Aero Centers has added a second facility at Florida’s Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) with the acquisition of the Sheltair FBO there. The acquisition makes Aero Centers the sole FBO provider at KLAL and brings its footprint there to more than 30 acres, including more than 125,000 sq ft of hangar and office space. This provides “significant development potential for expanded operations and future growth,” the company said.
“This acquisition represents our continued investment in locations that serve high-growth regions with strong aviation infrastructure,” said Michael Scheeringa, co-founder and co-CEO of Aero Centers holding company SAR Trilogy Management. “Lakeland is ideally positioned to complement our portfolio, and we are excited to bring Aero Centers’ high-touch customer experience and operational excellence to this dynamic market.”
Aero Centers president and COO Geoff Heck added that the Sheltair facility reflects the company’s commitment to operational and service excellence. Further, the company hopes to grow alongside the airport, support its evolving role in cargo and commercial service, and further its partnership with the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo held annually in early April. Plans call for investments in facility improvements, customer amenities, and hospitality, Aero Centers said.
The latest acquisition joins a list of Aero Centers expansions that included growth in Atlanta; Casper, Wyoming; Spokane, Washington; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Tallahassee, Florida.