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Boeing and Aura Aero announce local expansion as Volusia highlights aviation growth
Summary
Speakers at Volusia County’s Q Breakfast described recent airline route gains and new aerospace facilities at Daytona Beach International Airport, and Embry‑Riddle and county officials highlighted aviation’s rising economic role.
Boeing and Aura Aero outlined expansions tied to Daytona Beach International Airport on Friday as Volusia County officials and local university leaders described recent airline service gains and rising aviation employment.
At a breakfast event hosted by Volusia County Economic Development, Cyrus Callum, Volusia County’s aviation and economic resources director, said passenger traffic through the airport rose in early 2025 — January up 4 percent, February up 7 percent and March up 7.5 percent — and that the airport has added nine nonstop destinations since 2023. Callum noted the airport’s 10,500‑foot runway as a competitive asset for attracting larger aircraft and new services.
The growth, presenters said, is already producing local tax and economic benefits. Callum reported that since June 2023 the county has received about $1.9 million…
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