What's New

Northeast Region

Craig Dotlo, Regional Representative E-mail: craig.dotlo@aopa.org

• Mass. transportation overhaul moves aeronautics to DOT 07/01/09
• New York tax exemption closer to becoming permanent 06/24/09
• N.Y. legislators work to keep GA tax break, jobs 05/27/09
• Maine pilot proves that one man can make a difference 05/20/09
• New England’s privately owned airports may get some protection 05/20/09
• Connecticut recognizes economic boon of GA 04/14/09
• Wind turbines represent potential hazard to pilots 03/26/09
• AOPA Let's Go Flying SR22 supports Robertson Field 03/24/09
• AOPA flying out to support Connecticut airport 03/19/09
• Legislature weighs sale of Connecticut airports 02/25/09
• Connecticut town considers airport purchase 02/06/09
• TSA to host public hearing on Large Aircraft Security Program 12/23/08
• ASN volunteer sets the record straight at Connecticut airport 12/22/08
• Reservations required at N.Y. Class B airports 12/10/08
• Maine community stands behind Biddeford Airport 11/05/08
• Pilots step up to save Maine airport  10/17/08
• FAA issues final rule for Adirondack Airspace Complex 10/03/08
• Local code can't preempt FAA authority, AOPA warns 09/26/08
• Flight restrictions over NYC for U.N. General Assembly 09/19/08
• Senate committee blasts landing slot auction 08/08/08
• AOPA fighting GA restrictions at JFK, Newark 07/25/08
• Massachusetts sales tax exemption to remain in effect 07/11/08
• AOPA fighting to save Maine airport 06/27/08
• Slot auction plan would slash GA access to N.Y. airspace 06/20/08
• Fight to keep MA sales tax exemption continues 06/20/08
• AOPA continues fight for MA sales and use tax exemption 05/23/08
• Sen. Sununu opposes creation of a new fee system 05/16/08
• Air Force reluctant to release MOA in New England 05/02/08
• Threat to sales and use tax exemption progresses 05/02/08
• No deal on Maine tax issue 04/25/08
• Member action helps but tax exemption still on block 04/18/08
• AOPA asks for member help to keep tax exemption 04/11/08
• AOPA fights plan to end aviation tax exemption 03/28/08
• Fight to save Maine airport takes off 03/28/08
• Community to weigh in on fate of Maine airport 03/21/08
• AOPA continues fight to save Maine airport 03/07/08
• AOPA fights plan to repeal aircraft sales tax exemption 02/08/08
• AOPA steps up effort to protect Biddeford airport 01/25/08
• Maine airport faces closure vote 01/11/08
• Identifier confusion around JFK affects GPS systems 01/04/08
• Antenna tower a hazard to aerial navigation, AOPA says 12/07/07
• Increased fighter jet activity at Burlington airport 11/30/07
• Don't build condos near Bridgeport airport, AOPA says 11/16/07
• AOPA fights badges and background checks at GA field 11/16/07
• AOPA opposes proposed flight restriction over N.Y. town 10/26/07
• New York security requirements excessive 10/18/07
• AOPA Expo honored with Connecticut 'Aviation Week' 09/28/07
• Tiedown fee hike too aggressive, AOPA says 09/21/07
• TFRs over New York for annual U.N. General Assembly 09/21/07
• Airspace in N.Y., N.J., Philadelphia areas under scruitny 09/14/07
• New security proposals don't fit Massachusetts airports 08/31/07
• Maine 'tax cut' would adversely affect aircraft owners 06/18/07
• Protection for private airports awaits governor's nod 06/15/07
• AOPA urges airports to oppose user fees 06/14/07
• Military wants more airspace in Northeast 06/13/07
• Boyer challenges Maine tax on out-of-state aircraft 06/08/07
• State tax collectors go too far, AOPA says 05/30/07
• FAA grants more review time for Maine MOA proposal 05/02/07
• Connecticut lawmakers preserve aviation tax exemption 04/30/07
• AOPA answers ill-informed 'Boston Herald' editorial 04/27/07
• Boyer, Sen. Kerry talk FAA funding 04/20/07
• State bill would undo aviation tax exemptions 04/20/07
• Some WAAS approaches unavailable in Northeast 04/13/07
• AOPA asks judge to overturn N.Y. background check law 04/12/07
• Military grants AOPA's request on MOA comment extension 04/06/07
• AOPA-supported airspace plan moves forward 04/04/07
• Military drops a bomb on New England pilots 03/30/07
• Six years too long for pilots to pay unjust fees, AOPA says 03/23/07
• Conn. pulls about-face, seeks to repeal sales tax exemption 03/16/07
• New York pilots defeat proposed age minimum for flying 03/16/07
• Vehicle access is a legitimate need for NY airport, AOPA says 03/16/07
• Military proposes to change MOAs in Maine 03/16/07
• Members: Tell reps. to increase funding for airports 03/09/07
• Take ethanol out of the mix for aviation fuel, AOPA says 02/23/07
• GA airports get a lift from Connecticut bills 02/23/07
• New York tries to ground student pilots, again 02/23/07
• AOPA, Republic Airport work to resolve 'security' problem 02/16/07
• AOPA opposes airspace restrictions over natural gas terminal 01/23/07
• Grass strip to give way to homes in Connecticut 01/05/07
• New Year's Eve calls for extra vigilance at airports 12/29/06
• AOPA sues New York over pilot background check law 12/07/06
• AOPA to fight background check law in New York 10/20/06
• N.Y. flight school law won't withstand legal challenge, AOPA predicts 08/23/06
• Background check bill to be presented to Gov. Pataki 08/04/06
• New York pilots work to kill background check bill 07/13/06
• Jump through hoops before beginning flight training? 06/29/06
• No threat to Hartford Brainard Airport 06/09/06
• FAA seeks comments on Northeast airspace redesign 06/02/06
• State to extend tax exemptions to small GA aircraft 05/12/06
• AOPA advocacy works to reduce delays for GA flying IFR 05/04/06
• GA aircraft tax exemption coming your way? 04/14/06
• Governor allows GA tax exemptions, leaves out small GA 04/07/06
• AOPA works for GA tax break on aircraft, services 03/17/06
• AOPA works to keep flying affordable in New York 03/10/06
• Rhode Island bill would use aircraft registration fees for airports 01/31/06
• FAA releases potential plans for New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia airspace redesign 01/05/06
• AOPA seeks to protect N.Y. pilots who may be forced to relocate to a new airport 11/30/05
• AOPA urges Connecticut airport operators to promote Airport Watch 10/12/05
• Cable channel to air GA airport security story 09/16/05
• Voluntary GA airport security measures work in Connecticut 09/14/05
• AOPA, State of Connecticut urge pilots to take initiative to secure GA airports 09/08/05
• New York town seeks to purchase private airport to ensure its future 09/01/05
• Connecticut adopts measure to help airports 07/15/05
• AOPA supports New Hampshire aviation group 06/10/05
• AOPA concerned that Maine bill excludes GA from sales tax exemption 05/19/05
• New York stadium project could hamper GA ops 05/06/05
• State bill would help fund airports 05/06/05
• AOPA opposes plan to close two New England VORs 04/22/05
• AOPA urges Maine not to discriminate against small aircraft 04/13/05
• New York lawmaker seeks to up pilot age requirement 03/18/05
• AOPA opposes plan to close two New England VORs 02/25/05
• New airport association forms 02/11/05
• Rhode Island repeals aviation taxes 01/07/05
• FAA agrees to new hazard study for Sikorsky Airport 09/22/04
• AOPA asks FAA to declare development near Sikorsky Airport a hazard 09/02/04
• N.Y. aircraft owners get tax break 08/19/04
• AOPA chides governor for proposed restrictions 08/09/04
• AOPA counters call for permanent N.Y. airspace restrictions 07/22/04
• N.Y. security bill resurrected at last moment 07/22/04
• AOPA draws line in New York sand 06/09/04
• AOPA presses for aircraft tax relief in R.I., N.Y. 05/20/04
• FAA seeks changes to Class C airspace in Manchester, N.H. 04/21/04
• AOPA fights for GA tax break in New York 03/25/04
• AOPA provides significant support to Mass. aerobatic pilots 02/24/04
• Connecticut mayor reaches out to help airport 01/09/04
• AOPA weighs in on DXR tree issue 01/09/04