The Florida Supreme Court has denied Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s request to review an earlier ruling favoring the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, shutting the door on a nearly five-year legal battle over a Florida ad valorem tax exemption. “Our aviation industry partners provide critical infrastructure and services to the Tampa Bay region and […]
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Electra Names B. Marc Allen as Chief Executive Officer
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has announced the appointment of B. Marc Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Marc Allen joins Electra after a distinguished career at The Boeing Company, where he most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development. He led the $5 billion customer finance business […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Concludes 75th Anniversary Celebrations with Commemorative Coffee Table Book Release
Photo above – The Boca Raton Airport Authority Board is pictured from left to right; Bob Tucker, James Nau, Melvin Pollack, Gene Folden, Cheryl Budd, Mitchell Fogel, and Randy Nobles. The Boca Raton Airport Authority has announced the release of its 75th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, now available on the official Airport website at bocaairport.com/75-yearsbook. […]
Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program Set to Receive $5.29 Million
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, locked in $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending would contribute to the growth and success […]
Magic Valley Regional Airport Transforms Airport Security Program
Twin Falls Airport, officially known as Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF), is a vital gateway to southern Idaho, offering convenient access to the region’s scenic landscapes and growing business hubs. A year ago, TWF began offering two nonstop flights to Salt Lake City International Airport operated by Delta partner SkyWest Airlines in the Embraer E175. […]
Florida Supreme Court Declines Review in Long Standing Tax Dispute Between Aviation Authority and Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
The Florida Supreme Court recently denied Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s request to review an earlier ruling favoring the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, shutting the door on a nearly five-year legal battle over a Florida ad valorem tax exemption. “Once again, we are pleased that common sense prevailed in this crystal-clear law regarding airport […]
Ontario International Airport Awarded $4 Million in FAA Grants for Runway, Taxiway Improvements
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive another $4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to invest in infrastructure improvements at the aviation gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians. The FAA announced on August 9 that it is awarding a total of $636 million to airports across the country, under its 2024 […]
NATA and Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide. NATA and AACA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at the exchange of expertise and information through committee […]
ALDOT Announces Grants for Several Municipal Airports
Photo above – The Auburn University Regional Airport will receive a portion of the airport grants issued by ALDOT. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently announced the award of over $485,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn will receive $790,844 from the Federal Aviation […]
Wade Recognized as Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award Winner
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is pleased to announce that Katelyn Wade, ODAA Marketing & Outreach Coordinator has been honored with the Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award in the category of Public Service and Policy. NextGen Under 30 celebrates the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries […]
