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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

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

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

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Signature Cuts Fees for Piston Aircraft, Boosts Transparency

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

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AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO

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

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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

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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

stateaviationjournal.com

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

GlobalAir.com

Florida Airports to Implement ADS-B Based Landing Fees, AOPA Opposes Florida airports are set to introduce new landing fees using ADS-B data, a move that is facing opposition from AOPA due to potential impacts on flight training and local pilots. AOPA is considering legislative measures to counter the proposed billing changes.

2024-09-05T21:42:21.713078-07:00

Florida Airports to Implement ADS-B Based Landing Fees, AOPA Opposes

stateaviationjournal.com

AOPA Foundation Awards 2024 Flight Training Scholarships The AOPA Foundation has announced its 2024 scholarship recipients, aiding aspiring pilots like Rachel Skirvin to pursue flight instructor training. Applications for the 2025 scholarships open on September 9.

2024-08-12T06:31:35.008033-07:00

AOPA Foundation Awards 2024 Flight Training Scholarships