LAKELAND, Florida — Sheltair has inked an official partnership with SUN ‘n FUN, supporting the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) while becoming the official fuel provider for the world-famous airshow at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) from April 13-18, 2021.
In addition to an in-kind contribution, Sheltair will donate $0.10 per gallon on all uplifts during the event to ACE’s Project Skylab, a STEM learning center designed to provide hands-on activities for the next generation of aviation professionals. Since ACE’s opening in 2014, SUN ‘n FUN’s proceeds have supported the non-profit aerospace organization whose mission is to engage, educate, and accelerate the aerospace industry’s professionals of tomorrow.
“Sheltair has provided excellent service to our SUN ‘n FUN guests for years,” said John “Lites” Leenhouts, president and CEO of SUN ‘n FUN/Aerospace Center for Excellence. “Having them engage in such a fantastic effort to help support our Aerospace Center for Excellence as an official partner is very exciting. We are very grateful and look forward to expanding our partnership in the coming months.”
“We are committed to supporting the growth and success of both ACE and SUN ‘n FUN,” said Andy Castro, Sheltair’s general manager at KLAL. “Sheltair always looks forward to serving the airshow, but furthermore, we are proud to align with their mission and inspired to support the next generation of aviators.”
Sheltair will offer streamlined services at this year’s event, including invoicing right at the refueling truck for simplified operations that, in turn, will allow for more time enjoying SUN ‘n FUN. As an Avfuel-branded FBO, pilots flying to Sheltair Lakeland for SUN ‘n FUN will receive triple AVTRIP Points, FBO officials added.
Sheltair stands ready to serve upwards of 60,000 aircraft movements in the show’s six-day span, according to officials. Services include U.S. Customs, hangar space and tie-downs, on-site Hertz rental cars, catering, shuttle services, crew cars, complimentary refreshments and snacks, a flight planning/weather room, and a pilot’s lounge.