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Skyservice Business Aviation's growth from Canada into the U.S. has now expanded into the Southeastern U.S., as the company has completed its investment into a partnership with Fontainebleau Aviation at Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF) in South Florida.
Additionally, customary approvals for Skyservice's investment in a new FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - currently under development by Fontainebleau Aviation - are still underway. The deal between the two was announced earlier this year.RELATED: The FBO page for Fontainebleau Aviation in the GlobalAir.com Airport Resource Center"The completion of this transaction marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for Skyservice as we continue our expansion to better meet the needs of our clients and the growing demands of our industry," Skyservice President and CEO Benjamin Murray said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "Together, we are well positioned to accelerate growth across our platform while enhancing our customers' travel experiences.An image posted last week to Skyservices' social media outlets shows the Fontainebleau Aviation logo, along with the text, "A Skyservice Company."
The Fontainebleau Aviation FBO location offers business aviation travelers approximately 270,000 square feet of hangar space, an executive terminal and office facilities.
Fontainebleau Development Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Soffer said in a statement that his team is thrilled about the partnership.
"As we focus on expanding our portfolio of premier destinations and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences, Skyservice is the ideal steward and partner due to its strong pedigree and reputation for excellence in the industry," he said.
Financial terms of the Opa Locka deal were not disclosed.
The addition grows the FBO portfolio of Skyservice, founded in 1986, to 11 FBOs across North America.
RELATED STORIES:Skyservice Business Aviation expands to the United States Skyservice Business Aviation is expanding its Oregon FBOs Skyservice Business Aviation breaks ground on new FBO and hangar complex in SeattleThe move into the U.S. began in November 2021 with the rebranding of Leading Edge Jet Center locations at King County International Airport-Boeing Field (BFI) in Seattle, Washington; Roberts Field Airport (RDM) in Redmond, Oregon; Bend Municipal Airport (BDN) in Bend, Oregon; and Helena Regional Airport (HLN) in Helena, Montana.
The company announced the following year that it would build a new business jet center in Redmond and a 16,000-square-foot hangar in Bend.
In March of this year, Skyservice broke ground on a new 71,000-square-foot FBO and hangar complex at Boeing Field, and it opened a new FBO location in May at Napa County Airport (APC) in California.
The company also operates FBOs in Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto, with locations at two airports in the latter. Skyservice also offers aircraft management and maintenance, along with aircraft charter and sales.