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Martha King began teaching flying lessons with her husband, John, in the 1970s, when they launched their flying business out of a spare bedroom. Today their company, King Schools, Inc., operates out of a dedicated complex in San Diego, CA that includes a television and software production facility.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen addresses the 2012 spring legislative conference sponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International-North America.

Dave Labrozzi is the president of GE Capital, Corporate Aircraft, one of the world's leading providers of aircraft leases and loans to public and private companies and high net-worth individuals. In this role, he is responsible for managing a global business that has financed more than $30 billion of corporate aircraft since its inception.

NBAA Members are working through the particulars of European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) compliance and finding that, in many cases, the process is very difficult.

NBAA has joined with other aviation groups to request that Congressional lawmakers approve full funding of the FAA Contract Tower Program, and support an important cost-sharing program for those towers.

As oil prices are rising in 2012, fuel planning is more important than ever. NBAA has tips and tools for minimizing fuel costs.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels proclaimed March 2012 'General Aviation Appreciation Month' in his state, recognizing the economic contribution of business flying and community airports to the Hoosier State's businesses and farms.

A story produced by a CBS affiliate in Little Rock, AR highlights the impact of proposed user fees and the value of business aviation to the local community.

'We are living and participating in a global marketplace,' said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen at the FAA's 37th Forecast Conference on March 8.

Massachusetts’ 30 general aviation (GA) airports accounted for 4,307 jobs, nearly $138 million in salaries and had a total economic impact on the state of more than $443 million in 2010, according to the Massachusetts Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study published recently by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MADOT) Aeronautics Division.

Rick Ochs, a member of NBAA's Maintenance Committee since 2006, is named the National Avionics Technician of the Year.

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin gave a rousing endorsement of business aviation on February 28 to assembled local, state and federal officials in Tulsa, and backed up her endorsement with multiple practical examples in the state.

Business aviation hiring is expected to increase substantially in 2012, according to several firms specializing in aviation jobs placement. The job gains may be greatest for those in aircraft avionics and maintenance, although the number of pilot jobs also is expected to be higher.

The theme of a gradual, continuing rebound for general aviation was highlighted during the February 22 release of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association's (GAMA's) 2011 delivery numbers.

On the west bank of the Kennebec River in Maine, the Waterville Municipal Airport is slated for improvements city officials hope will attract more business aircraft.

At the 2012 Heli Expo hosted by Helicopter Association International, Honeywell forecast increased helicopter deliveries in 2012.

The city of Burley, ID has been trying for decades to replace its airport, which is unable to accommodate operations from some types of business airplanes.

Experts on business aviation in the Asian region predicted near-term growth in pre-owned aircraft sales in the market.

Even as protests continue against the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS), implemented January 1, 2012, aviation operators outside the EU are starting to come to grips with the mechanics of compliance.

Both NBAA Business Aviation Fact Book and the brochure are among the 20+ publications, videos and reference materials available free under the 'Resources' tab on the home page for the No Plane No Gain website, or in the NBAA Publications Store.