Summary: Mike Goode, of NetJets and President of the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA), discusses City of Scottsdale decision to make positive accommodations for business aviation at Scottsdale Airport (SDL). A max takeoff weight of 75,000 pounds had prevented long flights for business aviation, but was lifted by the City of Scottsdale following advocacy efforts by the local community, AZBAA and NBAA. Other communities can affect positive changes at their local airports by following tips Goode outlines in the interview.
