As a member of his state’s new Aviation Development Task Force, W. Ashley Smith, Jr. hopes to address the disparity between how established businesses are treated, compared to those the state is trying to lure to North Carolina. Smith said it would be easier for him to grow his existing aviation companies, which employ more than 70 people in North Carolina, if he were able to enjoy some of the incentives offered to companies looking to relocate. Learn more in this week’s NBAA Flight Plan podcast.
The NBAA Flight Plan podcast, which ran from 2009 to 2025, provided an overview of important developments affecting NBAA members, and the association’s work to advocate for their interest. The archive of past episodes will remain available for your enjoyment. Please note that no new episodes will be released.
International Business Aviation Council Ltd.