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 […]
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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 […]
Remembering Judy Rice – A Tribute
For Judy Rice, falling in love with aviation as a child was easy. Sharing that love and passion with others later in life was natural. However, turning that childhood obsession into a substantive truth was a challenge that had to be overcome. A challenge that took her well into her adult years. But a challenge […]
Lee County Port Authority Receives Environmental Award from Florida Airports Council
The Florida Airports Council (FAC) presented the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) with the 2024 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award at its annual conference held in Miami. This award recognizes a FAC member airport for promoting, implementing or undertaking an environmental project or program that has a positive impact on the Florida Aviation System. The […]
