Powerful Aviation Industry Soars In Miami-Dade Add Video

Building on its early 20th century history as a commercial and military flight center, Miami is thrusting deeper into the aviation cosmos, increasing its presence as an international nexus for aviation and aerospace services.

In the past five years, local aviation-sector jobs have grown from a total of $1.2 billion in payroll to $2 billion, now accounting for one one of every four local jobs.

That growth helps explain why the industry's top trade group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has chosen Miami for its key North American confab in 2017.

Posted by Neal Holland on May 24, 2017 at 5:43 PM 1252 Views