Harrison Ford Lends Celebrity Power to Fight for GA

Bethany Whitfield

Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 08:05 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Harrison Ford met with the Senate General Aviation Caucus on Capitol Hill to advocate for general aviation (GA).
Discussions centered on pressing GA issues, specifically the dismantling of the BARR program, the future of avgas, and proposed user fees.
Ford joined leading GA organizations in opposing government proposals for user fees and extended aircraft depreciation schedules.
He emphasized the vital role general aviation plays in supporting local communities and economies.

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Harrison Ford was on Capital Hill Tuesday meeting with the Senate General Aviation Caucus and lending his star power to general aviation advocacy.

The actor joined the bipartisan group of senators to discuss some of the most pressing issues currently facing GA, including the dismantling of the BARR (Blocked Aircraft Registration Request) program, the future of avgas and the subject of user fees.