Mountain Lion Aviation, a Truckee, California-based Part 135 operator, has expanded its operations to Fort Worth (Texas) Alliance Airport. The airport’s central location and proximity to a large mid-market population were among the reasons behind the expansion of the four-year-old charter provider.
“We serve business travelers who need to get to cities such as Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, West Texas, or neighboring states—and then be home for dinner or events with their families,” said MLA founder and chairman Jim Wilkinson, who is also chairman and CEO of Dallas-based global advisory firm TrailRunner International. “We also serve families whose desire is to travel, on their own terms, to places such as Colorado and Florida or a college football game or golf tournament, and then be back home while others are still stuck in airport security or traffic.”
MLA’s fleet comprises a Pilatus PC-12, Daher TBM 940, and Cirrus SR22 Turbo. The Fort Worth location will be served by deputy chief pilot Jeff Fay, customer service officer Whitney Ramsey, and COO Jessica Fay.