Transportation

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.