AIA criticizes President's remarks on business aviation.

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According to statement made by AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey, AIA is disturbed by President Obama's remarks on business aviation. General aviation plays an important role in the economy and took a substantial hit in the recent recession. AIA feels that disparaging comments from the president regarding business jet users are not conducive to promoting jobs, investment, and economic growth.



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AIA Criticizes President's Remarks on Business Aviation



Statement by Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Marion C. Blakey

Arlington, Va. - We're disturbed by President Obama's remarks on business aviation today. It seems odd that he would undermine the aviation industry one day after visiting Alcoa's factory and praising the workers who make parts and materials that are critical to producing business jets. General aviation plays an important role in our economy and took a substantial hit in the recent recession. We feel that disparaging comments from the president regarding business jet users are not conducive to promoting jobs, investment and economic growth.

Founded in 1919 shortly after the birth of flight, the Aerospace Industries Association is the most authoritative and influential trade association representing the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aircraft systems, space systems, aircraft engines, homeland and cybersecurity systems, materiel and related components, equipment services and information technology.

Daniel N. Stohr

Communications Coordinator & Manager of Publications

Aerospace Industries Association

1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700

Arlington, Virginia 22209 USA

T: 703-358-1078 F: 703-358-1012

dan.stohr@aia-aerospace.org

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