Canada-based FBO chain Skyservice Business Aviation has completed its investment in Fontainebleau Aviation’s facility under development at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL). Last October, Skyservice acquired a majority share in Fontainebleau, which operates one of the dominant FBOs at bustling private aviation hub Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) and retained its iconic name as a joint venture.
Before that, Fontainebleau had purchased the former Jetscape FBO construction project at KFLL. As the first co-development between the two companies, this facility will be completed as the second Fontainebleau location.
“We are thrilled to partner with Skyservice to develop a one-of-a-kind luxury FBO grounded in 38 years of aviation through leadership and award-winning service and safety,” said Jeffrey Soffer, chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development, which specializes in real estate development and luxury hospitality. “This is a first in our expanding portfolio of premier destinations and best-in-class luxury experiences to bring to the aviation industry.”
The facility at KFLL is expected to be completed early next year and will feature a 25,000-sq-ft terminal including an executive suite with a 20-seat, A/V-equipped board room, along with an 80,000-sq-ft hangar. It will give the joint venture a presence at two of the busiest airports for business aviation in the state.