Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management Association

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Monica Martinez

Recognizes NYAMA’s 50-year impact on New York aviation, highlighting advocacy, education, scholarships, and its role in supporting airports and economic growth.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 2290 (2025-2026) — New York

Purpose and intent

Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA).

Recognizes NYAMA for its role in promoting the viability, business interests, and economic impact of New York State airports.

Signals the Legislature’s appreciation for NYAMA’s leadership in aviation advocacy, education, and community economic development.

Key provisions and changes

Designation: The bill is a resolution honoring NYAMA on its 50th anniversary.

Language of recognition: It acknowledges NYAMA’s founding in 1976 (originally as the New York Airport Managers Association) and outlines its mission to support New York State airports as critical to aviation services and economic growth.

Description of NYAMA’s activities:

Facilitates a forum for airport leaders, aviation professionals, and partners to exchange information and connect with industry leaders.
Engages in advocacy, education, communications, and business services for the aviation sector.
Provides scholarships for students pursuing aviation-related studies in New York institutions.

Scope of NYAMA’s network: Represents approximately 13,000 industry partners, including airport managers and representatives from over 120 commercial and general aviation airports in New York State.

Historical significance: Highlights NYAMA’s guidance during major challenges, including the 9/11 era and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who is affected

Primary subject: New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) and its members (airport managers, aviation professionals, and affiliate members).

Beneficiaries: Students pursuing aviation-related education in New York through NYAMA scholarship programs.

Broader impact: Public recognition of NYAMA’s contributions to the State’s aviation economy and infrastructure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: The bill is a Senate resolution commemorating an anniversary; no substantive regulatory or fiscal changes are proposed.

Recent actions:

Referred to Finance on May 29, 2026.
Reported to calendar and adopted on June 2, 2026.
Adopted and reported to calendar for consideration again on June 4, 2026.

Sponsors: Senator Monica Martinez (primary) with a co-sponsor.

Potential impact and significance

Symbolic and ceremonial recognition of NYAMA’s 50-year milestone.

Formal acknowledgment by the State Legislature of the importance of aviation management organizations to economic vitality, infrastructure, and community access in New York.

May support continued visibility and legitimacy for NYAMA’s scholarship programs and industry advocacy.

Note: As a commemorative resolution, this bill does not impose new requirements, funding allocations, or regulatory changes; its primary effect is formal expression of appreciation by the Legislature.