Sales of Aviation License Plates to Begin in Florida Later This Year

Proceeds from the plate sales will help fund aviation education.

Jonathan Welsh

Monday, March 25, 2024 at 02:32 PM ET

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Florida is preparing to issue license plates with the message, Support General Aviation." [Courtesy: AOPA]

Key Takeaways:

Florida is introducing a new "Support General Aviation" specialty license plate, designed by local pilots with the backing of AOPA.
The plate has received legislative approval and is expected to be signed by the governor by the end of March.
Presales for the plate begin October 1, with 3,000 purchases required before production can commence.
Proceeds from the license plate sales will fund aviation education scholarships for Floridians, managed by the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

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Pilots and aviation enthusiasts in Florida soon will be able to celebrate their passion with general aviation license plates, thanks to three local pilots with support from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

Florida-based pilots Joseph Hurtuk, Ian Goldbaum, and Richard Golightly collaborated in the design of a specialty plate with the theme, “Support General Aviation.” Among their goals was highlighting the economic impact of aviation in the state, which ranks third in the U.S. for the total number of pilots, aircraft, and airports.