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AOPA ENCOURAGED BY PROPOSED FAA RULE ON AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION
FREDERICK, MD – The FAA has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) which would replace today’s highly prescriptive design requirements with performance- and risk-based standards for aircraft certification under Part 23. “This NPRM includes much needed and long overdue reforms … Continue reading
AOPA STATEMENT ON SENATE FAA REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION
Third-Class Medical Reform And Other Measures Will Save Pilots Millions And Improve Safety FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) issued the following statement after the introduction of The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016, S. 2658, in the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Government/Legislation, News
Tagged aircraft certification, third-class medical
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ICEPORT 2016 CANCELLED
ICEPORT 2016 (March 5th) has been CANCELLED due to unfavorable ice conditions. As much as we would love to see ICEPORT continue to be a huge success this year, we simply cannot let our desire overshadow the safety factors involved … Continue reading
Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol
Posted in Events, News
Tagged aviation, Minnesota Aviation Businesses, Minnesota FBOs, Minnesota Pilots
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P-51 Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” Sustains Damage
DALLAS, TEXAS – The P51C Mustang of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, was involved in a gear-up landing, February 3, 2016, at Dallas Executive Airport (DEA). The aircraft was landing back at DEA, … Continue reading
NATA Will Not Support “Leap of Faith” FAA Reauthorization Proposal
Washington, DC (February 3, 2016) – The following is a statement by National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks following today’s release by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, … Continue reading
STATEMENT ON THE AVIATION INNOVATION, REFORM, AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT
FREDERICK, MD – A long-anticipated FAA reauthorization bill that calls for creating a federally chartered not-for-profit organization to manage air traffic control functions was announced during a February 3, 2016 news conference led by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Penn.), chairman of the … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Government/Legislation, News
Tagged and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, Aviation Innovation, H.R. 4441, Reform
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FAA Reauthorization Bill Won’t Fix ATC Funding Problem – Creates New Ones For GA
OSHKOSH, WIS. (February 3, 2016) — The Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act introduced in the House of Representatives today is being touted as a plan for the future of U.S. aviation, but it could create dire consequences for the … Continue reading
GA Groups to Congress: ATC Reform More Than Just User Fees; Request Sufficient Time to Review and Debate Bill
Washington, DC, January 19, 2016 – With Congress preparing to consider FAA reauthorization legislation this session, a host of general aviation association leaders today joined together to send letters to House transportation leaders underscoring “real and longstanding concerns” regarding a concept … Continue reading
Volk Field Proposes Airspace Changes
The Volk Airspace Initiative Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft FONSI will be posted for public comment beginning January 15, 2016. Information will be available at this website: http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/vfsaa/main. The public comment period to the Federal Aviation Administration will run for … Continue reading
