Adacel Technologies Limited has announced a new contract award from Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The new, state-of-the-art ATC training system for Broward College will include Adacel’s cloud-based ATC training solution with Virtual and Mixed Reality technology to facilitate distance learning and advance students’ educational experience. The new system will include MaxSim Air Traffic […]
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Piper Aircraft Sees Steady Growth in 2022
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced its 2022 achievements, including a 15% increase in aircraft deliveries over 2021. In addition, Piper incorporated innovative updates to their flagship aircraft, the M600/SLS, and provided support to more than 25 philanthropic organizations that best embody the company’s values and mission. In 2023, Piper continues to see backlog for the […]
National Association of Flight Instructors to Hold Florida Summit in October
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) will convene its inaugural flight instruction safety and business summit Oct. 24-26 in Lakeland, Fla. The organization will conduct the summit on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport for current and prospective Certified Flight Instructors, aviation leaders, industry advocates, government representatives, and the news […]
Chapman Freeborn announces the appointment of Alex Rincker as Senior Vice President, ACMI – Americas
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has appointed Alex Rincker as its new Senior Vice President, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) at its North American headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “We are delighted to welcome Alex to the Chapman Freeborn Americas family,” stated David McCown, President – Americas, Chapman Freeborn. “We see significant growth opportunities in the […]
Wheels Up Becomes the Official Private Aviation Partner for the World Equestrian Center
Wheels Up Experience Inc. and the World Equestrian Center (WEC) have announced a partnership naming Wheels Up the official private aviation partner and hospitality sponsor of WEC for all Grand Prix VIP shows and other events throughout the year at the Ocala, Florida venue. With no commercial flight options into Ocala, this partnership will provide […]
ATP Flight School Adds 500th Aircraft to Fleet with Delivery of New Cessna Skyhawks
On Thursday, ATP Flight School took delivery of five new Cessna Skyhawks and surpassed the fleet milestone of 500 aircraft. Each new plane brings ATP students a state-of-art training platform with Garmin’s G1000 NXi Integrated Flight Deck. The Skyhawks join the 86 new aircraft ATP has taken delivery of since 2020 and will be used […]
Piper Announces Unpaved Field Approval for M600/SLS
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has been awarded FAA approval for its flagship product—the Piper M600/SLS single engine turboprop aircraft—to be operated from unpaved fields. Piper has received numerous requests for unpaved field certification from several global markets and is pleased to announce kit approval has also been completed for Canada, the UK, and Europe (EASA). Brazil […]
Amid Pilot Shortage, South Florida Gains a New Aviation Degree Program
Wayman Aviation Academy has received formal accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) to offer associate degrees in Aeronautical Science for students seeking to become commercial pilots. The new two-year associate degree program is the only one of its kind in South Florida, as the academy is the only independent flight […]
Change is Coming to Key West International Airport
Last Wednesday was an exciting day in Key West. After completing 100% design in just over 10 months, with an early construction package to market in 6 months, McFarland Johnson (MJ) joined community leaders and project team members for the ground-breaking of Key West International Airports New Concourse A and Terminal Improvements program. MJ provided […]
Cessna Caravan to Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Aviation Unit
Textron Aviation Inc. announced a signed purchase agreement for one Cessna Caravan aircraft destined for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement. The Cessna Caravan will join two Bell 505 helicopters recently placed on order by the FWC. “The Cessna Caravan is a proven platform for public safety agencies around […]
