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2013 Releases

• Apr. 10, 2013 - AOPA warns user fee proposal could cripple general aviation
• Apr. 10, 2013 - AOPA 2013 Flight Training Excellence Awards features a poll of pilot experiences
• Apr. 9, 2013 - Members of Congress send letter opposing user fees
• Apr. 5, 2013 - AOPA statement on FAA's decision to delay closure of contract towers
• Mar. 22, 2013 - FAA Plan to Close Control Towers a Flawed Policy Assault on Pilots: AOPA's Craig Fuller
• Mar. 22, 2013 - AOPA's Fuller Thanks Sen. Moran for Bipartisan Effort to Save Towers
• Mar. 20, 2013 - AOPA awards two student pilot scholarships at Women in Aviation Conference
• Mar. 8, 2013 - AOPA's Air Safety Institute recognizes five air traffic controllers for exemplary service
• Mar. 8, 2013 - AOPA names Bank of America as newest strategic partner
• Mar. 6, 2013 - AOPA'S FULLER: FAA Sequestration Cuts Not Safe Or Sensible
• Feb. 28, 2013 - Fuller to step down as AOPA President and CEO
• Feb. 19, 2013 - AOPA Names Sean Collins as Eastern Regional Manager
• Feb. 1, 2013 - IAOPA to Hold 27th World Assembly in China
• Feb. 1, 2013 - AOPA Live This Week Adds Pilot Personality Rod Machado
• Jan. 29, 2013 - Enterprise Rent-A-Car Sponsors AOPA Airports Directory
• Jan. 8, 2013 - Top ten tips for flying clubs
• Jan. 2, 2013 - AOPA Welcomes Senate Confirmation Of Huerta As FAA Administrator

2012 Releases

• Dec. 7, 2012 - AOPA Mourns the Loss of  J. Lloyd Huck, Advocate for General Aviation
• Nov. 30, 2012 - IAOPA Adds Trinidad & Tobago As  Its 71st Affiliate
• Nov. 28, 2012 - AOPA praises Senate progress on FAA nomination, urges swift confirmation
• Nov. 19, 2012 - Aero-Space Reports signs on as AOPA's third strategic partner
• Nov. 14, 2012 - AOPA responds to continuation of GA on NTSB’s Most Wanted List
• Nov. 13, 2012 - AOPA Names Steve Hedges to Media Post
• Nov. 9, 2012 - AOPA Launches FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag
• Nov. 7, 2012 - Statement by AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller on the 2012 Election
• Oct. 25, 2012 - AOPA DISPUTES AIRPORT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN BROOKINGS INSTITUTION REPORT
• Oct. 16, 2012 - AOPA Foundation Names New ‘Hat in the Ring’ Award Winners
• Oct. 15, 2012 - AOPA UNVEILS DETAILS ON NEW FLYING CLUB NETWORK
• Oct. 13, 2012 - AOPA Names Spence As Permanent Secretary General of IAOPA
• Oct. 12, 2012 - Sen. John Thune Named Recipient of Hartranft Award - One of AOPA's Two Highest Honors
• Oct. 12, 2012 - Jay White Named Winner of AOPA's Joseph R. Crotti Award for Aviation Advocacy in California
• Oct. 12, 2012 - AOPA Foundation's Air Safety Institute Unveils Public Benefit Flying Online Course
• Oct. 11, 2012 - AOPA Awards Four Flight Training Scholarships
• Oct. 11, 2012 - Nick Carlucci named winner of AOPA’s Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award
• Oct. 11, 2012 - Pilot, City Commissioner Honored with AOPA’s Let’s Go Flying Award
• Oct. 11, 2012 - AOPA Chooses Beech Debonair as Sweepstakes Grand Prize
• Oct. 11, 2012 - AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute Releases New Passenger Safety Briefing Video
• Oct. 11, 2012 - “And the Winner Is…”
• Oct. 10, 2012 - AOPA Names Winners of Inaugural Flight Training Excellence Awards
• Oct. 5, 2012 - AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES 22ND EDITION OF NALL REPORT, GENERAL AVIATION’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY REVIEW
• Oct. 4, 2012 - AOPA UNVEILS NEW CENTER TO ADVANCE THE PILOT COMMUNITY
• Oct. 2, 2012 - AOPA AVIATION SUMMIT TO FEATURE ACTOR/PILOT HARRISON FORD, FAA ADMINISTRATOR HUERTA AND MUCH MORE!
• Oct. 1, 2012 - AOPA SIGNS NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH AIRCRAFT SPRUCE
• Sep. 24, 2012 - FARNSWORTH NAMED TO AOPA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
• Sep. 18, 2012 - “AOPA LIVE THIS WEEK” NOW AVAILABLE ON ROKU PLAYER
• Sep. 14, 2012 - GA Avgas Coalition Applauds FAA’s Creation Of Avgas Fuels Program Office
• Sep. 14, 2012 - AOPA Inks Strategic Partnership With Enterprise Holdings
• Sep. 7, 2012 - AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute Releases Latest Online Course: ADS-B for General Aviation
• Sep. 4, 2012 - ADAM SMITH TAPPED AS LEADER OF AOPA’S NEW CENTER TO ADVANCE THE PILOT COMMUNITY
• Aug. 30, 2012 - AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute Releases Latest Online Course: Unmanned Aircraft and the National Airspace System
• Aug. 28, 2012 - AOPA LAUNCHES ANDROID VERSION OF FLYQ POCKET APP
• Aug. 14, 2012 - AOPA Adds Fourth Flight Training Scholarship
• Aug. 3, 2012 - President Obama Signs Pilots Bill Of Rights
• Aug. 1, 2012 - New AOPA Insurance Services Brings Members More... of Everything!
• Jul. 27, 2012 - AOPA Unveils Free Youth Membership program
• Jul. 24, 2012 - Statement by AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller on the Appointment of Tom Hendricks to Lead NATA
• Jul. 13, 2012 - AOPA Unveils Flying Club Advisory Group
• Jul. 11, 2012 - AOPA'S Fuller Named RTCA Chairman
• Jul. 10, 2012 - AOPA Names Katie Pribyl Vice President of Communications
• Jun. 27, 2012 - Stakeholder Committee Recommends Collaborative Industry-Government Initiative to Facilitate Unleaded Avgas Transition
• Jun. 15, 2012 - AOPA Opens Applications For Three Flight Training Scholarships
• Jun. 15, 2012 - AOPA urges changes to California bills that divert aviation taxes to general fund
• Jun. 6, 2012 - FULLER TO SPEAK AT SUN ‘N FUN PILOT EVENT
• May. 25, 2012 - FREE ONE-YEAR AOPA MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY
• May. 23, 2012 - PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE PASSES SIGNIFICANT AVIATION TAX EXEMPTION
• May. 18, 2012 - AOPA Live Begins New Weekly News Show
• May. 10, 2012 - Statement by AOPA President and CEO Craig L. Fuller on Former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt
• May. 2, 2012 - AOPA OFFERS MEMBERS NEW PILOT PROTECTION SERVICES PROGRAM
• May. 1, 2012 - AOPA’S SPENCE TAKES OVER AS ACTING SECRETARY GENERAL OF IAOPA
• Apr. 27, 2012 - IAOPA generates significant resolutions at world assembly
• Apr. 19, 2012 - AOPA ENHANCES MEMBER BENEFITS WITH LAUNCH OF FLYQ MOBILE APP
• Apr. 18, 2012 - AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION DURING AOPA AVIATION SUMMIT IN PALM SPRINGS
• Mar. 30, 2012 - AOPA Awards Three Flight Training Scholarships
• Mar. 30, 2012 - AOPA Unveils The 2012 Keep ʼem Flying Challenge
• Mar. 30, 2012 - AOPA Foundation’s Hat In The Ring Society To Honor GA
• Mar. 29, 2012 - AOPA Continues Sponsorship of “The Aviators” TV Series
• Mar. 28, 2012 - AOPA Announces New Media Partnership With Build-A-Plane To Kick Off Kids Across America Campaign
• Mar. 28, 2012 - AOPA Welcomes Nomination of Michael Huerta As FAA Administrator
• Mar. 20, 2012 - AOPA, EAA File 3rd Class Medical Exemption Request With The FAA
• Mar. 14, 2012 - Hauslein Named to AOPA Board of Trustees
• Mar. 13, 2012 - AOPA Applauds Bipartisan Senate Letter Rejecting Proposed $100 User Fee in Obama Budget
• Mar. 12, 2012 - AOPA Commends Florida Legislature for Passing Aviation Tax Bill
• Mar. 9, 2012 - IAOPA Secretary General Announces Retirement
• Mar. 9, 2012 - Lawsuit against EPA on aircraft lead emissions fails to consider actions already under way
• Mar. 8, 2012 - UAE Becomes 70th Affiliate of IAOPA
• Mar. 2, 2012 - AOPA Applauds Bipartisan House Letter Nixing Proposed $100 User Fee
• Mar. 1, 2012 - International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at World Assembly
• Mar. 1, 2012 - More Glass Panel Cockpits in GA Aircraft Have Not Had Safety Impact, Says AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute Report
• Feb. 27, 2012 - AOPA, EAA Say NOAA Overstepped Line in Taking Airspace Authority over Pacific Marine Sanctuaries
• Feb. 27, 2012 - Florida House Passes Aviation Tax Exemption
• Feb. 27, 2012 - AOPA Welcomes FCC Move To Protect GPS
• Feb. 27, 2012 - Fuller Outlines AOPA Goals For 2012
• Feb. 17, 2012 - AOPA Launches MyFlightTraining website
• Feb. 13, 2012 - AOPA’s Fuller warns house committee on threats to GPS
• Feb. 13, 2012 - AOPA Sees Déjà vu All Over Again With User Fees In President’s FY 2013 Budget
• Feb. 8, 2012 - AOPA Announces Management Changes
• Feb. 7, 2012 - AOPA Applauds Senate Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
• Feb. 3, 2012 - AOPA Applauds House Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
• Feb. 1, 2012 - AOPA Lauds Agreement on FAA Reauthorization Bill
• Jan. 26, 2012 - AOPA President Unveils Effort To Boost Flight Training Excellence
• Jan. 11, 2012 - AOPA AVIATION SUMMIT COMMITS TO PALM SPRINGS IN 2012… AND 2014
• Jan. 9, 2012 - AOPA Regional Manager Program Extends to Cover Hawaii
• Jan. 5, 2012 - AOPA Opens Applications for Three Flight Training Scholarships
• Jan. 4, 2012 - AOPA Fights State Tax Proposals in 2011
• Jan. 3, 2012 - New AOPA regional program focuses on advocacy, community
• Jan. 3, 2012 - General Aviation Accident, Fatality Rates Drop in 2010

2011 Releases

• Dec. 14, 2011 - AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute Releases Latest Online Course: Aging Gracefully, Flying Safely
• Dec. 12, 2011 - AOPA Names Benet Wilson to Media Relations Post
• Dec. 9, 2011 - New app lets you enjoy digital editions of 'AOPA Pilot' and 'AOPA Flight Training' magazines on Apple iPad
• Dec. 9, 2011 - AOPA, NBAA, EAA Welcome FAA's Decision To Fully Restore BARR Availability
• Nov. 15, 2011 - AOPA Names Benet Wilson to Media Relations Post
• Nov. 14, 2011 - AOPA launches  lifestyles member discount program
• Oct. 19, 2011 - Harrison Ford, Senators Work to Boost General Aviation Image
• Sep. 29, 2011 - AOPA Aviation Summit Draws Thousands to Hartford, Conn.
• Sep. 27, 2011 - Oral Arguments Set for Dec. 2 in Legal Fight to Preserve BARR Program
• Sep. 24, 2011 - Creator of International Women’s Aviation Event Honored with AOPA’s Let’s Go Flying Award
• Sep. 24, 2011 - AOPA, EAA Announce Plan to Make “Driver’s License Medical” Available to Much Larger Pool of Pilots
• Sep. 23, 2011 - AOPA Announces Recipient of 2011 Crossover Classic Grand Prize
• Sep. 22, 2011 - Four Named Recipients of AOPA Flight Training Scholarships
• Sep. 22, 2011 - Rep. Sam Graves, GOP Chmn. of House GA Caucus, Named Recipient of Hartranft Award
• Sep. 22, 2011 - Nevada Pilot Honored for Preserving GA Access at Reno-Tahoe
• Sep. 22, 2011 - AOPA Hosts Second Flight Training Summit
• Sep. 19, 2011 - Cuba Gooding, Jr., Star of Upcoming LucasfilmTM Movie Red Tails, About Tuskeegee Airmen, To Visit AOPA Aviation Summit
• Sep. 19, 2011 - New Regional Manager Program Expands AOPA's Commitment to State-Level Advocacy
• Sep. 19, 2011 - General Aviation Groups Strongly Oppose User Fees in White House Proposal
• Sep. 14, 2011 - AOPA Aviation Summit Approaching Fast
• Sep. 7, 2011 - As 9/11 Anniversary Approaches, AOPA Urges Members to Review Security, Remain Vigilant
• Aug. 29, 2011 - AOPA, NBAA Formally File Court Brief to Preserve BARR
• Aug. 26, 2011 - FAA Taking Comments on Proposal to Fix Sport Pilot Rule Flaw
• Aug. 23, 2011 - AOPA: FAA Plans for Review of Aircraft Certification Standards Welcome and Needed
• Aug. 15, 2011 - Just Added to AOPA Foundation’s A Night for Flight Online Auction:
• Aug. 11, 2011 - Bidding Begins in AOPA Foundation’s Night For Flight Auction 2011
• Aug. 5, 2011 - Air Safety Institute Responds to NTSB Recommendation
• Jul. 27, 2011 - Craig Fuller Statement on the Passing of GA News Publisher Emeritus Dave Sclair
• Jul. 26, 2011 - Craig Fuller Statement on the Retirement of EAA Chmn. Tom Poberezny
• Jul. 25, 2011 - AOPA Pres. Craig Fuller Statement on New Sun ’n Fun President
• Jul. 21, 2011 - GA Groups Press Ahead Toward Day in Court on BARR
• Jul. 20, 2011 - General Aviation Industry United in Opposition to Renewed User Fee Proposal
• Jun. 30, 2011 - Craig Fuller Statement on President Obama’s Latest Attack on General Aviation
• Jun. 30, 2011 - AOPA-South Africa to Host 26th IAOPAWorld Assembly
• Jun. 30, 2011 - Pres. Obama Vilifies Product Even as He Praises Industry
• Jun. 30, 2011 - AOPA Statement on LightSquared Report Regarding GPS Signal Interference
• Jun. 23, 2011 - Bruce Landsberg Statement On NTSB's “Ten Most Wanted” List
• Jun. 23, 2011 - AOPA’s Fuller Testifies Before Joint Congressional Hearing on GPS
• Jun. 22, 2011 - AOPA: GAO Report on Security at GA Airports “Misguided”
• Jun. 22, 2011 - General Aviation Operator Groups Take Fight To Protect The BARR To Court
• Jun. 17, 2011 - AOPA Launches Flight Training Scholarship Program
• Jun. 10, 2011 - GA-Friendly State Budget Would Repeal Notorious Maine State Use Tax
• Jun. 8, 2011 - AOPA, Forbes Business Aviation Web Site Join Forces
• Jun. 6, 2011 - NBAA, AOPA, EAA Planning Legal Challenge To DOT’s Move To Dismantle BARR
• Jun. 3, 2011 - Driving Down the Cost of Aircraft Ownership; AOPA’s Aircraft Partnership Program Helps Would-Be Owners Share Costs
• Jun. 3, 2011 - AOPA to Santa Monica: Now Is the Time to Work Together to Enhance Safety and Address Community Concerns
• May. 31, 2011 - Statement By AOPA President & CEO Craig L. Fuller on New Cessna President & CEO Scott Ernest
• May. 27, 2011 - 140 Go Flying at AOPA-Hosted International Learn to Fly Day Event
• May. 27, 2011 - GA Avgas Coalition: Threatened Lawsuit Over Avgas Ignores Extensive Efforts Underway or Already Completed
• May. 27, 2011 - IAOPA to ICAO: “Pilot Training, Experience Enhance Safety at Airports Without Control Towers”
• May. 11, 2011 - Avgas Coalition Responds to Threat of Lawsuit Against Calif. Avgas Suppliers and Retailers
• May. 10, 2011 - Statement by Craig Fuller on Brian Delauter's Departure as Head of TSA’s Office of GA
• May. 5, 2011 - Chris Ward Named AOPA’s Vice President of New Product Development and Interactive Marketing
• May. 2, 2011 - Statement by Craig Fuller on Retirement of Cessna's Jack Pelton
• Apr. 6, 2011 - AOPA Namibia Becomes 69th Member of International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations
• Apr. 6, 2011 - General Aviation Caucuses Gain Strength in Congress; House GA Caucus Tops 100 Members
• Apr. 1, 2011 - AOPA Reaffirms Support for SUN ’n FUN
• Mar. 27, 2011 - Air Safety Institute teams with NTSB, Air Care Alliance; Hosts Safety Stand-down for Volunteer Pilots
• Mar. 23, 2011 - AOPA Pays Tribute to Air Traffic Controllers For Their Help in Saving Members’ Lives
• Mar. 21, 2011 - Statement by AOPA President & CEO Craig L. Fuller on Transportation Secy. Ray LaHood’s Visit to the Wichita GA Rally
• Mar. 10, 2011 - AOPA Joins Broad Coalition Urging the Federal Communications Commission to “Save Our GPS”
• Mar. 10, 2011 - Air Safety Institute’s Latest Nall Report Now Available Online; General Aviation’s Most Comprehensive Safety Review
• Mar. 7, 2011 - AOPA to Serve as Member of FAA’s Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee
• Mar. 3, 2011 - EAA’s Hightower, Leadership Team Visit AOPA Headquarters
• Feb. 26, 2011 - AOPA’s Fuller to General Aviation Community: Let’s Rally GA and Protect Our Freedom To Fly
• Feb. 23, 2011 - Flight Training Student Retention Report
• Feb. 18, 2011 - Sharing Best Practices: AOPA’s Flight School Business Returns
• Feb. 18, 2011 - Iridium Communications CEO Matthew Desch Joins AOPA Board of Trustees
• Feb. 16, 2011 - Statement by AOPA President and CEO Craig L. Fuller On House FAA Reauthorization Bill
• Feb. 14, 2011 - Air Traffic Modernization, Infrastructure Support for GA Airports in President’s Budget; No Call for User Fees
• Feb. 11, 2011 - AOPA, EAA, GAMA, & NAFI Petition For Sport Pilot Changes
• Feb. 8, 2011 - AOPA’s Craig Fuller Talks Priorities at House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on FAA Reauthorization
• Feb. 4, 2011 - FAA Creates Joint Government/Industry Unleaded Avgas Transition Committee
• Jan. 26, 2011 - Statement by AOPA President and CEO Craig L. Fuller on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
• Jan. 25, 2011 - With Start of a New Congress, House GA Caucus Leaders Move Quickly to Rebuild
• Jan. 24, 2011 - AOPA’s Fuller Visits Sebring; Calls Sport Pilots “A Very Special Community”
• Jan. 21, 2011 - Members of Congress Urge No Aviation User Fees in Budget
• Jan. 20, 2011 - AOPA Unveils AOPA Pilot Digital Edition
• Jan. 19, 2011 - AOPA Announces Partnership with LifeLock to Better Protect Pilots
• Jan. 13, 2011 - FCC Halts Pursuit of 121.5 MHz ELT Ban
• Jan. 7, 2011 - President Signs G.I. Flight Training Bill into Law
• Jan. 6, 2011 - The Runway Behind, The Sky Ahead
• Jan. 6, 2011 - AOPA: NTSB Emergency Locator Transmitter Recommendation Already Covered by FAA Regulation