Operation leaves airport

DESTIN, Fla. -- Emerald Coast Aviation has closed its operations at Destin Airport. It subleased services for Miracle Strip Aviation, one of two fixed-base operators at the airport. Emerald Coast Aviation, which opened the branch at Destin Airport in April, handled aircraft maintenance and repairs and flight instructions for Miracle Strip Aviation. The company also is a full fixed-base operator at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview and provides fueling services at Northwest Florida Regional Airport. (Source: Northwest Florida Daily News, 01/20/12)