REPUBLIC AIRPORT TO HOST
NEW YORK AREA
BUSINESS AVIATION FORUM & STATIC
DISPLAY
 On
Thursday, June 5, the National Business Aviation Association will hold a
day-long Business Aviation Forum & Static Display of aircraft at
Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, NY. In addition to the latest
generation of business aircraft and dozens of exhibits, this event will
feature a number of seminars and briefings for the Business Aviation
community in the New York metropolitan area.
For information about
being an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor, contact NBAA's Benjamin Jones at
bjones@nbaa.org or Joe Ponte at jponte@nbaa.org.
Mitch Pally, vice
president of the Long Island Association stated, "The decision by a
nationally respected business aviation organization to hold this forum at
Republic is the most dramatic endorsement I can think of regarding the
role that this airport plays in supporting Long Island's business
community and our economy. It focuses our attention on a transportation
hub that is uniquely qualified to assist Long Island in the fierce
competition for market share."
Pally's organization is the premier
business group on Long Island, representing companies and institutions
that comprise the heart and soul of the bi-county region's economy. As an
advocate for business they view Republic as a transportation asset as
important as the Long Island Railroad and the Long Island Expressway.
"Republic has been called 'a corporate air bridge to a global
economy' and in an era when local companies are competing worldwide, every
advantage is required if we are to protect and strengthen our business
base," observed Pally. "The NBAA is wise in leveraging this particular
airport as a forum for business aviation because it is an effective stage
from which to project their group's message."
"Republic Airport
has become an enormously important component in helping attract and keep
major corporations on Long Island," stated Desmond Ryan, Executive
Director of the Association for a Better
Long Island. The ABLI
represents some $20 billion worth of commercial, industrial and retail
space throughout Nassau and Suffolk. "If this forum accomplishes nothing
else it will help raise the awareness of what business aviation does for
Long Island and why companies who build on the Island do so after
determining that they have air access to their most important
clients."
The NBAA has served the business aviation community for
over 55 years and is dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency and
understanding of Business Aviation. The group fosters an environment in
which general aviation aircraft flown in support of commerce are
recognized as important business tools that contribute to economic growth.
NBAA represents member companies who employ 19 million people worldwide
and earn annual revenues of approximately $5 trillion - a figure that is
more than half of the U.S. gross domestic product.
Gerard Toner,
vice chairman of the Republic Airport Commission, concluded, "This
day-long forum is an opportunity to introduce visitors to virtually every
facet of Long Island - from our tourism destinations to the professionals
who manage and operate Republic. We are delighted that NBAA will be on our
ramp and presenting its story to an important audience." Top
A
MESSAGE FROM... HUGH JONES, REPUBLIC AIRPORT'S DIRECTOR
 Allow me to provide you with
the latest edition of "Republic Airport Highlights." This newsletter
continues
to reach a growing audience that insists on a vibrant and
effective general aviation airport that can serve the needs of a
multi-billion dollar Long Island economy.
While this site has been
the home of continuous aviation activity since 1927 the contribution that
Republic is making to job growth, new investment and economic opportunity
has never been greater - or more important.
And now the role that
Republic has played in strengthening the very fabric of corporate Long
Island is being dramatically underscored through the actions of the
prestigious National Business Aviation Association. You will read
elsewhere in this newsletter that the NBAA has named Republic as the site
for a business aviation forum that will focus on this crucial component of
American aviation.
NBAA's decision speaks to the strategic role
Republic Airport plays in supporting the activities of its members and in
providing the corporate "air bridge" businesses now need in a global
economy.
Republic Airport will continue to strengthen its role as
a crucial transportation artery for general aviation. We intend to sustain
our efforts so that we remain the strategic asset for companies that rely
on
air transportation to make the difference in closing that deal and
protecting our
region's future. Top
PROGRESSIVE NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
As helicopters become an increasingly important
asset in strengthening Long Island's corporate community, Republic Airport
is promoting noise abatement procedures that address the unique flight
characteristics of these rotorcraft to minimize their impact on
surrounding communities.
While
specific helicopter routes were identified and implemented by Re.gif) public Airport in 1984 as part of a
comprehensive noise abatement program, the introduction of new
navigational aids such as the global positioning system (GPS) is allowing
for a far more precise vectoring of helicopters away from noise sensitive
areas and thereby be more responsive to community needs.
Airport
manager Stephen Williams stated, "This latest effort builds on a
Helicopter Round Table hosted by airport management in '2000. This is not
an issue where you review the procedure once, implement it and then
disregard subsequent activity. You want to keep going back for the purpose
of asking 'can we make it better, operate more
effectively?'"
Helicopter altitudes along the approach routes have
been changed from 700 ft. to 1100 ft. for the purpose of reducing noise
for communities. All routes are now associated with GPS waypoints in
combination with visual checkpoints for better navigation.
WINTER OF 2003... FAILS TO SNOW REPUBLIC AIRPORT
 They are chalking it up as one of the
more miserable winters on record but the sleet, snow and frigid
temperatures failed to bludgeon Republic Airport.
While the
President's Day Blizzard shut everyone and everything down for hours,
Republic maintenance crews were able to shovel out and keep the runways
open for air traffic seeking refuge.
Assistant airport manager
Shelley LaRose said, "These crews were fantastic. Despite high winds and a
fast falling snow they kept ahead of the weather and kept miles of runway
open and clear for inbound aircraft. It became a source of professional
pride and they need to be publicly commended."
George Barnes,
Republic's maintenance manager, said "It is my hope that we don't have a
winter like this one for a long time, but I will remember the work and
dedication of our crews for years to come." Top
A POWERFUL VENUE FOR
ELECTED OFFICIALS
 Republic Airport, steeped in aviation and once a mighty
defense plant, continues to welcome veterans and elected officials to its
hangars. This past year Representatives Steve Israel and Carolyn McCarthy,
State Senator Charles Fuschillo and Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone
among others visited Republic and the American Airpower Museum to preside
over a number of programs that paid tribute to the veterans who have
served our country.
Frank Nocerino, chairman of the Republic
Airport Commission, observed, "We were especially pleased that Senator
Fuschillo was on hand to dedicate two of the Republic fighter-bombers that
were built on this site. His leadership role ensured that we were able to
publicly thank the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who live across Long
Island." Top
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