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ORLANDO, Fla. — General aviation activity has been on a steady upward trajectory at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) over the past two decades. In fact, 2023 was the busiest year at ORL since 2002. With an FAA control tower-verified total of 181,227 operations, Orlando Executive surpassed last year’s final operations tally by 17 percent. Factoring […]

ORLANDO, Fla. — At today’s meeting, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved two measures that will keep Orlando International Airport (MCO) evolving our signature look and feel into the next decade. Following the “People” pillar of the 2023 Strategic Plan, the Aviation Authority will issue a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) for […]

ORLANDO, Fla.— The Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has reaffirmed its assessment of a series of bonds issued by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. KBRA maintained its AA rating and Stable outlook on a series of General Airport Revenue Bonds (GARB). The favorable evaluation is the result of Orlando International Airport (MCO) continuing to trend […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Floridians hold great pride for the neighboring Space Coast industry, which is expected to expand with almost 100 launches in 2024, topping the record-breaking 72 launches in 2023. The stories and figures behind the exciting industry are worth sharing with Central Floridians and visitors as well. In recognition of space travel […]

Orlando, Fla. – A proposal that would designate the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) as the test site for Advanced Air Mobility (HB 981) in the state of Florida is scheduled Thursday to go before the state House Transportation & Modals Subcommittee, chaired by State Representative Fiona McFarland, District 73. The proposal was filed on […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Innovation is connecting you to a prime parking space at Florida’s busiest airport. Beginning today, passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) can guarantee a parking spot through MCO’s new Reserve Parking program. For an instructional video, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaGOrXQXizU “This is a perfect example of our strategic plan in action, which […]

Orlando, Fla.- The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) has announced the 10 women who will be honored this year for their outstanding leadership and exemplary dedication to the transportation industry, and Yovannie Rodriguez, the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), is included on this year’s list. The […]

ORLANDO, Fla.— In a continuing effort to maximize the airport parking experience and improve traffic flow, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Parking Guidance System at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Similar systems have been successfully deployed at a number of Central Florida attractions and health care […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – For almost four decades, visitors to Orlando International Airport have enjoyed gazing upon the spectacle affectionately known as “The Sleeping Man” a.k.a. “The Traveler” by artist Duane Hanson. He’s been sitting in his display case on Level 3 of the Main Terminal, undisturbed by time kept on the cracked Seiko watch on […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Kevin J. Thibault, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, hosted a fireside chat yesterday with U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency Donald R. Cravins, Jr., focusing on minority and small businesses and their contributions to help local and global economies thrive. “It’s encouraging to see a […]