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Do Airport’s Benefits
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NYAMA Testifies Before NY
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 Word on the Wing
Dear Friend of Aviation,
I began my aviation career in 1977. At the time, this involved parking aircraft on the ramp. I fell for the prop wash joke and all of the other novice mistakes… I had a lot to learn!
Just about the same time, a group of wise executives were looking for a better way to address issues which were common to the airport industry. The New York Airport Management Association (NYAMA) was established by leaders like Bill Shea, followed by Burt Werdenkopf and Ed Wronkoski who led the new organization in its quest to improve the airport and aviation environment in New York State.
I am now honored to join their ranks as the President of what is now known as the New York Aviation Management Association.
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Syracuse Conference
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Senator David Valesky at the
Fall Aviation Conference with
Bill McShane(l) and Joel Russell(r) |
NYAMA had a highly successful fall conference hosted by the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The Genesee Grande Hotel provided a beautiful setting. The attendance was great and everyone benefitted from the tremendous knowledge base represented. Some of the highlights included:
- FAA presentation about NextGen provided by Eastern Region Administrator
Carmine Gallo.
- NBAA President Ed Bolen.
- Annual Luncheon with keynote speaker New York Senator David Valesky.
- Most participants enjoyed a great evening reception at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
- Breakfast presentation on the airline crash in Clarence, NY by Bill Vanecek, BUF Director of Aviation.
Next year’s Fall Conference will take place September 29-October 1, 2010 at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, NY and will be hosted by the Greater Rochester International Airport.
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Law Passes to Penalize Unauthorized Ground Transportation
Legislation supported by NYAMA to increase penalties for unauthorized solicitation of ground transportation at airports was given final passage by the Senate in a special session in September and was subsequently signed into law by Governor Paterson.
The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) supported A4552-1 (Aubry) / S5643 (Dilan) to increase the penalties for unlawful solicitation of ground transportation services at airports and make it a printable offense.
A person unlawfully solicits ground transportation services at an airport when, at an airport, such person without being authorized to do so by the airport operator, or without having made a prior agreement to provide ground transportation services to a specific patron, offers or engages in any business, trade or commercial transactions involving ground transportation services.
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Do Airport’s Benefits
Outweigh Costs?
Deficits exist every year, but officials stress job creation
By Bryon Ackerman; Originally posted Oct 19, 2009 for the Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY)
Griffiss International Airport routinely has been operating at a deficit since the Oneida County airport moved from Whitestown in January 2007. Projected total shortfall by the end of 2010: $5.5 million. But officials pointed to the fact that the former county airport in Whitestown also operated at a deficit – including $1.6 million in 2005 and $1.5 million in 2006 – and said the situation is not uncommon. Griffiss directly and indirectly helps the county by developing jobs, providing an important aspect of infrastructure to local companies and boosting the county’s image to potential businesses, several county officials said.
“It’s creating more economic benefits than it’s costing us,” county Airport Commissioner Vernon Gray said. “Most airports exist for job creation.” There currently are 23 county jobs at the airport and about 500 jobs from businesses at the airport such as the Empire Aero Center and MidairUSA, Gray said. Many local companies such as Indium Corp. and Landcare Aviation also make use of the airport, officials said. Gray, who started in his position in November 2008, said his goal is to get the airport to a point where the deficit is eliminated within the next four years.
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State Capitol Report
State Budget—Five Year Capital Plan
After meeting with the Division of the Budget and the Governor’s office regarding the 5 Year Capital Plan, it is apparent that there is tremendous uncertainty on the part of the Administration on how they intend to proceed with funding transportation. It is possible that a 2 year plan for transportation (including aviation) may be contemplated as an alternative to a longer plan. In either case, it is quite possible that the Governor will not include funding in the budget for a transportation funding plan at all, and essentially “punt” the issue to the legislature.
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Big Election Year for New York Politics
The stakes have never been higher for New York politics. For the first time since 1938, all statewide elected offices will be on the ballot in November. This includes two U.S. senators, a governor, all 29 U.S. House seats and all 212 state legislative seats.
The winners will be charged with providing leadership out of what is now being called “The Great Recession” and re-drawing district lines in 2012 will likely be to the advantage of the party in power. This will truly be an election that will define the next decade!
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Solid Peer Review Training
During the past year, NYAMA has continued to offer timely Peer Review Training opportunities:
- Airport Financial Department Issues covered a range of concerns for financial officers and discussion about how each airport is dealing with the current economic crisis.
- General Aviation Round Table offered an informal time to learn about the latest trends in the industry and to share information, ideas, and concerns facing GA airports.
- Snow/Ice Control provided a chance to see and discuss some of the equipment the SYR Maintenance Division uses as part of its Snow and Ice Control Plan.
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NYAMA Testifies Before NY City Council
On August 25, 2009, NYAMA was among the experts present to testify before the New York City Council over how to respond to the mid-air collision over the Hudson River earlier in the month. Concerns were raised about the unregulated area around the river below 1,100 feet. A number of proposals for regulation of the space were submitted including requiring pilots to submit plans before their flights and requiring high-tech navigation systems.
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