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FAA issues proposed rulemaking for Atlanta airspace
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Class B airspace in Atlanta. The agency maintains that reducing the diameter of the outer ring while lowering many interior shelves will save airline fuel, and enhance the efficiency of the world's busiest airspace.
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Aviation groups are uniting against proposals that would hike fees on all aviation. Find out more on StopAirTaxNow.com.
Aviators find receptive audience in Connecticut legislature
A coalition of aviation industry groups sat down with Connecticut lawmakers Feb. 6 to build on a growing understanding within the capitol of the value of aviation.
AOPA urges changes to UAS-only airspace proposal
AOPA submitted several suggestions that would mitigate the impact of a proposed restricted airspace reserved for unmanned aircraft in North Dakota, but remains opposed to the creation of such an exclusive airspace.
Pilots to Cincinnati: Keep Blue Ash open
With concern rising over Cincinnati's intent to close Blue Ash Airport later this year, AOPA is calling on area pilots to take their protest directly to Mayor Mark Mallory.
Recreational aviation gets stake in Forest Service planning
Recreational aviation and backcountry strips in US Forest Service lands recently received a much-needed lift. Forest Service planners must now consider aviation in their plans, whether it be preserving or maintaining backcountry strips.
Fuller: Protect GPS from current, future threats
A conditional approval of LightSquared's use of the mobile satellite spectrum in 2011 put GPS signals at risk of dangerous interference, but Congress has the power to protect GPS from present and future threats, AOPA President Craig Fuller told a House subcommittee Feb. 8.
Temporary MOAs proposed in Michigan
AOPA is working to inform members and Airport Support Network volunteers about proposed military training that would include two temporary military operations areas July 22 through Sept. 1 near Grayling, Mich. Members may submit comments on the airspace proposal until Feb. 15.
ADS-B traffic, weather now available in 51 terminal areas
Real time weather and traffic information is now available for free in dozens of terminal service areas around the country.
Graves: FAA bill protects GA
Keeping user fees out of the new FAA reauthorization bill was a "big win" for general aviation--but vigilance and education efforts must continue, said Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), the House GA Caucus co-chairman and member of the conference committee that produced the final bill.
Illinois bill would raise aviation fees
A proposed hike in aviation registration fees would only "further depress" a tax-burdened aviation economy in Illinois, AOPA said, urging officials to reject the plan.
