During March, 1,509,777 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 29 percent compared to March 2023. It was also the second-best March reported in the 41-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 25 percent. The traffic leader in March was Southwest with 278,639 […]
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Sustainable Skylines and USI Develop Commercial Aviation Career Tracks for Drone Advertising
Sustainable Skylines, the aerial drone advertising and data analytics company, and USI have partnered to create a training and certification program enabling aviators to operate within the Sustainable Skylines’ infrastructure. Sustainable Skylines is the first drone banner towing company in the U.S. to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for commercial operations. Their Section 44807 […]
Elixir Aircraft to Open New U.S. Facility in Sarasota
Elixir Aircraft has announced a new site in the United States. Situated at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) in Florida, this facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the U.S. The demand for Elixir aircraft in the American market is substantial, with over 200 units already pre-ordered. This expansion […]
AOPA Members Bring Aviation License Plate to Florida Drivers to Support AVED
A general aviation license plate will soon be available for purchase in Florida because of the passionate efforts of three aviators with support from the AOPA advocacy team. Local Florida pilots Joseph Hurtuk, Dr. Ian Goldbaum, and Richard Golightly bonded over their shared interest in aviation and determination to give back to the industry. They […]
Fin Bonset Joins McFarland Johnson as National Planning Director
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a leading planning and engineering consulting firm in the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Fin Bonset as the National Planning Director. Based in Melbourne, FL, Fin will oversee the company’s continued growth nationally, managing a team of multi-disciplined planning professionals delivering successful aviation, sustainability, and economic development planning projects across […]
Piper M700 FURY Earns Type Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today the type certification of its new flagship aircraft, the Piper M700 FURY, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, achieved on February 29, 2024. This certification is a significant milestone for Piper Aircraft, coming quickly after the new aircraft’s announcement on February 6, 2024. Customer deliveries will begin immediately. With a […]
Boca Raton Airport Lights the Way to Improve Runway Safety
The Boca Raton Airport’s (BCT) enduring commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility continues with the completion of the airfield lighting and signage upgrades with state-of-the-art LED technology. BCT contracted with Hypower, LLC for the Airfield Lighting and Signage Upgrade project. The project worth approximately $2.5 million consisted of the […]
Piper Announces the M700 FURY – The Fastest Single-Engine Piper Aircraft Ever Built
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced a new model in its PA46 line of high-performance aircraft—the Piper M700 FURY—a single-engine, 700 shaft horsepower, cabin-class turboprop. The Piper M700 FURY represents the first step towards a new generation of the M-Class family, outperforming past PA46 models and several competitive aircraft in performance, operational cost efficiencies, and overall […]
Boca Raton Airport Hosts Memorable Dinner & Reception to Honor 75th Anniversary
The Boca Raton Airport recently dazzled attendees with the 75th Anniversary Dinner & Reception held within the Signature Flight Support hangar. The event featured a cocktail reception, a first-class dinner, captivating experiences, and exciting presentations throughout the evening. The exclusive reception welcomed current and past board members, employees, tenants, and city and state officials who […]
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases New Real Pilot Story
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new episode in its popular Real Pilot Story video series. In the latest video, Real Pilot Story: Trouble Over Paradise, Cessna Caravan pilot Ken Allen experiences piercing pain to the right side of his head during an otherwise routine flight. A quick-thinking […]
