Briefings
2009 |2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
2009
Fall 2009
- NPDES and stormwater issues for airports
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Summer 2009
- Coming soon: A guide to agricultural spraying for airport managers
- Fall forum will feature airport “Year in the Life”
- “Shop talk” event offers inside look at snow and ice operations
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Spring 2009
- Annual Fall Forum highlights conflict resolution
- Focus on mutual interests to solve problems, speaker says
- Airports play important role in serving public interest
- Business touts customer service as competitive advantage
- Managers share thoughts on budgeting for small airports
- Events, construction among safety issues at airports
- Airports urged to plan for emergencies
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2008
Winter 2008
- Ready? Set? Plow! Winter weather strategies for Minnesota’s local airports
- A finely tuned machine: behind the scenes of MSP’s winter operations
- Fall Forum coverage coming in 2009
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Fall 2008
- I Want What I Want When I Want It
- Case Study: St. Croix River Crossing
- Register now for the AirTAP 2008 Fall Forum
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Spring 2008
- Annual Fall Forum highlights airport image, safety
- Airports must create and project positive image
- New format debuts as ‘Late Afternoon with Jeff Hamiel’
- Policymakers share views on recent aviation issues
- Session gives up-close look at lighting and NAVAIDs
- Safe aviation begins on the airport
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2007
Winter 2007
- Surveys offer insight, ideas on generating airport revenue
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Fall 2007
- FAA updates requirements for AIP grant management
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Summer 2007
- Navigating airport leases and agreements
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Spring 2007
- Planning for the worst: emergency preparedness for general aviation airports
- Spill prevention, control, and countermeasures
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2006
Winter 2006/07
- Using the new Airport Land Use Compatibility Manual
- Fall Forum presentations now available on the Web
- See you in Alexandria!
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Fall 2006
- Erosion Control for Airports
- Managing Airport Storm Water Featured at October Fall Forum
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Winter 2006
- NAVAIDs: A brief overview
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2005
Summer 2005
- Pavement preservation: protecting your airport's biggest investment
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Spring 2005
- New tool helps Minnesota airports prove their worth
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2004
Winter 2004
- Minnesota aeronautics programs and funding
- AirTAP fall forum takes flight
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Fall 2004
- Proper fueling methods make for safer airports
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Summer 2004
- Planning, resources aid equipment-buying process
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Spring 2004
- Tighter security measures impact general aviation
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2003
Winter 2003
- Zoning makes space for airports to operate safely
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Fall 2003
- The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: how it affects your airport
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Summer 2003
- Managing airport property: leases, operating agreements, and minimum standards
Spring 2003
- Airports charged with challenging task of setting rates and charges
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2002
Winter 2002
- Self-inspections make for safer airports
- Asphalt maintenance and preservation featured at upcoming workshop
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Fall 2002
- Workshop illuminates the latest in airfield lighting and navigational aids
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Summer 2002
- Wildlife control at airports a growing concern
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Spring 2002
- Snow and ice control aids safe airport operations
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2001
Fall 2001
- Welcome to AirTAP Briefings
- Hiring a consultant: an initial step to airport project development
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