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Mass. transportation overhaul moves aeronautics to DOT
An overhaul of the Massachusetts transportation system signed into law June 26 will replace the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission with an aeronautics division in the newly formed state Department of Transportation.
On Capitol Hill
- The House and Senate are in recess this week.
- See Obama Cabinet appointments important to general aviation.
- D.C. insiders explain what election results could mean for GA.
- FAA funding, aviation safety, air traffic control modernization, and GA security are on AOPA’s list of concerns for the new administration.
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Taking the sting out of the 150/152’s rudder AD
The FAA has responded to an AOPA letter asking for an explanation of a June 17 airworthiness directive that addresses the Cessna 150/152 rudder assembly.
NACO finalizes new chart distribution method
The National Aeronautical Charting Office is changing the way it distributes aeronautical charts, effective Oct. 1, to meet budget goals. Pilots should notice little difference.
Resolution would honor GA
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) has introduced a resolution in the House to recognize the contributions of the general aviation industry to the United States.
GA pilots could influence security measure
Members of Congress are calling on the Transportation Security Administration to formally work with the general aviation community to modify its controversial Large Aircraft Security Program.
Penn Valley Airport turns a new chapter
Heritage Aviation has helped to reduce the debt of Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove, Pa., from $650,000 to $250,000, giving the once-threatened airport renewed hope for the future.
MAC turns to YouTube to promote GA airports
For more than a decade, AOPA has worked with the Metropolitan Airport Commission to keep its reliever airport system intact. Now, the MAC is promoting its airports through YouTube videos.
Part 23 regs ready for an overhaul
Are airworthiness standards for the certification of aircraft adequate for today’s modern aircraft? Probably not. A joint FAA-industry study of FAA Part 23 over the past 18 months is nearing completion, with AOPA playing a big role.
House Homeland Security funding bill addresses LASP
The House passed an appropriations bill on June 24 to fund the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2010. The bill addresses issues with the TSA’s proposed Large Aircraft Security Program.
Use-tax relief for aircraft owners flying into Florida
New out-of-state aircraft owners shouldn’t fret about landing in Florida for short-term recreational visits. Whether touching down in the state for vacation or AOPA Aviation Summit, you’ll be in the clear.
