Aviation in Arizona creates 9,800 jobs, contributes $261 million in salaries and wages, and produces $1.8 billion in economic output, AOPA told lawmakers and other attendees at the recent Arizona Aviation Day in Phoenix.
In addition, the state boasts 26,220 active pilots, 7,802 GA aircraft, 79 public-use airports, and 3.4 million GA takeoffs and landings annually, the association noted, showcasing the value of GA.
The event, still strong in its twelfth year, offered pilots the opportunity to visit with legislators and discuss one-on-one the significant contributions that aviation businesses, organizations, and operations make to the state.