1 Aviation in California: Benefits to Our Economy and Way of Life California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics 9/05

2 Introduction Aviation doesn’t receive as much air time as highways or transit Aviation’s role and it’s beneficial impact on our State: economic engine and quality of life 254 California public use airports --29 commercial service airports like SFO and LAX; general aviation airports

3 Broad Economic Benefit Aviation contributes nearly 9% of both total state employment and total state output Aviation contributes 1.7 million jobs Aviation’s $110.7 billion in output exceeds the Gross State Product of 23 of the 50 states

4 Air Cargo Benefit California air cargo was valued at $173 billion in 2000 The San Francisco Customs District reported the value of goods flown through their airports in 2003 at $79.6 billion In 2003 the Los Angeles Customs District reported the value of goods flown through their airports was $235.0 billion

5 Benefits of Tourism Aviation generated over $14.5 billion in tourist dollars to California in 2001 California is the most visited state in the country—with 12% of the U.S. travel market Nearly half of all domestic tourists visiting from outside California travel by air

6 Quality of Life Benefits Average real personal per capita income is increased by over $2,000 due to aviation Aviation saves lives via emergency response, medical and fire fighting services Just-in-time and globalization needs have been met by manufacturers and other businesses through air transportation

7 Other Issues Several Government agencies need aviation to accomplish their mission effectively and efficiently Aircraft are used to locate and suppress fires, for search and rescue purposes, and for recreational activities Incompatible land uses

8 Conclusion Aviation helps save lives Improves quality of life Increases per capita income Enhances mobility Generates revenue and business Stimulates the economy

9 Next Steps Obtain a copy of the Study from the website Read and internalize Ask questions of me or Debbie Nozuka (916) Spread the Word