The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) is the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration’s inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside state partners. The program calls for the formation of public-private partnerships with […]
Florida
Lee County Port Authority Names New Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) has named Jesse Flint as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Flint is responsible for managing and optimizing revenue-generating activities, encompassing aeronautical and non-aeronautical growth and business development, at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers; including oversight of concessions, […]
Pensacola International Airport Hosts Wings for All® Mock Flight with Delta Air Lines and The Arc Gateway
Pensacola International Airport (PNS), in partnership with Delta Air Lines and The Arc Gateway, hosted a Wings for All® event on February 24th – a mock flight experience designed to help children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, become more comfortable with air travel. The event was made possible through […]
Daytona Beach International Airport Sets Record for Most Passengers Screened in a Single Day
The day after the Daytona 500 has long been the busiest travel day of the year at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), as race fans head home following The Great American Race. This year marked a new milestone, with a record 3,534 passengers screened through the TSA checkpoint, the highest single-day total since record keeping […]
Florida Legislature Recognizes ERU for 100 Years of Aviation and Aerospace Excellence
Photo – Embry‑Riddle President P. Barry Butler, students and guests are recognized at the Florida State Capitol. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle) Legislators in Tallahassee have honored Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERU) Centennial by adopting a resolution recognizing the university’s outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace in the state of Florida, across the nation and around the world. The […]
Lee County Port Authority Welcomes New Deputy Executive Director and Chief Development Officer
Steven Cornell, PE, has joined the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Development Officer. In this role, Cornell will lead the Development Division and is responsible for overseeing engineering & construction, planning & environmental compliance and capital programming at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort […]
Keylime Bistro Opens at Southwest Florida International Airport
Paradies Lagardère continues its focus on showcasing iconic local brands with the opening of Keylime Bistro at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The new location delivers the vibrant, laid-back island experience the restaurant is known for, now welcoming travelers inside the airport. For more than 20 years, Keylime Bistro has been an award-winning fixture of […]
Contour Airlines Announces New Seasonal Flights from Cape Girardeau, MO to Pensacola, FL
Contour Airlines has announced new seasonal nonstop service from the City of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) in Missouri to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), starting May 6, 2026. This new route expands Contour’s growing seasonal network and provides travelers with convenient nonstop access to the Florida Gulf Coast during the peak spring and summer travel […]
UrbanLink Selects NOEMI Electric Amphibious Aircraft for Future Seaplane Operations in Florida
Elfly Group, developer of the all-electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI (No Emissions), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UrbanLink, a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately […]
Acron Aviation Academy Awarding Four Scholarships to Commemorate Its 40th Anniversary
To celebrate 40 years at the forefront of pilot training, Acron Aviation Academy, in Sanford, FL, is offering $20,000 in scholarship awards to kickstart the careers of aspiring pilots. The scholarships are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applications must be submitted on or before December 15, 2025 and students must begin their […]
