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NC S301

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Steve Jarvis

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May of each year as "Learn to Fly" Month in North Carolina to encourage citizens to learn more about aviation
  • Amends Chapter 103 of the General Statutes by adding a new section § 103-17
  • Cites a projected national pilot shortage of 8,000-12,000 pilots in 2023, with an estimated need for 602,000 new pilots and 610,000 technicians worldwide by 2041
  • References North Carolina's aviation infrastructure including over 200 aerospace manufacturing companies, ATP Airline Career Pilot program locations, and North Carolina State University's 450+ aerospace engineering degrees awarded over five years
  • Notes that North Carolina's public airports contribute $72 billion annually to the state economy, support 330,000 jobs, and generate $23 billion in personal income with $3.7 billion in state and local tax revenues

Legislative Description

Designate May as "Learn to Fly" Month

Aviation; Calendar; Public; Transportation

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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