Government officials and business execs alike work to keep Wichita’s aviation industry alive and well. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and other officials convened with aviation business leaders on Monday to discuss the industry’s future in the state and explore ways to both keep and grow Wichita’s standing as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.
Representatives from Wichita’s aircraft manufacturing plants, suppliers and service providers were among the 160 people gathered for the governor’s economic summit. They gave suggestions to state officials on many fronts, including their desire for greater state support of job training programs, a pro-business tax code and the elimination of unnecessary regulations.
