Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) recently unveiled state-of-the-art simulators, which will be used to train students seeking air traffic controller (ATC) careers. The simulators were installed at the Bartow Executive Airport as part of a new ATC program available through Traviss Technical College, designed to help address a critical staffing shortage of air traffic controllers […]
Florida
Captain Judy Rice to be Honored with Induction to EAA Memorial Wall in Oshkosh
The State Aviation Journal in collaboration with the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) has honored Captain Judy Rice with her soon to be induction as part of the EAA Memorial Wall in Oshkosh, WI. The ceremony will take place on Sunday morning, July 27th during EAA AirVenture 2025. Judy Rice built partnerships […]
Key West International Airport Ushers in Future of Travel
Environmental, social, and economic impacts are key considerations for the $130 million airport modernization underway at the Key West International Airport (EYW). This generational project reached a significant milestone today with the Grand Opening of Concourse A. The construction of the 48,802-squarefoot concourse has been ongoing since late 2022. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by […]
UrbanLink Increases REGENT Seaglider Order, Accelerating Vision for Zero-Emission Coastal Transportation in Florida and Puerto Rico
REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility, a pioneering South Florida-based advanced air and maritime mobility company. UrbanLink has increased its order of REGENT Viceroy seagliders to 47, from the 27 announced last fall, positioning Florida as a national leader in […]
New P2006T MKII Delivered to Melbourne Flight Training
Tecnam has announced the delivery of a brand-new P2006T MkII aircraft to Melbourne Flight Training (MFT), a Part 141 flight school based in Melbourne, Florida. This latest addition expands MFT’s multi-engine fleet to eight aircraft—five of which are Tecnam P2006T models—and supports the launch of the school’s innovative new Platinum Multi-Engine program. MFT’s Platinum Multi-Engine […]
Base Operations at Page Field Voted Among Best FBOs in the Americas
Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 5 percent of fixed-base operators (FBO) in the Americas by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the 13th consecutive year Base Operations at Page Field has been named a top fixed-base operator by AIN. Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area and […]
Pensacola International Airport Launches TransformPNS.com to Showcase the Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has announced the launch of TransformPNS.com, a dedicated and dynamic website providing the latest updates, project details, and community engagement opportunities for the Airport’s Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program. The website serves as a central hub for passengers, stakeholders, and the public to stay informed about this transformative initiative that will […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Launches New Website
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 […]
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 […]
