AOPA Regional Managers - Great Lakes
Great Lakes Region
Bryan Budds, Regional ManagerE-mail: bryan.budds@aopa.org All airport related issues should be sent to ASN@aopa.org. |
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2012 Issues
- May 1, 2012 - Aviation funding bill passes Michigan House
- May 1, 2012 - Minneapolis-area airports facing fee hikes
- April 30, 2012 - TFR to shut down Chicago airspace for NATO Summit
- April 24, 2012 - Ohio aviation advocates meet in Columbus
- April 6, 2012 - Illinois House honors volunteer pilots
- March 30, 2012 - Aviation fees stripped from Illinois bill
- March 19, 2012 - Minnesota bills would expand airfield access
- March 14, 2012 - AOPA makes strong showing in ND
- March 13, 2012 - Cincinnati reneges on commitment to reconfigure reliever
- March 13, 2012 - Indiana to study broader aviation tax exemption
- March 8, 2012 - Cincinnati reliever airport's future in focus
- March 2, 2012 - Liability protection passes in SD
- February 23, 2012 - Pilots in Pacific Northwest could face $100,000 fines
- February 22, 2012 - T-route extension should enhance safety, efficiency
- February 16, 2012 - South Dakota House passes homebuilder tax relief
- February 13, 2012 - Comments sought on proposed August military exercise
- February 9, 2012 - Pilots to Cincinnati: Keep Blue Ash open
- February 9, 2012 - AOPA urges changes to UAS-only airspace proposal
- February 8, 2012 - Temporary MOAs proposed in Michigan
- February 7, 2012 - Illinois bill would raise aviation fees
- February 7, 2012 - Pro-GA bills clear Indiana House
- February 2, 2012 - Airway access during military training urged
- January 31, 2012 - Indiana GA tax exemption bill moves forward
- January 31, 2012 - South Dakota pilots seek relief from double taxation
- January 10, 2012 - ND airspace plan raises questions, concerns
2011 Issues
- December 15, 2011 - Cincinnati warned against closing Blue Ash Airport
- April 28, 2011 - Pilots offer changes to Minneapolis Class B airspace
- January 12, 2011 - FAA solicits pilot input on changes to Minneapolis Class B
2010 Issues
- December 1, 2010 - Airport users dig deep to save manager's job
- November 4, 2010 - Jeppesen NavData incorrect for Chicago Class B
- October 14, 2010 - Minnesota honors GA
- September 28, 2010 - Chicago Class B changes reflected in Oct. 21 charting cycle
- September 9, 2010 - New mayor, new Meigs?
- August 26, 2010 - Proposed Detroit Class B expansion unjustified
- July 28, 2010 - Wisconsin Aviation Week celebrates AirVenture
- July 28, 2010 - Indiana restricted area to expand
- July 8, 2010 - Wind turbines can't come at expense of airports
- July 8, 2010 - FAA seeks comment on Chicago Class B changes
- May 19, 2010 - FAA seeks comment on Detroit Class B expansion
- May 6, 2010 - FAA to restore nav options in northern Minnesota


