What's New
Western Region
2011 Issues
- November 30, 2011 - GPS testing continues in West: Beatty, Nevada
- November 30, 2011 - GPS testing continues in West: Alamogordo, N.M.
- November 4, 2011 - GPS testing in Nevada in November, December (PDF)
- October 19, 2011 - Deadline on Salt Lake Class B changes draws near
- September 29, 2011 - Las Vegas airspace redesign: Think outside the box
- August 22, 2011 - NBAA show fly-in procedures (pdf)
- August 8, 2011 - Ariz. VOR decom bad idea (pdf)
- July 14, 2011 - Wind turbines proposed near Nevada airports
- July 7, 2011 - GPS testing prompts Beatty, Nev., flight advisory
- June 21, 2011 - FAA sets meetings on Las Vegas airspace modifications
- June 15, 2011 - Luke AFB radar service hours extended
- June 14, 2011 - Nev. MOA plan squeezes airway, won't threaten soaring event
- June 1, 2011 - Pilots urged to submit comments on Nevada MOA plan
- April 26, 2011 - GPS testing in Utah prompts FAA flight advisory
- April 13, 2011 - GPS testing in Nevada prompts FAA flight advisory
- April 13, 2011 - GPS testing in New Mexico prompts FAA flight advisory
- March 23, 2011 - FAA, Air Force, users meet on Luke special air traffic rules
- March 22, 2011 - CAP squadron breaks ground at Arizona airport
- March 14, 2011 - Public meetings set on Grand Canyon noise rules
- March 9, 2011 - Salt Lake City airspace plan seen squeezing GA
- March 7, 2011 - Ariz. tethered balloon proposal is dropped
- February 10, 2011 - Tethered balloon hazard needs further study
2010 Issues
- December 16, 2010 - Arizona city says no to airport-encroaching development
- November 18, 2010 - Residential development opposed near Arizona airport
- October 12, 2010 - Pilots: City officials complicating move to new Utah airport
- October 12, 2010 - Salt Lake reliever airport defended against closure threats
- October 6, 2010 - Comments sought on Luke AFB traffic rule
- September 29, 2010 - ‘Tin Goose’ a highlight of Sedona airport day
- September 28, 2010 - Waste-transfer station would pose bird hazard at AZ airport
- August 25, 2010 - Arizona board dismisses flight school regulation claim
- July 15, 2010 - Tenacity wins radar for Utah airport
- June 24, 2010 - Reno-Tahoe advocates speak out for GA
- April 22, 2010 - GA feeling the squeeze at Reno-Tahoe International
- January 28, 2010 - Lawmakers, aviators meet on Arizona Capitol grounds
2009 Issues
- November 3, 2009 - Education, compatible land use called for at North Las Vegas
- September 24, 2009 - Conference highlights efforts to secure aviation's future
- September 17, 2009 - Arizona pilots provide aid to hurricane victims
- June 11, 2009 - Arizona governor's budget would raid aviation fund
- May 28, 2009 - Plan to ban aircraft at North Las Vegas defeated
- May 13, 2009 - Arizona pilots get word on GA Serves America
- February 19, 2009 - AOPA works to prevent ban on experimental aircraft at North Las Vegas
- February 13, 2009 - Nevada lawmakers seek resolution to address safety at North Las Vegas
- February 3, 2009 - Clark County agrees to work with pilots, AOPA
- January 16, 2009 - Pilots enthusiastic about safety effort at North Las Vegas
- January 8, 2009 - 'Safe skies, good neighbors' key to North Las Vegas airport
2008 Issues
- December 17, 2008 - AOPA asks FAA to suspend rulemaking for Luke airspace
- December 11, 2008 - Community, pilots, AOPA come together at North Las Vegas
- December 4, 2008 - County seeks authority for restrictions at Las Vegas airports
- November 25, 2008 - Pilots get pro-airport message to public
- November 25, 2008 - Don't let developer create hazard, AOPA urges
- October 17, 2008 - USAF rules request near Phoenix raises concerns
- September 19, 2008 - Judges hear AOPA's case against Phoenix Class B redesign
- September 12, 2008 - Fatal accidents in North Las Vegas spark public outreach
- June 13, 2008 - Military should release unused restricted airspace
- May 30, 2008 - Arizona seeks pilot input on aviation system plan
- March 21, 2008 - Utah governor signs bill to bolster aeronautics fund
- March 21, 2008 - Don't empty aviation fund to solve budget woes, AOPA urges
- March 14, 2008 - AOPA appeals Phoenix Class B redesign
- February 15, 2008 - Utah tax change a good deal for aviation
- February 7, 2008 - AOPA opposes Utah plan to sacrifice airport funds
- February 1, 2008 - AOPA urges pilots to be on high alert during Super Bowl
- January 25, 2008 - GA airport security under microscope as Super Bowl nears
- January 4, 2008 - AOPA comments on White Elk MOA, pilots urged to do same
2007 Issues
- December 28, 2007 - Pilots: Prepare for Super Bowl airspace restrictions
- December 6, 2007 - AOPA educates state rep on Utah GA tax issue
- December 6, 2007 - AOPA wants help in opposing White Elk MOA
- November 30, 2007 - AOPA visits Phoenix to discuss Super Bowl preparations
- November 23, 2007 - Arizona airports prepare for Super Bowl traffic
- November 2, 2007 - New look for Phoenix Class B airspace
- September 28, 2007 - Good land-use planning needed for Utah airports
- August 3, 2007 - AOPA wants better communication on restricted airspace
- June 29, 2007 - Council advises Arizona gov. on protecting future of GA
- May 4, 2007 - AOPA says no to houses near Arizona airport
- April 27, 2007 - AOPA pushes for better airspace redesign in Phoenix
- April 20, 2007 - AOPA concerned about Deer Valley master plan proposal
- April 13, 2007 - Proposal takes airport control from local governments
- March 30, 2007 - Deer Valley master plan has T-hangar-size holes, AOPA says
- March 23, 2007 - End of runway not a welcome mat for homes, AOPA says
- March 1, 2007 - FAA, state fuel tax proposals deal double blow to GA
- February 2, 2007 - Aviation Day to enlighten Arizona lawmakers
2006 Issues
- August 11, 2006 - Luke Air Force Base proposes special air traffic rules area
- July 28, 2006 - Arizona airport to benefit from car race, city assures FAA
- July 14, 2006 - It's cars versus airplanes in Arizona
- March 17, 2006 - Airport supporter wins primary, your help still needed
- March 10, 2006 - Several backcountry airstrips threatened in Southwest
- February 17, 2006 - First Arizona Aviation Day a success
- January 6, 2006 - AOPA questions Luke Air Force Base proposal
2005 Issues
- July 15, 2005 - Nevada rural airports get support from state
- June 17, 2005 - Nevada bill would help improve rural airports
- March 25, 2005 - Efforts to preserve Arizona airstrips advance
- March 25, 2005 - Las Vegas pilots check your charts, databases, FAA says
- March 18, 2005 - AOPA works to preserve Arizona's small airstrips
2004 Issues
- April 23, 2004 - Sign up to help aviation one bumper at a time
- March 19, 2004 - AOPA comments on proposed residential development near Spanish Springs Airport in Nevada
- March 5, 2004 - AOPA asks Nevada county to say no to development
- February 6, 2004 - AOPA supports effort to reduce aircraft taxes
