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Canada's Skyservice Completes Miami FBO Deal
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The  purchase of a majority share in Fontainebleau Aviation's KOPF FBO was announced at NBAA-BACE
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Canada-based aviation services provider Skyservice Business Aviation on Thursday completed its purchase of the majority share of Miami FBO Fontainebleau Aviation, a deal announced in October at NBAA-BACE. One of the dominant providers at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF), Fontainebleau offers 350,000 sq ft of hangars and a 15,000-sq-ft multi-level terminal with an aircraft arrivals canopy.
Skyservice first expanded into the U.S. in 2021 and has since added several other U.S. locations, for a total of 12 in its North American network. The Fontainebleau facility, which is keeping its name in recognition of the iconic brand, will give Skyservice its first foothold in the U.S. Southeast.
“The completion of this transaction marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for Skyservice as we continue our expansion to better meet the needs of our clients and the growing demands of our industry,” said Skyservice president and CEO Benjamin Murray. “Together we are well positioned to accelerate growth across our platform while enhancing our customers’ travel experiences.”
Before the deal, Fontainebleau—with an eye toward expansion—had acquired the former Jetscape FBO facility that is under development at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL). Regulatory approvals for Skyservice’s investment into this location are still ongoing.