Dreams Soar, Inc., has named Lauren Abernathy from Ocoee, Florida, as the inaugural Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University academic scholarship recipient. The new scholarship program was announced earlier this year by Ms. Shaesta Waiz, founder and president of Dreams Soar and an alumna of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and its flight training program in Daytona Beach, Florida. “Scholarships […]
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Piper Aircraft Opens Application for 2020 Apprenticeship Program
Piper Aircraft has announced that it has opened the application period for the 2020 Apprenticeship Program. The 2020 group, which will begin in late July, will be the second 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 […]
Paramount Group Powers Draken’s First Mirage F1 Flight
Paramount Aerospace Systems, a subsidiary of Paramount Group, the global aerospace and technology company, provided upgrade and engineering support for Draken International’s first regenerated Mirage F1 that took to the skies on its maiden flight over Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland, Florida. The supersonic, radar-equipped F1 is part of a fleet of ex-military fighter aircraft […]
Piper Aircraft Launches New Website
Piper Aircraft Inc. announced today the launch of a completely redesigned website – www.piper.com. The website, a highly-anticipated project for both Piper customers and dealers, has been designed to offer the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality while allowing customers to see the full product line up that Piper offers. “Our primary goal […]
Lee County Port Authority Holds Grand Opening for New Multi-Use Hangar at Page Field
The Lee County Port Authority, Board of Port Commissioners, business partners and Florida Department of Transportation held a grand opening for the new Multi-Use Hangar at Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2019. The new Multi-Use Hangar is 24,000 square feet with four crew offices. The project also included 58,000 square […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking September
During September, 460,869 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 10.2 percent compared to September 2018. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 8.5 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in September was Delta Air Lines with 105,797 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the […]
Piper Appoints Former NASA Astronaut, Winston Scott to the Board of Directors
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. […]
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 […]
