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2009 Issues
- October 28, 2009 - W.Va. pilots work to revitalize airport
- October 22, 2009 - Turbine project would obstruct approach to Ohio airport
- October 1, 2009 - Proposed Millville, N.J., school sites would clash with airport
- September 3, 2009 - New chapter opens for New Jersey airport
- August 27, 2009 - FAA issues flight advisory for G-20 Summit
- August 20, 2009 - Court rejects N.J. town’s airport property grab
- August 12, 2009 - W.Va. leaders discuss value of GA
- July 22, 2009 - Jamboree highlights light sport industry
- July 20, 2009 - Ohio lawmakers restore airport funding to budget
- June 29, 2009 - Penn Valley Airport turns a new chapter
- June 18, 2009 - Ohio budget battle slashes airport funding
- June 11, 2009 - Pennsylvania Gov. invests in airports to boost economy
- April 1, 2009 - Potomac Tracon to open to pilots for tour
- March 20, 2009 - PA airport gets first GA money from stimulus package
- March 19, 2009 - Safety seminar to pull lessons from the headlines
- February 18, 2009 - Pottstown pilots face navigation hazard
- February 12, 2009 - Pilot's license plate makes statement against D.C. airspace
- February 11, 2009 - AOPA helps balloon operator hit with $8,000 tax bill
- February 5, 2009 - Feb. 9 is deadline for D.C. ADIZ training
- February 3, 2009 - Ohio adds all repair stations to tax exemption
- January 29, 2009 - FAA needs to delay ADIZ rule, per Obama's order
- January 22, 2009 - Halt on new rules could affect ADIZ
2008 Issues
- December 11, 2008 - Blue Ash Airport improvements one step closer
- November 20, 2008 - Protecting airports good for economy
- October 30, 2008 - Preserve airports proactively, AOPA urges Pennsylvania officials
- October 3, 2008 - AOPA offers condolences to downed medevac's colleagues
- September 26, 2008 - AOPA asks New Jersey lawmakers to protect GA
- September 19, 2008 - AOPA continues effort to ensure future of Blue Ash
- September 5, 2008 - FAA seeks pilot input on Cleveland Class B changes
- August 22, 2008 - ADIZ training rule angers and confuses members
- August 15, 2008 - ADIZ training requirement fraught with problems, AOPA says
- August 15, 2008 - New AOPA regional rep makes critical inroads in New Jersey
- August 8, 2008 - Senate committee blasts landing slot auction
- July 25, 2008 - AOPA fighting GA restrictions at JFK, Newark
- July 4, 2008 - ASN program pursues 100 percent coverage in Virginia
- June 27, 2008 - Ohio governor signs bill expanding aviation tax exemption
- June 27, 2008 - Airport protection bill moves to full New Jersey Senate
- June 20, 2008 - Pennsylvania rep. holds potentially damaging zoning bill
- June 20, 2008 - AOPA asks OH governor to expand tax exemption
- June 13, 2008 - Tangier Island Airport raises needed funding
- May 30, 2008 - AOPA lobbies for airports at New Jersey aviation week
- May 9, 2008 - Expect changing notams for gypsy moth spraying
- May 2, 2008 - AOPA objects to township rule prohibiting overflight
- April 25, 2008 - Private New Jersey airports could get more protection
- April 25, 2008 - Blue Ash takes first step toward revitalization
- April 18, 2008 - Navy abandons study, pursues new plan for Super Hornets
- March 28, 2008 - AOPA fights to keep land-use protection for small airports
- March 28, 2008 - Prevent government regulation--lock up and look out
- March 14, 2008 - AOPA petitions FAA to move waypoint outside D.C. ADIZ
- March 7, 2008 - AOPA seeks member support to oppose two-lock rule
- February 22, 2008 - AOPA fights eminent domain threat to New Jersey airports
- February 22, 2008 - MAP for GPS approach at Frederick lands you in D.C. ADIZ
- February 22, 2008 - Pilots mount ADIZ education campaign at Leesburg
- February 8, 2008 - FAA scrutinizes Northern Virginia pilots
- February 8, 2008 - Water tank would pose hazard to IFR traffic at Millville
- January 25, 2008 - New Jersey eminent domain laws need to change, AOPA says
- January 18, 2008 - D.C. ADIZ off limits during State of the Union address
2007 Issues
- November 23, 2007 - AOPA tries to prevent onerous security requirement in Ohio
- November 23, 2007 - AOPA urges governor to keep EMS helicopter at Somerset
- November 16, 2007 - D.C. ADIZ East Sector frequency changes
- November 16, 2007 - Cincinnati-Blue Ash Airport's future still promising
- November 16, 2007 - New tower goes operational at Easton
- November 8, 2007 - Bird sanctuary a threat to Millville airport, AOPA says
- November 2, 2007 - New control tower precedes airspace change at Easton
- November 2, 2007 - Event inspires youth to take wing
- October 26, 2007 - Marine Corps fails to warn pilots about military exercise
- October 19, 2007 - Be alert: Large TFRs over Maryland, Delaware, Virginia
- October 5, 2007 - Pilot support needed to eliminate aviation sales tax in PA
- September 28, 2007 - Congressman works to help Ohio airport
- September 7, 2007 - Smaller D.C. ADIZ causes a few hiccups at Leesburg
- August 17, 2007 - Burke Lakefront Airport ready for an update
- August 3, 2007 - Prepare for upcoming Washington ADIZ changes
- July 20, 2007 - Developer's threat to Leesburg stopped for now
- July 6, 2007 - FAA to check into problems with Patuxent VOR radials
- June 22, 2007 - Take ethanol out of the mix for aviation fuel, AOPA says
- June 22, 2007 - Landing fee threat moves to Easton, Maryland, airport
- June 15, 2007 - Freeway Airport remains open and operating, period
- June 1, 2007 - Landing fees a no-go at Frederick
- June 1, 2007 - Development plan in Leesburg still an airport threat
- April 20, 2007 - Boyer, Sen. Rockefeller talk FAA funding
- April 13, 2007 - 9/11 reimbursement policy released
- March 2, 2007 - New Jersey airports could be taken off 'endangered' list
- March 2, 2007 - Event to focus on future air transportation system
- February 16, 2007 - N.J. bill to keep ethanol out of aviation fuel
- February 16, 2007 - AOPA works with pilots to counter attacks at Lost Nation
- January 26, 2007 - AOPA pushes for relief of terrorist declaration
- January 12, 2007 - Don't build school within two miles of airport, AOPA says
2006 Issues
- December 22, 2006 - Proposed radar tower no longer a threat to Frederick
- November 30, 2006 - Planned N.J. sports and entertainment complex would hurt Millville airport
- November 24, 2006 - Houses don't belong at end of runways, AOPA tells N.J. town
- November 24, 2006 - Proposed development near Leesburg no good, AOPA says
- November 17, 2006 - Privately owned New Jersey airport fights for its future
- October 6, 2006 - Group works to make Teterboro Airport a better neighbor
- September 29, 2006 - County considers purchase of Willoughby airport
- September 29, 2006 - Coast Guard to patrol Washington, D.C., ADIZ
- August 18, 2006 - Last chance to fly in to Bader
- July 28, 2006 - Former deputy director of Ohio aviation dies
- July 21, 2006 - Maryland airport faces land-use challenge
- June 9, 2006 - Members asked to oppose Frederick, Maryland, tower
- April 14, 2006 - GA task force not coming to Maryland anytime soon
- April 7, 2006 - AOPA supports N.J. bill to add more airport protection
- April 7, 2006 - AOPA educates Pennsylvania legislators on GA security
2005 Issues
- December 23, 2005 - State lawmakers allocate money for airport improvement
- October 14, 2005 - Cincinnati runway opening to affect satellite airport ops
- September 30, 2005 - Roof collapse closes Millville AFSS, services rerouted
- August 25, 2005 - AOPA urges Airport Watch in lieu of mandates during Pennsylvania GA airport security task force meeting
- August 12, 2005 - AOPA urges TSA to reduce burden for flying into DC-3
- July 22, 2005 - AOPA fights Ohio town plan to restrict banner towing
- July 8, 2005 - Pennsylvania adopts drunken flying law
- June 30, 2005 - AOPA works to protect Delaware airport during road expansion
- June 24, 2005 - New Jersey governor signs record-keeping bill
- June 24, 2005 - Reduction in registration fee awaits governor's signature
- June 17, 2005 - New Jersey to preserve two airports
- May 12, 2005 - AOPA warns Worcester County officials of potential land-use issues at Ocean City
- March 18, 2005 - Only you can prevent pilot deviations, FAA says
- March 18, 2005 - AOPA testifies against proposed Maryland GA task force
- March 11, 2005 - AOPA to testify on preserving Bader Field
- January 21, 2005 - AOPA opposes subsidizing airline service with GA funds
- January 14, 2005 - AOPA, New Jersey team up to address airport issues
- January 14, 2005 - AOPA has small victory in big ADIZ
- January 7, 2005 - AOPA defends access to reasonably priced airport services
2004 Issues
- April 30, 2004 - AOPA discusses GA issues with New Jersey Senate leader
- March 19, 2004 - AOPA calls on Ohio leaders to fix aircraft registration fees
- March 5, 2004 - AOPA fights Maryland tax, security legislation
- February 27, 2004 - AOPA's efforts delay New Jersey anti-airport bill










