“Collaborations like the one with Sheltair are crucial in demonstrating to the girls what is possible for them,” explained Amanda Serrano, Director of Curriculum at Girls Inc. “When they can see it, they can dream it, and ultimately, they can be it.”
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Sheltair begins building new T-hangars at KMLB
FBO network Sheltair Aviation has begun construction of “much-needed” T-hangars at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) in Florida, according to company officials.
New owner for FBO chain
Luxaviation Group, a business aircraft and helicopter operator headquartered in Luxembourg, has acquired FBO network Paragon Aviation Group.
Picture of the Day: The golden hour
Andrew Edwards submitted this photo and note: “This North American T-6 Texan was staged in front of our FBO at Bessemer Airport (KEKY) in Alabama for a sunset golden hour picture and it turned out incredible! Bessemer Airport is home to a handful of warbirds, including a P-51, Yak, and an Aeroshell Aerobatic Team T-6.”
Work begins on new FBO, hangar at KELK
“The movers and shakers, the people who bring business to a town, don’t come in on the Greyhound bus,” added Bobby Southard, Elk City Airport chairman. “They come to town from the airport, and now we will be able to make a great first impression of Elk City with our new terminal.”
Picture of the Day: Aerostar at sunset
Thomas Eaton submitted this photo and note: “A Piper Aerostar on the ramp at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (KFHB) in Florida, tucked in for the night, patiently waiting to go flying in the morning. Photo taken by Bent Wing Flight Services lineman Thomas Eaton.”
New FBO provider at KSDM
Air Center San Diego has acquired San Diego Jet Center’s FBO assets at Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM). Work has already begun on a new FBO building.
New FBO opens at KCPR
The new Aero Center Casper features 28,000 square feet of hangar space and soon-to-be-completed 80,000 square feet of ramp space.
Grand Aire acquires National Flight Services at KTOL
The acquisition includes FBO equipment, including fueling and de-icing equipment, and facilities on the east end of the airport where Grand Aire will operate cargo-dedicated FBO operations. This is in addition to Grand Aire’s FBO operations at its existing corporate headquarters on the west end of the field, company officials explained.