Velocity FBO Network Plants Flag in the Lone Star State

Growing FBO chain Velocity FBO has expanded its footprint in Texas with the acquisition of SkyPlace FBO, one of three service providers at San Antonio International Airport (KSAT). The 4,000-sq-ft terminal there is adjacent to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility and features a recently renovated lounge and lobby, an eight-seat conference room, and a covered entrance for weather protection.

In addition, the AEG Fuels-branded complex includes a pair of 30,000-sq-ft hangars, with 40-foot-high doors and a tail door adding another eight feet of clearance, each capable of housing a Boeing BBJ or Airbus ACJ bizliner.

For Velocity, this acquisition marks its sixth location, with three added since the core trio of Odyssey Aviation North America FBOs was acquired and rebranded last year. It expands the chain’s presence in a key general aviation market and advances the company’s goal of building an FBO network across North America, joining Velocity facilities in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, and Arizona. 

“SkyPlace is a leading FBO in the San Antonio market, with significant hangar and ramp capacity, and a team that has built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service,” said Velocity CEO Chad Farischon. “We are excited to welcome SkyPlace to the Velocity network and build on its strong foundation through continued investment in its people, facilities, and long-term growth.”