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AOPA Air Safety Institute's SVP Richard McSpadden Victim in Fatal Plane Crash

Richard McSpadden, the incumbent Senior Vice President of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, died alongside one other person in the ill-fated crash of a Cessna 177RG. The catastrophic incident took place near Lake Placid Airport, New York.

2023-10-01T17:48:47.503561-07:00

AVweb

AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO

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

Flying Magazine

ADS-B Data Misuse Sparks Legal and Financial Challenges for Pilots

2025-02-19T08:27:15.153966-08:00

GlobalAir.com

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

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

AOPA News Timeline

Flying Magazine

ADS-B Data Misuse Sparks Legal and Financial Challenges for Pilots The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association highlights increasing frivolous lawsuits, airport fees, and agency investigations against pilots, attributing these issues to the misuse of ADS-B data. The concern arises from data being exploited beyond its intended purpose, impacting general aviation operations.

2025-02-19T08:27:15.153966-08:00

ADS-B Data Misuse Sparks Legal and Financial Challenges for Pilots

Aviation Source

Rocheleau Appointed Acting FAA Administrator, Aviation Groups Supportive Aviation organizations including AOPA, NBAA, GAMA, and NATA have expressed support for Chris Rocheleau's appointment by President Trump as acting FAA Administrator. Rocheleau, with a background in business aviation and military service, is expected to bring robust leadership to the FAA.

2025-02-02T18:56:06.598789-08:00

Rocheleau Appointed Acting FAA Administrator, Aviation Groups Supportive

AVweb

AOPA Solicits Feedback on Unleaded Aviation Fuel Usage AOPA has launched a survey aimed at gathering insights from unleaded fuel users to better understand the industry's transition from leaded to unleaded aviation fuels. This initiative seeks to address industry concerns and seek advancements in cleaner fuel alternatives within the general aviation sector.

2025-01-24T20:40:25.454561-08:00

AOPA Solicits Feedback on Unleaded Aviation Fuel Usage

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