Charter operator FlyExclusive, in a move that furthers its ambitions to be “fully vertically integrated, opened a 9,500-sq-ft MRO hangar yesterday at its Kinston, North Carolina headquarters. The hangar—expanding the paint division—is the final step in the second phase of the company’s expansion plan at Kinston, which includes four hangars for its MRO activities.
In the next expansion phase, FlyExclusive will build a new corporate headquarters with pilot training facilities and another 80,000 sq ft of MRO space. The training facility will also house FlyExclusive’s flight simulators.
The newly-opened hangar enables FlyExclusive to paint up to eight aircraft per month and is part of paint facilities that add more than 33,000 sq ft. FlyExclusive operates more than 90 business jets.
“We believe our latest investment in this facility will have far-reaching benefits for our business, including increased reliability, efficiency, and substantially reduced costs,” said FlyExclusive founder and CEO Jim Segrave. “Maintenance shortages are an industry-wide challenge. By bringing 80 percent of our aircraft maintenance in-house, we will further our commitment to exceptional service, reliability, and an unmatched customer experience.”