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Associated PressSeptember 12, 2017

Most commercial airports in Florida reopened Tuesday, but activity was limited and hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed as the state recovered from Hurricane Irma. American Airlines said the storm forced it to cancel more than 5,000 flights over several days, cutting into revenue and profit. Miami International Airport said that some airline and […]

Phil AmmannNovember 23, 2016

When Donald Trump arrives at his Mar-a-Lago resort for Thanksgiving, it won’t be the first time a president-elect has used Palm Beach as his vacation refuge. John Kennedy‘s family estate, known during his term as the Winter White House, is seven miles north at the other end of Ocean Drive. Like Kennedy’s visits, Trump’s trips […]

Associated PressNovember 19, 2016

A House committee chairman says President-elect Donald Trump likes the idea of spinning off air traffic control operations from the government and placing them under the control of a private, non-profit corporation chartered by Congress. Rep. Bill Shuster, head of the House transportation committee, told The Associated Press that he spoke to Trump about the […]

Scott PowersOctober 13, 2016

U.S. Rep. John Mica has been presented with the Federal Aviation Administration Managers Association’s first-ever “Lifetime Achievement Award,” his congressional office announced Thursday. During his career in Congress, Mica, a Republican from Winter Park, has served as chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Transportation and Public Assets […]

Associated PressNovember 8, 2015

When the Wallack family announced plans last year to construct the world’s tallest roller coaster as the centerpiece of a $500 million entertainment complex on Orlando’s International Drive, their vision was praised by business owners hoping it would help draw tourist dollars to an aging strip between Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. More than a year […]

James CallApril 13, 2015

On Monday, a Senate committee approved the bill regulating drones used to take photos without consent. If passed, violations would carry a $5,000 fine. Distribution of the picture would cost the drone operator $10,000. Even though the Federal Aviation Administration expects to issue guidelines governing drones, officially known as unmanned aerial vehicles, Florida is among more than a dozen […]

Tag: Federal Aviation Administration

Airports open but cancellations linger

Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving trip will focus attention on small, wealthy Palm Beach; stepped up security on tap

House chairman: Donald Trump favors privatizing air traffic control

FAA managers honor John Mica with first-ever ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

Future of Orlando roller coaster is in doubt

Senate committee passes bill limiting drone surveillance