CHA's Jeremy Martelle testifies before a Congressional Subcommittee on Airport Security at our nation's airports

Posted October 30, 2015

Jeremy Martelle, CHA Consulting’s Regional Manager of Aviation and President of the New York Aviation Management Association, testified on behalf of New York’s Airports before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security. He was joined by witness Marisa Maola, Regional Director for the Transportation Security Administration, to discuss the issue of “Examining Critical Security Measures, Communications, and Response at Our Nation’s Airports.”

“The fact of the matter is that our nation’s airport security is far from flawless,” said Congressman Katko in his opening statement. “Our witnesses today conduct and experience daily airport operations and are best prepared to inform Congress as to how they work to enhance security incident preparedness.”

Martelle reaffirmed NYAMA’s strong support of security training and technology, and he addressed potential roadblocks created by funding challenges. “We stand ready to assist you, the Congress and the TSA in this important endeavor as we go forward,” he stated on behalf of NYAMA.

In addition to his congressional testimony, he has testified several times on behalf of NYAMA in front of the New York State Assembly and Senate’s Joint Legislative Committee in a public hearing on the 2014-2015 Executive Budget for transportation. He advocated key initiatives to increase capital improvement funding for NYS airports as well as specific legislation for economic incentives through tax exemptions, which would benefit aviation throughout New York.

NYAMA's mission is to promote the viability and business interests of New York State's airports. NYAMA represents over 13,000 members and affiliate members, 120 commercial service and general aviation airports, fixed based operators, consultants, engineers, and aviation professionals at the state and regional levels.

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CHA ~ Design/Construction Solutions
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