New Hampshire Aviation Events – 2009
The following aviation events are planned to be held throughout New Hampshire in 2009. Please check with the listed contacts for more information.

GA Security Proposed Rule
January 1, 2009 - According to the latest Proposed Rule issued by the TSA, General Aviation airports which are (1) relievers or (2) regularly serving large aircraft with public charter service could be held accountable for:

• a training program for local law enforcement personnel
• a description of law enforcement support
• a system for maintaining records
• procedures for the maintenance of Sensitive Security Information
• procedures for posting public advisories
• procedures for incident management
• possibly including a risk-based self assessment of the airport's security program (primarily using the "Security Guidelines for General Aviation" released in 2004)

TSA and the airport sponsors (and airport operators) will be required to fund any costs incurred, as FAA participation is not available.

FAA Safety Team: Stand Up for Safety
The objective of the FAA Safety Team is to reach as many pilots as possible with a discussion about factors common to northern New England accidents. The initiative is important because any aviation accident is a tragedy for those involved and every accident has an impact on the entire pilot community through increased insurance costs and reinforced negative perceptions which can lead to further restrictions on aviation activiites. Although four main topics are the primary focus on Stand Up for Safety, some seminars will deal with other topics of interest to local pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, and other aviators. To learn about seminars in your area, register on line with FAASafety.gov. John Wood, FAA Safety Program Manager at the Portland, Maine FSDO and volunteer FAA Safety Team Representatives throughout Maine and New Hampshire are actively seeking locations for individual seminars. If you are interested in sponsoring a seminar, contact a local FAASTeam Representative.

Airport Legislative News Update

New England Airport Coalition Releases Regional Planning Update
Burlington, MA - The New England Regional Airport System Plan (NERASP) study was realeased October 4, 2006 by it's sponsor, the New England Airport Coalition. According to the study, New England's location, its economy, population and scenic and cultural resources contribute to the region's unusually high reliance on air transportation, generating 2.5 air passenger trips per year per capita, which is almost 80 percent higher than the national rate of 1.4. The regional system has the ability to meet an expected annual passenger growth of 3.5 percent through 2020, but it will require continued efforts to enhance the performances of each airport in the system.

The New England Airport Coalition consists of the region's 11 passenger service airports, the aviation agencies of the region's six states, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Massachusetts Port Authority and the New England Council. The study was led by The Louis Berger Group, Inc. in association with a team of consulting firms that worked with the New England Airport Coalition.

Granite State Airport Management Association Meetings
The Granite State Airport Management Association (GSAMA) is an organization for airport managers, owners, and their representatives to exchange ideas and technology in an informal forum. This organization meets quarterly, usually at the offices of NHDOT at 7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH. For more information, please contact GSAMA President, Bruce Hutchings, at bruhutch@hughes.net or visit the association's Web site.

GSAMA at the Capitol: April 5, 2007 at the Capitol Building. A first for GSAMA, this event was a great success due to the hard work and coordination of all those involved, including: NH Airport Owners & Operators, airport consultants, FAA, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), approximately 135 NH Legislators and NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics personnel. A variety of topics were covered; please feel free to review the list below.
GSAMA Handout to all Legislators: Includes airport contact & location data, Histories of Grants to Airport Sponsors Program and Funding to Non-Federally Funded Airports in New Hampshire.
NH Airport Capital Improvement Program by Fiscal Year: For the period of FY2007 through FY2012.
Federal Contributions to New England Airports: For the period of FY2002 through FY2006.
The Preservation of Privately-Owned Airports: Prepared for the State of New Hampshire Governor and Executive Council and The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee on November 1, 2004.
GSAMA at the Capitol: Event photos