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A Chat With Phil

AOPA President Talks About The TSA, The FAA And The Coming Battle Over User Fees

By ANN Senior Editor Pete Combs Phil Boyer looks at his watch and asks if we might talk as we walk. It's Friday -- AOPA Day -- at Sun-N-Fun in Lakeland, FL, and Boyer is a busy man.

Jack Pelton Loves To Fly (Part One)

Cessna CEO Talks About His Aviation Roots (Part One of Two)

Jack Pelton, CEO of Cessna, is a happy guy. And he's surrounded by happy people who work with him to build a remarkable line of airplanes unparalleled in the industry.

Mooney Posts Record 1Q Deliveries

Sales on Track to More Than Double 2004 Results In 2005

Mooney Airplane Company has announced that it has achieved record new orders and deliveries for the first quarter 2005.

EAA, Wisconsin Bureau Of Aeronautics Oppose Plant Location

Both Say Plant Could Attract Plane-Killing Flocks Of Birds

EAA and the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics are joining EAA members in western Wisconsin in opposing a proposed ethanol plant site because its storm/infiltration pond would attract large numbers of geese and ducks, endangering aircraft approaching and departing nearby Boyceville Municipal Airport. The airport is located about 45 miles east of St. Paul, MN.

FBO Manager Certified To Accept ExxonMobil Cards

FBO Manager has been re-certified to accept ExxonMobil cards. ExxonMobil customers first began processing on the FBO Manager system on August 1, 2000.

Blackhawk King Air XP Now Offers McCauley 4-Bladed Prop

McCauley is offering Blackhawk King Air XP operators another option to improve the performance of their aircraft. The FAA granted Blackhawk Modifications an STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller for the Blackhawk King Air XP.