The FAA’s Southern Region has rejected the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s claim that “egregious” FBO pricing at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina violates federal airport grant assurances, calling the Part 13 complaint the association filed last summer “unpersuasive.”
FAA Rejects AOPA’s Pricing Complaint at Asheville Airport
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's Southern Region rejected the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's (AOPA) complaint regarding "egregious" FBO pricing at Asheville Regional Airport, deeming the fees "necessary and reasonable."
- The FAA justified its decision by acknowledging the significant investment made by the FBO (Signature Flight Support) in constructing and improving airport facilities.
- This ruling is a substantial setback for AOPA's broader campaign challenging FBO fee policies at general aviation airports, though AOPA plans to continue its advocacy for reasonable access and transparent pricing.
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