AOPA Regional Managers - Southern
Southern Region
Bob Minter, Regional ManagerE-mail: bob.minter@aopa.org All airport related issues should be sent to ASN@aopa.org. |
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2012 Issues
- April 18, 2012 - Fort Lauderdale runway construction begins
- April 17, 2012 - FAA urged to preserve Alabama airways, procedures
- April 17, 2012 - Florida pilots' help sought in NextGen planning
- March 9, 2012 - Florida legislature approves aviation tax exemption
- February 15, 2012 - Florida House passes aviation tax exemption
- February 9, 2012 - FAA issues proposed rulemaking for Atlanta airspace
- February 2, 2012 - GPS signals could be unreliable over NC
- January 18, 2012 - Expanded tax exemptions sought in Florida
2011 Issues
- December 15, 2011 - Palm Beach airspace redesign benefits general aviation
- November 29, 2011 - GPS testing affects Southeast (PDF)
- October 20, 2011 - Air Force eases restricted airspace in NC
- July 25, 2011 - Palm Beach airspace changes benefit GA
- July 19, 2011 - Atlanta-area pilots' help sought in NextGen planning
- July 7, 2011 - Mississippi SUA changes make room for GA
- June 30, 2011 - Venice, Fla., back on track for airport improvements
- June 3, 2011 - FAA withdraws plan to shut down Crimson VOR
- April 28, 2011 - Development proposal near N.C. airport withdrawn
- March 31, 2011 - Fla. legislature eyes GA aircraft maintenance tax exemption
- March 23, 2011 - Runway construction means delays at Ft. Lauderdale Int'l
- February 10, 2011 - Charlotte-area pilots' help sought in NextGen planning
- February 10, 2011 - NC town's council defers vote on apartments near airport
- January 27, 2011 - NC town planners nix residential complex near airport
- January 26, 2011 - Fla. restricted airspace plan needs modification
- January 10, 2011 - S.C. panel urges aircraft tax reduction
2010 Issues
- December 29, 2010 - FAA seeks changes to restricted areas near Orlando
- December 21, 2010 - North Carolina honors aviation
- November 23, 2010 - Aviation for the masses
- November 18, 2010 - Charlotte Class B revisions to take effect Jan. 13
- November 11, 2010 - 'Better future' seen for Florida airport after election
- October 20, 2010 - Columbus, Ga., Class C airspace reverting to Class D
- September 10, 2010 - Mica, ERAU showcase NextGen in action
- August 26, 2010 - Card access is last hurdle for GA at new Florida airport
- August 5, 2010 - Shaw AFB proposal could address GA concerns
- August 4, 2010 - GA must have access to new Florida airport
- July 28, 2010 - Airport master plan updates finally approved for Venice
- July 22, 2010 - Shaw SUA proposals better, but additional changes needed
- June 24, 2010 - Politicians & Planes: All in is the best bet
- May 27, 2010 - Lake Placid MOA changes take effect July 29
- May 24, 2010 - Columbus, Ga., airspace to become Class D
- April 30, 2010 - Florida use-tax exemption headed to governor’s desk
- April 29, 2010 - What airport?
- April 29, 2010 - Charlotte Class B redesign must not overlook GA
- March 11, 2010 - Charlotte Class B expansion progressing
- March 4, 2010 - AOPA praises pilots willing to 'drop everything and fly'
- March 2, 2010 - Oklahoma considering land-use legislation
- February 25, 2010 - Valkaria Air Fest: Made by pilots, with pilots, for you
- February 25, 2010 - Venice supporters, AOPA won’t surrender to city pressure
- February 18, 2010 - New Senate ally taking on Florida use tax
- January 21, 2010 - Public meetings set for proposed Atlanta Class B changes
- January 15, 2010 - Florida city may not downgrade airport
