Story ID: 361Copeca
Paragon Network Expands Caribbean Footprint
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Copeca Jet Center, one of two FBO’s at Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernandez International Airport is the latest to join the Paragon Network.
Word Count: 231
Copeca Jet Center, one of two FBOs at Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernandez International Airport, is the latest to join the Paragon Network. Located on the northwest corner of the island, the airport is the southernmost U.S. port of entry with Customs & Border Protection service available 24/7. At 11,300 feet, its runway is also the longest in the Caribbean.

Copeca has 36,000 sq ft of open ramp space and specializes in quick-turn tech stops. Its terminal offers a conference room, pilot lounge, showers, concierge, on-site car rental, and a courtesy van. The FBO has a 16,000-sq-ft hangar that can accommodate up to a Gulfstream V, with available on-site maintenance.

To join the network, which was founded in 2011 and now numbers 57 locations worldwide, 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 of fuel requests to network locations, and reservations through the group’s website.

“We are thrilled to have Copeca Jet Center in our network,” said Paragon Aviation Group president Megan Barnes, adding the facility is a welcome addition to its growing list of FBOs worldwide. “Their commitment to delivering customer service makes them a perfect fit for the group.”