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 […]
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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 […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which is designed to allow travelers to let others know they have a non-visible disability. The Sunflower symbol, printed on a lanyard, badge, hat, wrist bracelet, pin or other branded item, indicates a person may need more assistance. “Traveling can be stressful, especially […]
Boca Airport’s U.S. Customs Facility Celebrates 5 Years
This is an exciting year for the Boca Raton Airport (BCT), as it celebrates both the 5th anniversary of its U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility and the 75th anniversary of the airport’s official founding. The CBP facility at the BCT first opened its doors five years ago on Wednesday, May 31, 2018. Since […]
Cirrus Aircraft Service Centers Earn FAA Certification
Cirrus Aircraft announced that all four of its company-operated Service Centers have now earned FAA Part 145 certification under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR). This certification signifies another milestone for Cirrus Aircraft delivering the highest standard of quality repair service by professionally trained technicians and mechanics. Part 145 involves the […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Partners with Boca Helping Hands to Help Local Families
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) celebrated National Volunteer Month in April by hosting its 3rd annual food drive and volunteering time to support Boca Helping Hands (BHH). The annual food drive was held from April 10-24, 2023, and finished with the collection of about 820 pounds of food for local families in need. Since […]
Base Operations at Page Field Voted Among the Best FBOs in the Americas
Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 10 percent of fixed-base operators in an international survey conducted by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the 11th consecutive year Base Operations at Page Field has been named a top fixed-base operator by AIN. Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area, […]
Epic Flight Academy Expands Training Fleet with Cessna Skyhawk
Textron Aviation announced an agreement with long-term customer Epic Flight Academy at the 2023 Sun n’ Fun Aerospace Expo for the order of 15 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft. As a Cessna Pilot Center, Epic Flight Academy has been training pilots since 1999 and thousands of students from over 80 countries have graduated from the […]
BRAA Receives Corporate Community Service Award for Its Commitment to Local Education
Photo above – L-R: Georgia Williams, Scott Kohut – Deputy Director Boca Raton Airport Authority, Clara Bennett – Executive Director Boca Raton Airport Authority, Lisa Kaufman – Vice-Chair of the Board of the George Snow Scholarship Fund, and Tim Snow – President of the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has […]
Broward College Awards Virtual and Mixed Reality ATC Simulation Contract to Adacel
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 […]
