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Signature Aviation's New Iowa FBO Spreads Wings
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Facility will service traffic at the state's largest airport
Word Count: 201
Signature Aviation has opened its new FBO at Iowa’s Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), the Hawkeye State’s largest airport. The facility on the south side of the field replaces the company's previous one, east of the airline terminal, built in the 1970s.
The 20-month-long construction project included a 5,000-sq-ft LEED-certified terminal—which more than doubles the previous private aviation facility's size—with floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby. It offers a conference room, internet café, coffee bar, pilot lounge with snooze room, business center, crew cars, a porte cochere, and an outside firepit area.
The terminal adjoins a new 30,000-sq-ft hangar with office space, capable of sheltering aircraft as large as Gulfstream’s soon-to-be-certified G700.
“As one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, Des Moines is a key stop for aircraft operators traveling to and from Iowa, and a vital aspect of Signature’s presence in the region,” said Derek DeCross, the chain’s chief commercial officer. “The design and amenities at the reimagined Signature Des Moines will instantly make it one of the most recognizable and unforgettable stops within our network, bringing an exceptional experience to life for every guest.”