennial Airport in Englewood,
Colorado.
The focus of “Aviation Saves” is to educate the
public about the many ways in which business and general aviation
contribute to the quality of life and business in Colorado. The
theme “Aviation Saves” places emphasis on how aviation
saves …Lives …Jobs …Communities
…Businesses …Economies. “It’s easy to
overlook the important contributions aviation makes to Colorado and
the Denver economy,” said Iver Retrum, CABA chairman.
“We invite the local community to join us and celebrate how
“Aviation Saves” as we open our doors so everyone can
see and learn about the impact, value, and services that aviation
provides our community.”
“Aviation Saves” partner associations include the
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the General Aviation
Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the National Air Transportation
Association (NATA), and the “No Plane. No Gain.” and GA
Serves America national advocacy campaigns. The event will feature
static displays of various aircraft and support equipment that
contribute to saving through aviation. In addition, visitors can
view airplanes and helicopters used by a wide variety of
first-responders and community service providers, including
aero-medical programs, organ transplant organizations, forest
service, firefighters, business aviation, law enforcement, relief
operations, patient transport, border protection, and more.
A program focusing on aviation-related businesses, industry
professionals and CABA members, gets underway at 1100 with an
industry luncheon, being held at X Jet FBO at Centennial Airport.
Seating capacity is limited to 300 so reservations are required.
Attendees will hear about the current state of general and business
aviation, as well as the future of the industry, and how those in
the business can be advocates on behalf of aviation. Speakers at
the luncheon will include:
- Ed Bolen – President and CEO, NBAA
- Pete Bunce – President and CEO, GAMA
- Jim Coyne - President, NATA
- Jack Pelton – Chairman, President and CEO, Cessna
Aircraft Company
The rest of the event is open to the public and will feature a
variety of exhibits and displays, as well as entertainment for the
entire family.