Tag Archives: User Fees

AOPA Stands Firm In Opposition To User Fees

Posted on April 1, 2016 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is standing firm in its opposition to user fees as FAA reauthorization legislation moves to the full House. The legislation passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee … Continue reading →

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White House Wants User Fees

Posted on February 19, 2012 by mwflyer

User fees were supposed to be off the table, but the Obama Administration says that it needs the money to help reduce the deficit, despite the federal excise taxes we are already paying through fuel sales. The Obama Administration wants … Continue reading →

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Appreciating What We’ve Got

Posted on December 6, 2011 by mwflyer

by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the things we’re grateful for, consider the achievements of the past 12 months, and prepare for the year … Continue reading →

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Midwest Congressional Leaders Lead Opposition To User FeesGAM

Posted on October 10, 2011 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, DC  – The first week of October 2011, a total of 134 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed letters to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction (“Super Committee”) and to House and Senate leadership expressing strong opposition … Continue reading →

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