The Boca Raton Airport Authority has partnered with Florida Atlantic University to celebrate the brave men and women who serve our country and local communities. As the official sponsor of the Hometown Heroes initiative, the Boca Raton Airport Authority stands in solidarity with these courageous individuals who have demonstrated unwavering dedication and have made profound […]
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Boca Raton Airport Authority Fortifies Legacy Partnership with Civil Air Patrol Squadron
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has announced a renewed commitment to the Boca Raton Composite Squadron (BRCS), a local unit of the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol (CAP). During a board meeting held on September 20th, the BRAA presented a donation of $28,100 to BRCS leadership, which covers the lease and […]
Bluewater Aviation Announces the Debut of its Build-To-Suit “Hangars at BKV” a Private Hangar Community
Bluewater Aviation is proud to debut the initial phase of its 12+ acre aviation development in the flourishing Tampa Bay region. Bluewater Aviation is coming to the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV) and is proud to announce that it is now accepting wait-list reservations for “The Hangars at BKV.” Early applicants can reserve a private […]
Student Engagement at Boca Raton Airport Promises Bright Horizons in Aviation
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) hosted its Student Aviation Day on September 21, further solidifying its commitment to nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals. In collaboration with the Academy of Aviation and Technology at West Boca Raton Community High School (WBRCHS), the event offered 23 participating students and faculty a tour of the […]
McFarland Johnson Celebrates Regional Growth and Commitment to Clients with Opening of New Larger Office
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, and construction services firm, has announced the opening of its new larger office in Hollywood, Florida. The larger facilities were required to meet McFarland Johnson’s growing staff and long-term client needs serving the firm’s clients throughout South Florida and the Southeast U.S. with planning, engineering, and […]
Clean and Safe Drones to Replace Aircraft for Banner Advertising Operations
âSustainable Skylines has announced that it has become the first drone banner towing operation in the U.S. to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for commercial operations. The Section 44807 exemption approval, combined with a banner towing authorization currently under review, will allow Sustainable Skylines to launch full-size banner advertisements towed by a drone along […]
Aero Asset Adds Three Experienced Executives to Team
Aero Asset, the global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm has added three executives to positions within the company. Andrea Winning becomes Market Research Director. Shaun Geng becomes VP of Operations and Tristan Sandor as Senior Director – Mission Critical Services. “These staff additions strengthen Aero Asset’s interaction with clients,” said Aero Asset VP Sales […]
Florida Court of Appeal Rejects County Assessor’s Attempt to Tax Fixed Base Operators
On July 7, 2023, the Florida Court of Appeal handed down a significant ruling in favor of Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) providing aviation support services at municipal airports in Hillsborough County, Florida. The Court struck down a lower court ruling that subjected FBOs to ad valorem property taxes on leasehold interests at regional airports in […]
Florida Aviation Leader Hired by Woolpert to Direct General Aviation, Commercial Airport Projects
Aaron Smith, a longtime Florida Department of Transportation aviation manager, has joined Woolpert as a program director. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Smith’s expertise in aviation system planning, airport development, program funding policy and allocation, and safety regulations specific to Florida will help Woolpert provide infrastructure and operational improvements for […]
How to End the National Pilot Shortage
By Trey Walters Travelers across the United States may have noticed an increase in flight delays and cancellations, as well as a reduction in the number of routes, but they might need to learn the cause behind these inconveniences. The airline industry is currently experiencing a massive pilot shortage that, if not resolved, could wreak […]
