Businesswoman donates $10,000 to local general aviation airport
August 10, 2011, 07:45 pm
In a charitable move to support general aviation, an Ohio businesswoman has donated $10,000 to the efforts of a local group to win matching funding from the federal government for improvement of the Norwalk-Huron County Airport.
Angela Phillips, president and CEO of Phillips Manufacturing, uses a twin Beechcraft Baron for business travel. She told the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that the hoped her generosity would emphasize her belief that general aviation airports are capable of helping a regional economy grow.
Due to the efforts of Phillips and other donating parties, the local airport is now eligible for roughly $400,000 in federal grants. Dan LeClair, president of the Friends of Huron County Airport, spoke well presenting the private donations to the Huron County Commissioners.
"As a result of signing the 2011 federal grant application, you will help bring an influx of money into our local economy, and allow local businesses the opportunity for extra projects and profits, that would otherwise be unavailable," said LeClair.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there were 19,750 total landing facilities in the United States in 2009, including 14,120 private-use and 5,178 public-use facilities. Flying can be dangerous, and estate planning for pilots will help ensure that their assets will be taken care of in the manner of their choice after their death.
Are you covered? Are you overpaying? Find out! Get a Quote Now!
| 
