TESTIMONY
Brittany Davies, Northeast Regional Director of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), on the Business Aviation Industry's Investments in Noise Reduction and Environmental Stewardship
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Davies states that the business aviation industry is investing $1 billion into technologies to dramatically reduce noise levels and carbon footprint. The industry is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and has achieved a 40% reduction in emissions over the past four decades.
- She argues that the city does not have legal authority to regulate aviation operations at NYC heliports under federal law.
- Davies opposes proposed ordinances restricting non-essential helicopter operations and use of NYC's heliport system.
- She asserts the industry prioritizes safety, environmental stewardship and is open to discussions for practical solutions.
Brittany Davies
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Good morning.
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My name is Britney Davies, and I am the Northeast regional director for the National Business Aviation Association, NBAA.
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NBA is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive, and successful.
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On behalf of our 11,000 member companies, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to submit testimony to you today.
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As representatives of the general aviation community, we fully recognize the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of New York City residents.
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It is important to note that the business aviation industry is investing 1,000,000,000 of dollars into technologies that will dramatically reduce noise levels in the carbon footprint of aviation.
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The industry is fueling research and development needed for sustainable solutions crossed a broad spectrum of applications with the commitment to achieving a net 0 emissions by 205040% reduction and emissions over the past 4 decades, our industry is dedicated to environmental stewardship and innovation.
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While industry is actively implementing measures to improve safety and community compatibility, we do not believe the city has the legal authority to regulate aviation operations at New York City heliports.
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As as designated under the Federal Airport Noise And Capacity Act, Inc.
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Only the Federal Aviation Administration has authority to regulate aeronautical operations.
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The recent ruling of the 2nd Department involving East Hampton Anka also specifically applies to all publicly owned facilities and prohibits access restrictions, absent FAA scrutiny.
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Accordingly, proposed ordinance is number 2 6, 2024,00070, 2024 should not be adopted.
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Likewise, the state may the state also may not impose restrictions on operations either direct Liorvia indirect means such as purported taxation and, accordingly, the proposed resolutions numbers 00852024 and 002 26 2024 should not be adopted.
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NBA strongly poses all legislation to ban nonessential helicopter operations as well as any proposal to limit the use of New York City's health report system.
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However, our industry looks forward to continued engagement to identify and implement a of solutions that address concerns while ensuring the highest levels of safety and environmental stewardship.
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