53rd Annual MAMA Conference

Present early development of aircraft like the Burgess Flyer, to the Gee Bee up to today’s electric and autonomous units and effects on Massachusetts economy and aviation as a whole. Roles of Raytheon, GE, Draper and US Government. Discuss early airports, where they went and ones that thrived. Look at early commercial aviation, from Boston-Maine Airways (Northeast Airlines) to Provincetown-Boston Airways, to Cape Air and companies like Wiggins Airways. Fits and starts at Hanscom and Worcester. End with role of entities such as Massachusetts Air and Space Museum, MAMA and MBAA to preserve future.

Session Key Takeaways:
- Without active involvement by aviation stakeholders, airports will close, manufacturing will leave and jobs lost. History has proven this. Consistent active community involvement is needed. Public support is the way to go. Stakeholders cannot do it alone but can make a huge impact together.