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Avflight Introduces New FBO
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The location upgrades the company's former faciilty at Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg International Airport. 
Word Count: 178
Avflight recently held the grand opening of its newest FBO at Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg International Airport. The 5,000-sq-ft building, located next to the airport’s main terminal, features a conference room, kitchen, pilot lounge, a trio of snooze rooms, a catering kitchen, and office space. It replaces the company’s previous terminal, which it occupied for more than a decade in the former AMP Industries corporate hangar facilities.

A second phase of construction will see the addition of a 30,000-sq-ft hangar able to handle the latest big business jets. That structure should be completed early next year.

“By investing in general aviation, and investing in the Harrisburg region, Avflight is able to further its goal [of being] a connection facilitator,” said Carl Muhs, president of the Avfuel-affiliated company. “We are proud to be the gateway to central Pennsylvania, and with this new facility, we’re now a more attractive option for tenants.’’ Muhs believes that will drive more corporate traffic to the state’s capital area and help support the local economy.