Take Flight

This is a true story about the first Black-owned Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in United States history, which was denied the right to build a new facility on a government-approved site. Miami-Dade County and AA Acquisitions allegedly conspired to seize the land, despite a contractually approved 30-year lease on a 15-acre site. The 11th Judicial Court of Miami-Dade County declined to hear the case, ultimately leading to the company’s downfall. As a result, Flightline lost the opportunity to establish a world-class operation, along with $23.9 million in committed funding from investors.