Community Relations

A man with a baseball cap sitting in front of a flight simulator.

Our Purpose

Through connection, trust, and opportunity, Community Relations turns The Vision Forward into community impact.

Community Relations serves as the bridge between the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and the community by building relationships, creating meaningful experiences and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals through education, outreach and strategic partnerships.

  • Orchestra playing music in Terminal C celebrating 4th of July.
    GOAA Signature Events
    • Liberty Weekend
    • National Aviation Week
    • Pack the Plane
    • TAKEOFF
    • Wings and Wheels Family Fest
  • Lance Lyttle and Judith-Ann Jarrette outside in front of a corporate jet helping with the pack the plane event.
    Educational Activations 
    • Airport Tours
    • Aviation Career Days
    • Industry Days
    • Speakers Bureau
  • A woman speaker at a podium giving a speech to an audience.
    Community Meetings
    • Airport Updates
    • Community Feedback
    • Relationship Building
    • Stakeholder Outreach
A group of six photos. 1.) Annie the Astronaut mascot standing in front of a palm tree 2.) Aerial photo of Orlando Executive Airport 3.) Lance Lyttle at a podium giving a speech. 4.) A group of MCO employees holding Pack the Plane boxes loaded with food. 5.) Annie the Astronaut mascot standing on a football field. 6.) A group of people packing items.

Our Impact

FY2026
  • 4,000+ attendees at Wings and Wheels 2026
  • Pack the Plane 2026 resulted in 4,638 pounds of food collected
  • 1,000+ volunteer hours
  • 12+ community sponsorships

Annie the Astronaut is Orlando International Airport's (MCO) official mascot and community ambassador. Meet Annie the Astronaut

Meet Annie

Contact Us

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    Community Relations Department

    Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

    CommunityRelations@goaa.org