Aviation

Miami-Dade County is referred to as the “Gateway to the Americas.” This is not merely a clever catchphrase, but a fact of business life. Many of Miami-Dade County’s most successful businesses rely in whole or in part on the aviation industry. 

This industry is propelled by Miami International Airport (MIA), which is the largest entry point to Latin America and the Caribbean in the world, for both passengers and cargo; nourished by area education and training institutions and flight simulation facilities; and sustained by the more than 400 maintenance, overhaul, and parts manufacturing industries that flourish in Miami-Dade County. 

As of 2005, there were 479 companies composed of 9,400 employees in Miami-Dade’s aviation industry, which garnered a total revenue of 2 billion dollars. These numbers are sure to grow as development proceeds at Opa-Locka Executive Airport, as well as at other general aviation area airports such as Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport and Homestead Air Reserve Base. 

Incentives 

Quick Links 
Miami International Airport
Opa-Locka Executive Airport 
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport 
Homestead Air Reserve Base 
George T. Baker Aviation School 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 
Greater Miami Aviation Association

Financial Reports

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Inc. Financial Statement as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, along with the Required Communications Report.

General Computer Controls Report, IT Audit.

The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, along with the Required Communications Report.

Agreed Upon Procedures Report on Completed Projects Audit.



Form 990’s

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Inc.

The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation, Inc