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Rectrix Acquires AirFlyte
By: Chad Trautvetter
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Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services acquired AirFlyte, an FBO and Part 145 repair station located at Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, Mass. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though Rectrix did reveal that it paid cash for the company. AirFlyte founder Gary Potts will remain president of AirFlyte, according to Rectrix. AirFlyte’s capabilities include maintenance for most business jets at its 43,000-sq-ft facility. FBO amenities include business suites, crew lounges, quiet rooms, refueling services, aircraft deicing and a conference center.