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The current and ongoing investigation by AOPA into the mysterious rash of GA pilot detentions by Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security officials - at gunpoint - reveals a completely dysfunctional governmental agency in total disarray, lacking any accountability or managerial oversight....

The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have responded to AOPA with a call from the Freedom of Information Office, promising to explore the delay in responding to AOPA’s letter to acting Customs Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski. AOPA had demanded answers as to...

In an e-mail blast to aviation users, CBP writes, Good morning, Yesterday we announced changes to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Southern Border Overflight Exemption process.  These changes won’t affect all private aircraft flyers, but for those that utilize a Southern Border Overflight Exemption, the...