The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association will host our next general meeting on Wednesday, June 20th from 11am until 1pm at Global Aviation HIO [2250 NE 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 (map)]. This will be PNBAA’s first time hosting an event in Oregon and we invite all PNBAA members and friends in Oregon, Washington, and beyond to join us.  Lunch is free to all attendees.  Speakers and topics for this event include:

• A representative from the Portland Tracon, will discuss some general airspace concerns for the Portland area as well as how the Tracon works with the aviation community on projects such as establishing new approaches and SIDs.

• Steve Nagy, Operations & Facilities Manager for the Port of Portland, will discuss how the various Port of Portland airports are positioned, the challenges each face, with a particular emphasis on noise & GA operations and how GA fits into their master plan.

• Harry Merlo, the founder & retired CEO of Louisiana Pacific, will discuss his many years of experience with GA & business aviation and how it was a benefit to the development & growth of his business.