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General aviation continues to face some of the greatest challenges in its 100-year history. State and local governments are pushing new taxes and restrictions on airport operations. Some in the media still like to peddle the image of private aircraft as toys for the rich. And too many in Washington, D.C., still don't understand the vital economic, health, and safety missions that general aviation performs for American communities and our national transportation system.
In our communities, states, and Washington—if these ideas and plans don’t change, there will be a lot less flying in America.
And that would threaten 1.2 million GA jobs, critical health and safety services, and the fabric of our national transportation system. It would also mean higher costs or stunted growth for thousands of businesses that rely on general aviation every day.
Please explore these pages and learn more about the people and services that depend on general aviation and find out how GA creates tremendous value for Americans everywhere. Read from our recent e.Newsletters – about how GA Serves America, and what you can do to help keep it that way.
Ford touts GA on Hill
Whether backcountry flying in an Aviat Husky or airlifting supplies to earthquake-ravaged Haitian communities in a Cessna Grand Caravan, Harrison Ford is engaged in aviation.
The actor and avid pilot shared his love of flying with members of the congressional general aviation caucuses on Capitol Hill April 27 and discussed the importance of GA to economic development, humanitarian efforts, and medical services. In a discussion with AOPA President Craig Fuller, caucus members, and industry leaders, Ford stressed the importance of sharing aviation with the next generation of pilots and preserving the American freedom to fly.
“America has a great legacy of aviation,” Ford said. “We’ve led the world in aviation for much of its hundred-year history.”
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