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Sheltair Expands Florida Footprint
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The former Landmark facility at Ocala is Sheltair's 10th in Florida.
Word Count: 116
Sheltair, which operates FBOs in New York, Florida and Georgia, has acquired the 23-acre Landmark Aviation FBO at Florida’s Ocala International Airport, the lone service provider on the field. The location is Sheltair’s 10th in the Sunshine State and its 16th overall. The current facility has more than 42,000 sq ft of hangar space and can accommodate midsize business jets such as Hawkers, and a 6,000-sq-ft terminal with a 46-seat restaurant. As part of the 30-year lease agreement, Sheltair will loan the city $4 million, which will fund the construction of a new 18,000-sq-ft multi-use terminal. It will house rental car agencies and a restaurant as well as airline charter check-in and waiting areas.