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Few would argue the constant commitment airport administration
must have to their airfield operations. The need for ongoing safety
analysis is not only necessary, it is crucial as millions of travelers
pass in and out of America's airports annually.
The 3rd Annual Airfield Operations Area (AOA) Expo & Conference,
the only show that addresses all disciplines of airfield operations,
plans to address issues and challenges that face airport
administrators from runway improvement, pavement types, local
condition forecasting, friction testing, signage, snow removal,
lighting, perimeter fencing, safety, security and more. Sponsored by
AIRPORT BUSINESS magazine, the June 3 - 5 conference is expected to
draw airport executives from all over the country seeking counsel and
advice on often life and death situations.
In August of last year, Comair Flight 5191 took off from the wrong
runway killing 47 passengers and two crew members. Reports have
surfaced since the tragedy that lighting on the commercial runway was
not lit due to earlier construction. The FAA also found that the Air
Traffic Control Tower at Lexington Blue Grass Airport had violated its
own rules by allowing only one controller to be on duty at the time
Comair Flight 5191 was cleared for takeoff.
"Accidents like the tragedy at Lexington highlights the need for
leadership from all levels of the FAA, insuring that rules are adhered
to and not presumed flexible," says Show Coordinator Karen Reinhardt.
"There have been several instances of aircraft sliding off runways,
some with dire circumstances. While relatively rare, a single incident
can kill hundreds of people. Airport operations managers must have the
proper tools and equipment to insure runways are properly deiced and
response teams are trained to immediately react to any tragedy."
Keynoting the event is FAA Associate Administrator for Airports D.
Kirk Shaffer. He is expected to address Safety Management Systems,
Part 139, runway friction measurement, runway safety areas, Engineered
Material Arresting System, and runway safety action teams at the
event.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point,
Shaffer is a licensed private pilot, retired U.S. Army and Ranger,
airborne, jumpmaster, and air assault qualified. He received a law
degree for the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Laws
degree from The Judge Advocate General's School of the US Army. From
1986 to 2003, he served as general counsel to the Metropolitan
Nashville Airport working on a range of issues regarding the FAA's
Airport Improvement Program and the National Environmental Policy Act.
He has served as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the legal committee for
the Airports Council International-North America. He is also a
certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives
and, like his father, a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association.
"Mr. Shaffer's background makes him a unique choice for a position
of oversight for U.S. airports," adds Reinhardt. "He is a pilot,
understands legal hurdles that often comes with federal funding and
most importantly, he is well aware of the challenges U.S. airports
face in today's climate."
Annual Airfield Operations Area (AOA) Expo & Conference, is
produced and managed by AIRPORT BUSINESS Magazine, a property of
Cygnus Business Media and part of the Cygnus Aviation & Transportation
Group made up of leading magazines - AIRPORT BUSINESS, Ground Support
and Aircraft Maintenance Technology and the annual Aviation Industry
Expo.
AOA Expo & Conference is schedule to open on June 3 at the Four
Points Sheraton Milwaukee, utilizing General Mitchell International
Airport for hands on training and open-air demonstrations. For more
details please contact Karen Reinhardt at 1-800-547-7377 ext. 1622 or
visit AOAExpo.com.
Cygnus Business Media's aviation market is one of the most
comprehensive in the industry serving airport managers, aviation
services professionals and aircraft maintenance technicians. The
portfolio is made up of leading magazines, AIRPORT BUSINESS, Ground
Support and Aircraft Maintenance Technology, AOA Expo & Conference and
the annual Aviation Industry Expo.
AIRPORT BUSINESS magazine is the most widely circulated, audited
business publication that targets professionals who manage airports,
airport-based businesses, and corporate flight facilities in North
America. Its 18,000 subscribers are critical to the safe operation of
the North American air transportation system. Published 10 times
annually, it is the goal of Airport Business to help these managers
more effectively operate their operations by sharing case studies of
what others are doing successfully, combined with expert analysis,
industry news, and product information.
Cygnus Business Media reaches nearly 15 million business owners,
executives and professionals annually through its portfolio of over
200 media products. Its four distinct divisions - Cygnus Publishing,
Cygnus Expositions, Cygnus Interactive and Cygnus Custom Marketing -
provide comprehensive, integrated advertising and marketing programs
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