Rockland-PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 29, 2007 Contact: Rick Cloutier, MAMA President Office: 207.786.0631 | Email: manager@flytome.com Maine Airport Managers Association elects new leadership Rockland, ME:

The Maine Airport Managers Association (MAMA) held their Fall conference on October 24, 2007 at Knox County Regional Airport. State Representative David Miramant provided the opening remarks. Ron Roy, Director of the Maine Department of Transportation, gave an overview of current Maine legislation that is important to the aviation industry and it impact to Maine airports. LaVerne Reid, FAA, New England Regional Director and other FAA staff were present to address the Airport Managers and provide an update on the status of FAA Reauthorization. Currently the Airport Improvement Program is operating under continued resolution. The operations of the FAA will continue as normal, however FY08 grants will not be released until the AIP program is reauthorized. Additional information can be found at http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=9712 . Maine is first in the region to under take localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) approaches. Currently, six Maine Airports are under going LPV approach studies. This technology will enable airports to have near-precision approaches, lower minimums, and improve safety. MAMA also elected new board members. President: Rick Cloutier, Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport Manager. Vice President: Evan McDougal, Sanford Regional Airport Manager. Secretary: John Guimond, Augusta State Airport Manager. Treasurer: Jeff Northgraves, Knox County Regional Airport Manager. For additional information, contact Rick Cloutier, MAMA President at 207.786.0631.

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About Maine Airports Managers Association MAMA is a 501 (c) 3 volunteer organization that was formed in the1990s to provide Maine Airport Managers assistance in maintaining their airports through provision of information, education, legislative advocacy and networking. With over 100 members, MAMA welcomes any one working or interested in the future of Maine airports to join.