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• OAA Ohio EPA Webinar on AFFF Round 2

  • When
    August 28, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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    3 registrants

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  This webinar is intended to help Ohio public-owned, public-use airports understand opportunities to dispose of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) containing PFAS.  This is the second round of funding made available through Ohio EPA.

  The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is launching a second round of AFFF collection and destruction. While AFFF is a critical tool for airports and fire departments in battling flammable liquid fires, it comes with an environmental risk. AFFF contains high concentrations of PFAS compounds, also known as "forever" chemicals, which resist natural degradation and can contaminate our water, soil, and air. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of your AFFF stockpiles at no cost. Important: Registration is required before collection can be scheduled. Registration is required for all material, EVEN IF MATERIAL WAS REGISTERED DURING ROUND ONE, to ensure the accuracy of your current contacts and AFFF quantities All eligible entities must register no later than September 4, 2026, to be considered for Round Two collection. AFFF collection is anticipated to begin in November 2026. Replacement products will not be issued once materials have been picked up Information needed for AFFF material registration (if known): Type/name Amount Manufacturer Purchase date Manufacture date Container type Number of sealed/unsealed containers Container images Eligible entities include local fire departments, emergency management agencies, and public-owned airports.

  Register Now for Local AFFF Takeback

  Have Questions? For Fire Department-related questions, please contact Ken Klouda at 614-752-7123 or Kenneth.Klouda@com.ohio.gov. For EMA or Airport-related questions, please contact Tiffani Kavalec at 614-644-3538 or Tiffani.Kavalec@epa.ohio.gov. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter, and for your help in tackling this environmental challenge head-on. We look forward to your participation in the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program.

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• NE Ohio Regional Airport Event at Kent State University Airport (1G3)

  • When
    September 18, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Kent State University Airport, 4020 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  July 8, 2026
  

  
  

  Dear Elected Officials, Business and Community Leaders,

  You are cordially invited to join the Ohio Aviation Association (OAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) for a briefing on aviation issues of importance to airports, aircraft owners, businesses, and pilots.  The details of the event are below, but space is limited. 

  When:                Friday, September 18, 2026 (9:30a.m.-1p.m.)

  Where:               Kent State University Airport (1G3)

                              4020 Kent Rd,

  Stow, OH 44224

  Parking is available directly outside of the terminal.

  The agenda for joint OAA/AOPA/ORBAA issue briefing will be:

  9:30a.m-11:30a.m. – Legislative Briefing

  • o   Welcome and Introductions
  • o   Brief overview of AOPA, OAA and ORBAA
  • §  Key priorities in the 136^th General Assembly
  • o   NE Ohio airport presentations (7 mins and 4 slides each)
  • §  Public owned, public use airports in the region
  • o   General discussion topics related to aviation (Q & A)
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch with airports in NE Ohio area
  • 1-3p.m. – OAA Board of Directors Meeting

  Please RSVP for this event by clicking the link to register: 

  For any questions, e-mail Tony Fiore at tony@ohioaviation.org. 

  Thank you for your time and consideration in attending this event.

  OAA Contact	AOPA Contact	ORBAA Contact
  Tony Fiore Executive Director Office: (614) 462-5428 Mobile: (614) 906-8669 tony@ohioaviation.org www.ohioaviation.org	Kyle Lewis Regional Manager, Airports and State Advocacy, Great Lakes Region Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association o: (301) 695-2229 | c: (740) 418-8950 kyle.lewis@aopa.org  |  www.aopa.org	Jessica Neptune President, ORBAA Scope Aircraft Finance, CX Manager Office 614-907-9084  Cell 419-606-4553 jneptune@scopeair.com www.orbaa.org

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• Western Ohio Regional Airport Event at Darke County Airport (VES)

  • When
    October 22, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Darke County Airport (VES), 9724 OH-121, Versailles, OH 45380
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• SE Ohio Regional Airport Event at Ohio University Airport (ATO)

  • When
    November 19, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport (ATO) 747 Columbia Rd Albany, OH 45710
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  July 8, 2026

  Dear Elected Officials, Business and Community Leaders,

  You are cordially invited to join the Ohio Aviation Association (OAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) for a briefing on aviation issues of importance to airports, aircraft owners, businesses, and pilots.  The details of the event are below, but space is limited.  Parking is available directly outside of the building.

  When:   Thursday, November 19, 2026 (9:00a.m.-1p.m.)

  Where: Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport (ATO)

  747 Columbia Rd

  Albany, OH 45710

  The agenda for joint OAA/AOPA/ORBAA issue briefing will be:

  • ·       9:30a.m-11:30a.m. – Legislative Briefing
  • o   Welcome and Introductions
  • o   Brief overview of AOPA, OAA and ORBAA (background, members, key issues)
  • §  Key priorities for the associations in the 136^th General Assembly
  • o   Ohio airport presentations (each airport has 7 mins and 4 slides each)
  • §  Public owned, public use airports in the Southeast Ohio Region:
  • o   General discussion topics related to aviation (Q & A)
  • ·       11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch and discussions with individual airports in the Southeast Ohio region
  • ·       1-3p.m. – OAA Board of Directors Meeting

  Click here to register:https://www.ohioaviation.org/event-6303651 

  For any questions, please e-mail Tony Fiore at tony@ohioaviation.org. 

  OAA Contact	AOPA Contact	ORBAA Contact
  Tony Fiore Executive Director Ohio Aviation Association Office: (614) 462-5428 Mobile: (614) 906-8669 tony@ohioaviation.org www.ohioaviation.org	Kyle Lewis Regional Manager, Airports and State Advocacy, Great Lakes Region Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association o: (301) 695-2229 | c: (740) 418-8950 kyle.lewis@aopa.org  |  www.aopa.org	Mike Christie Vice President, ORBAA Head of Sales, Americas Global Jet Capital O (614) 542-7284 Email: mchristie@globaljetcapital.com www.globaljetcapital.com www.orbaa.org

  Thank you to our annual sponsors! 

  
  

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• OAA Advocacy Day and Legislative Reception at the Ohio Statehouse

  • When
    December 09, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ohio Statehouse
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  The Ohio Aviation Association will host its annual advocacy day and legislative reception on Wednesday, December 9.  The tentataive schedule is below.

  8-11:30a.m. Attendees schedule meetings with House and Senate members

  11:30-1p.m. OAA PAC Luncheon with Special Guests at Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter LPA

  1-5p.m.  Attendees schedule meetings with House and Senate members

  5-7p.m. Legislative Reception in the Statehouse Atrium (2026 OAA Legislator of the Year Award announced)

  Please plan to attend and participate in all activities during the day.  Sponsorship opportunities are available for those wanting to get their company in front of dozens of House and Senate members as well as airport managers from around the state.

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