Alliance for Aviation Across America

What Alliance for Aviation Across America does

The Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition founded in 2007 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization serves as the national advocacy body for the general aviation community, working to raise public and policymaker awareness of the value of general aviation and local airports — with a particular focus on rural communities that depend on small airports for healthcare, business, agriculture, law enforcement, and emergency services. The coalition spans over 7,000 individuals and organizations including businesses, agricultural groups, fixed-base operators (FBOs), small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading aviation associations.

The Alliance's operational platform centers on an interactive state-by-state economic impact mapping tool (which displays a $339.2 billion annual general aviation economic contribution and 1.3 million jobs figure drawn from a 2023 PricewaterhouseCoopers study), an online Contact Congress advocacy tool, template proclamation resources for governors and mayors, and content assets (video, press releases, radio interviews) used for earned media. Co-sponsors of its economic impact survey include the League of Rural Voters, Air Care Alliance, National Agricultural Aviation Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Strategic industry partnerships extend to NBAA, AOPA, NATA, and HAI.

The Alliance's business model is membership and donation-based, with individual and organizational membership explicitly offered free of charge. The organization is sustained by member contributions and in-kind support from the general aviation community. Current Executive Director Devin Osting succeeded Selena Shilad. The Alliance does not develop or sell technology products, generate fee-based revenue, or hold patents; its primary deliverable is policy advocacy outcomes — gubernatorial proclamations (40 of 50 governors), congressional engagement (House General Aviation Caucus at 200 members), and coalition mobilization around issues such as the Airport Improvement Program and opposition to user fees.

Name

Alliance for Aviation Across America

Legal name

Alliance for Aviation Across America

Website

https://aviationacrossamerica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition founded in 2007, advocating for general aviation and local airports serving rural communities, businesses, agricultural operators, and emergency services through awareness campaigns and federal policy engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Aviation Advocacy Coalition

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• General aviation advocacy
• Aviation policy coalition
• Rural airport advocacy
• Economic impact research
• Grassroots aviation outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/Donations: The Alliance generates support through membership contributions. Their website invites individuals and organizations to 'Join the Alliance' free of charge, suggesting membership is the primary engagement model rather than a revenue-generating one. The organization is sustained by the general aviation community and likely depends on member organizations' contributions and in-kind support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition formed in 2007 that educates the public and elected officials about the importance of general aviation and local airports, with a particular focus on rural communities. It mobilizes a coalition of more than 7,000 individuals, businesses, agricultural groups, FBOs, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and aviation groups to advocate for general aviation's value. The organization provides interactive economic impact research, grassroots advocacy tools, template proclamations for governors and mayors, and policy advocacy resources (including opposition to user fees and taxes on general aviation).

Product overview

Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit advocacy coalition (formed in 2007) focused on raising awareness about the value of general aviation and local airports, particularly for rural communities. The organization operates an educational platform centered on interactive economic impact resources, including a mapping tool showing state and community-level aviation economic data, an online Contact Congress advocacy tool for grassroots engagement, and video content highlighting general aviation's contributions. The organization does not offer a traditional product portfolio but rather provides advocacy resources, economic data tools, and educational materials to support the general aviation community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interactive Economic Impact Maps An interactive mapping tool on the organization's website that allows users to view the economic impact of general aviation by state, zip code, and custom geographic areas, displaying individual airport contributions and employment data.
• Contact Congress Online Tool

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 of 50 US governors have signed proclamations recognizing general aviation's value; 29 specifically recognized general aviation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• League of Rural VoterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey Alliance member and co-sponsor of the economic impact survey. Executive Director Niel Ritchie represents the League and has been a key supporter of the grassroots movement since its inception, particularly in generating support for general aviation in rural communities.
• Air Care AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the economic impact survey and Alliance member representing the charitable/medical aviation sector.
• National Agricultural Aviation AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of economic impact survey representing aerial applicators who support agricultural operations. Key stakeholder for agricultural aviation advocacy.
• National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of economic impact survey. President Henry Ogrodzinski has been an active participant in Alliance activities and press conferences.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of economic impact survey representing state transportation officials.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor aviation industry partner whose President Ed Bolen has participated in Alliance press conferences and initiatives. NBAA serves as a key ally in advocacy efforts and hosts Alliance at annual conventions.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor aviation association partner whose President Craig Fuller has participated in Alliance initiatives. AOPA represents aircraft owners and pilots at the national level.
• National Air Transportation Association (NATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner represented by President Thomas Hendricks at Alliance events. NATA represents aviation service businesses including FBOs and flight schools.
• Helicopter Association International (HAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner represented by President Matthew Zuccaro at Alliance events. HAI represents helicopter operators and is particularly relevant for emergency medical, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations.
• State Aviation OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState aviation officials across multiple states have partnered with the Alliance to promote general aviation appreciation and economic impact awareness, including issuing proclamations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO): Organization representing state aviation agencies. Comparable as an Alliance co-sponsor and partner advocating for state-level aviation infrastructure and policy, with similar coalition-style membership and policy advocacy mission across US states.
• League of Rural Voters: Non-partisan civic organization advocating for rural communities. Directly comparable as a founding Alliance partner and co-sponsor of the economic impact survey, sharing the rural community advocacy mission and grassroots coalition model.
• National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA): National trade association for the aerial application industry. Directly comparable as a co-sponsor of the Alliance's economic impact survey and a fellow GA advocacy coalition focused on a specific use case (agricultural aviation), serving similar stakeholder communities.
• Air Care Alliance: Coalition of public-benefit aviation charities providing medical, rescue, and humanitarian flights. Directly comparable as a co-sponsor of the Alliance's economic impact survey and a coalition partner representing the charitable aviation sector within the same broader GA advocacy ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): Premier trade association for business aviation. Comparable as a coalition advocating for business aviation interests and a strategic partner of the Alliance, but focuses on the business/corporate aviation segment and operates with significantly more resources.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): Largest GA pilot membership association in the US. Directly comparable as a national GA advocacy organization with similar policy goals (protecting airports, opposing user fees), but operates at significantly larger scale with paid membership model and broader pilot services portfolio.
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA): Community-based organization for recreational aviation enthusiasts and homebuilders. Comparable as a GA community advocacy organization with grassroots membership model, but focused on sport/recreational aviation rather than rural community and economic advocacy.
• National Air Transportation Association (NATA): Trade association representing aviation service businesses including FBOs and flight schools. Comparable as an Alliance partner and fellow aviation advocacy organization, but represents a specific industry segment (service businesses) rather than grassroots community advocates.
• Helicopter Association International (HAI): International trade association for the helicopter industry. Comparable as a Coalition partner advocating for rotorcraft aviation, including emergency medical, law enforcement, and SAR uses, but focused on commercial helicopter operators rather than general aviation broadly.
• General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA): Trade association representing GA aircraft manufacturers. Comparable as a national GA advocacy organization working on similar policy issues (user fees, airport funding), but represents manufacturers rather than community/coalition stakeholders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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