Story ID: 726
Sheltair Now Taking New Hangar Reservations
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The service provider chain will be opening a slew of new hangars at several locations.
Word Count: 260
With several hundred thousand square feet of hangar projects coming online soon at several of its locations, FBO operator Sheltair (Booth 2207) is offering customers “early bird” priority reservations this week at NBAA 2016.

“We have said all along that while the industry forecast might call for new aircraft production to continue, no one is creating new airport property, and the new large-sized hangar supply is in demand,” said Todd Anderson, the Florida-based service provider’s vice president for real estate and development. “Sheltair has secured the approvals to expand and build on that most precious of real estate—airport property. That allows us to offer preferred customers new facilities that meet their needs today and far into the future.”

Indeed, those flying into Orlando Executive Airport for the NBAA show can see one of the construction projects adjacent to the service provider’s terminal. “A strong general aviation industry is critical to the continued success of Central Florida’s economic growth,” stated Phil Brown, executive director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “Sheltair’s long-term commitment to Orlando Executive, along with our $3 billion investment into Orlando International Airport, builds a strong foundation for Central Florida’s aviation future.”

Other locations set to receive new hangars include Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, also in Florida, along with Savannah, Ga., and New York’s Republic and Westhampton airports.

The company’s message is direct: “Those with operational/management responsibilities have the opportunity to secure priority positions now before Sheltair officially opens its hangar doors.”