Pittsfield Hosting Annual Airport Managers Conference11:19AM / Monday, September 28, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Municipal Airport will host the 35th annual Massachusetts Airport Management Association conference at the Crowne Plaza from Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 2.
"There are 41 public-use airports in Massachusetts and this conference provides an excellent venue for industry leaders to work together to improve aviation in Massachusetts," said Mayor James M. Ruberto. "And there is no better place to do it than in Pittsfield during the fall foliage season."
The conference features roundtable discussions and interactive forums with airport consultants, engineers, planners, contractors, managers, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission. MAMA conference sponsors will provide exhibits, displays and participate in informational sessions.
Guest speakers will include incoming state Secretary of Transportation Jeffrey Mullan, Registrar of Deeds and former state Sen. Andrea Nuciforo Jr., Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Craig Fuller and Ruberto. An Aviation Caucus will be held and chaired by state Rep. Donald F. Humason Jr, R-Westfield, and will be populated by a host of elected officials.
A spousal program has been developed for members' significant others to experience the diverse cultural venues, geographic features, dinning and golf that Pittsfield and the surrounding area has to offer. Transportation for these activities is being provided by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority. |
