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Ross Expands California FBO Complex
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The chain has acquired an additional hangar and more than two acres of ramp space at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Arirport in Thermal.
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Ross Aviation, one of three aviation service providers at California’s Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, has enlarged its footprint with the purchase of a 26,000-sq-ft hangar, immediately adjacent to its terminal. The FBO chain, which has facilities at six other airports in the U.S., also expanded its apron at the Thermal gateway with the lease, from the Riverside County Economic Development Authority, of an additional 2.2 acres of ramp in front of the hangar and contiguous to its existing leasehold.

“The additional ramp and available hangar space will greatly improve our ability to service our customers and provide space during the busy winter season, when the Coachella Valley is host to numerous events and influx of seasonal residents,” said Ross COO Cy Farmer.

The lone occupant at the newly purchased hangar is the charter and managed aircraft fleet belonging to fellow FBO operator Desert Jet, which is currently operating a service location from a temporary facility on the airport as its own permanent Desert Jet Center complex is under construction.