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Atlantic Aviation Expands in the Caribbean
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The move gives the FBO chain its third Caribbean Base
Word Count: 306
Atlantic Aviation has expanded its network footprint in the Caribbean with the purchase of the ExecuJet FBO at Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM) on Saint Maarten. One of two service providers on the field, ExecuJet had operated there since it acquired an FBO in 2016.
The two FBOs had operated from temporary facilities until recently, when they moved into a permanent general aviation terminal—the refurbished former temporary commercial terminal that was built to handle airline passenger processing while the main terminal was rebuilt following Hurricane Irma in 2017. Each of the service providers occupies approximately 1,200 sq ft within the terminal, with the remaining shared space housing restrooms, border control, customs, and the airport authority security screening area.
The location offers a full suite of ground handling services, including fueling, parking, landing permits, water, lavatory cleaning, and GPUs, as well as concierge, customs and immigration clearance, catering coordination, and ground transport.
TNCM is a strategic destination in the Caribbean and a gateway to the yacht-set enclave of St. Barthélemy. Its tower serves as the lynchpin for air traffic control in the region. As the island enters its peak season, the FBO will continue to operate under the ExecuJet name in the short term, and its existing team will be retained. Atlantic confirmed to AIN that the location will eventually be rebranded under its network banner.
For Atlantic, this represents its third FBO in the region, joining facilities on Grand Cayman (MWCR) and Turks and Caicos (MBPV).
“Providing our customers with an expanded international footprint while strengthening our Caribbean network are important goals for us,” said Atlantic CEO Jeff Foland. “Our prestigious new St. Maarten location allows us to accomplish both—providing customers in the region with seamless access to Atlantic’s industry-leading service and hospitality.”