Banyan Air Service at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport operates one of the largest pilot shops in the industry and it has now burnished that status with the acquisition of Dare to FLY Fashion, an international aviation apparel brand founded by pilot Jen Toplak. Under the deal, the brand will be distributed exclusively through the Banyan Pilot Shop.

Toplak founded the company in 2015 after she created the Chicks FLY T-shirt for the International Organization of Women Pilots to raise funds for aviation scholarships. The lineup grew to include a unique range of aviation-related shirts, hats, and accessories.

“Jen’s artistic talents and her deep connection to aviation have made Dare to FLY a brand that resonates with pilots and aviation enthusiasts worldwide,” said Banyan Pilot Shop manager Katherine Koch. “As a fellow member of the Ninety-Nines, I have had the privilege of knowing Jen since the creation of this remarkable brand. I am proud to see how successful Jen has been with Dare to FLY and honored to continue its legacy at Banyan Pilot Shop.”

In keeping with the label’s charitable beginnings, a percentage of all sales proceeds it generates will be used to support scholarships, furthering Toplak’s vision to inspire others to pursue their dreams in aviation.