DON'T HANDICAP NY AUTHORITY, AOPA SAYS

摘要

AOPA is working with state aviation organizations to rally opposition to legislation pending in New York state that would require a public referendum before the East Hampton Airport could accept state or federal funds for airport improvement projects. AOPA, which has approximately 11,000 members in the Empire State, emphasized that airport grants from the FAA are usually based on safety needs, and require prompt action from airport sponsors to meet state and federal safety standards. "This proposal is a wolf in sheep's clothing that serves only to handicap local authority," AOPA said.