Starting April 2020, Munich, Germany will be one nonstop flight away from Orlando. The flight services will be provided by Eurowings, an airline of the Lufthansa Group, and will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The new service offers new connections to hundreds of destinations across four continents just one stop away from Orlando. The new route is expected to … [Read more...]
Orlando International Airport brings $41 Billion in Economic Impact
The Florida Department of Transportation released new statistics on April 3, 2019 that show the Orlando International Airport (MCO) generates more than $41 billion of economic impact annually for Central Florida. That is the highest for any of the airports in the state of Florida. A current study from the Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study also shows that the … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Community Meeting With Commissioner Jim Gray
On Monday, March 19, Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray held a community meeting at the Lakehouse in Laureate Park. Orlando Fire Department, Green Works, Orlando Health, and OUC were present to answer questions. More than 60 residents were in attendance, with standing room only. The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to hear what’s going on in the city. Before … [Read more...]
Crashes Prompt FAA to Ground Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) made the decision to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft, a decision that has impacted many flyers. The decision comes as the FAA investigates two crashes related to their aircraft. At Orlando International Airport (MCO), discussions are already taking place with airlines such as Air Canada, American, GOL, Southwest, … [Read more...]
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Files for Re-Election
Our current mayor, Buddy Dyer, will officially be on the ballot for re-election this upcoming voting season. On Nov. 5, the ballots will open, and Dyer will be contending with several other candidates for Orlando mayor. Dyer has stated that, even though he knows that there is still more work to be done, he has never been more optimistic about the future of Orlando, and … [Read more...]