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Atlantic Aviation Acquires Black Canyon Jet Center
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The purchase of Black Canyon Jet Center makes the 69th location in its U.S.-only network, and expands its Western footprint.
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Atlantic Aviation has bolstered the western part of its U.S.-only network, with the announcement that it is purchasing the Black Canyon Jet Center, the lone FBO at Colorado’s Montrose Regional Airport. The facility serves as a gateway to the state’s ski resorts such as Telluride. In operation for a decade, the facility has garnered high ratings from readers in AIN's annual FBO Survey, particularly for its customer service.

“The addition of the Black Canyon facility enhances both our existing presence at premier resort and skiing destinations including Aspen, Hayden, Rifle and Sun Valley, and our nationwide network generally,” said Atlantic CEO Lou Pepper.

The location, which will be Atlantic's 69th, sees the majority of its annual business between December and March. It has a 4,500-sq-ft terminal with passenger and pilots' lounges, a snooze room, 12-seat conference room and a 40,000-sq-ft heated hangar capable of accommodating aircraft up to a G650.

Expected to be completed at the beginning of June pending regulatory approval, the transaction comes just one week after Sheltair announced the purchase of Tampa International Jet Center, another highly rated independent FBO.