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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  • Women in Aviation International (WAI) has withdrawn its support for an AOPA initiative concerning FBO fees for general aviation.
  • WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian acknowledged the financial challenges for pilots but also recognized the crucial services and comforts provided by FBOs.
  • The AOPA initiative, initially co-signed by WAI and 11 other groups, called on the FAA to address "egregious, hidden fees" and the denial of affordable access to airport ramps, often due to mandatory services pilots don't need.
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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 “Upon further review and additional information, Women in Aviation International has withdrawn its support of the AOPA initiative relative to FBO fees for general aviation.”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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