AOPA General Aviation News

AOPA pushes for affordable new technology

Thanks to AOPA's leadership, general aviation is now on a more equal footing with the airlines when it comes to setting standards for the new avionics that will be part of air traffic control modernization.
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Louisiana legislators tackle aviation issues

The Louisiana state legislature is considering several bills that could brighten the outlook for aviation in the state, and AOPA is lending its support.
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New reg on flight training devices exempts most schools

The FAA has created a new section of the federal aviation regulations to cover flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), but it won't affect most general aviation training programs.
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Chapel Hill officials recognize value of GA airports

In an encouraging move, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officials are working to get a bill introduced into the state's general assembly that would allow the university to create airport authorities in Orange County.
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AOPA educates airport execs on GA issues

General aviation airport managers play an important role in protecting our industry. AOPA staff participated the American Association of Airport Executives General Aviation Issues Conference at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles from May 7 through 9.
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FAA asked to consider working group for tracon consolidation

At the latest in a series of public meetings about plans to consolidate the Palm Beach Tracon into the Miami facility, pilots and air traffic controllers explained their concerns and service needs.
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Top 3 fuel-saving techniques for pilots

A top concern among AOPA members is the rising cost of avgas. Although alternate fuel sources are being explored all over the world, it will be some time before any of them have a direct impact on general aviation.
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Diamond ready to launch its own diesel engine

Diamond Aircraft will announce specific plans by the end of May for the diesel engine it has developed under a consortium of three companies.
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Shipments down for piston, up for jet airplanes

The general aviation industry's economy is either growing or softening depending on whether you fill up with Jet A or 100LL. Thanks to foreign sales and tax incentives, manufacturers are so far weathering the economic storm.
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