Modern Aviation is now the sole aviation services provider at Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci/Isla Grande Airport (TJIG) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after it acquired rival Puerto Rico FBO. In 2021, Modern purchased the Million Air franchisee at TJIG, giving the growing FBO chain its first foothold in the Caribbean. This latest move will see the consolidation of the two locations.
Modern recently finished the first of two hangars it is constructing at TJIG that will add 48,000 sq ft of aircraft shelter when the second is completed by April. In its latest purchase, Modern gained an additional 40,000 sq ft of hangar space and offices, which will bring it to a total of more than 150,000 sq ft.
“This acquisition will enable us to more efficiently provide services to customers at TJIG by adding significant hangar and office infrastructure to our current offerings,” explained Modern CEO Mark Carmen. “We are pleased to welcome the employees and customers of Puerto Rico FBO to Modern Aviation.”
Benitez Aviation, Puerto Rico FBO’s former owner, will continue to operate its aircraft management and Part 135 charter operation from the facility.
“We are pleased to partner with Modern Aviation, a preeminent provider of FBO services, as we can continue to focus on growing our aircraft management business,” said Benitez Aviation CEO Carlos Benitez.