Government Action on BARR Likely Imminent As GA Groups' Court Fight Continues

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With the government's plan to limit the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program expected to take effect on August 2, general aviation (GA) advocacy groups anticipated that many of their members' flights will be subject to display on the Internet in the near term, but that a court challenge will ultimately restore their ability to opt out from having their aviation movements tracked online.
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Monterey Jet Center (KMRY) Prepares for Monterey Auto Week Traffic, On-Site Gordon Mccall Motorworks Revival Event

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Avfuel-branded Monterey Jet Center at Monterey Peninsula Airport (KMRY) will once again play host to Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival, the private kick-off party for Monterey Auto Week beginning August 17.
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EEA Airventure Updates: Avfuel Welcomes Air Show Visitors, Aviation Greats

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For the third year in a row Avfuel is creating smiles and easing the way for special guests of the Experimental Aircraft Association and its annual AirVenture. Based out of the AVCLUB hospitality center at the Jack Mark Hangar, the Avfuel team assists EAA staff, volunteers and special guests during the world’s largest nonprofit air show.
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NBAA Salutes EAA's Tom Poberezny for Remarkable Contributions to Industry

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen made the following statement upon learning that Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chairman Tom Poberezny announced his retirement following a decades-long career with EAA. 
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Long-term Agreement Signed Between Shanghai Airport Authority and National Business Aviation Association

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The Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have signed a five-year agreement guaranteeing the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) finds its home at the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
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NBAA, AOPA Launch Web Site For Contributing to BARR Legal Defense Fund

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced the introduction of a web site for individuals and companies to provide financial support for the two associations' legal battle to preserve the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR).
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NBAA Praises Bipartisan House Bill Opposing EU-ETS

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) praised the bipartisan leadership of the House Transportation Committee for introducing legislation prohibiting U.S. participation in a European-led Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) that would impose new fees on U.S. aircraft flying into and out of the European Union.
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GA Groups Press Ahead Toward Day in Court on BARR

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced that, following a court's decision not to suspend the government's looming deadline for curtailing the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program, the three associations will move ahead expeditiously toward a full hearing on the matter.
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