World Fuel Services'
Air Elite Network has welcomed nine new FBOs to its
global network of Diamond Service Locations in
recent months.
The network now
covers both hemispheres and covers six continents,
with a widening footprint in the Asia-Pacific
region. The newest members of the Air Elite Network
are:
- Circle Air
Group (KSEE) - San Diego, CA
- Ross Aviation
– Long Beach (KLGB) - Long Beach, CA
- Hawker
Pacific (YSSY) - Sydney, Australia
- Hawker
Pacific (YPPH) - Perth, Australia
- Hawker
Pacific (YBBN) - Brisbane, Australia
- Hawker
Pacific (YBCS) - Cairns, Australia
- Hawker
Pacific (WSSL) - Singapore
- Galaxy FBO (KCXO)
- Conroe, Texas
- Cerulean
Aviation (KGSP) - Greer, South Carolina
Based only 20
minutes from La Jolla and downtown San Diego at
Gillespie Field (KSEE) in El Cajon, CA,
Circle Air Group
(www.circleag.com)
is a hidden gem in corporate and private air travel.
In addition to a
private passenger terminal and world class concierge
services and amenities, Circle Air operates the
largest FAA Class IV part 145 repair shop in San
Diego. Their comprehensive onsite avionics shop
specializes in Citation, Gulfstream, Falcon and
larger aircraft with maintenance technicians holding
over 30 years of experience. Finally, Circle Air
Group offers competitive fuel, hangar and
maintenance prices and over 70,000 sq. ft. of hangar
rental space and 400,000 sq. ft. of concrete ramp
space. In the first quarter of 2017, Circle Air
begins major renovations that will transform one of
the nicest facilities in San Diego to one of the
finest in the country. These renovations will
include an elegant interior suite remodel, stunning
modern passenger lounge, contemporary exterior, and
development of a 3-acre parcel to construct 40,000
square feet of additional hangars with contiguous
ramp space.
“Circle Air is
proud to be a member of the Air Elite Diamond
Service Network of exceptional FBOs. At Circle Air
our philosophy is simple…give our customers the best
possible experience and they come back. We love
aviation. That’s why Circle Air is committed to
having a passionate team that anticipates our
customer’s needs, pays great attention to detail,
safety and security, and strives for excellence in
everything we do. Being part of the Air Elite
network is an extension of our philosophy and we are
delighted to be in the company of esteemed FBOs with
similar values worldwide,” said
Dee L. Conger,
CEO of Circle Air Group.
Ross Aviation’s
(www.rossaviation.com/fbo/lgb-long-beach-fbo)
FBO at the Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) (KLGB),
formally AirFlite, is known by flight operators for
exceptional service, having been voted #1 FBO in the
Americas for the past three years. The FBO is
conveniently located in Southern California, close
to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Long Beach
Airport is an “easy in, easy out” airport with a
10,000 foot runway. In addition to the expected FBO
amenities, Ross Aviation’s facilities are equipped
to service aircraft as large as a Boeing 767.
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Ross
Aviation (KLGB) |
“Our customer
service philosophy is the anchor that holds us firm
as we strive to provide customers with the quality
service that they expect, all while maintaining and
adhering to obdurate safety standards. The Air Elite
standard aligns perfectly with our principles and
has been proven successful time and time again. Our
reputation throughout the nation, in large part, is
due to the continued support we receive from all of
our friends with Air Elite,” said
Greg McQueary,
General Manager of Ross Aviation - LGB.
Hawker
Pacific’s (www.hawkerpacific.com/fbo-locations)
commitment to
world class aviation services is supported by their
largest network of FBOs across Asia and Australia.
Located in Sydney (YSSY), Perth (YPPH), Brisbane (YBBN),
Cairns (YBCS), and Singapore (WSSL), the Hawker
Pacific Flight Centres boast world class facilities,
with fully serviced luxury VIP lounges, hangar
space, VIP ground handling, communication facilities
for business and leisure travel needs, and most with
on-site customs/immigration and quarantine
clearance. Hawker Pacific can arrange ground
handling at any location throughout Australia, New
Zealand and the Asia region.
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Cairns (YBCS) |
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Perth (YPPH) |
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Hawker
Pacific's Sydney FBO Team (YSSY) |
"We are truly
excited to be the first FBO group in the
Australasian region to be invited to be part of the
Air Elite Network. A group of FBOs striving to
provide service excellence is exactly what we are
about – the fit will be perfect," said
Graham Owen
Vice President FBO for Hawker Pacific.
Galaxy FBO’s
(www.galaxyfbo.com)
state-of-the-art facility at the Conroe North
Houston Regional Airport (KCXO) in Conroe, Texas is
the benchmark in the industry for business and
general aviation.
Featuring
world-class amenities including an arrival/departure
canopy large enough to accommodate even the largest
business jet, Galaxy FBO’s operation occupies a
three-story building that includes pilot and VIP
lounges, conference rooms, executive offices and
even an on-site restaurant with views of Runway 14-
32. Seven hangars offer ample aircraft storage
space, ranging from 13,419 sq. ft. to 38,000 sq.
ft., suitable to accommodate large cabin business
jets such as the Gulfstream G650, Bombardier Global
6000 and the new Dassault Falcon 8X. Two additional
hangars and 4.9 acre ramp space is currently under
construction, scheduled to be operational in early
February 2017. While the facility has many unique
features that exceed Air Elite’s quality standards;
the key to Galaxy FBO’s success is its superb
customer service provided to all aircraft crew and
passengers.
“We're excited to
be a member of the Air Elite Network, as one of the
four Diamond Service FBOs in Texas” said
Jeremy Gee,
Vice President for Galaxy FBO. “Air Elite Membership
will provide our unique facility features and
exceptional service standards a well-deserved
visibility world-wide."
Cerulean
Aviation,
located at Greenville-Spartanburg International
Airport (KGSP) in Greer, South Carolina is upstate
South Carolina’s premium service FBO. The facility
operates 24 hours per day and offers visitors full
concierge services. KGSP features an 11,000 ft.
runway, US Customs, Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting (ARFF) & emergency services, commercial
airline service, as well as full service ground
handling, cargo and freight handling capabilities.
The hallmark of
Cerulean’s promise is to earn flight operators’
confidence, trust and loyalty by crafting an
experience that is distinctive, satisfying and
rewarding. Cerulean provides highly-personalized
ground support services, while offering customers
competitive pricing. As the premier FBO in the
region, Cerulean makes flying with their FBO a
pleasure. Their motto, “Wheels up. Spirits High”
encompasses their passion to keep the aviation
spirit alive in those they serve.
“Cerulean Aviation
at GSP International Airport is on a mission to
become synonymous with a rich aviation experience.
Our acceptance into the Air Elite Network signals
that we are indeed on the right path,” said
Dave Edwards,
President/CEO of GSP Airport District. “The Cerulean
Aviation team is focused and determined every day to
earn our customers’ confidence, trust and loyalty by
crafting an experience that is distinctive,
satisfying and rewarding. Being recognized as the
first Air Elite Network provider in the state of
South Carolina is both an honor and a privilege.”
With a service
philosophy that has proven to transcend regional
divides, the Air Elite Network continues to see
interest from likeminded FBOs who understand the
value of elevated customer service training, strict
facility standards and collaborative networking -
all driving toward the ultimate goal of true service
delivery for aircraft operators. The addition of
these new locations, including the increased
presence in Asia and Australia, further solidifies
the interconnectivity of the network’s members,
enhancing efforts to provide passengers and flight
crews with Diamond Service around the globe.
Year to date, the
Air Elite Network has grown by seven locations. The
network now encompasses 69 uniquely exceptional
diamond service FBOs worldwide and has been growing
steadily since it was established in 2011. Each FBO
member must meet a number of airport, facility and
service quality standards to qualify for membership. |