Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
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| Type | Not for profit |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Headquarters | Frederick, Maryland, United States |
| Membership | Individuals and companies |
| Field | Aviation advocacy |
| Number of Members | 400,000 (2007) |
| Key Personnel | CEO: Craig Fuller (since 1 January 2009) |
| Website | www.aopa.org |
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a Frederick, Maryland-based non-profit political organization. Incorporated on 15 May 1939, AOPA's membership consists mainly of general aviation pilots in the United States.[1] AOPA exists to serve the interests of its members as aircraft owners and pilots, and to promote the economy, safety, utility, and popularity of flight in general aviation aircraft.[2]
With 414,000 members in 2009, AOPA is the largest aviation association in the world.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Flying Magazine: 76. August 1945.
- ^ a b Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (undated). "History of AOPA". http://www.aopa.org/info/history.html. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
