Jay Wiles

AOPA is working with local pilots at Aeroflex/Andover Airport after the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, which operates the airport, sent eviction notices to local pilots. In a letter sent to tenants, the Forest Fire Service said due to “significant construction activities” to “address critical repair and condition issues,” the airport will no longer allow pilots and airport businesses to lease hangar space.

The new law goes into effect on August 1 and prohibits the use of ADS-B data to charge fees to pilots flying aircraft weighing less than 12,500 pounds under FAR Part 91 (noncommercial operations). It passed the Louisiana Senate unanimously and passed the House on a 91-8 vote. While more states are considering related legislation, AOPA is pursuing a national policy to avoid a patchwork of laws across the country.