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Obama calls for transportation infrastructure investment
AOPA welcomed President Barack Obama's announcement Sept. 6 that his administration will press for a major investment in the nation's transportation infrastructure, including at airports and in the Next Generation air transportation system (NextGen).
GA event brings pilots, members of Congress together
Oklahoma pilots talked about user fees, avgas, and more with AOPA President Craig Fuller and AOPA member U.S. Sen. James Inhofe during an Aug. 18 General Aviation Serves America community event at Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City.
Kansas aviation brings $10 billion in economic activity
Aviation in Kansas has an ally in its state legislature; elected officials are working together to ensure that Kansas aviation stays strong. A bipartisan coalition awarded airports 25 grants, totaling $1.3 million, to focus on airport development, airport and pilot safety, and airport maintenance.
Pilots share thoughts, concerns with senator
Why is general aviation important to you? An audience of 130 Denver-area pilots and aviation enthusiasts had an opportunity to share their answers with their senator Aug. 30 at a GA Serves America community event at Centennial Airport.
New Mexico honors aviation
New Mexico relies on GA for businesses, tourism, aviation training, agricultural applications, and police and fire protection. Gov. Bill Richardson recognized the importance of aviation to his state by proclaiming September 2010 "Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month."
Land-use measure passes California legislature
California public-use airports would be assured the protection of an airport land-use commission under a bill passed by the state Assembly Aug. 30.
Calif. legislature sends flight school reg delay to governor
The California Assembly overwhelmingly passed legislation Aug. 31 that would impose a moratorium on costly new flight training regulations in the state. The Senate had already adopted the bill, which now goes to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.