Story ID: 322
Air Service Hawaii Adds Honolulu Hangar
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The Hawaii-based FBO chain also expanded its service at Lanai Airport.
Word Count: 308
Those flying to the Aloha State, can expect to find more hangar space, as FBO operator Air Service Hawaii (Booth 3882) has acquired a 24,000-sq-ft hangar at its flagship location at Honolulu International Airport. The $3 million structure, which can accommodate multiple aircraft up to a Gulfstream G650, features a 28-foot high door, full fire suppression and secure street side parking.

Since taking over the hangar last month, the company has also installed a new security system with electronic access control and motion-sensing cameras. The new hangar adds to the 17,000 sq ft of aircraft storage space the company already owns. “Hangar space is always in short supply during our peak seasons, and now for the first time in its 68-year history, Air Service Hawaii can offer secure aircraft storage to clients operating large business jets,” said Mi Kosasa, the company’s vice president of marketing.

“Having the ability to accommodate our clients’ hangar requests more frequently further cements our position as a premier FBO in Hawaii,” added Air Service Hawaii president and CEO Shaen Tarter. “We are very fortunate to have a client base that values service and personal relationships so highly, which makes this investment possible.”

The company also announced that it has significantly expanded its capabilities at Lanai Airport, where it is one of two service providers. It now offers jet fuel, full ground handling, USDA-approved catering and planeside access to ground transportation.

“Having jet fuel and USDA catering inspection available at Lanai makes direct departures to the mainland available for large business jets,” Tarter noted. The location accepts all major contract fuel programs, but limited fuel supply necessitates advanced notice to ensure fuel is available for planned departures.

Along with Honolulu and Lanai, the company also provides aviation support at Kauai, Maui, Kona and Hilo.