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Million Air Hosts Sold Out NBAA Conference |
A brief afternoon shower failed to douse the spirits of thousands of business aviation professionals at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association, NBAA, White Plains Regional Forum at New York’s Westchester County Airport (HPN), as attendance topped last year’s total and raised enthusiasm at the event to new heights.
“We really believe in being a great citizen, neighbor, and friend of our communities, and we are grateful that we have these opportunities to showcase Westchester County in front of thousands of guests,” Million Air's general manager at Westchester, Lauren Rones-Payne, told the Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals
“The value of these forums just can’t be understated,” said Dina Green, NBAA vice president of events. “With 180 indoor exhibits, the show floor was sold out. We had nearly 3,000 industry people in one place where they could see 26 new aircraft while networking and meeting with customers in person.”
The day saw a constant flow of attendees moving throughout the aisles. “The crowd definitely looked stronger than last year,” said Louis Seno, chairman emeritus at Jet Support Services Inc. told NBAA, “I’m hearing people talk about how they’re looking at new aircraft acquisitions. They’re wanting to take action and make decisions.”
The Westchester Aviation Association joined forces this year with our fellow Northeast Local Regional Groups, at this years NBAA White Plains Regional Forum. We want to thank everyone who came by to learn more about the region and how to get more involved.
We would also like to thank Brittany Davies, The NBAA, KHPN, and Million Air for hosting a very successful regional forum.
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You asked and we delivered!
Friday July 14th, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Atlantic Aviation West
67 Tower Road - Hangar T
Everyone is welcome for this fun tradition so grab your co-workers and have lunch on us.
No registration required, just show up to Atlantic Aviation West HPN.
See you there!
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Ron Weinstein Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Safety Day, June 13, 2023
The Westchester Aviation Association was honored to host the pinning of Master Pilot to member Ronald Weinstein, at our 7th Annual Safety Day. Katherine Adrada, provided a fantastic overview of Ron's diverse flying career.
Thank you to the Farmingdale FSDO, Katherine Adrada, Safety Program Manager, FRG FSDO, Thomas McDougal, FAA Safety Team Program Manager, and the FAA for your time and recognition, and thank you Ron for being our member.
You are certainly an inspiration to believe in yourself and follow your dreams.
For more information on Ron and his career, click here.
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Bill Weaver Scholarship Award Winners Announced
The Westchester Aviation Association with sponsorships from Tradewind Aviation and Academy of Aviation handed out two pilot scholarship awards in memory of Bill Weaver. Many future aviators applied, and the competition was incredibly steep. Sadly, there could only be two.
Congratulations to our winners Kamora Freeleand, and Joseph Barca.
Thank you again to Tradewind Aviation and Academy of Aviation for your continued support to the future of our industry.
Congratulations Kamora Freeland and Joseph Barca!
For more information on these two extremely talented individuals click here.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 7th Annual Safety Day titled; Mind the Gap, Navigating a Changing Industry.
Be sure to visit our official Safety Day 2023 Web Page. There you will find photos, the days program, and bios of our speakers.
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Turtles Fly Too! Needs Your Help
Turtles Fly Too! is on a mission to help an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, named Tally, return from Wales to the United States, so they can transport Tally to the final destination Houston, Texas.
The CITES permit expires July 15, and transport needs to be accomplished by that time frame.
Against all odds, a tropical sea turtle (Kemps Ridley) that belongs in the Gulf of Mexico, somehow managed to swim across the Atlantic and wash ashore barely alive in Wales, UK. A facility there has been working hard for several years to rehab this turtle, named Tally, getting it ready for release.
There’s been quite a bit of press coverage on Tally and a lot more to come as the BBC wants to share this mission with the world as a public interest story https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59579787
Tally also has been depicted in several children's books, and is quite the celebrity.
The Royal Air Force is supporting this mission by allowing the refuel of the aircraft at costs along with eliminating any fees associated.
Tally's red crate, pictured, weights about 40lbs and involves no water to transport.
If interested there is all sorts of PR that can be accomplished including participating in the release itself. Without question this is an opportunity of a lifetime to be part of efforts to save an endangered species from Extinction.
Any questions please reach out to Jennifer Kempsey ED@WestchesterAviation.org or reach out directly to Leslie at Turtles Fly Too, 208-484-7774, email Leslie@turtlesflytoo.org
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Summer Soirée Aviation Cocktail Party
Tuesday July 18th 6pm - 8:30pm
Sam's of Gedney Way
Hosted by Women in Aviation (WAI) Westchester County
Sponsored by Million Air and Honeywell Aerospace
WAI Westchester County Chapter is hosting a Cocktail Party to bring together industry professionals, recreational aviators, and businesses serving the aviation industry.
WAI events are open to both MEN and WOMEN, and our goal is to meet regularly and exchange ideas in an informal setting.
FAs, dispatchers, pilots, airport personnel, maintenance techs, aviation businesses, FBOs, flight students, aspiring pilots, travel professionals are all welcome.
The $35 fee includes The Hudson Valley Tasting Menu: Charcuterie, Gourmet Pasta, Mushroom and Seafood Hors D'oeuvres and Pizza! A cash bar is available.
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All money raised from the 50/50 raffle ticket sales went directly to Westchester County Women in Aviation , (WAI) Girls in Aviation Day, thanks to WAI Member, Christine Negroni, the lucky winner of the 50/50 Raffle, who generously donated back all of her winnings.
On behalf of the WAMA and WAI board thank you to everyone who attended and donated.
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July 31, Richter Park Golf Course Danbury, CT
Get your clubs and head over to the Westchester Aircraft Maintenance Associations 61st Annual Golf Outing! Sponsorships and Foursome still available!
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Airport Operations Update |
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The Airport Operations Portal has been updated with a new layout and more comprehensive material. The portal contains loads of information for not only Westchester County Airport Operations personnel but anyone who uses the field. Here you will find aircraft familiarization charts and PowerPoints for private and commercial aircraft, driver training material, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) resources and airport certification training. There is a particularly helpful page of links to NOTAMS, the National Airspace System Status page and the major weather and flight tracking sites.
The Veoci Tenant Dashboard has also been updated with additional information. Here you will find runway conditions, airfield advisories, weather reporting, NOTAMS, form to Request a PPR, and a Snow and Ice section.
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A big thanks to Airport Operations Supervisor, David Montiverdi for sharing these resources with us. You will want to bookmark these pages!
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Work has begun on the Airport Fuel Farm Oil Water Separator (OWS) Replacement Project. An 8,000 gallon OWS will be removed and provisions made for a new 10,000 gallon OWS. This will provide environmental protection between the fuel farm off-loading stations and Blind Brook. Heavy excavation equipment and construction personnel will be working near the Traffic Circle at the Main Terminal entrance so please use caution here.
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YOUR WAA Board
Chairman
John Wellington
Vice Chairman
Greg Keshishian
Executive Director
Jennifer A Kempsey
Brittany Davies
John Donofrio
Scott Dyer
Luke Egan
Eric Faulkner
Nick Hartman
Sal Lagonia
Stephen Malkinson
Lauren Rones-Payne
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Newsletter Editor
Jennifer A Kempsey
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