The business aviation industry’s Climbing Fast campaign continues to expand with the Alpha Eta Rho International Aviation Fraternity becoming the 12th organization to join the advocacy initiative.
Business aviation leaders unveiled Climbing Fast during NBAA-BACE this past October as an industry-wide campaign designed to highlight the progress and promise it has made toward the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The campaign is used to educate public opinion leaders and decision-makers on business aviation’s contributions to the local and global economies and communities, as well as its commitment to—and leadership role in—sustainability.
Having Alpha Eta Rho aboard draws in students from colleges and universities across the country. The fraternity announced the partnership at the conclusion of its annual National Conference in Washington, D.C. In fact, the conference was held under the Climbing Fast banner and, for the first time, facilitated Capitol Hill visits for students with the fraternity. Those participating were able to discuss the industry’s sustainability leadership with their congressional representatives.
“NBAA is thrilled that Alpha Eta Rho, which represents the next generation of industry leaders, has come to Washington, and become a part of the Climbing Fast campaign,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “Their voice will be key in highlighting business aviation’s essential role in supporting 1.2 million jobs, connecting hard-to-reach communities, helping companies succeed, providing humanitarian support, and fostering innovations that continually propel the industry toward a sustainable future. We are inspired to see these future leaders stepping forward on such an important initiative, and representing its mission before policymakers and opinion leaders in Washington.”
“All of us at Alpha Eta Rho are connected by a passion for aviation and a desire to be part of an industry that can thrive for generations to come,” said Alpha Eta Rho board chair Robert Clement. “We are excited to join the Climbing Fast initiative and help carry the message about the business aviation industry’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, and how it can drive opportunities for our next-gen workforce.”