Story ID: 386
Signature Aviation Inaugurates Scotland FBO
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Signature Aviation held the grand opening for its newest UK FBO, at Scotland's Edinburgh Airport.
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Signature Aviation held a grand-opening celebration for its recently completed FBO at Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) earlier this month. The facility, which replaces a three-decade-old one at the south end of the field, took two years to build. At 5,575 sq ft (515 sq m), the new terminal on the opposite side of the airport represents a significant upgrade over the former 3,120-sq-ft (290-sq-m) building and offers discrete entrances for customers and crew. Amenities include VIP suites, a conference room, a fully stocked bar with available tea and coffee, a business center, a crew lounge, and a 48-space secure vehicle parking lot.

The new location has nearly 70,000 sq ft (6,497 sq m) of dedicated ramp, which allows it to handle any aircraft from a King Air to an Airbus A330. It is fully self-sufficient with its own equipment ranging from a pair of fuel trucks to airstairs, tugs, ground power units, and belt loaders.

Signature has invested substantially in the FBO and its security screening equipment. Installation of a CT3 X-ray machine upgrade is planned for early 2024. The company is in negotiations with airlines to introduce its Elite Class product there, which will allow commercial passengers at EGPH to utilize the facility for arriving and departing flights.

“We are looking forward to a successful partnership with Edinburgh Airport as we grow our business in Scotland and the UK," said John-Angus Smith, Signature’s managing director for EMEA.
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