The Treasure Coast International Airport (KFPR) has issued a “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for the development of its airport located in St. Lucie County, one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. The RFQ includes the development of the airport, which may include: The lease and operation of the new 28,500 square foot hangar and […]
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Piper Aircraft Opens Application for 2022 Apprenticeship Program
Piper Aircraft announced today that it has opened the application period for the 2022 Apprenticeship Program. The 2022 group, which will begin in August, will be the fourth apprenticeship class to begin at Piper Aircraft’s world headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. The two-year program includes a combination of on-the-job training, as well as classroom instruction […]
SFC Sydney Flight College Commissions the First of Six New Archer TXs
SFC, Sydney Flight College, recently took delivery of the first of six-brand new Archer TXs. The new aircraft was unveiled in November and is part of a fleet order for six factory new Piper Archers TX’s and will be added to their fleet of Piper trainers bringing the total operational PA-28s to thirty-eight. SFC’s investment […]
Ben Siegel Elected to Airports Council International-North America U.S. Policy Council
Ben Siegel, CPA, C.M., executive director of the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA), was recently elected by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) to a two-year term on the U.S. Policy Council. The U.S. Policy Council is the policy making body for federal government programs, legislation and regulations affecting airport operators. The Council sets ACI-NA’s government […]
The Registry of Aruba Launches Scholarship with Embry-Riddle University to Bridge the Gender Gap in Aviation
Photo above – Masa Alkodsi, the first recipient of the Female Forward scholarship. The Registry of Aruba (TROA), a global one-stop aircraft registry for the business aviation sector, has announced the establishment of The Registry of Aruba Scholarship with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The initiative will be open to girls who wish to pursue programs […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking October Traffic
During October, a record-breaking 769,524 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 84 percent compared to October 2020 and 20 percent more than the passenger traffic in October 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 71 percent compared to last year. This is the sixth consecutive month […]
Boca Raton Airport Holds 5th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Now through December 9th
Above photo is from 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive. Pictured from Boca Raton Airport Management are Clara Bennett, Executive Director, Jada Stewart, Accountant, Christine Landers, Business Manager, Robert Pratt, Operations Coordinator, Travis Bryan, Operations Manager, Robert Abbott, Operations and Finance Analyst, Scott Kohut, Deputy Director. U.S. Marines are from the Marine Toys for Tots […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Contributes $7,000 to Vets Helping Heroes nonprofit
On November 6, 2021, the Boca Raton Airport Authority presented a $7,000 contribution to Vets Helping Heroes, a charitable organization whose mission is to provide financial support for service dogs to active-duty military and retired veterans recovering from physical and psychological challenges. The on-field presentation was made at the Florida Atlantic University Owls vs. the […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking September Traffic
During September, a record-breaking 551,041 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 115 percent compared to September 2020 and 19.5 percent more than the passenger traffic in September 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 69.5 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in September was Delta […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport Reports Record-Breaking August Traffic
During August, a record-breaking 647,534 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 180 percent compared to August 2020 and 23 percent more than the passenger traffic in August 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 66.7 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in August was Southwest […]
