AOPA’s annual three-day convention and trade show opens today in Long Beach, Calif. FAA Administrator Marion Blakey will address the first general session via live video from D.C., and astronaut Mike Melvill is today’s live luncheon speaker. Tomorrow, Adm. David Stone, head of the Transportation Security Administration, will talk about GA security, and Saturday features an open forum with AOPA leaders. The Long Beach Convention Center hosts 500 exhibitors and a series of educational forums, and 70 aircraft are on static display at Long Beach Airport. AVweb staffers are already on site, so watch for their live coverage in Monday’s AVflash and NewsWire.
…As AOPA Expo Opens … And <i>AVweb</i> Is There
Key Takeaways:
- AOPA's annual three-day convention and trade show is currently taking place in Long Beach, California.
- The event features notable speakers including FAA Administrator Marion Blakey (via video) and TSA head Adm. David Stone, discussing topics like GA security.
- Attendees can explore 500 exhibitors and view 70 aircraft on static display at the Long Beach Convention Center and Airport.
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