Signature Flight Support significantly expanded its global portfolio of FBOs in 2014

2014 was an exceptional year for Signature Flight Support as it expanded its global portfolio of Fixed Base Operations. Signature grew in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and the UK adding 15 locations through acquisition, licensing or as Signature Select affiliations.  

Signature acquired Maguire Aviation of Van Nuys, CA (VNY), Jet Systems at White Plains, NY (HPN), JETS FBO at London Biggin Hill, UK (BQH), Metro Flight Services at Detroit, MI (DTW), Scottsdale AirCenter at Scottsdale, AZ (SDL), FBO 2000 at Antigua (ANU), St. Kitts (SKB) and Nevis (NEV) and Wiggins Aviation at Manchester, NH (MHT).

Licensed locations also increased during the year with agreements signed with Blue Heron Aviation, Ltd. of the Turks and Caicos (MBPV), InterDel Aviation Services Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia (CYVR) and SkyService of Canada at Toronto (CYYZ), Calgary (CYYC) and Montreal (CYUL).

Signature Select, Signature’s licensing program for independent FBOs welcomed Sun Air Jets of Camarillo, CA (CMA) to its global network, while Sonoma Jet Center of Santa Rosa, CA (STS) completed their Signature Select transition. 

Maria Sastre, President and Chief Operating Officer of Signature Flight Support commented on the growth, “Signature’s growth during 2014 is unprecedented.  We want to ensure our customers’ needs are being met as we continue to expand our footprint. Each of our new locations provides our customers with premium, world-class service and facilities.”

FBOs who may be interested in learning about Signature’s licensing programs or Signature Select affiliate options can visit booth #228 at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Expo or contact Melissa Singer at melissa.singer@signatureflight.com or call +1 407 982 9297.

Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world’s largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling, maintenance and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 120 locations in the United States, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/signatureflightsupport.  Follow Signature Flight Support on Twitter: SignatureFBO

BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support and ASIG) provide specialist on-airport support services, including refuelling and ground handling, to the owners and operators of private, business, military and commercial aircraft. BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W. H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services and Ontic) are focused on the repair and overhaul of gas turbine engines and the service of aerospace components, sub-systems and systems. BBA Aviation group companies operate from more than 220 individual locations on five continents. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.