AOPA Offers Members New Pilot Protection Services Program

Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled its new Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program, designed to help members avoid problems that can threaten their pilot and medical certificates while also providing professional insights and assistance when they have a problem.  The core benefits of the new program are: year-round tips […]

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National Aviation Organizations Commend Maine Governor for Declaring April “General Aviation Appreciation Month”

Washington, DC – Today, national aviation organizations applauded Maine Governor Paul LePage for declaring April “GeneralAviation Appreciation Month.” Maine becomes the 38th state to officially recognize the importance of general aviation and its tremendous economic impact, both locally and nationally.  Across the state, general aviation airports have an annual economic output of $521 million. “The […]

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Philadelphia International Airport launches ITT Exelis Symphony® OpsVueä flight tracking and situational awareness system

HERNDON, Va., April 30, 2012 – Under an agreement with Philadelphia International Airport, ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) is providing the airport with its Symphony OpsVue flight tracking and situational awareness system.  Symphony OpsVue offers a real-time view of airway and airport activity, which allows for safer, more efficient operations. Providing flexible data visualization options, the […]

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Drop in Revenue Brings Change to Arkansas Grant Program

Arkansas airports may have to wait to get improvements at their airports, including hangar renovations, terminal improvements, fuel and security systems. A reported drop in sales tax revenue has led to a decision by the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission to cut back on grants.  It was reported in the Department’s latest newsletter that they will remain […]

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Missouri Releases New Airport Directory

The 2012-13 Missouri Airport Directory is now available. The flight-planning tool that provides facility information to pilots and users of Missouri’s system of public-use airports, is produced by the Missouri Department of Transportation.  The directory is provided free-of-charge with funding for this and all state aviation programs coming from aviation fuel taxes and not from […]

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TSA’s Pistole Delivers Keynote at AAAE

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole delivered the keynote address during the AmericanAssociation of Airport Executives (AAAE) awards luncheon on Wednesday in Phoenix. The association wrapped up its four day event with the final banquet that evening. An estimated 2,000 delegates and exhibitors attended the 84th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition. The last […]

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AOPA’s Spence Takes Over As Acting Secretary General of IAOPA

Craig Spence has been named acting Secretary General of the International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (IAOPA) replacing John Sheehan, who retired this week.  Spence is currently AOPA’s vice president of operations and international affairs, where he leads advocacy efforts on safety and security regulatory and operational issues affecting pilots, aircraft, airspace, air […]

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