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Washington State FBO Reopens after Refurbishment
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The company also joined the World Fuel Services network.
Word Count: 170
Bellingham Aviation Services, one of two service providers at Washington state’s Bellingham International Airport, recently held a grand opening to celebrate the completion of a four-month renovation of its passenger terminal. Upgrades on the 3,000-sq-ft structure were designed to promote the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and many of the building’s interior walls were removed to provide a more open and inviting layout, in turn drawing focus to the old-growth maple countertop in the front reception area.

Located 20 miles south of the Canadian border between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle, Bellingham is a U.S. port of entry with 24-hour customs service on the field, and the company said it specializes in quick-turn tech stops for Alaska- and Asia-bound flights. It also has hangar space that can accommodate a Gulfstream GIV.

The company has also joined the World Fuel Services (WFS) network as a branded FBO, providing WFS contract fuel, accepting the Avcard and participating in the company’s FlyBuys rewards program.