AVweb Podcast: Monday, June 26, 2006

Editorial Staff

Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The resignation of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta raises questions about future user fees, amidst ongoing debates on VFR integration in airspace plans and international UAV regulations.
Aviation policy and operational challenges include flight schools fighting background checks, the FAA's dispute with the LA sheriff, and efforts to resist TRACON consolidation.
Notable aviation events mentioned are a charity flight for pediatric neurosurgery aiming for a record, the Sport-Jet crash, and Symphony's pursuit of protection from creditors.

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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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