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AOPA’s 2009 Sweeps
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Pilots speak out against Large Aircraft Security Program
If the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had any illusions about how strongly the aviation community feels about their proposed Large Aircraft Security Program, those illusions were dispelled nearly half an hour before a Jan. 6 public hearing—the first of five—ever began.
Superior in Chapter 11
Superior Air Parts has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy law, but only to facilitate a sale of company assets to a Textron subsidiary that is already in progress.
Fuller prepares for challenges, opportunities
AOPA President Craig Fuller said, “I see a year of challenges, but I also see a year of opportunities,” in a New Year’s video address to members.
D.C. airspace restricted during inauguration
The Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone and Flight Restricted Zone will be closed to general aviation aircraft on Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Pilots give a lift to four-legged friends
As AOPA has reported, pilots are rescuing dogs from euthanasia and flying them to new loving owners. Now, the effort is gaining national attention.
Recommendations closer for small UAS
The work of the FAA’s Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which includes AOPA, continues as the panel develops recommendations for how best to regulate and integrate small unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System.
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AOPA tracks key appointments in Obama Administration
President-elect Barack Obama’s choices...
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New Year’s resolution: Protect your airport
Promoting and protecting community airports...
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Online passenger information system opens
CBP’s new electronic reporting system...
GA News
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So what might the rearview mirror say about 2009?...
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AOPA member and aeronautical innovator Klaus Savier...
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Expedition E350 awarded certification
A four-place utility aircraft built by Expedition Aircraft...
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