Connections are the key to helping people reach their destinations… and as your Executive Director, I am committed to assisting all aviation ‘users’ and providers’ in making solid connections right here in Kentucky.

The KAA’s mission is to bring together the interests and talents of Kentucky’s people, bureaus, agencies, departments, professionals and municipalities so that we can better utilize the assets within our own State first.

Honestly, how many times have you met a person, never knowing what they do for a living, and heard them say, “I work in the service industry and I’m a pilot?” I commend these folks because aviators have a humble way of spreading the good word about themselves in a direct and unassuming way. Ultimately, this builds trust and immediately makes a solid connection for our industry.

But, not all aviation providers and enthusiasts are pilots. Thousands of people work behind the scenes to keep our airports running and, more so, hundreds of thousands of individuals board planes in Kentucky every year. We must diligently focus on keeping Kentucky's aircraft in our state, as well as retain the essential elements of our vital air transportation system.

As your Executive Director, along with the KAA Board, we welcome pilots, providers and enthusiasts who have an interest or affiliation with aviation to join the Kentucky Aviation Association. Please help us continue to lead our state in building a healthy, viable and lucrative network for the growth of aviation in Kentucky.

Happy Flying,
Carrie Trapp