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General Aviation’s Economic Impact

Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023(published 2025); and Joint Association Statement and Study Summary (February 19, 2025)

The Socio-Economic Benefits of Business Aviation in Europe (2025); Methodology 

Contribution of General Aviation to the U.S. Economy in 2018 (published 2020)

The Real World of Business Aviation: A 2018 Survey of Companies Using General Aviation Aircraft

Contribution of General Aviation to the U.S. Economy in 2013 (published 2015)

The Wide Wings and Rotors of General Aviation (2015)

The Economic Value of General Aviation in the UK: Department of Transport Study (2015)

The Role of Business Aviation in the European Economy (2012)

Business Aviation: An Enterprise Value Perspective (2009) and Business Aviation: An Enterprise Value Perspective — Small and Medium Size Enterprises (2010)

The Real World of Business Aviation: A Survey of Companies Using General Aviation Aircraft (2009)

The Economic Impact of Business Aviation in Europe (2008)

General Aviation’s Contribution to the U.S. Economy (2006)

Business Aviation in Today’s Economy: A Shareholder Value Perspective (2001)

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In a sector where many advanced air mobility companies are increasingly pursuing military and defense opportunities to secure funding and near-term revenue, Eve Air Mobility says it will remain focused on its core civil mission of developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban and regional transportation. Backed by Embraer, Eve believes the long-term commercial market for air taxis remains strong and continues to prioritize certification, flight testing, infrastructure, and commercial partnerships rather than adapting its aircraft for military roles. Company leaders argue that maintaining a clear civilian strategy allows Eve to concentrate resources on bringing its E100 eVTOL to market, even as competitors explore defense contracts to offset development costs and industry uncertainty. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, Textron Aviation’s Special Olympics Airlift begins transporting athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, with flights operating through St. Paul Downtown Airport on June 19 and June 27. More than 100 volunteer owners and pilots of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft are expected to participate, with arrivals and departures occurring about every three minutes.Signature Aviation, the event’s exclusive FBO sponsor, will provide operational and hospitality support at 17 departure locations, while a Signature hangar in St. Paul will serve as the Champion Center. The 2026 USA Games will be held June 20-26 at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine.The 2026 airlift will also feature its first widebody aircraft, a Boeing 777 provided by the Arizona Cardinals and Gridiron Air. Since its inception in 1987, the Special Olympics Airlift has transported more than 10,000 athletes and coaches to the USA Games. ... See MoreSee Less
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