Welcome to the Colorado Aviation Business Association!

The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) is a grass-roots membership organization focused on the support and promotion of Business and General Aviation across the State of Colorado.

We inform our membership about legislative, airport, and airspace issues that may affect their businesses or their flying, and we provide them with a powerful voice in those issues. We also present a variety of educational opportunities, often coupled with aircraft static displays, for both aviation professionals and the public. 

Through our charitable efforts, we stay engaged with the larger community as good neighbors. And we help assure the future of our industry by arranging for internships and mentoring, and by providing scholarships for young people aspiring to careers in aviation.

About Us

The mission of CABA is to promote the value of business and general aviation across the State of Colorado. Since 1994, CABA has seen substantial growth in membership, activism, community presence, charitable activities, and the CABA Foundation. Learn more here.

An important element of CABA's activities is working closely with the Colorado Division of Aeronautics and the Colorado Aeronautics Board in their mission of supporting airports and aviation across the state. One of the ways we do this is through contributing membership feedback and ideas to its Strategic Plan update process. Read more about it on the Advocacy page.

Events

Legislative Update

2025 Legislative Update: 

The Colorado Aviation Business Association continued to work for Colorado aviation this past legislative session working on numerous bills. Several bills had meaningful implications for aviation. HB-1296 initially proposed changes to tax expenditures that would have prevented aviation businesses and fuel providers from claiming the Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit—a move that would have significantly impacted expansion at airports like Grand Junction, BJC, and other rural facilities. Working with bill sponsors and OEDIT, we successfully removed this provision. While the credit remains capped at $2 million, OEDIT has committed to working individually with businesses that may need exemptions.

HB-1277, the “fuel transparency” bill, would have required warning placards on all fuel pumps—including mobile trucks—and applied even to SAF. Most concerning was a provision allowing lawsuits against non-compliant businesses. After extensive advocacy, the bill was defeated in committee.

At the federal level, we partnered with NBAA to support aviation tax extenders, ATC modernization, Remote Tower funding, workforce development, and opposed aviation-related tariffs. We also submitted comments on BVLOS rules to ensure general aviation needs are recognized.

Staying on top of such issues are part of what your membership dues and donations are used for: we have a paid legislative affairs professional who is present at the Capitol every day and also meeting with members of the General Assembly.

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TODAY! 

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Membership


CABA identifies and addresses issues impacting Colorado aviation businesses and airports, including safety and operational effectiveness. Our success depends on active engagement and participation by our members. Become a member today!


Scholarships

Apply for the CABA scholarship by 1/31/26
The following criteria are required for CABA Foundation scholarships
  • Applicant must be a permanent resident of Colorado. A valid Colorado driver’s license or Colorado ID  is required as proof of residency.
  • Scholarship funds must be used for aviation training at a Colorado-based institution.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher, if the applicant is a full time student. If applicant is not a full time student, a resume is required.
  • Be an active member of CABA or Volunteer for CABA for 1 year.

Learn more by clicking here: CABA Scholarships


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