The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) has launched a newly redesigned, modern and responsive website – flylcpa.com – for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. With more than 1.8 million unique visitors in 2024, the airport website is a powerful resource that provides passengers, the community and those […]
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NBAA’s First 2025 Regional Forum a Resounding Success
Spurred by picture-perfect weather, a stunning aircraft display and the promise of a new era in advanced air mobility (AAM), the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2025 Orlando Regional Forum drew thousands of attendees on Feb. 26 to Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). The exciting industry event brought together current and future business aircraft owners, […]
Boca Raton Airport Wins FAA Safety Award, Achieves 100% Safety Program Participation
The Boca Raton Airport Authority announced that they have received the 2023 General Aviation Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region Airports Division. The award, presented on February 4, 2025, at the Southern Region Airports Conference in Atlanta, GA, recognizes exceptional commitment to safety practices and innovations. A key factor in winning […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Unveils New Observation Area
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) announced the grand opening of its new Observation Area, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the airport experience for aviation enthusiasts and the general public. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 28th at the Boca Raton Airport. The observation area is a visionary project that seamlessly integrates with […]
Piper Aircraft Announces Fleet Agreement with FTEJerez
Piper Aircraft has announced a new fleet agreement with FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe) for the acquisition of 20 new Piper Archer DX aircraft, delivering the first 10 units in December 2024. The addition of these aircraft enhances FTE’s training fleet, further solidifying its position as a leader in professional pilot training. Based in Jerez, Spain, […]
UAV Corp’s (UMAV) Skyborne Technology to Build “SKY” Hangar at Its Costin Airport
Photo above – Inside of “SKY” Hangar with DART MA600 Drone airship with AIG Drone. UAV Corp is scheduling a groundbreaking ceremony for its new “SKY’ hangar in Winter 2025 at its wholly owned Costin airport in Gulf County, Florida. The Company is going through a final design review to perfect the usage to house […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Collects Most Toys in Airport History during 8th Annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive
Photo above – Boca Raton Airport Board Members, staff and tenants pose with toys collected for the 2024 United States Marines Toys for Tots annual drive. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) announced the success of its 8th annual Toys for Tots Drive. In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, airport tenants, and the […]
Sustainable Skylines Launches Groundbreaking Drone Banner Advertising Over Miami Beach Skyline
Sustainable Skylines, a drone advertising and data analytics company, announced the launch of its airborne banner-towing operations. The first-of-its-kind inaugural flights flown along Miami Beach over the weekend featured an Ad Council banner ad for the nonprofit’s campaign centered on raising awareness about the dangers of buzzed driving. As the first FAA-approved drone banner towing […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Introduces New Therapy Dog Program
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) announced the start of a new K-9 therapy program called WOOF@RSW. “Watching Over Our Friends” @RSW is in partnership with Therapy K-9’s of Southwest Florida. The certified therapy dog teams will spend time greeting airport guests who need some extra care or offer a friendly paw to shake and help […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase 2 Set to Start
The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2 on Oct. 1, 2024, following the Board of Port Commissioners approval for the construction and total budget for the project on Sept. 5, 2024. The more than $1 billion project will add 14 additional gates on a new concourse to […]
