No Plane No Gain
NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have launched a joint advocacy campaign to reinforce the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the country. The program takes full advantage of new communication technologies while building on proven advocacy techniques. A dedicated web site, thorough research, paid advertising, news media interviews, online education offerings, YouTube placements, podcasts and more are part of the initiative. Below are some featured No Plane No Gain headlines and articles.
Visit the No Plane No Gain web site at www.noplanenogain.org.
Props For Palmer Ads At EAA’s 2010 AirVenture
July 30, 2010
For nearly a year, American icon and esteemed businessman Arnold Palmer
has served as a voice for the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign,
educating Washington policymakers and opinion leaders about the value of
business aviation to his Latrobe, PA company. Palmer's unmatched
credibility and persuasive message have been attracting notice, as
demonstrated at a "Meet the Administrator" held this week as part of the
Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA's) 2010 AirVenture Oshkosh event.
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told session participants: "You can't get
better as a spokesperson than Arnold Palmer...that's powerful." Read a web article about the session, and the discussion about the No Plane NoGain advocacy campaign.
Podcast: No Plane No Gain Crosses One-Year Milestone
February 18, 2010
When the No Plane No Gain advocacy initiative launched on February 17,
2009, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and General Aviation Manufacturers
Association President and CEO Pete Bunce said the program would focus on
educating policymakers and opinion leaders about the value of business
aviation to citizens, companies and communities nationwide. The resulting
blended-impressions campaign has included advertising, media relations, a
dedicated web site, a presence in the social media realm, resources to
help the business aviation community join in the effort, and much more.
This edition of the NBAA Flight Plan podcast looks at the campaign’s first
year, and considers what’s to come.
Listen now.
Palmer Ads Remind Policymakers: No Plane, No Gain
November 18, 2009
As Congress moves into the final weeks of the legislative year and debate continues on a variety of issues, the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign is putting forward a highly recognizable and respected spokesman to remind lawmakers about the importance of business aviation to thousands of companies across the U.S. Ads featuring American legend Arnold Palmer appear this week in print venues, including USA Today, and on television networks, including CNN, Fox and MSNBC, that are seen by federal lawmakers and their staff. To view a sample print ad, which is appearing in USA Today and other newspapers.
NBAA Leaders Bring No Plane No Gain Message to NATA Event
November 16, 2009
Two members of NBAA's Board of Directors – Jeff Lee, IBM director of flight operations, and Scott Moore, Luck Stone chief pilot – spoke last week on a panel moderated by NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. The panel was part of the National Air Transportation Association's (NATA's) annual Aviation Business Roundtable. The NBAA directors' companies are very different in size, yet, Bolen said, "it's important to see the diversity of our community, and the flight department perspective is not one limited to the size of a company, type of company or geographic region." Read more about the panel.
NBAA, GAMA Unveil No Plane No Gain 'E-Valuation' Toolkit
October 20, 2009
NBAA and GAMA today unveiled a new online resource to help businesses of all types and sizes calculate and explain the value a business aircraft brings to a company's overall business objectives. The idea behind this resource is to give people the tools they need to help them measure and explain the value of the asset to others. Review the press release.
NBAA Media Breakfast Shows Momentum of No Plane No Gain
October 20, 2009
Leaders from NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) met this morning with journalists at the Association's traditional Convention Media Kickoff Breakfast to review upcoming industry challenges. At the breakfast, NBAA and GAMA leaders updated those in attendance on the history, progress and future of the No Plane No Gain campaign. "The real measure is not how hard you're working, but the results you're getting," said Bolen. "We've made great strides to date." Read the article.
American Legend Arnold Palmer Lends Voice to No Plane No Gain Ads
October 20, 2009
Golf legend and accomplished businessman Arnold Palmer is lending his voice to support the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities in a new video and print advertising campaign for No Plane No Gain, the advocacy program jointly sponsored by the NBAA and GAMA. The new advertising, rolled out during today's NBAA2009 Opening General Session, includes three print ads and three 30-second video ads. With a simple, yet powerful delivery, Palmer speaks to the benefits of business aviation in the ads and responds to those who would devalue the use of an airplane for business. Review the press release.
New Harris Survey Makes Clear: No Plane No Gain
October 19, 2009
NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), co-sponsors of the No Plane No Gain industry advocacy campaign, last week released a survey that provides a clear and accurate portrayal of business aviation that is at odds with many recent mischaracterizations about the industry. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, found that the typical company that owns an aircraft is a small or mid-sized business relying on a single airplane to fly a broad mix of employees on business trips utilizing community airports. View the full survey, based on random interviews with more than 500 pilots and passengers on business aircraft flights.
Bolen Provides Wichita Aero Club with No Plane No Gain Update
September 28, 2009
When NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen provided a recent No Plane No Gain campaign update to the Wichita Aero Club, local news media outlets were on hand to hear his remarks about the value of business aviation. Bolen told The Wichita Eagle and ABC affiliate KAKE-TV that business aviation is vital to the nation's economy and transportation system. Read the stories and see the interviews at the No Plane No Gain web site.
NBAA Tells Biased Media: No Plane No Gain
September 21, 2009
In response to negative news coverage about small airports and business aviation published last week in USA Today and aired on NBC's Today show, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issued a statement underscoring the value of general aviation, including business aviation, to the nation's citizens, companies and communities. "Your one-sided story about small community airports lacks any sense of balance, and presents a gross misperception of the value of general aviation, public-use airports, federal funding of the air transportation system, and the needs of millions of Americans in communities nationwide," Bolen wrote. Read the entire letter.
Bolen, Bunce Provide No Plane No Gain Six-Month Report
August 24, 2009
As the No Plane No Gain campaign crosses the six-month mark since its launch earlier this year, NBAA Flight Plan talks with Association President and CEO Ed Bolen, and General Aviation Manufacturers Association President and CEO Pete Bunce, about the campaign's progress in educating elected officials and policymakers about the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities. The two also look ahead to the campaign's plans for the coming months. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen online at NBAA's web site.
NBAA Tells FOX Business News: Planes = Gains
August 17, 2009
When Fox Business News wanted to explore the government's recent decision to purchase Gulfstream and Boeing Business Jet aircraft, the network turned to the No Plane No Gain campaign for perspective on the news. NBAA Senior Vice President, Operations & Administration Steve Brown told the network why governments and businesses alike value business aircraft: "These are productivity tools that allow people to save time, work en route, and be more efficient and productive, which is what I think we'd want our government to be." Watch the clip.
Bolen Taking No Plane No Gain Message to Oshkosh
July 20, 2009
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen will be on hand at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture show to discuss how the No Plane No Gain program is educating Washington decision-makers and opinion leaders about the value of business aviation. At AirVenture, EAA Board Chairman and President Tom Poberezny will moderate a discussion with Bolen and leaders of other general aviation associations about the major issues facing general aviation, and what is being done in Washington and elsewhere to address those issues. The panel will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Pavilion 6; NBAA Members can also catch up with Bolen at NBAA's AirVenture tent, which will be in its traditional location, Booth 465, located along the flight line. Learn more about AirVenture.
Fox News Tells Viewers: No Plane, No Gain
July 13, 2009
When Fox News decided to air a multi-part package on the value of business aviation, the network turned to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and Barry LaBov, president and CEO of Member Company LaBov and Beyond, to deliver the message that business aviation is essential to citizens, companies and communities in America today. “There's been a negative stereotype of business aviation that's been perpetuated that is just completely out of touch with the way business aviation operates in the United States,” Bolen said. “We have this jet to grow our business,” LaBov told Fox. The No Plane No Gain web site has the three video installments that aired throughout the day on June 7. Review the coverage.
Bolen Delivers No Plane No Gain Message at Tarkio Fly-In
July 13, 2009
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen reaffirmed business aviation’s essential role in providing a lifeline to small and mid-sized communities across the country at last Saturday's Tarkio Fly-In. Bolen joined the leaders of several other aviation associations and local government leaders at a Town Hall Meeting at the July 11 Wing Nuts Fly-In hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association's Tarkio, MO chapter. To learn more about the advocacy work of No Plane No Gain, which is co-sponsored by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), visit: NoPlaneNoGain.org.
No Plane No Gain on Air: Video Compilation Now Available
July 7, 2009
Since the launch of the No Plane No Gain program in February, the campaign has spoken with a variety of news outlets, and coordinated interviews with people in the industry, to explain the importance of business aviation to the nation's economic and transportation systems. The interviews have included a number of appearances on national and local television programs, and the No Plane No Gain web site now has some highlights from the coverage. View the short video
No Plane No Gain: Dispatches From AK, MN Now on Facebook
June 29, 2009
Last week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen began posting reports about his No Plane No Gain updates for the business aviation community to NBAA’s Facebook Page. The most recent report, which provides Bolen’s perspectives from his visits at industry events in Alaska and Minnesota. Read more.
No Plane No Gain on CNBC
June 22, 2009
When CNBC host Larry Kudlow aired a segment to discuss last week’s front-page story about business aviation in The Wall Street Journal, the network turned to NBAA for data to illustrate the economic benefit provided by business aviation. The segment featured a chart, with data attributed to NBAA, showing that business aviation contributes more than $150 billion to U.S. economic output, employs 1.2 million people and serves 5,000 airports, often located in towns with little or no airline service. These are among the messages emphasized in the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, jointly supported by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. View the CNBC segment.
Newspaper Editorial’s Headline: No Plane No Gain
June 15, 2009
In a recent editorial published under the headline, "No Plane, No Gain," the Savannah Morning News echoes the message from the industry's advocacy campaign in pointing out that 1.2 million people are employed in business aviation nationwide, and that "the industry's annual $150 billion output ripples through communities, supporting hosts of local businesses and key social service organizations like the United Way." No Plane No Gain, jointly supported by NBAA and GAMA, communicates with policymakers and opinion leaders about these and other benefits of business aviation. Read the editorial in its entirety.
NBAA Challenges One-Sided News Coverage of Aircraft Use
May 18, 2009
Following a story published recently by several news organizations about a study examining only a company's non-business use of its airplane, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issued a statement noting that nearly all of the coverage had "flown right past some key points." The statement, sent to all news outlets that ran the story and posted widely on social networks like Twitter, points out: "Most flights are made strictly for business reasons, which is why business aviation is so important to companies of all sizes, all across the U.S. The fact is, business aviation allows companies to increase their competitiveness and productivity, which is especially important in the current economic climate." Read the full statement.
Bolen Keeping Industry Informed on No Plane No Gain Progress
June 1, 2009
NBAA's Ed Bolen has been reporting back to the business aviation community about the progress of the No Plane No Gain program, with presentations at a town hall meeting of the Idaho Business Aviation Association, at the Rocky Mountain West Aviation Expo and at the Dassault Falcon 12th Annual Aviation Professionals Conference in Morristown, NJ. See previous No Plane No Gain video updates.
At Senate Hearing, Bolen Reminds Lawmakers: Planes = Gains
May 18, 2009
Last week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen took the No Plane No Gain message to a hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security. At the hearing, which was focused on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization and system modernization, Bolen reminded the panel: "Business aviation means jobs – good jobs – more than 1.2 million manufacturing and service jobs in the United States. It is part of a general aviation industry that contributes more than $150 billion to our economy each year and contributes positively to our nation's balance of trade." To view videos of Bolen's testimony, visit http://www.nbaa.org/news/multimedia/videos. Hear the latest NBAA Flight Plan podcast focusing on Bolen’s remarks, at: http://www.nbaa.org/news/flight-plan
GAMA's Pete Bunce Provides No Plane No Gain Campaign Update (480 KB, MP3)
May 13, 2009
The diversity and value of business aviation were on display in Geneva this week. More than 400 manufacturers, suppliers and vendors – many of which are based in the U.S. – gathered at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO Pete Bunce used the gathering to provide people in the business aviation community with an update on efforts being made through No Plane No Gain to inform decision-makers in the U.S. about the value of companies like the ones at EBACE in supporting jobs and economic activity. Hear an audio clip from Bunce's presentation.
No Plane No Gain Expands Online Presence
April 27, 2009
No Plane No Gain recently launched a new Facebook Page and YouTube Channel to help spread the campaign's message in the online arena. The No Plane No Gain message has been captured at news conferences, at Washington policy events, in national and local television interviews and elsewhere. This video coverage is now all in one place, at a new, dedicated No Plane No Gain YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/NoPlaneNoGain. The new Facebook Page allows No Plane No Gain "fans," or those who join the Page, access to all the latest news and information, and also provides a venue for online exchange. Become a fan of the new Facebook Page.
NBAA, GAMA Take No Plane No Gain Message to NPR
April 20, 2009
Last week, National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" aired a story focusing on the No Plane No Gain program, and including an interview with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen about the work being done by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to educate Washington's policymakers and opinion leaders about the essential role business aviation plays in America today. "The audience for this radio show consists of many of the policymakers and opinion leaders our advocacy campaign is designed to reach," Bolen said. "This opportunity to explain the value of business aviation is a good addition to the many other initiatives undertaken through No Plane No Gain to reach Washington decision-makers with our message." Read a transcript of the NPR interview, or listen to an audio clip of the story.
Bolen Provides No Plane No Gain Update for Dallas Forum Attendees
April 13, 2009
At NBAA's Dallas Regional Forum last week, Association President and CEO Ed Bolen provided an update on No Plane No Gain, the industry's advocacy campaign. "We want to make sure policymakers and opinion leaders are well aware of the essential role business aviation plays for citizens, companies and communities across the country," Bolen told Forum attendees. As part of his presentation, Bolen showed the audience the campaign's television and newspaper advertisements. The ads can be viewed at the No Plane No Gain web site, updated daily, at www.noplanenogain.org.
Bolen Takes No Plane No Gain Message to Washington Aviation Forums
April 6, 2009
Since its launch in February, the No Plane No Gain campaign has been focused on educating policymakers and opinion leaders about the importance of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the U.S. Last week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen spoke at the Federal Aviation Administration’s 34th Annual Forecast Conference, and also to an annual gathering of the National Association of State Aviation Officials. Bolen highlighted the work of the industry’s advocacy campaign to correct misperceptions about business aviation at both meetings, and reminded those in attendance: "If your company is located in one of the 100 communities that have seen their airline service decrease or disappear in the past year, you need business aviation," Bolen said. "Those communities need the lifeline that business aviation provides." View a video clip from Bolen's remarks, visit:.
Bolen Provides No Plane No Gain Update for State Aviation Officials
March 30, 2009
This week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen addressed the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) 2009 Legislative Conference in Washington, where he highlighted the business aviation community's No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, and urged state aviation officials across the country to get involved. Read More.
No Plane No Gain TV Ad Showing at FBOs Nationwide
March 30, 2009
In recent weeks, the No Plane No Gain initiative's 30-second television ad has been broadcast nationally and in targeted markets. Now, through a partnership with JetSet Media, the ad is being broadcast through digital displays positioned at 82 fixed base operators (FBOs) nationwide. "Hundreds of thousands of business aviation travelers every day, including the opinion leaders No Plane No Gain is designed to reach, will see the 30-second spot," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "Our thanks to JetSet media for helping us get the message out about the essential role business aviation plays in America today." View the ad.
NBAA Members Can Follow No Plane No Gain on Twitter
March 30, 2009
When the No Plane No Gain initiative was launched in February, the announcement was made that various new media would be used to help deliver the campaign's message. Using Twitter, No Plane No Gain will post short messages known as "tweets" each day about the latest news, commentary, video clips, blog entries and other places where the real story of business aviation is being told. Tweets also provide information about helpful resources, like webinars that help people in the industry quantify the value of business aviation to their companies. Follow the No Plane No Gain Twitter feed .
No Plane No Gain Interview Delivers Message to 150 Markets
March 23, 2009
Last week, No Plane No Gain's television interview push continued, with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen providing a lengthy interview with "First Business," a TV show produced in Chicago and broadcast to 150 television affiliates nationwide, including in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and other large media markets with opinion leaders included in the viewing audience. View a video clip of Bolen's interview.
Message From Wall Street and Main Street: Business Aviation Essential in America
March 16, 2009
NBAA welcomed recent comments from Wall Street and Main Street alike about the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the U.S. In a rare interview, financial legend Warren Buffett explained the benefits of business aviation to his company, Berkshire Hathaway. "We have done things I wouldn't have done if I hadn't had a plane," Buffett told CNBC. Also last week, Wichita, KS Mayor Carl Brewer invited President Barack Obama to visit Wichita to see how business aviation helps companies. View a news roundup of NBAA's comments advocating for business aviation.
No Plane No Gain Augments National TV With Local Appearances
March 16, 2009
To augment the national print and TV advertising component of the No Plane No Gain initiative, a media interview campaign is underway. Last week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen talked with "Washington Business Tonight," a news program aired in the Washington, DC market, and viewed by an audience of 1.2 million homes in the DC-Maryland-Virginia region. In the interview, Bolen explained that "business aviation is prudent, cost-effective, and oftentimes, the only way to get where you're going." View a video clip of Bolen's interview.
Industry Helping Spread the No Plane No Gain Message
March 16, 2009
Since NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association launched the No Plane No Gain initiative, people from across the industry have approached NBAA to ask how they can help spread the word about the essential role of business in the U.S. Charter companies, brokers, FBOs, media organizations, and industry organizations have posted to their own web sites No Plane No Gain logos, banner ads, and links to the campaign web site, as well as its video and print ads. Incorporate the No Plane No Gain logo or a banner ad into your own web site.
NBAA Chairman Calls for Members' Support for No Plane No Gain
March 16, 2009
In a letter last week, NBAA Chairman Jeff Lee called for NBAA Members to become active supporters of the No Plane No Gain initiative. Lee praised the campaign's use of a wide variety of communication channels, including a dedicated Web site, webinars, podcasts, blog posts and YouTube videos, along with newspaper and television advertising, outreach to print and broadcast news outlets and other proven advocacy techniques. To become an active supporter, visit: http://www.noplanenogain.org.
NBAA Applauds Senator's Statement Supporting Business Aviation
March 9, 2009
NBAA last week commended Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) for speaking on the Senate floor about the value of business aviation. Brownback told colleagues that whether a piston or a jet, a business aircraft "is often what ends up connecting a lot of people on a rapid basis throughout the country." To view the senator's speech, visit: http://www.youtube.com/senatorsambrownback. View NBAA's statement welcoming Brownback's remarks.
No Plane No Gain on Air, in Print
March 9, 2009
The television and print advertising components of the No Plane No Gain initiative continue, with the campaign's 30-second showing on nationwide weekend public affairs programming, including ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," FOX's "FOX News Sunday" and DC-area cable shows on CNN, CNBC and MSNBC. Targeted No Plane No Gain print advertising is also appearing in national newspapers, like USA Today, and periodicals targeted to the Washington policymaking community, including The Hill and Politico. "Our advertising reminds policymakers and opinion leaders that business aviation works for America," NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said. See the TV and print ads and review a report on recent No Plane No Gain activities.
No Plane No Gain in the Blogosphere
March 9, 2009
NBAA has been taking the No Plane No Gain message to the blogosphere. As one example, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen recently provided a post to the blog administered by CNN Correspondent Anderson Cooper, outlining the many reasons companies rely on business aviation. Bolen also responded to a blog entry titled "Corporate America, Ground Your Jets" posted on Alternet.org, a web site with commentary on recent news and events. "When we launched No Plane No Gain, we said it would take advantage of new media," Bolen said. "The blogosphere will continue to be just one of the places we'll take the No Plane No Gain message." Read Bolen's response and the original posting.
Search Terms Take Google Users to No Plane No Gain Web Site
March 9, 2009
Google users searching the Internet with terms like "corporate jet," "business jet" and a host of related words are getting an opportunity to learn about the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the US. That's because, through the No Plane No Gain initiative, dozens of keywords related to business aviation now provide Google users with a link to the campaign's web site. Try a Google search to see the ad.
NBAA Reminds White House: Business Aviation Is Essential to America
March 2, 2009
NBAA last week expressed disappointment with President Obama's comments about business aviation during a recent address to Congress. "NBAA wants to work with the Administration on ways to address the economic crisis," Association President and CEO Ed Bolen said. "But the President's reference to a 'private jet' as a perk rather than a business tool was a mischaracterization. The President focused on the tools needed to recover from the crisis, and business aviation should be on that list. The fact is, manufacturing and maintaining business airplanes provides millions of jobs as well as a lifeline to about 100 communities that have lost airline service. Furthermore, business airplanes provide a tremendous advantage to businesses struggling to survive and preserve jobs in these challenging times." View the entire statement.
No Plane No Gain on Air: Campaign Ads Launched on TV
March 2, 2009
The No Plane No Gain campaign was on the air over the weekend, reminding Washington policymakers and opinion leaders about the importance of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the U.S. A 30-second television spot was broadcast during a series of network public affairs shows, including nationwide placement on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," as well as placement on NBC's "Meet the Press" and FOX's "FOX News Sunday" in select markets. More announcements on No Plane No Gain advertising are expected this week. View the No Plane No Gain TV ad.
NBAA Launches No Plane No Gain Report
March 2, 2009
A new No Plane No Gain newsletter, launched last week, outlines the activities undertaken through the campaign to remind key audiences of the essential role business aviation plays for citizens, communities and companies across America. Last week's inaugural roundup provides a look at the campaign's new TV advertisement, web site and resources. Also included in the issue are recent news reports with comments from NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and General Aviation Manufacturers Association President and CEO Pete Bunce. Regular installments of the No Plane No Gain Report will be issued in the coming weeks; subscribers to NBAA Update will automatically receive them. View the first edition of the No Plane No Gain Report.
Show Your Support for No Plane No Gain: Sport the Logo
March 2, 2009
To show their support of business aviation, NBAA Members can download and display the No Plane No Gain logo on web sites, printed materials and elsewhere. The logo uses the words "No Plane No Gain" and a bold image to illustrate how business airplanes help lift the performance of American companies. NBAA encourages Members to download the logo and add it to their web sites to help create a united front of support for the campaign. To view and download the logo and a web banner.
NBAA and GAMA Launch Multimedia Advocacy Campaign: No Plane No Gain
February 23, 2009
NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) last week unveiled a comprehensive joint advocacy campaign to reinforce the value of business aviation under the trusted industry banner No Plane No Gain. The campaign will educate American workers, policymakers, companies and communities on the many contributions of business aviation to the country's economic well-being. "No Plane No Gain will underscore why business aviation is critical to tens of thousands of cost-conscious companies fighting to succeed in a difficult market," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. The program, which adopts the name of a previous advocacy campaign the two associations led in 1993, will take full advantage of new communication technologies while building on proven advocacy techniques. A dedicated web site, thorough research, paid advertising, educational webinars, YouTube placements and podcasts all will be part of the new initiative. Learn more.
NBAA on the Air: Bolen Underscores the Value of Business Aviation on TV, Before Congress
February 23, 2009
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen last week explained the true value of business aviation in appearances on "Your World With Neil Cavuto" on Fox News and "Countdown to the Closing Bell" on the Fox Business Network. On the latter program, Bolen reported that NBAA had recently made the case for business aviation to congressional lawmakers. "And the point we're trying to make," said Bolen, "is if you're trying to reach communities with little or no airline service or hit multiple sites in a single day, or bring products to the market that you can't put in an overhead bin, or discuss proprietary information en route, business aviation is not only a good way to go, it's essentially the only way to go." View both of Bolen's video appearances and his congressional testimony outlining the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities.
