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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

stateaviationjournal.com

AOPA Foundation Awards 2024 Flight Training Scholarships

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

AINonline

AOPA Analyzes PC-12 Crash in Wyoming

2024-08-01T09:30:11.398340-07:00

kitplanes.com

Sonex Unveils Highwing Prototype at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

2024-07-21T14:51:22.341625-07:00

AOPA News Timeline

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

AINonline

AOPA Analyzes PC-12 Crash in Wyoming The AOPA Air Safety Institute has released a video providing an early analysis of the Pilatus PC-12 crash that occurred north of Gillette, Wyoming, on July 26.

2024-08-01T09:30:11.398340-07:00

AOPA Analyzes PC-12 Crash in Wyoming

kitplanes.com

Sonex Unveils Highwing Prototype at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 After teasing the project in 2022, Sonex officially revealed their Highwing prototype during the annual pre-AirVenture Sonex Homecoming event, drawing significant attention from attendees.

2024-07-21T14:51:22.341625-07:00

Sonex Unveils Highwing Prototype at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

stateaviationjournal.com

Mike Ginter Appointed Head of AOPA Air Safety Institute The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has named retired Naval aviator Mike Ginter as the new head of its Air Safety Institute. Ginter brings extensive GA advocacy experience and leadership, including the recent National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover of Washington, D.C.

2024-07-01T15:36:10.368592-07:00

Mike Ginter Appointed Head of AOPA Air Safety Institute

AVweb

Cirrus Declares GAMI's G100UL 'Unapproved' for SR Series Cirrus has issued an advisory marking GAMI's Supplemental Type Certificate for G100UL avgas as unapproved for use in its SR series aircraft.

2024-06-20T11:06:17.416601-07:00

Cirrus Declares GAMI's G100UL 'Unapproved' for SR Series

GlobalAir.com

Paul Smith, Vietnam Vet and Aviation Advocate, Passes Away Smith, who had a distinguished career with the US Air Force and US Army, later contributed significantly to AOPA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the NBAA.

2024-05-24T21:37:46.144603-07:00

Paul Smith, Vietnam Vet and Aviation Advocate, Passes Away

julietbravofoxmedia.com

AOPA Celebrates 85th Anniversary with DC Flyover The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association marked its 85th anniversary with a significant flyover event in Washington, DC, showcasing aviation's impact and history.

2024-05-17T14:21:02.143927-07:00

AOPA Celebrates 85th Anniversary with DC Flyover