Our new video puts forward the facts about business aviation as an essential American industry, and one that pays proportionately for use of the nation’s aviation system.

Despite supply chain and tariff headwinds, Hawthorne-based Herber Aircraft continues to thrive. “We have a significant impact on the U.S. economy,” says Kristi Greco Johnson of NBAA, pointing to aviation’s role as one of the nation’s top export sectors

NASCAR champ Martin Truex Jr. built an enterprise where speed and safety are essential: organ transport. With seven aircraft and a team of 33, MTJ Aviation has helped save more than 1,200 lives.

A new terminal from Avfuel marks the first SAF supply point in the Central U.S. The fuel cuts GHG emissions by 80%.

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee recently advanced critical language in two key Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills recognizing the importance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role it plays in decarbonizing aviation.

When the leader of a partisan Washington group turned to a faulty report to resurface his long-standing criticism of business aviation, NBAA was quick to respond.

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CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from helping America’s small businesses stay competitive in a global economy, to driving opportunities for a next-generation workforce, to leading research, development and investments for tomorrow.

CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from helping America’s small businesses stay competitive in a global economy, to driving opportunities for a next-generation workforce, to leading research, development and investments for tomorrow.

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Supporting Jobs & Economic Growth

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Connecting Communities

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Helping Businesses Succeed

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Providing Lift for Humanitarian Needs

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Driving Research & Innovation

Fact: Business aviation supports 1.3 million U.S. jobs.

Fact: Business aviation reaches 5,000 U.S. airports. Commercial airlines connects to 500.

Fact: Each new generation of aircraft is up to 35% more efficient than its predecessor model.

Fact: Business aircraft make 15,000 flights a year for humanitarian purposes

Fact: Sustainable Aviation Fuel can reduce net-carbon emissions by up to 80%.

Fact: Business aviation generates $339.2 billion in economic output.

Fact: Business Aviation is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Fact: Business aviation has slashed carbon emissions by 40% in just four decades.

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“Our airplane is a lifeline to medically under-served communities that span four time zones.”

Dr. Michael Gregory, Chairman, Apogee Physicians

“Our clients have the certainty that we can be on site at a moment’s notice.”

David Greiner , Isotropic Networks

“Our company very quickly saw the importance of our ability to travel and get to places that are ‘ungettable.’”

Larry Stoddard , President and CEO, RelaDyne

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