On January 26 NYAMA President Chad Nixon presented testimony to the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2012-2013 Executive Budget--Transportation. The focus of the testimony was the critical importance of airports and the aviation industry to the State's economy. Click on the image below to listen to NYAMA's testimony.
Aviation Advocacy Day
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 17:15
Join Us in Albany March 20, 2012
The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) is hosting an Aviation Advocacy Day in Albany on March 20, 2012. The program provides airport managers and other aviation officials with timely information on state budget issues and state funded airport development programs. It also provides a forum for constructive dialogue between colleagues and state lawmakers. All NYAMA members and aviation officials are asked to attend the advocacy program.
The program will begin with a briefing at the Hotel Albany (formerly Crowne Plaza), followed by appointments with state legislators and a legislative meeting held at the Legislative Office Building in downtown Albany. The success of the advocacy program is directly related to the level of participation we receive from the aviation industry. For more details, click here to download the Registration Brochure.
Click here for online registration and join us March 20 in Albany!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Members are encouraged to sponsor our Aviation Advocacy program. Sponsorship funds will be used to help offset the cost of the event. Please contact Michael Thompson at Association Headquarters for further information, (518) 432-9973,
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Save the Date
Friday, 27 January 2012 16:06
NYAMA Testifies on Aviation's Impact on State Economy & Jobs
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:50
New York's aviation industry representatives warned a panel of state lawmakers this week that the critical lack of infrastructure investment, competition from other states and a sagging state and national economy continues to impact New York jobs, airports and related businesses.
NYAMA urged increased state investment in revenue producing and job creating airport projects, a reallocation of unspent airport development monies and the reform of the state's aviation tax laws.
In testimony presented at a public hearing held by members of the Assembly Transportation Committee, Joel Russell, Past President of the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA), expressed concerns regarding the State's adopted Two Year Capital Plan for transportation and the needs of New York's aviation sector. Click Read More to view the Testimony.
Statewide Aviation Group Celebrate Aviation, 35th Anniversary
Monday, 17 October 2011 14:25
The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) celebrated its 35th anniversary as the "Voice of Aviation in New York," advocating on behalf of airports and the aviation industry throughout the State. The group hosted its annual conference in Watkins Glen that not only brought together industry leaders but a number of elected state officials whose remarks underscored the vital economic role played by New York's airports.
Joining NYAMA were New York State Senator Thomas O'Mara and Assemblyman Philip Palmesano who represent the Elmira Corning area, as well as Scott Esty, Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Christopher Friend.
NYAMA President Carl Beardsley stated, "These elected officials recognize the enormous role played by aviation, not only through creating jobs in their district but giving their region access to a global economy. We appreciate their support and their ongoing commitment to providing a regulatory environment that encourages aviation businesses to grow and prosper. Their role with the New York State Legislative Aviation Caucus has made them particularly effective in strengthening the economic role of our airports and aviation industry."
NYAMA joins with Congressmen Israel and Bishop to Call Congress to Reauthorize FAA operations
Thursday, 04 August 2011 12:20
Nearly 100,000 American Jobs in Jeopardy as aviation infrastructure improvements are put on hold
New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) President Carl Beardsley and NYAMA Secretary Teresa Rizzuto today joined with Congressmen Steve Israel and Tim Bishop today to insist that Congress return to Capitol Hill to resolve the FAA shutdown by authorizing the federal agency's federal appropriations.
At a news conference held at Islip Town's Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan joined the Congressmen, NYAMA's Beardsley and Ms. Rizzuto who also serves as Commissioner of Aviation for Long Island MacArthur Airport. Together, they detailed the ongoing impact of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shutdown on that airport and aviation facilities throughout New York. The FAA has been shutdown since July 23, resulting in a furlough of nearly 4,000 FAA employees as well as an estimated 87,000 jobs jeopardized because of stop-work orders on aviation related capital infrastructure projects.
Additionally, it is estimated that over $1 billion may be lost to the Aviation Trust Fund should Congress continue to delay passage of the FAA Reauthorization.
"It remains incomprehensible to the aviation community, and the taxpayer, that the administrative functions of the FAA have been shut down due to partisan bickering in Washington," said Beardsley. "Aviation remains a core pillar of our nation's economy and at a time when we need every tool to restart investment and confidence in America's business community a full functioning FAA is nothing less than crucial. If the FAA shutdown doesn't end immediately it will create a cascading effect on major capital projects that will damage our aviation infrastructure for years to come."
NY Aviation Economic Impact Huge According To Study
Thursday, 04 August 2011 11:27
A newly released study of New York airports and the aviation industry's contribution to the State's economy found that $50 billion in annual economic activity for New York State businesses is attributable to aviation.
"The data contained in this long-awaited update of the "Benefits of Aviation" study released in 2003 reveals an aviation sector that is highly resistant to recessionary pressures and a smart investment for public and private capital," said Carl Beardsley, President of the New York Aviation Management Association. "The new study finds that convenient, affordable and safe commercial and general aviation air services are vital to the State's economic strength," Beardsley reported.
The study, "New York State Economic Impacts of Aviation," funded jointly by the Federal Aviation Administration and NYS Department of Transportation, looked at 90 public-use airports across the State and the economic activity, jobs and taxes generated by the aviation sector. The evidence shows an impact greater than the level of public investment required to maintain the system in a state of good repair.
The new 2010 data shows an increase of 47,000 in aviation employment over the employment level reported in the 2003 study.
hosted its annual conference in Watkins Glen that not only brought together industry leaders but a number of elected state officials whose remarks underscored the vital economic role played by New York's airports.
