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2009 Issues
- October 29, 2009 - Kissimmee Airport completes projects
- August 27, 2009 - Grant-Valkaria can’t restrict flight training, FAA says
- July 22, 2009 - GA shouldn’t be an ‘afterthought’ at new Panama City airport
- June 25, 2009 - Use-tax relief for aircraft owners flying into Florida
- June 1, 2009 - Despite opposition, Florida town moves to ban new flight training
- May 7, 2009 - A watchful eye in Florida
- April 16, 2009 - AOPA makes progress on confusing Florida tax law
- March 26, 2009 - Effort to repeal Florida use tax clears first hurdle
- February 26, 2009 - Military wants to reconfigure central Florida airspace
- February 10, 2009 - Calling all members: Has Florida tax affected you?
- January 28, 2009 - Florida taxman still lurking
2008 Issues
- December 11, 2008 - Florida airport earns good will through pilot outreach
- September 12, 2008 - New Smyrna works to prevent encroachment
- August 8, 2008 - Venice council calls for resignation of airport board
- July 4, 2008 - New law makes non-ethanol motor gasoline harder to find
- June 6, 2008 - FAA tells Venice it must put airport first
- May 16, 2008 - Working group needed for tracon consolidation
- May 9, 2008 - Budget deficit derails Florida use-tax exemption
- May 9, 2008 - Local pilots rally to protect St. Augustine Airport
- May 2, 2008 - Foundation works with state to educate Florida pilots
- May 2, 2008 - Florida legislature aims to correct aircraft tax law
- May 2, 2008 - AOPA offers solutions to New Smyrna mayor
- May 2, 2008 - Pilots urged to tell FAA of tracon concerns
- April 18, 2008 - AOPA works to save airports, eliminate use tax in Florida
- April 4, 2008 - Florida officials try to clarify confusing tax law
- April 4, 2008 - Pilots need to tell FAA what tracon services they want
- April 4, 2008 - Florida creates GA week to coincide with Sun 'n Fun
- March 28, 2008 - Pilots to get answers on Palm Beach tracon consolidation
- March 7, 2008 - Military flight operations to increase near Tampa
- February 29, 2008 - Residential development near New Smyrna Beach must stop
- February 29, 2008 - AOPA warns of safety concern from antenna tower
- January 18, 2008 - Light pole project could shorten Fort Myers runway
- January 11, 2008 - West Palm Beach Tracon meeting rescheduled
- January 11, 2008 - AOPA, pilots fight to prevent incompatible development
- January 4, 2008 - FAA to provide details on plans for West Palm Tracon
2007 Issues
- December 21, 2007 - Albert Whitted revitalization begins with new terminal
- November 2, 2007 - New Smyrna Beach airport under attack
- November 2, 2007 - AOPA, Smithsonian exhibit features historic cockpits
- August 24, 2007 - Airport needs pilot support for master plan update
- August 17, 2007 - Two wrongs don't make a right, AOPA tells Venice officials
- July 20, 2007 - Members needed to fight anti-aviation zoning law
- June 29, 2007 - Forida gov. increases flow of state funding to airports
- June 1, 2007 - Contact your governor to sign airport funding bill
- May 30, 2007 - State tax collectors go too far, AOPA says
- May 11, 2007 - Gaining homes near Gainesville no good, AOPA says
- April 20, 2007 - 'File 13' the place for FAA funding bill, senator says
- April 20, 2007 - Landing fee at Witham Field would hurt pilot safety
- March 23, 2007 - Rep. Buchanan defends GA, opposes FAA funding plan
- March 16, 2007 - Boyer to discuss FAA funding, boosting pilot population
- March 16, 2007 - TSA heightens security at certain Florida airports
- March 9, 2007 - More funding could flow to Florida airports
- February 2, 2007 - Saving Witham Field: AOPA prepared for long haul
- January 26, 2007 - AOPA takes Fort Lauderdale landing-fee issue to FAA
- January 12, 2007 - Fort Lauderdale seeks landing fees for GA
- January 5, 2007 - Florida group helps keep access to Melbourne airport
2006 Issues
- October 27, 2006 - Tampa Class B 'bridge' up and running
- September 29, 2006 - AOPA, ATC work to restore Tampa Class B 'bridge'
- September 29, 2006 - Protect GA tenants, AOPA tells airport authority
- September 15, 2006 - Florida county provides free throttle locks to pilots
- August 11, 2006 - AOPA pushes for better alternative for Witham Field
- July 28, 2006 - Florida airport faces legal storm
- July 21, 2006 - Miami-Dade County decides to close airport
- July 14, 2006 - Student pilot, congressman joins AOPA
- May 12, 2006 - AOPA opposes decommissioning essential VORs
- March 31, 2006 - FAA allows more GPS direct routing for Florida pilots
- February 3, 2006 - Florida officials going after aircraft sales, use taxes
2005 Issues
- July 15, 2005 - AOPA works with FAA to change airway, improve navigation
- March 18, 2005 - Legislator agrees to AOPA amendment in GA security bill
- March 4, 2005 - Florida bill seeks to add state police to GA airport security
- February 18, 2005 - ASN volunteers work together to protect your airport
- January 7, 2005 - Florida voters reject 'trains over planes' plan
2004 Issues
- February 6, 2004 - Will high-speed rail rob Florida aviation funds?
- January 9, 2004 - AOPA files complaint over Pompano Airpark restrictions
