In 1939, five pilots – all unabashed aviation enthusiasts – gathered near Wings Field north of Philadelphia and signed the charter that would launch the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a fledgling group that was destined to become the world’s largest aviation member association. Then, as now, AOPA’s primary mission was to protect the […]
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Baker Named President and CEO of AOPA
Mark R. Baker, a longtime general aviation (GA) pilot, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Baker is only the fifth AOPA president since the association’s founding nearly 75 years ago and will take office on September 6, 2013, following formal appointment by the Board of […]
AOPA’s Fuller Stepping Down as President and CEO
Craig L. Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has notified AOPA’s Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position and from the Board. He plans to remain in his current role until a successor is ready to assume the position. The Board will conduct […]
AOPA Names Sean Collins as Eastern Regional Manager
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Sean Collins (shown at right), as its new eastern regional manager. Collins will focus on building government relations and local aviation communities in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. He is one of seven […]
AOPA President – Issues Prior to Election Still Remain
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) issued a release the day after the election with a statement by President and CEO Craig Fuller (Shown at right) that said the election process available to millions of Americans is important and deeply respected by the association. “Every four years our nation focuses on the issues that […]
BELFORT INSTRUMENT COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has redesigned its web site with more information and expanded features. The Belfort site, www.belfortinstrument.com/ provides not only information on a wide range of meteorological sensors but also lists system solutions for various weather measurement systems. The Belfort Online store […]
AOPA Names Katie Pribyl Vice President of Communications
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced today that they have appointed Katie Pribyl to serve as vice president of communications. Pribyl has extensive experience in both commercial and general aviation. She comes to AOPA from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), where she served as director of communications. During her tenure at […]
INTERNATIONAL LEARN TO FLY DAY SET FOR JUNE 2 AT FREDERICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Teaming with Maryland’s Frederick Municipal Airport, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is set to host International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, June 2. The event, part of a worldwide effort, will include a free day-long event designed to introduce the local community to general aviation. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., AOPA […]
PIER 7 HELIPORT AT BALTIMORE MARINE CENTERS ADDS BELFORT AWOS
Belfort Instrument Company has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Pier 7 Heliport in Baltimore Maryland. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, altimeter, visibility and cloud height on a graphical display, over a VHF frequency, and on the Internet www.digiwx-4md.com. The Pier […]
FORTUNE 50 HEALTH CARE COMPANY ADDS BELFORT AWOS TO SUPPORT FLIGHT OPERATIONS
BALTIMORE, MD. – Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at their helipad in New Jersey. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, altimeter, visibility and cloud height on a graphical display, […]
