Naples Airport prepares for hurricane season

Naples Airport prepares for hurricane season Hurricane season is June 1 through Nov. 30 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-normal 2021 season. In Southwest Florida, almost everyone has a plan in place and makes preparations for their homes, but many do not think of their aircraft until it is too…

Safety Awareness: Laser Strikes

Safety Awareness: Laser Strikes Laser strikes against pilots hit an all time high in 2020, even with the overall decrease in air traffic operations. In 2020, pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to The Federal Aviation Administration. This is a substantial increase over the 6,136 laser strikes reported in 2019, and is the highest number reported…

Collier County EMS MedFlight

Collier County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) commemorated the launch of their new MedFlight helicopter on Thursday, March 18. Collier County EMS MedFlight headquarters located at the Naples Airport. The brand-new Airbus H135T3H helicopter is here to help serve our community and is designated as MedFlight1. The previous aircraft will continue to assist as a spare,…

Naples Airport Authority recognizes the contribution of Robinson Aviation and the Naples Air Traffic Control Tower

Naples Airport Authority recognizes the contribution of Robinson Aviation and the Naples Air Traffic Control Tower   The Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing the outstanding contributions of Robinson Aviation Inc. in staffing the Naples Air Traffic Control Tower. COVID-19 has had profound impacts on the aviation industry and those…

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CDC Requiring Negative COVID-19 Test for International Arrivals

CDC Requiring Negative COVID-19 Test for International Arrivals Effective January 26, 2021 the CDC has issued an order requiring a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test for all passengers arriving to the United States (including those arriving the Naples Airport Customs User Fee Facility) from any international destination including commercial, private or charter. The order applies to…

Naples Airport Authority recently launched RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Fridays to honor and remember military personnel currently serving overseas.

Naples Airport Authority honors deployed service members with RED Fridays

Naples Airport Authority honors deployed service members with RED Fridays   The Naples Airport Authority recently launched its RED Friday program to honor currently deployed U.S. service members. Internationally, RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed and is the NAA’s way of honoring and remembering those currently deployed and standing in solidarity with their families. All…