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NC S301
Bill
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
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