Citing N.Y. Jobs Act, Sheltair Updating Republic FBO

Sheltair is upgrading its 66,000-sq-ft hangar at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island in recognition of the recently passed New York State Aviation Jobs Act. The company believes this legislation will bring “new economic growth opportunities” at the state-owned airport and at Sheltair’s other FBOs in New York. The newly passed bill reduces taxes and levies on aircraft sales and maintenance in the state.

“While the hangar is a marvelous historic landmark, its infrastructure has been continuously upgraded to ensure our customers and tenants get the support their aviation assets require,” said Sheltair COO Warren Kroeppel. “This latest investment reflects a $1 million commitment by Sheltair to ensure the electrical service meets our needs, the passenger lobby offers modern design and amenities, the ramp is maintained, including a new drainage system and the building’s roof remains weather tight.”

Kroeppel explained that while Sheltair is constantly reinvesting in its infrastructure across the country, the Republic facility became a priority in the wake of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signing the Aviation Jobs Act. “Our investment is a reflection of the commitment we made to state lawmakers and the governor that if the jobs act was passed we would reaffirm our confidence in New York as a place to do business by strengthening our roots. Our Republic renovations are just part of that pledge and we are now poised to take advantage of the benefits this legislation will offer our industry.”