The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners elected Kevin Ruane as chair for 2021 during its first meeting on Jan. 21. Cecil L Pendergrass was elected as vice chair. The board, composed of the five Lee County Commissioners, meets bi-monthly as the Board of Port Commissioners to set policy and direct the operations of Southwest […]
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Tampa Bay is a “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl LV
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to the event. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on game day […]
Boynton Aerospace Science Academy Awarded First Place in FAA Airport Design Challenge
The Boca Raton Airport congratulates Ms. Maria A. Sklar, J.D. and Team BASA from the Boynton Aerospace Science Academy for their first place win in the FAA Airport Design Challenge. “We are honored that BASA selected the Boca Raton Airport for the challenge,” said Boca Raton Airport Authority Executive Director Clara Bennett, adding “We also […]
Premier Aircraft Exceeds 2020 Diamond Sales Projections
Premier Aircraft Sales, the largest Diamond Aircraft dealer in North America, announced stronger than expected Diamond sales for 2020, selling 23 new aircraft (11 DA62s and 12 DA40s) and 17 preowned models. Since 2003, Premier has been the highest volume Diamond aircraft dealer in the world, now selling a total of 637 new and preowned […]
Xeriant Signs JV LOI with Coflow Jet to Develop Revolutionary “Green” Wing Technology
Xeriant, Inc., a new aerospace technology holding company, announced that it has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with CoFlow Jet, LLC, a leading innovator in the field of high-performance airfoils, to further develop and commercialize CoFlow’s revolutionary active flow control airfoil technology, which promises to dramatically improve the lift capability […]
Piper Certifies and Delivers First Pilot 100i Trainer Aircraft
Piper Aircraft announced today that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Pilot 100. The Pilot 100, which was announced during Sun-n-Fun in 2019, is the value priced addition to Piper’s trainer-class line. Following certification, Piper began deliveries to its launch customer, American Flyers, who will be taking delivery […]
Piper Aircraft Opens Application for 2021 Apprenticeship Program
Piper Aircraft announced that it has opened the application period for the 2021 Apprenticeship Program. The 2021 group, which will begin in August, will be the third 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 designed […]
Boca Raton Airport to Hold 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Now through December 11th
For the fourth year in a row, the Boca Raton Airport Authority Administration Building will serve as a Toys for Tots drop off site. Many of the Airport’s tenants are also hosting drop off sites as well, creating even more convenient ways to donate toys to children in need. “This year, we want to collect […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Brand Ambassador Program with UND Aerospace
Piper Aircraft and the University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace announced the launch of a new brand ambassador program. The platform is designed to increase awareness of the programs offered by UND Aerospace as well as showcase the Piper training product line in use at one of the largest collegiate flight schools in the world. […]
FDOT Aviation Office Awards Southwest Florida International Airport with Top Award
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) honored the Lee County Port Authority with the 2020 Commercial Service Airport of the Year Award for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). This is the seventh time RSW has received this prestigious honor. “I am very proud that Southwest Florida International Airport was recognized by the Florida Department of […]
