Many think the door can't close soon enough on 2009. It has been a difficult year but we have had successes along with the challenges. We wish you the best in 2010 - Happy New Year! Below are a few of the items that made FATA news with links to the full story. You can also click here and browse all the archived E-news issues.

January, 2009  Read President David Allen's New Year Message, and it was just a year ago that Congress dropped a provision from a business assistance plan that would have required companies to get rid of their aircraft to qualify for relief.
Welcome New Member, Space Coast Aviation

February, 2009 - LASP Controversy, Vero Beach Airport wins Lawsuit against Property Appraiser, David Nolte, FDOT surveys aviation businesses, Tragedy in Tallahassee.

March, 2009 FATA Announces Hall of Fame Inductee for 2009 - Don Campion, Banyan Air Service.  FATA active in Tallahassee as Aviation Tax Exemptions are defended and we fight to pass a use tax exemption. Read all the legislative news in March.

April, 2009 FATA continues to confront legislative issues.

May, 2009 - Attend the Annual Conference, Member News and more.

June, 2009  New Member, XO Jets, Attend annual conference, Member News

July, 2009 - Member News, Golf Tournament winners and more  Former FATA Board Member Tom Monaghan loses battle with cancer

August, 2009 - Call for Characters, FATA cancels toll free number.

September, 2009 - Meet Scholarship Winner, Wayne Williams and the Showalters add one to family.

October, 2009 - Big Win for Valkaria Airport.  Bills filed in Florida House and Senate to tackle the use tax issue in 2010.

November, 2009 - Florida Aviation Business now available digitally. Welcome New Member, Wings Financial Credit Union

December, 2009 - A Holiday Wish