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Women in Aviation Withdraws Support for Recent AOPA Letter on Airport Access

The FAA recently denied AOPA's Part 13 complaint against Asheville Airport. Asheville Regional Airport
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Key Takeaways:

  • Women in Aviation International (WAI) has withdrawn its support for an AOPA initiative aimed at addressing FBO fees for general aviation pilots.
  • WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian noted that while sympathetic to pilots' financial challenges, WAI also recognizes the crucial services FBOs provide.
  • The AOPA initiative, initially backed by WAI and 11 other aviation groups, calls on the FAA to take action against "egregious, hidden fees and denial of affordable access" at federally funded airports.
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The text of yesterday’s news release from Women in Aviation was brief, but to the point. “Upon further review and additional information, Women in Aviation International has withdrawn its support of the AOPA initiative relative to FBO fees for general aviation.”

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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