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AOPA Sees Momentum Build on ADS-B Privacy Bill

Florida passed a similar bill and several states and airports are on board
A woman flies an aircraft
Training and Workforce

AOPA CEO Darren Pleasance Steps Down

Baker and Pribyl to serve as acting co-presidents while search is ongoing
AOPA headquarters
Regulations and Government

Bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act Clears House

Industry groups commend passage, cite stigma reduction goals
U.S. Capitol building exterior
Operations

Air Care Alliance President Jim Hesseman Dies at 73

“He approached every mission with humility, compassion, and care”
Jim Hesseman, president of Air Care Alliance
Safety

Thousands of Pilots Join GA Safety Campaign

Recent events renew focus on training
General aviation safety
Regulations and Government

AOPA Supports FAA’s Delay on Med Certification Changes

A listening session will be held in April for feedback on medical certification
FAA HQ
ATC

DOT Secretary Announces Plan To Supercharge ATC Hiring

Aviation organizations have expressed resounding support for the initiative
Controllers work inside a control tower
Regulations and Government

AOPA Urges FAA To Stop Abuse of ADS-B Data

Frivolous private lawsuits and punitive action against legal activities among concerns
Map of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S.
Aircraft

AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO

Mark Baker is retiring after leading the association for more than 11 years
Darren Pleasance
Accidents

AOPA: General Aviation Accident Rate Declines in 2021

Total accidents rise, but so do overall flight hours