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 […]
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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 […]
Cirrus Aircraft Introduces Cirrus Orlando with Two New Locations in Central Florida
Cirrus Aircraft today announced its latest expansion, Cirrus Orlando, with two new locations in Central Florida at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) and Orlando Executive Airport (KORL). The expansion serves a deep-rooted and growing personal aviation market in Florida and the Southeastern U.S. region. Cirrus Orlando is scheduled to open in early 2022. Cirrus Orlando […]
Mammoth Freighters Adds Widebody MRO Facility to B777 Cargo Conversion Program Initiative
Mammoth Freighters LLC (“Mammoth”) announced today a strategic investment in a world class widebody maintenance and modification facility to support its Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversion programs. Through its investment, Mammoth is embarking on a long-term partnership with GDC Technics (“GDC”), a global aerospace company with extensive expertise in Engineering & Technical services, Modifications, […]
Piper Aircraft and International AeroTech Academy Create Industry Leading Program to Secure Next Generation of AMPs
Piper Aircraft and International AeroTech Academy announced today a joint program to provide Piper with the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. The aviation industry relies on professional maintenance technicians to ensure aircraft are built to the highest standards, but demand for qualified maintenance technicians will outpace supply as early as 2022. Current industry forecasts […]
