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Advancing Aviation - Advancing New York!

NYAMA's mission is to promote the viability and business interests of New York State's airports, which are the centerpiece of aviation services and drivers of economic development. Through advocacy, education, communications and business services, NYAMA supports New York's airports and the businesses and communities that rely upon them. 

 

NYAMA's One-House Budgets Newsletter Report

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Aviation Advances in NY Legislature's One-House Budgets

Earlier this month, both the Senate and Assembly released their One-House Budget Bills in response to Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal for the 2025-26 State Fiscal Year (SFY). The Executive Budget includes no new funding for a Round III for the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization initiative and held the Aviation Capital Grant Program flat at $12.5 million. NYAMA had lobbied the Governor to support $250 million for a Round III and an increase for the capital grant program to $40 million. Her Executive Budget did not include these increases. Fortunately, the Senate and Assembly both proposed enhancing capital funding for aviation in their budget proposals.

Senate One-House Capital Budget – Transportation

  • The Senate adds $250 million for the Round III for the Upstate Airport Economic Development program (Renamed: Airport Competition Fund)
  • The Senate increases the Airport Capital Grant Program by $12.5 million, for a total of $25 million
  • The Senate adds $20 million to the Syracuse Hancock Regional Airport Authority for the design of a new parking deck and associated land improvement

Assembly One-House Capital Budget – Transportation

  • The Assembly increases to $25 million the Airport Capital Grant Program, up from $12.5 million

Click here for the full One-House Budgets Newsletter Report

 

Thank You for a Successful 2025 NYAMA Advocacy Day! 

On behalf of the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA), we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our 2025 Advocacy Day on February 25th. Your dedication and commitment to advancing aviation in New York made this event a tremendous success!

With over 100 scheduled appointments, our regional teams engaged in meaningful discussions with legislators to promote the importance of aviation and advocate for critical funding resources that support airports, infrastructure, and the broader aviation industry across the state.

We extend a special thank you to all the legislators who took the time to meet with our teams and attend the evening reception. Your support and willingness to engage in these conversations are invaluable as we work together to strengthen New York’s aviation sector.

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to our NYS Aviation Caucus Chairs, Senator Monica Martinez and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, for their unwavering leadership and steadfast advocacy. Their dedication to securing funding and resources for aviation continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring the growth and sustainability of our airports and aviation-related industries.

NYAMA remains committed to championing policies that enhance New York’s aviation industry, and we look forward to continuing these critical conversations throughout the year.

Thank you once again for your support and participation—your voices make a difference!

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NYAMA President, Mark Heefner participated in the NYS Joint Budget Hearings 
on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget for Transportation on February 7th.



 

2025 NYAMA Memberships

Membership in NYAMA means becoming part of our statewide network of Airport Managers and Aviation Industry Leaders. NYAMA is the only organization in New York State dedicated solely to the needs of the aviation industry; tirelessly advocating for our members throughout the course of the year.  We know that airports are critical to the New York economy; by becoming a member you will among some of the best in the aviation industry!  

Join or Renew your 2025 membership here! 

2025 membership applications are for new members only, membership renewals, can be found in the invoice section of your member only profile.