After more than 64 years in business, the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways (also known around the world as Pan Am), ceased operations on December 4, 1991. A perfect storm of terrorism, rising fuel costs, and an economic downturn resulted in the closure of the “World’s Most Experienced Airline.” However, thirty years […]
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Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking October Traffic
During October, a record-breaking 769,524 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 84 percent compared to October 2020 and 20 percent more than the passenger traffic in October 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 71 percent compared to last year. This is the sixth consecutive month […]
Boca Raton Airport Holds 5th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Now through December 9th
Above photo is from 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive. Pictured from Boca Raton Airport Management are Clara Bennett, Executive Director, Jada Stewart, Accountant, Christine Landers, Business Manager, Robert Pratt, Operations Coordinator, Travis Bryan, Operations Manager, Robert Abbott, Operations and Finance Analyst, Scott Kohut, Deputy Director. U.S. Marines are from the Marine Toys for Tots […]
NBAA’s Ed Bolen Among 2021 International Air & Space Hall of Fame Inductees
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen was inducted into the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame, in recognition of his decades of contributions to the aviation and aerospace industry. “It is an enormous privilege to be part of the aviation community, and to be […]
Tennessee Aviation Director Taking on New Role as Statewide Director of Performance Management
Michelle Frazier, currently serving as the Director of Aeronautics for the State of Tennessee, will assume a new position as the Statewide Director of Performance Management for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). Michelle will ensure accountability through the creation of a new division underneath Will Ried, Assistant Chief Engineer of Program Delivery. The new […]
Positive Trend in Airline Boarding Demand Continues for North Dakota Airports
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted almost 87,000 airline passenger boardings during the month of October. The demand for air travel in North Dakota has seen a steady recovery throughout 2021 and has currently stabilized to approximately 15% below pre-pandemic numbers. “North Dakota’s airports and aviation industry have done an incredible job over the […]
Mente Group Appoints Aviation Industry Executive as Managing Director – Midwest
Mente Group, a leading aviation advisory and brokerage firm, has appointed aviation industry veteran Jay Bushouse as Managing Director – Midwest. He has an office in Kansas City. Prior to joining Mente Group, Bushouse was a sales director for Textron Aviation, selling new Beechcraft and Cessna Citations. At Textron he was awarded multiple president’s club […]
Bennington Composite Squadron Recognizes First Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer for Leadership, Achievements
The Bennington Composite Squadron (VT-034) of the Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), has promoted Cadet Kale Bushee to the rank of Cadet/Staff Sergeant. The recognition recognizes C/SSgt Bushee’s extraordinary performance in the newest squadron in the Vermont Wing and distinguishes him as the first Non-Commissioned Officer in that unit. CAP has an extensive cadet […]
FAA Invites Public Input on Draft Environmental Review to Operate Huntsville Int’l as Commercial Space Reentry Site
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites the public to comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to serve as a reentry site for horizontally landed commercial reentry vehicles. The Draft EA also addresses a proposal by Sierra Space Corporation to land its Dream Chaser vehicle at the site up to […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Contributes $7,000 to Vets Helping Heroes nonprofit
On November 6, 2021, the Boca Raton Airport Authority presented a $7,000 contribution to Vets Helping Heroes, a charitable organization whose mission is to provide financial support for service dogs to active-duty military and retired veterans recovering from physical and psychological challenges. The on-field presentation was made at the Florida Atlantic University Owls vs. the […]
