About 100 years ago the place we recognize as Tampa International Airport, one of the largest, busiest airports in Florida, was nothing more than a strip of grass on a farm.
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Sheltair expands to KSRQ
The company has broken ground on a new FBO at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida.
Work begins on new FBO, hangar at KELK
“The movers and shakers, the people who bring business to a town, don’t come in on the Greyhound bus,” added Bobby Southard, Elk City Airport chairman. “They come to town from the airport, and now we will be able to make a great first impression of Elk City with our new terminal.”
Graffiti drone pilot program takes flight in Washington
Washington becomes the first state to use drones to cover up graffiti.
Someone should do something
For Jim, Scott, and the eight others who stepped up when they heard “someone should do something,” good on ya.
Court ruling preserves access to East Hampton Town Airport
Although this court ruling reaffirms continued public access to JPX, Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director of airports and ground infrastructure, noted the legal battle is likely to continue as the town signaled its desire to appeal this decision.
Virtual town hall meeting to update pilots on Rhode Island’s GA airports
The virtual briefing will provide development updates at the state’s airports, including Rhode Island’s five GA airports: Block Island, Newport, North Central, Quonset, and Westerly State Airports.
Picture of the Day: Holy Smoke
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A nice sunrise at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Bartow, Florida.”
French company to open new facility at KSRQ
The new facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the U.S., according to company officials, who note that more than 200 aircraft have already been pre-ordered in the U.S.