The Alliance for Aviation Across America commended Mayor Mary Esther Reed of Smyrna, Tennessee for proclaiming March 2019 "General Aviation Appreciation Month." In Tennessee, the total economic impact of general aviation is over $1 billion.

"Mayor Reed's proclamation helps highlight the economic benefits and valuable service that general aviation provides to the City of Smyrna and the State of Tennessee," said Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America. "We sincerely thank the Mayor and the City of Smyrna for recognizing this vital industry."

To view the proclamation, click here.

Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of more than 6,300 individuals representing businesses, agricultural groups, FBO's, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that support the interest of the general aviation community across various public policy issues.