Piper Aircraft has announced that is has appointed former NASA Astronaut and Aeronautical Engineer, Captain Winston Scott to its Board of Directors effective October 10, 2019. “We are pleased to welcome Captain Scott to the Piper board and especially value his aviation experience and expertise”, said Simon Caldecott, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft, Inc. […]
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Piper Aircraft Apprenticeship Program Offers Chance to Earn While Learning Manufacturing Career Skills
Piper Aircraft announced that its first group of apprentices has begun their two year-program. The first nine apprentices, who started work in August, shadow skilled aircraft assembly workers and learn all aspects of fabrication and assembly of aircraft during the two-year initiative. Additionally, they attend technical classes and receive hands-on training designed to qualify the […]
Dieter Morszeck Foundation Flying to Bahamas to Aid Hurricane Victims
The German based Dieter Morszeck Foundation is providing aid to the victims of hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas by flying rescue and relief missions out of Florida. Three of their aircraft are airlifting injured and sick persons from the areas ravaged by the hurricane, and bringing in medical personnel, drinking water and food to the […]
Spirit Airlines Unveils New, Ergonomically-Designed Seats to Maximize Usable Legroom
Spirit Airlines is advancing its promise to invest in the Guest experience by unveiling new, more comfortable seats that provide additional usable legroom. Spirit’s new seats, created by UK-based Acro Aircraft Seating, integrate state-of-the-art design features, including thicker padding, ergonomically-designed lumbar support, and additional pre-recline. Middle seats will also gain another inch of width, and […]
Wayman Aviation Academy Earns ACCET Accreditation
Wayman Aviation Academy has earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), certifying that Wayman Aviation Academy is following the best practices of the US Department of Education. Wayman Eddy Luy, Vice President, said, “We’re excited. The team has built a great school and to have it verified by such an […]
NBAA’s 2020 Regional Forums Will Land in Florida, California and New York
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the dates and locations for next year’s Regional Forums, with the popular events scheduled to be held in significant business aviation markets. The 2020 Regional Forum dates and locations are: Wednesday, Jan. 29 – West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) Thursday, March 5 – San Jose, CA (SJC) […]
Lee County Port Authority Breaks Ground on New ATC Tower at Southwest Florida International
The Lee County Port Authority, Board of Port Commissioners, county officials, business partners and other state and federal representatives held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official start of the construction phase for a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Continues to Break Monthly Passenger Records
During July, 570,977 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 1.8 percent compared to July 2018. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 8.7 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in July was Delta Air Lines with 150,177 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the […]
FDOT Recognizes Orlando Int’l Airport CEO as Aviation Professional of the Year
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Chief Executive Officer Phil Brown has been named 2019 Aviation Professional of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The announcement was made recently at the opening ceremony of the Florida Airports Council (FAC) annual conference in Fort Lauderdale. Every year, as part of its Aviation and Spaceports […]
Florida Increases its H125 Mosquito Control Fleet to 10 with New Order from Florida Keys
Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has ordered two new Airbus H125 helicopters to boost its mosquito fighting capabilities. Part of a fleet upgrade program, the two new H125s will support aerial spraying to control the mosquito population in the Florida Keys, off the southern coast of the state. With a sub-tropical environment, the Keys regions […]
