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Private jet visitors bring $436 million to Tennessee

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021by Doug Gollan

A new study shows private aviation travelers brought $436 million while general aviation tenants generated an additional $635 million

A study conducted on behalf of the Tennessee Department of Transportation found no plane, no gain. Or, more specifically, attracting private jets is good for the economy.

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Minnesota, North Carolina highlight business aviation’s economic impact

December 27, 2019December 27, 2019by Doug Gollan

Business aviation contributes over $10 billion to the economies of North Carolina and Minnesota

Minnesota and North Carolina politicians recently highlighted how private jets and other business aircraft drive their economies.

Advocacy group No Plane, No Gain reports for Minnesota $5.3 billion in economic impact generated by 135 public-use airports and 83 heliports, plus FBOs, flight schools, aircraft manufacturing, and flight instructors.

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