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Paragon Adds Trio to FBO Network
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The group of independent FBOs formed in 2011, now numbers 28 members.
Word Count: 287
The Paragon Network, a group of independent "elite" FBOs, has welcomed three new locations to its ranks. The former Landmark Aviation facilities at New York’s Westchester County Airport (HPN) and at Washington Dulles International (IAD), now owned by the reconstituted Ross Aviation, have both become part of the network. At HPN, Ross offers two separate FBOs facilities, while the FBO at Dulles is currently undergoing a $2.5 million renovation which will be completed by year-end.

“We are thrilled that Ross Aviation at White Plains and Washington-Dulles have joined our exquisite group of FBOs,” said Megan Barnes, Paragon’s executive vice president. “Their commitment to excellence and distinguished management team bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to our network.”

Paragon also welcomed its first Mississippi FBO, the Tunica Air Center, in the northern part of the state. It features an 11,000-sq-ft terminal and an 8,200-sq-ft arrival and departure canopy. “Tunica Air Center is proud to be the first Paragon Network FBO servicing Northwest Mississippi and the MidSouth Memphis, Tennessee area,” said FBO executive director Eric Konupka. “Joining the network will allow us to offer additional benefits to our current customers and build new relationships through the networking capabilities that Paragon Aviation provides.”

To join the network, which was founded in 2011 and now numbers 28 locations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, FBOs undergo a facility audit conducted by Paragon. Each member FBO must also comply with a set of core standards to remain in the group. Clients using the network are eligible for Paragon Preferred status, which includes access to custom fuel pricing, dispatching fuel requests to network locations and making reservations through the group’s website.