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2008 Legislative Session Report |
By Bruce Geiger
On June 23rd, the
scheduled last day of the legislative session, the Capitol was rocked by the
stunning announced resignation of Senator Joseph Bruno as Majority Leader. With
work still left to be done to finish the session, the news created confusion in
Albany as to
who would be the new leader and what impact these events may have on the
upcoming elections. Within twenty-four hours of Bruno stepping-down, Senator
Dean Skelos (Nassau
County, Long
Island) was elected by the Republican Conference as the new
Majority Leader and Senator Thomas Libous (Binghamton) as Skelos’ top deputy. Senator
Libous has been and will continue to be the Chair of the Senate Transportation
Committee, at least for now. Subsequently on July 15th, Bruno
announced his retirement prior to the end of his term leaving a slim 31-30 seat
Republican margin in the Senate
Today, Governor David Patterson
announced that the budget deficit for this year has grown to $6.4 billion. He
called for an emergency session with legislators on August 19th to
address the financial issues the State is facing at this time.
On the aviation side, a few
activities are worth noting:
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2008 Fall Conference and Exhibit Show |
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Join the New York Aviation Management Association October 1-3, 2008 at
The Crowne Plaza LaGuardia for the Association's annual fall conference hosted
by The Port Authority of NY & NJ. The conference will feature sessions
addressing the State Aviation System Plan, Crisis Management, New York City
Capacity Enhancement, and Rates and Charges and Minimum Standards. Special
guest Dr. Bruce Holmes, Chief Strategist of NextGen systems for DayJet, will
speak during the luncheon banquet on Aviation’s Emerging Network.
The conference features an exhibit show providing opportunities for airport
managers to network with vendors, consultants and suppliers in the aviation
industry. Anyone wishing to reserve a display table must do so by completing
the registration form and returning it to NYAMA Headquarters.
NATA President James Coyne is confirmed to join us on October 2, 2008! He will speak on "Reducing Aviation's Carbon Footprint."
You may download the Fall Conference Brochure 2008 or Register
Online today!
Special Deal for New Members! Anyone who joins NYAMA as a new member by October 1, 2008 will receive 50% off their registration. (Limit one per organization.) Additionally, the new member will be eligible for the exhibit show display table at the member rate.
FBO Peer Review Conference:
Issues Facing FBO’s
On October 1, 2008,
NATA representatives will be on hand to facilitate discussion during our FBO Peer Review Conference:
Issues Facing FBO’s for officers, owners and general managers of FBO’s.
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2008 Fall Conference Sponsors |
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Thank you Fall Conference Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
- The Port Authority of NY & NJ; Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Sponsorship
Gold Sponsor
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (NFTA); Thursday Exhibitor Reception
Silver Sponsors
- AvPORTS
- C&S Engineers
- Clough Harbour & Associates
- Fritz Kass, Aviation Advocate
- Greater Rochester International Airport
- McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
- Passero Associates
Bronze Sponsors
- Avfuel Corporation
- D&K Aviation, Inc.
- Erect-A-Tube
- Hi-Lite Markings, Inc.
- P.W.Grosser Consulting, Inc.
- R.A. Wiedemann & Associates
- SheltAir Aviation Services
- Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- The Paradies Shops
- URS Corporation
Other Sponsors
- Albany International Airport
- Ascent Aviation
- NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)
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Lawmakers have passed the remaining budget bills, nine days
after the April 1 deadline. NYAMA's efforts to beat back an ill-conceived anti-aviation
proposal by then-Governor Eliot Spitzer were successful and the "charter
plane tax" is NOT part of the final budget.
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2008 Peer Review Training Workshops Schedule |
NYAMA continues to provide outstanding educational opportunities through Peer Review Training Workshops. The 2008 offerings are designed to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and best practices on various topics. Workshops will be held at various locations around the State.
- Aviation Safety Management System
Albany International Airport
Moderator: Ed Snyder, John Panarello
June 5, 2008
Registration Form
- State Grants
Pacific Aviation, Stewart International Airport
Moderator: Seth Edelman, James Jacob
June 26, 2008
Registration Form
- Snow and Ice Removal
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Moderator: Joel Russell
September 17, 2008
Registration Form
- FBO Issues
Crowne Plaza LaGuardia
Moderator: Bill McShane
October 1, 2008
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The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) is a non-profit association of airport management officials with members from related State government agencies, planning boards, consultants and equipment manufacturers. NYAMA was formed in 1976 by representatives of New York State airports. NYAMA remains devoted to promoting airport development and representing the needs of the entire aviation industry.
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To learn more about becoming a member of NYAMA download the Membership Brochure (pdf).
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