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Transportation

  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 13, 2023
National engineering firm hires former FDOT official for leadership post

An Ohio aviation and planning firm hires away one of state government's most experienced aviation experts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 12, 2023
Tampa airport authority wins tax battle

The four-year battle may not be over, but Tampa International Airport believes it has won a legal case over ad valorem property taxes placed upon 15 tenants in 2019.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 11, 2023
Celebrated private air service firm faces backlash from jilted members, investors

The company's recently appointed turnaround CEO tells the Business Observer that he doesn't have an official start date.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 11, 2023
June a growth month for PIE's air travel

June air travel numbers from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport show an increase from last year's June numbers, and as July promises peak business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 11, 2023
Low-cost air service leader adds Maine city to route network

Allegiant will launch service to Bangor in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 30, 2023
Private aviation club denies allegations that firm’s fleet has been grounded

The company faces allegations on several fronts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 28, 2023
SWFL airports land seasonal flights to Milwaukee, Twin Cities

Sun Country is adding winter flights to Orlando and Mexico too.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 27, 2023
Clearwater aviation firms adds new planes through acquisition

3B Aviation founder Nick Barrows will join the FlyUSA team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 26, 2023
Canceled flight? Restaurant will ease the pain with a free flight — of margaritas

The canceled flight has to be between July 1-8.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 22, 2023
Former Manatee County administrator named CEO of Sarasota aviation firm

Scott Hopes will succeed the company's founder.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 21, 2023
Hot EV company, with truck and SUV, opening Tampa service center

The electric vehicle manufacturer has leased space on Dale Mabry Highway and plans to build out a 24,684-square-foot service center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 20, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport supports 15% more passengers this year

The uptick in passengers has prompted a new terminal expansion that broke ground in March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 20, 2023
Private air company adds pilot, grows team to meet demand

More jets in the air, the company says, requires more support on the ground.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 12, 2023
SWFL airport one of first in Florida to pump environmentally friendly fuel

The sale of the new fuel, at least in the near-term future, wil be small because less than half of the light aircraft based at Naples can safely use it.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 17, 2023
$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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