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Federal Issues
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" on October 9, 2008 that represents the largest and most significant regulatory action to face General Aviation (GA) since 9/11. The TSA is calling it the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP).
There are two basic elements within the 260 page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; one impacts aircraft operators and the other, GA airports. "Reliever airports" will be required under the TSA proposal to implement a security program. The TSA is proposing to require, among other things, that they designate an Airport Security Coordinator, have a training program for law enforcement personnel, have a system for maintaining records, create procedures for posting of public advisories and develop incident management procedures.
These requirements are widely seen as burdensome mandates that could at the very least overwhelm the limited resources of many GA airports in New York State. NYAMA, the "Voice of Aviation in New York," representative the GA industry in oral testimony given by President Bill McShane on January 8. A copy of the testimony is available here.
Should you wish to find out more about the TSA proposal or other issues impacting GA aviation in New York, contact NYAMA Headquarters at 518-432-9973 or
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NYAMA Applauds GAO Slot Auction Decision |
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Federal Issues
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Thursday, October 9, 2008 12:18 pm |
October 9, 2008, Albany, NY – The New York Aviation Management
Association (NYAMA), the “Voice of Aviation in New York State,”
applauded the recent federal Government Accountability Office (GAO)
finding that U.S. aviation officials have no legal authority to auction
takeoff and landing slots at New York City airports. The GAO is
considered the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress.
NYAMA has joined with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,
airline groups and others in a legal battle with the US Department of
Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking to
invalidate the FAA slot auction plan. The Air Transport Association
filed a law suit in federal district court and NYAMA’s Board of
Directors voted to join the suit if necessary at its Fall Conference
recently held at LaGuardia Airport.
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NYSDOT Announces $20.4 Million For Airport Infrastructure |
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State Funding
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Thursday, October 9, 2008 12:17 pm |
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State Grants Support Aviation Improvements Across New York State
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced approval for more than $20.4 million in grants for aviation capital projects across New York State. This funding, primarily from the Renew and Rebuild New York Transportation Bond Act of 2005, will support infrastructure, security, and economic-development projects at 48 public-use airports in the state.
“The Transportation Bond Act provided vital funding to support a modern, secure aviation system for passenger and cargo travel in New York State,” said Governor David Paterson. “Today’s strategic investment in the state’s airports is important not only to keep the tourism industry strong and growing, but also to provide convenient transportation options that entice businesses to stay in or relocate to New York.”
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2008 Legislative Session Report |
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Industry News
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Friday, August 1, 2008 8:18 am |
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 Legislative Priorities |
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State Funding
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Friday, April 11, 2008 4:04 am |
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The
New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) represents over 120 airports
and aviation organizations across New
York. Our diverse membership includes small general
aviation airports as well as large hub airports and aviation professionals from
all walks of life. NYAMA has been the
voice of aviation in New York
for 31 years.
Airports
are economic engines fueling growth in the communities they serve. The economic
benefits of New York State Airports are impressive. Over $35 billion in annual
economic activity of New York
State businesses and
institutions is attributable to aviation and almost 350,000 state residents
work directly or indirectly in aviation. As a result of this, more than $2.8
billion in State and local taxes are generated from aviation activities. On a
typical day, about 230,000 people board and deplane commercial aircraft in this
state and it is estimated that 40,000 visitors arrive at New York airports. However, the efficacy of
this powerful economic engine and its benefits to New York’s citizens is threatened by a
critical lack of infrastructure investment, competition from other states and a
sagging state and national economy.
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