'The aviation and aerospace industries provide important services and generate significant economic impact in Iowa,' Iowa DOT Aviation Director Tim McClung said in a statement. The Iowa Department of Transportation's Aviation Economic Impact report found the industry has an annual impact of $6.4 billion in economic activity, supports nearly 41,000 jobs and generates $124 million in tax revenue. Iowa has a total of 108 public-owned airports.

The overall impact of aviation in Iowa - whether that's commercial service, air cargo, aircraft maintenance or another aviation-related activity - has an important impact on the state's economy, a new report found. It's a key driver in job creation, recruiting businesses to the region, helping existing companies grow and transporting products. The economic impact of the airport for the region is significant, Lenss said. Beyond being one of Iowa's eight commercial airports, The Eastern Iowa Airport supports air cargo, business aviation, aircraft services and other activities. The Cedar Rapids airport is on track to have the second-busiest year on record, with an anticipated 1.1 million passengers, and has seen an increase in the total number of seats available, Lenss said. 9-Heading into the New Year, Eastern Iowa Airport Director Marty Lenss said there are 'certainly reasons to be optimistic.'

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