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Skyservice Adds Large Hangar in Vancouver
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The move doubles the company's aircraft storage space at CYVR
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Canada-based Skyservice is continuing its recent expansion efforts with the acquisition of the London Aviation Services’ large hangar at Vancouver International Airport (CYVR).
The 64,000-sq-ft facility—located behind the existing Skyservice FBO on the south side of the field—has a door height of 44 feet, which allows it to shelter bizliners. Built in 2007, it incorporated numerous environmentally friendly features such as the use of recycled steel in its construction, energy-efficient lighting, and a “cool roof” system to reduce the need for climate control.
This move doubles the FBO’s hangar space at CYVR, bringing it to 123,000 sq ft, and provides an additional 12,000 sq ft of office space and 235 vehicle parking spaces. Skyservice plans to expand its West Coast MRO capabilities at the location.
“Our ongoing investment in the region reflects our unwavering commitment to our clients,” explained president and CEO Benjamin Murray. “We firmly believe the expansion at Vancouver Airport, built on our foundation of safety and service excellence, is a crucial element in meeting the region’s growing business aviation needs.”
The move follows the company’s recent announcement of the purchase of a majority stake in Florida FBO operator Fontainebleau Aviation, which gave Skyservice its first foothold in the Southeast U.S.