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Signature Aviation Begins Construction on Huntsville FBO
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Signature Aviation will invest more than $11 million on a new FBO terminal and ramp expansion at Alabama's Huntsville International Airport.
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Signature Aviation broke ground this week on an FBO terminal that will replace its 55-year-old facility at Alabama’s Huntsville International Airport (KHSV). The chain has had a presence at KHSV—where it is the sole aviation services provider—since 1992. The $11.3 million commitment, which will also include a ramp expansion, is part of the company's renewed 20-year lease agreement with the Port of Huntsville.
“The first and last impressions that visiting corporate leadership will have of our community will be the air terminal they taxi up to when visiting Huntsville,” said Trey Bentley, the Port’s board chair who is also a private pilot and business owner. He added that the airport has a first-class corporate aviation operation. “This will be reflected in modern, attractive improvements to the Signature terminal.”
Expected to be completed by mid-2024, the 8,000-sq-ft terminal will replace the existing 5,000-sq-ft building and will feature lounges, private meeting rooms, and concierge services. As well, the facility offers 20,000 sq ft of hangar space.
“The groundbreaking ceremony for Signature’s new KHSV facility is helping highlight the importance of Huntsville as a destination for private aviation and as a key hub for aerospace, defense, and information technology,” explained Marty Kretchman, Signature’s senior v-p of operations. “We’re thrilled to be kickstarting the next step in our efforts to serve our customers and the Huntsville community.”