Many associations and news organizations are producing video news and features – some even in the TV news format – now that the Internet has solved distribution issues. But since the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) pioneered an in-house news show in the 1980s, critical viewers found most early efforts painful. Will the online […]
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
International Learn to Fly Day event planned for FDK
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is teaming with Maryland’s Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) to host International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, June 2. The event, part of a worldwide effort, will include a free day-long event designed to introduce the local community to general aviation. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., AOPA […]
AOPA offers free membership to military
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is offering active-duty military a complimentary one-year membership in AOPA. The free membership comes as the nation celebrates Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day and is designed to allow military members to take their love of aviation beyond their uniform, officials said. “We have an amazing array of […]
AOPA Live premieres weekly news show
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled the AOPA Live This Week news broadcast. The new television-style webcast, created by Executive Producer Warren Morningstar and hosted by AOPA Pilot Editor-In-Chief Tom Haines, offers a look at the week in general aviation. This new show is posted on AOPA Live each Thursday and offers […]
Management changes at AOPA
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has promoted Heidi Williams to Vice President, Air Traffic Services and Modernization. Craig Spence, Vice President of Operations and International Affairs, will continue to lead AOPA’s security advocacy efforts and will take on greater responsibilities related to international activities. In her new role, Williams will lead a team responsible […]