Fledgling Velocity FBO Network Adds Arizona Location

Founded earlier this year, the Velocity FBO Network has expanded to four locations with the acquisition of the FBO assets of Havasu Air Center (HAC), the lone service provider at Arizona’s Lake Havasu City Airport (KHII). The facility features a 5,500-sq-ft terminal with a reception area, an eight-seat conference room, flight-planning room, pilot lounge and theater room, and aircraft arrivals canopy. It offers more than 100,000 sq ft of hangar space and four acres of ramp parking.

Under the terms of the agreement, HAC’s former owners will retain their aircraft management and maintenance operations under the Northstar Aviation Services name.

“Velocity was founded on a commitment to excellence, delivering a consistent standard of quality and exceptional experiences across our entire network,” said Velocity CEO Chad Farischon. “Havasu Air Center has built a reputation for outstanding service and operational safety, and we are committed to honoring that legacy while bringing our broader platform’s resources to bear.”

Velocity was formed from the three U.S. locations of the Odyssey FBO Network, which was purchased and rebranded by private investment firm Tallvine Partners. “The acquisition of Havasu Air Center represents the fourth location in our growing network,” added Tallvine operating director Ed Zwirn. “We are executing on a focused strategy to build a best-in-class platform, and Lake Havasu is a natural fit.”