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Wednesday, seventy mayors and county executives from across the
country held a conference call with reporters announcing the
release of a letter to President Barack Obama communicating the
crucial importance that small aircraft - also known as general
aviation - provide to small towns and local economies across the
country.
Reduced A/C Deliveries May Have Contributed Nearly A Third Less
Biz
It's tough out there... and that should be no
surprise to anyone reading Aero-News for the last several months.
The down market for aviation has translated into a significant drop
in Aero-Income for industry heavyweight Garmin who has just
published their First Quarter Sales Figures for 2009... and are
probably none too happy about it all.
Crash Got Intensive Media Attention Due To Number of People,
Kids On Board
The wife of a pilot who died in a tragic accident on March 22nd,
has reportedly been cleared of any influence from drugs or alcohol
-- according to a report that she claims to have seen, but has yet
to be released to the public.
"General aviation is a literal lifeline to thousands of
communities around the U.S that do not have commercial airline
service. In the wake of the recent disaster here in North Dakota,
general aviation planes and airports were crucial in helping the
Civil Air Patrol and National Guard monitor the floodwaters to make
evacuation plans and watch hazardous effects of the flood such as
downed power lines. We have to ensure that this vital lifeline is
preserved."
Source: Part of a letter campaign by
dozens of the nation's Mayors, Mayor Fred Bott of Devils Lake,
North Dakota, makes the case for the value of general aviation to
the President.
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