AVweb Podcast: Monday, June 26, 2006 (Revised)

Editorial Staff

Monday, June 26, 2006 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has resigned, raising questions about the future of user fees in aviation.
Key aviation bodies are addressing emerging regulatory challenges, including the integration of VFR into future airspace and the push for international rules governing UAVs.
The aviation sector is grappling with various operational and financial issues, from flight schools fighting background checks and TRACON consolidation to a company seeking creditor protection.

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Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has submitted his resignation – what now for user fees? GAO suggests VFR may not yet fit into plans for future airspace; IAOPA’s push for international rules governing UAVs; flight schools fight background checks; charity flight for pediatric neurosurgery may set aviation record; paying $1 billion to accommodate an airplane; FAA takes on LA sheriff; the Sport-Jet crash; fighting TRACON consolidation; and Symphony seeks safety from creditors.

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