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May 24, 2004

Will That Be Cash Or Check?

Barbara Streisand Ordered To Pay Legal Fees In Aerial Photo Suit

Not only did singer Barbara Streisand lose her privacy invasion lawsuit against conservationist Ken Adelman, but now she has to pay his legal fees.

Venerable Aviation Advocacy Group Turns 65

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association this week marks 65 years of serving -- and protecting -- general aviation. The association plans to celebrate by continuing its mission of education, information, and advocacy: petitioning Congress on behalf of pilots; pressing the FAA to protect and preserve the nation's airports; fighting states' efforts to balance their budgets on the backs of aircraft owners; and educating local leaders on the value of general aviation to their communities.

AOPA Takes Wait-And-See Approach To New TSA GA Airport Guidelines

The Transportation Security Administration has reaffirmed that it does not consider general aviation aircraft and airports to be a threat, in and of themselves. In its long-awaited guidelines for enhancing security at general aviation airports, the agency said GA airport managers have already undertaken voluntary security measures both before and since the September 11 terrorist attacks. The guidelines, which contain many of AOPA's suggestions, are intended to offer a consistent set of best practices that offer a level of security appropriate to each airport's situation.

NOTAM: 4/4279 Issued: 05/17/2004 12:16 Effective: 05/25/2004 14:45 - 05/28/2004 15:15 State: MD Facility: ZDC - WASHINGTON (ARTCC),DC. Type: AIR SHOWS/SPORTS Description: ANNAPOLIS MD.