Regional Affairs
Pilots step up to save Maine airport
Opponents of a Nov. 4 ballot referendum to close a small airport in Biddeford, Maine, have kicked off an aggressive information campaign to help city voters better understand the airport's importance. AOPA partnered with the Friends of Biddeford Airport (FOBA) to urge a "no" vote against a referendum asking Biddeford residents to spend at least $3 million to close Biddeford Municipal Airport. "The goal is simple: To make sure everyone better understands how vital this airport is to the community," said Alan Lyscars, a FOBA member. Read more >>October 17, 2008
