urge the committee to reconsider the inclusion of this harmful provision, and to recognize the critical role that general and business aviation plays in keeping Washington economically strong and safely connected.” fabric, and how much the state stands to lose as a result of the proposed aircraft tax,” Derner said, adding that such a measure could also harm critical efforts to grow and strengthen the state’s aviation workforce. “By making it more costly to own and operate business-use aircraft, the state risks weakening its safety standards and limiting future opportunities for aviation professionals,” Derner continued. “We 12 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 04
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