Ohio Aviation Association upcoming events

OAA Ohio EPA Webinar on AFFF Round 2 (August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

NE Ohio Regional Airport Event at Kent State University Airport (1G3) (September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Western Ohio Regional Airport Event at Darke County Airport (VES) (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

SE Ohio Regional Airport Event at Ohio University Airport (ATO) (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

July 8, 2026

Dear Elected Officials, Business and Community Leaders,

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!

OAA Advocacy Day and Legislative Reception at the Ohio Statehouse (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.