A year after the groundbreaking ceremony, MyFlight Tours is opening up their new headquarters and aviation entertainment in Detroit this weekend. The helicopter tour company is offering sightseeing flights over Detroit’s skyline.  

In a ribbon cutting press conference, Founder Sergio Troiani said this business adds to the growing infrastructure of Detroit. “Detroit is in the middle of an incredible transformation. Everywhere you look, there is new investment, new growth, world class infrastructure being built and today we’re proud to add to one more piece to that story. This is a place where people can enjoy great food, great drinks, incredible company and sit on that balcony that overlooks the airfield where jets take off.” 

The 12,000 square foot facility will be at Coleman A. Young International Airport. This opening adds to their business that’s now at 7 other locations nationwide with the addition of Detroit.  

Additional headlines for Friday, July 24, 2026

Gordie Howe Bridge to open

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is having their inauguration day today to celebrate the opening on Monday. After a 6 month delay thanks to political drama and trade tensions, the bridge is set to create a vital economic link between United States and Canada.  

After eight years of construction this bridge is open and save commuters, truckers and recreational travelers and estimated 420 hours per year according to federal and state projections. 

Before the Gordie Howe Bridge we only had the Ambassador bridge for commercial road crossing. The operators of that bridge recently reduced passenger tolls to become more competitive with its new, publicly-owned competitor. 

Sports

MLB 

Detroit Tigers are fighting an uphill battle in their American League Central division and they hope to keep moving uphill against the Kansas City Royals. They face their fellow division mate yesterday and won, 4-3. Now they have 3 other games this weekend to climb closer to the top. 

First pitch for tonight’s game is at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park.  

Soccer 

Detroit City FC face off against Las Vegas Lights tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Keyworth Stadium. 

Celebrating 325 years

And today is someone special’s birthday…I’m talking about our very own Detroit!

Today the once-called Paris of the West is having celebrations all over the city. Here are my top 3:

• Hudsonville Ice Cream will be at Campus Martius selling free ice cream from 6-7 p.m.
• Detroit’s 325th Birthday Bash Garden Party at The Whitney if going down today at 5 p.m.
• and nonprofit Rendez-vous Detroit is hosting a two day celebration this weekend both today and tomorrow with a list full of activities. 

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