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AOPA 2022 Air Safety Report: Fatality Rate Below One Per 100,000 Flight Hours

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute's 2022 report reveals a significant achievement in aviation safety, with the fatality rate dropping to less than one death per 100,000 flight hours. This underscores ongoing efforts to enhance safety protocols and pilot training across the aviation industry.

2024-12-12T15:20:24.488943-08:00

Flying Magazine

AOPA Enhances Volunteer Network to Combat Airport Encroachment

2024-11-26T09:20:23.953724-08:00

Aviation Week

FAA Expands BasicMed to Include Larger Aircraft and More Passengers

2024-11-18T12:14:07.180029-08:00

Aviation Week

Controversy Over ADS-B Data Driving New Landing Fees for GA

2024-11-13T14:24:17.813361-08:00

AOPA News Timeline

Plane & Pilot

AOPA 2022 Air Safety Report: Fatality Rate Below One Per 100,000 Flight Hours The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute's 2022 report reveals a significant achievement in aviation safety, with the fatality rate dropping to less than one death per 100,000 flight hours. This underscores ongoing efforts to enhance safety protocols and pilot training across the aviation industry.

2024-12-12T15:20:24.488943-08:00

AOPA 2022 Air Safety Report: Fatality Rate Below One Per 100,000 Flight Hours

Flying Magazine

AOPA Enhances Volunteer Network to Combat Airport Encroachment The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is strengthening its volunteer support network aimed at safeguarding airports from development pressures. This initiative focuses on empowering volunteers to actively engage in local communities and advocate for airport preservation amidst increasing urban sprawl.

2024-11-26T09:20:23.953724-08:00

AOPA Enhances Volunteer Network to Combat Airport Encroachment

Aviation Week

FAA Expands BasicMed to Include Larger Aircraft and More Passengers The Federal Aviation Administration's updated BasicMed program now allows pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry additional passengers, following the positive safety reviews. This expansion, effective from November 12, 2024, broadens operational capabilities for pilots under the BasicMed rules.

2024-11-18T12:14:07.180029-08:00

FAA Expands BasicMed to Include Larger Aircraft and More Passengers

Aviation Week

Controversy Over ADS-B Data Driving New Landing Fees for GA Airports are implementing landing fees to mitigate operating costs, prompting opposition from AOPA and EAA. These organizations argue that the fees, linked to ADS-B data usage, unfairly burden general aviation pilots, prompting industry-wide debate.

2024-11-13T14:24:17.813361-08:00

Controversy Over ADS-B Data Driving New Landing Fees for GA

AVweb

Signature Cuts Fees for Piston Aircraft, Boosts Transparency Efforts by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have successfully led to Signature Flight Support's decision to reduce handling fees for piston aircraft, enhancing cost transparency for operators. This development aims to alleviate financial burdens for general aviation stakeholders.

2024-10-22T16:19:40.319829-07:00

Signature Cuts Fees for Piston Aircraft, Boosts Transparency

AVweb

AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO Effective January 1, 2025, Darren Pleasance will lead AOPA as its new President and CEO. With a strong aviation and business background, Pleasance replaces Mark Baker, who announced his retirement earlier this year. NBAA has welcomed this leadership transition.

2024-09-24T12:04:48.308183-07:00

AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO

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AOPA Opposes ADS-B Use for Airport Landing Fees AOPA has requested the FAA to prevent the use of ADS-B data to determine airport landing fees, arguing that this was not the intended purpose when the mandate was supported. They emphasize the financial burden on private aircraft owners due to these fees.

2024-09-15T21:26:27.267553-07:00

AOPA Opposes ADS-B Use for Airport Landing Fees

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AOPA Urges FAA to Block ADS-B Based Tracking Fees The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has called on the FAA to prevent third parties from using ADS-B tracking technology to impose movement-based fees on aircraft, emphasizing concerns over privacy and access to flight information.

2024-09-13T10:20:26.273955-07:00

AOPA Urges FAA to Block ADS-B Based Tracking Fees