Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) made a major announcement adding a commercial flight from Avelo Airlines. Avelo Airlines will begin nonstop commercial flights to New Haven, Connecticut, beginning June 13. Flights will be to Tweed New Haven Airport, on Thursday, and from there to Lakeland, on Sunday, according to the Avelo website. The City of … Read more
By Scott Gault, Executive Vice President, Hillsborough County Market President, The Bank of Tampa Once considered a symbol of luxury, private aviation has transformed into an effective business tool to improve productivity. Companies that invest in private aircraft save time, increase efficiencies, expand their reach and benefit from increased security and given today’s technology, these … Read more
Will Smith Aviation, in Tampa, has acquired Charter Manager, a 135-licensed charter operator. Charter Manager will operate synonymously with Will Smith Aviation, with an expanded portfolio that now includes services including on-demand charter, jet taxi and jet card services. “This move allows us to expand our aircraft management and acquisitions company to a full 135 … Read more
TRYP Air Charter has expanded its fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The Lakeland-based air charter service now has four aircraft to serve the southeast United States and the Bahamas. The latest fleet addition is a Pilatus PC12, single-engine, turboprop. The Pilatus PC12 has one of the best safety ratings and cruises above the weather at … Read more
International Aerotech Academy, in Lakeland, has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to its FAA 147 certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician training program to become licensed aircraft mechanics. “The program will allow eligible Amazon employees to train and become FAA-licensed airframe and powerplant maintenance professionals at … Read more
FlyUSA, a private aviation company based in Clearwater, acquired 3B Aviation, in Tampa. This acquisition expands FlyUSA’s fleet to 15 privately managed aircraft in the Tampa Bay region, according to a statement. 3B Aviation was founded in 2012 by Nick Barrows, a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, pilot and flight instructor. As part of the … Read more
