FORT PIERCE — APP Jet Center has opened a newly remodeled fixed-base operator facility at Treasure Coast International Airport, a project company and local officials say is part of a broader push to expand business aviation activity in St. Lucie County.
Martin County innovators fly high at aviation event Innovators working to reach a higher elevation in the evolution of aviation technology recently convened at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne—and two aerospace companies with ties to Martin County joined them. Florida Advanced Air Mobility Pitch Day attracted companies pioneering new plateaus in drones, uncrewed aerial systems and [...]
APP Jet Center celebrates grand opening of newly remodeled FBO at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center (APP) announces the grand opening of its newly remodeled Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR. The renovated facility features upgraded passenger and crew amenities. The investment comes at a time when business [...]
Word’s out in the aviation world that Vero Beach is a viable destination for commuter airlines: Jet Blue and American Airlines will soon join Breeze in offering commercial flights from Vero Beach Regional Airport.
Piper Aircraft Externship bridges classroom learning with real-world application In an era where real-world experience is more critical than ever for career readiness, Piper Aircraft’s Externship Program is leading the way in providing young people with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. Through a partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU), Piper Aircraft offers students direct exposure to [...]
Soaring business Charter airline Freedom II occupies this hangar where a Boeing 757 plus smaller planes reside at the Treasure Coast International Airport. ST. LUCIE COUNTY Airports bring dollars - as well as passengers - to Treasure Coast BY SUSAN BURGESS Shovels await the groundbreaking for more Treasure Coast International Airport improvements. Many [...]
Piper Aircraft earns milestone certification Piper Aircraft, Inc. has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry. AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy in general aviation, [...]
When Gwen McLeod awakes each morning, it’s with more than one purpose. For the first part of her day, this Fort Pierce native and mother of six gets dressed to head to her day job at Fort Pierce Preparatory Academy. She spends the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. as the school’s front desk clerk.
APP Jet Center expands at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center announced a series of expansion and renovation projects at its Treasure Coast International Airport fixed-base operation in Fort Pierce, Florida. The project includes the marketing of a 20,000 square foot hangar, which will be built to suit a charter operator, private corporation, or [...]
APP Jet Center breaks ground at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center held a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction on the first phase of an expansion and renovation to its fixed-based operation (FBO) at Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, FL. The project will include building 30,000 square feet of hangars and enhancing [...]