Miramar Update

■ MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR MIRAMAR UPDATE

By Mayor Wayne M. Messam

Aviation is one of Miramar’s largest business Miramar is the premier city to attract the aviation sector and we are already home to many aviation companies. We sectors that supports both Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports, therefore, it is only fitting that an event of this magnitude, The Mayor Wayne Messam 5th Annual Aviation Expo, be held to promote and educate the public on the exciting field of aviation. This included airplanes, space crafts, helicopters, rockets, drones, parts and accessories to the technology that drives the aviation industry to make significant advancements in air and space travel.

On December 2nd and 3rd, my office partnered with Broward County Public Schools for the Friday portion of the event, with many thanks to the Miramar Park of Commerce, and we hosted approximately 1600 students where their experience included Drones, Aircraft Flight SIMs, Static Displays, and Helicopter landings by the Coast Guard and Broward Sheriff’s office. American Airlines led interactive student engagement with air and ground crewmembers, Captain Barrington Irving, National Geographic’s Emerging Pilot and Guinness World Record Holder as the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a plane he built himself, shared his passion to inspire youth to identify and pursue their dreams through aviation educational programs designed to build math, science, reading, and problem-solving skills. The Saturday event was open to the community for expansive flight simulations, helicopter landing and a robotics competition. In addition to partners mentioned above, joining us as well were Air Force Pilot Recruiting Services, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), the Latino Pilots Association (LPA), Wayman Aviation Academy, Global STEM Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Memorial University‘s Dept of Aviation and Safety, Broward College‘s Dual Enrollment Aviation Magnet Program, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Airport Operation Representatives – Broward County Aviation Department, City of Miramar Police and Fire Departments, the Richard B. Hall Eagles Foundation and other members of the aviation industry. are actively seeking companies to relocate to Miramar because we believe we have the best facilities and the right location for companies to enjoy settling here. We believe fundamentally in providing opportunities for the future generation of aviators and aviation professionals and I encourage all schools and the community to participate on an annual basis. The Aviation Expo is held every year at the same time: The first Friday and Saturday of December and we look forward to you joining us next year. Yours in Service,

Wayne Messam