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Town Board, during closed meeting, approves temporary lease agreement for ULC Robotics
April 7, 2020 By: Tim Gannon In a meeting closed to the public, with two members participating remotely, the Riverhead Town Board unanimously approved a temporary lease agreement Tuesday to
NBAA Urges Congress to Address Shortage of Pilots and Technicians
Feb. 11, 2020 NBAA is encouraging lawmakers to address a growing shortage of pilots and aviation technicians, as well as an aging pilot population. In written testimony submitted to the
Industry Support Letter for S.3360
February 27, 2020 The Honorable James M. Inhofe The Honorable Tammy Duckworth United States Senate United States Senate 205 Russell Senate Office Building 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC
New York State’s air power is in danger of being shot down.
Joseph Loccisano LIBAA President Just four years ago Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation that allowed New York’s aviation industry to compete equally with neighboring states that
NBAA Rallies Members to Oppose Elimination of New York’s Aviation Jobs Act
NBAA encourages its New York members to make their voices heard against proposals in the state legislature that, if enacted, would eliminate the Aviation Jobs Act (AJA) that has driven
Tell Legislators Not to Repeal Aviation Jobs Act!
Join the general aviation community in opposing New York State Senate Bill 7135 and Assembly Bill 9053, which would repeal the Aviation Jobs Act, leading to job losses and
Aviation Jobs Endangered We Need Your Help!
As legislators work to close an estimated $6 billion deficit in the State budget, the idea of re-enacting a state sales and use tax on aviation business activities is being
Long Island MacArthur Airport Nominated For USA Today’s Best Small Airport Award
By Lon Cohen-December 19, 2019 Among USA Today’s list of 20 small airports nominated to be the best in the United States is Long Island’s very own MacArthur airport. And
Islip Town Officials Unveil MacArthur Airport Runway Improvements
Islip, NY – October 23, 2019 – Town of Islip officials today unveiled Long Island MacArthur Airport runway improvements which were completed on-time and on budget. Islip Town Supervisor Angie
New York lawmakers seek to ban all non-essential helicopters over NYC
By Marisa Schultz A trio of New York City lawmakers aim to ban all tourist and ride-sharing helicopters flying in Big Apple airspace in the aftermath of deadly crashes. Democratic Reps.