Transportation

By Amanda Postma
July 25, 2023

AeroVanti founder resigns CEO, chairman positions

New CEO Scott Hopes says the troubled private air service company has received a $2 million loan to help stabilize the business.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
July 21, 2023

Clearwater private flight company soars as clients seek comfort in clouds

A nonstop demand for white-glove private air service that began during the pandemic pushes a nimble and opportunistic company to new heights.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
July 18, 2023

Fort Myers airport lands nine new routes, including New Orleans

Breeze now offers 58 nonstop routes in and out of Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
July 14, 2023

Tampa airport gets two new Canadian connections

Lynx Air will begin nonstop flights to Toronto and Montreal from TPA with budget fares under $100.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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.