FATA publishes open letter to Florida Governor

The Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) published an open letter yesterday to Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who last week announced plans to sell the state’s two business aircraft. In making a case to reverse his decision, FATA wrote, “A good businessman should realize the potential in keeping these assets. You know your time is valuable…

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State Aircraft Fleet Axed by New Florida Governor

Fulfilling a campaign promise, newly installed Florida governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Management Services yesterday to sell the state’s two business airplanes–a 2000 Beechcraft King Air 350 and a 2003 Cessna Citation Bravo. His predecessor, Charlie Crist, made frequent use of these aircraft, as the airlines offer few intrastate nonstop flights and…

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