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Aero Centers Opens Spokane International FBO
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: New facility gives the growing chain its second location in Washington state
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Rapidly expanding FBO chain Aero Centers recently opened a facility at Spokane International Airport (KGEG) in Washington state, giving the airport two general aviation service providers.
The nearly four-acre, $10 million facility—which took nine months to build—features a 6,000-sq-ft terminal with passenger and pilot lounges, snooze room, showers, 12-seat conference room, concierge, business center, dishwashing service, and crew cars. Located on the east side of the field adjacent to the U.S. Customs office, it also offers courtesy transportation, vehicle ramp access, and 1,200 sq ft of office space.
To shelter aircraft up to a Bombardier Global 7500, the complex—which is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with after-hours callout available—offers 27,000 sq ft of heated hangar space.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of Aero Centers Spokane,” said Geoff Heck, the company’s president and COO. “Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of this partnership with the Spokane Airport, as well as the Spokane aviation community, and we look forward to shaping a successful and collaborative future.”
Aero Centers also operates the lone FBO at nearby Felts Field (KSFF). Over the past year, the company has added four locations. Its next—at Wyoming’s Casper–Natrona County International Airport (KCPR)—is expected to open by April.