Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Chooses Wilson Air Centers as New FBO Manager

Jan 26, 2011 10:46 AM

Wilson Air Centers announced that it will partner with the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority to manage a new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in Chattanooga. The facilities will include a fueling center; a 9,000-square-foot general aviation terminal, including an office complex for pilot accommodations and business resources; and a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hangar facility, with significant room for expansion as needed.

“Chattanooga is internationally recognized as a leader in economic growth and progressive vision. We very much appreciate the opportunity to bring potential and current customers the next level of aviation services,” said Bob Wilson, President of Wilson Air Centers. “Wilson Air Centers is a Tennessee-based, family-owned company, and we are proud to bring our nationally acclaimed service and southern hospitality to this growing city.”

The new FBO facilities are under development and slated for completion in July of 2011.

“For many years, both airlines and general aviation customers have demanded additional options to create a competitive environment,” said Dan Jacobson, Chairman of the Board of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority. “We have listened to our customers and Wilson Air Centers brings an extraordinary heritage of service and quality to our airport. This will enhance the airport’s strategic business focus as we continue to support economic growth across our region.”

Wilson Air Centers operates FBOs at Charlotte (KCLT), Memphis (KMEM) and Houston Hobby (KHOU). Chattanooga will be the company’s fourth location.

About Wilson Air Center
Wilson Air Center reinvented the corporate aviation support industry by blending a heritage rich in hospitality management and a long-standing passion for aviation. It offers corporate services, charter, military handling, airline handling, freight handling and aircraft management.

With locations in Memphis, Tenn., Charlotte, N.C., and Houston, Texas, Wilson Air Center’s corporate aviation support facilities are renowned for their innovative approach to customer service and satisfaction (Pro Pilot Magazine #1 Best U.S. FBO Chain in 2007-08-09 and #2 in 2010) that originated from roots within the hospitality industry. The Memphis location is the home of one of the world’s largest aircraft canopies and is touted by the aviation industry as among the top fixed base operations in the United States for the quality of its services and the comfort and design of its facilities. For more information on Wilson Air Center or the services offered, please call 901-345-2992 or visit www.wilsonair.com.

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