Flight service experience
Red Bull Air Race rookies
Medical application changes
Obama transportation transition team in place
President-elect Barack Obama’s Department of Transportation transition team will be developing policy documents and information on positions of interest to the new administration, which will be important as selections are made for secretary of the departments of transportation and homeland security and for FAA administrator. AOPA will keep you up to date on the transition and what the key cabinet selections mean to GA.
GA travel rule debuts with mixed reviews
Customs and Border Protection officials listened, in part, to general aviation pilots’ concerns regarding its proposal for advance information on private aircraft arriving and departing the United States.
Some good news for Eclipse
Two recent certifications place Eclipse Aviation in a position to succeed once an additional cash infusion of $200 million to $300 million is found. The European Aviation Safety Agency certified the Eclipse 500 in 37 European countries.
Major win promises millions for embattled airport
A 50-year “development lease” by Airport Property Ventures could turn California’s Oceanside Airport into a thriving facility for decades to come. The company has promised to spend $21 million on airport improvements over the next 25 years.
Diamond offers ‘economic stimulus package’
With news of layoffs and production slowdowns dominating the general aviation industry, Diamond Aircraft has taken a different approach, using the down economy to try to sell airplanes.
Executive order focuses on NextGen
President Bush has issued an executive order in support of efforts to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system and reduce air traffic congestion through the Next Generation Air Transportation System, commonly called NextGen.
AOPA Featured Events
Phil Boyer’s Speaking Engagements
- 2008 Anniversary of Powered Flight Dinner • Dayton, Ohio • Dec. 17
SECURITY TFRs
2008 Holiday Gift Guide
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AOPA Action
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TSA chief extends review period for GA security proposal
Comment period on its Large Aircraft Security Program proposal extended....
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Airspace restrictions for UAS a concern
Will have negative operational and economic consequences...
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Don’t let developers compromise safety
Proposed updates to the airport land-use plan for Gillespie Field...
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The FAA has announced that LPV...
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AOPA raises top member security concern with DHS
When planning a border-crossing flight...
GA News
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Flight school books 100 introductory flights in 60 seconds...
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Eclipse Aircraft paid employees this week...
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Learn from a flight instructor and students in Alaska...
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Stick and Rudder Flying Club turns 60
AOPA President Phil Boyer gave the keynote address...
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Introducing a reduced workweek for some of its departments...
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