Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a Frederick, Maryland-based American non-profit political organization that advocates for general aviation. AOPA's membership consists mainly of general aviation pilots in the United States.[2][3] 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.[4]
Abbreviation | AOPA |
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Formation | 1939; 85 years ago (1939) |
Founders | P.T. Sharples |
Type | Not for profit |
Purpose | Aviation advocacy |
Headquarters | Frederick, Maryland, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Membership (2012) | 384,915 |
Chairman of the Board | Bill Trimble III (2005) |
Vice Chairman of the Board | Darrell Crate (February 2014) |
President & CEO | Mark Baker (September 6, 2013)[1] |
Website | aopa.org |
With 384,915 members in 2012, AOPA is the largest aviation association in the world, although it had decreased in membership from 414,224 in 2010, a loss of 7% in two years.[5] AOPA is affiliated with other similar organizations in other countries through membership in the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA).[4][6][7] In 2015, AOPA was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.[8]