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Skyservice Unveils New Emerald City FBO
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The facility is the company's second on the field
Word Count: 227
Skyservice Business Aviation held the grand opening of its new Seattle FBO on Tuesday. Skyservice—known then in the U.S. as Leading Edge Jet Center—acquired an FBO at King County International Airport (KBFI) in 2020 and rebranded it the following year, introducing the Skyservice brand to the U.S.
Nearly a year and a half ago, it broke ground on the new facility—the company’s second location at KBFI, which is also known as Boeing Field. The 21,000-sq-ft terminal features a passenger lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ramp and a large fireplace, pilot lounge with snooze rooms, refreshment bar, onsite car rental, and a 12-seat conference room with access to a 1,600-sq-ft terrace offering views of Mount Rainier.
The complex includes a 50,000-sq-ft hangar capable of sheltering the latest ultra-long-range business jets, which brings Skyservice’s aircraft storage at KBFI to 110,000 sq ft. The new project also added seven acres of ramp.
“Our business jet center brings a new level of ease, sophistication, and luxury to the region’s business aviation FBO offerings,” said company president and CEO Benjamin Murray, adding that the area is a thriving economic center. “We are thrilled to welcome commuters, tenants, and visitors to Seattle with outstanding service and personalization that has earned Skyservice its reputation for excellence in the industry.”