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]

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Florida is launching a new "Support General Aviation" specialty license plate, initiated by local pilots with support from AOPA and state legislators.
The plate aims to celebrate aviation, highlight its economic impact in Florida, and generate funds for aviation education scholarships for Floridians.
Expected to receive gubernatorial approval soon, presales begin October 1, requiring 3,000 purchases, with proceeds benefiting scholarships 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.