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Honoring WWII women pilots
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Confirmed: FAA budget, user fees for 2011
As federal agencies roll out more details of the president’s budget for next year, the threat of aviation user fees is becoming more defined. In an FAA budget brief released by the Department of Transportation May 7, the Obama Administration calls for the air traffic control system to be paid for by user fees.
Congress discusses paying for FAA programs
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its aviation subcommittee spoke in favor of raising funds for the FAA with taxes and a General Fund contribution in lieu of user fees.
406-MHz ELTs not required for flights to Canada
For the time being, pilots who fly to Canada don’t need to worry about being forced to upgrade to a 406-MHz emergency locator transmitter in order to continue flying in that country.
GAMA reports 41.1-percent drop in sales
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association first-quarter 2009 shipment report posted deliveries of 462 general aviation airplanes. That’s a 41.1-percent drop from the same period last year.
Research board focuses on future GA growth trend
During the Seventh National Aviation System Planning Symposium, general aviation industry leaders, government officials, association representatives, and university officials focused on the future.
A watchful eye in Florida
As revitalization that began in 2004 continues at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St. Petersburg, Fla., AOPA is keeping a watchful eye on the progress of improvements at this waterfront airport.
Continental lowers prices again
Teledyne Continental Motors has reduced prices on its new and rebuilt engines, and if you think you’ve heard that before, you have. In January, Continental reduced prices 10 percent.
Fuller updates Alaska pilots on GA issues
General aviation serves all Americans, and nowhere is that more true than in Alaska, AOPA President Craig Fuller told attendees at the Alaska Aviation Trade Show and Conference as he brought them up to date on AOPAs new General Aviation Serves America Campaign to educate decision makers and the public about the true value of GA.
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