Air Elite Celebrates Grand Opening of Standard Aviation’s New Facility in the Virgin Islands

Standard Aviation (Standard) recently completed the construction of their facility in St. Thomas at Cyril E. King Airport (TIST) and will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate. As a member of the Air Elite by World Fuel network, this new location provides an upscale option for those traveling to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. 

Located in one of the Caribbean’s top destinations, Standard is accessible to more than a dozen islands within a 50-mile radius, is minutes from Yacht Haven Grande and a half-hour away from American Yacht Harbor. This location was invited to join the Air Elite network for its superior facilities and unparalleled customer service. 

Standard’s new facility includes a 24,000 square-foot hangar, luxurious lobby and crew amenities. This location can handle nearly any aircraft with around-the-clock call out service, customs clearance available 24/7 and a sizeable hangar that is the largest free-span building in the Caribbean. Designed with pilots in mind, the Standard Aviation facility is complete with an inviting crew rest area, well-appointed flight planning room and extra amenities like a full kitchen, laundry machines and dishwashers. Luxury facilities matched with white-glove service provide clients and crews an experience fit for the locale. 

Steve Drzymalla, senior VP for business aviation bulk fuel, World Fuel Services, stated, “St. Thomas is a key destination within the Air Elite Network, and Standard Aviation exemplifies the Air Elite difference from its highly trained leadership to its front line service team. You will experience the difference from the moment of your arrival to the last farewell of your departure at Standard Aviation’s world-class facility.” 

Shaun Miller, managing member, Standard Aviation, stated: “Our Standard Aviation team is proud to officially open a world-class aviation facility for the Virgin Islands at a pivotal time for tourism. A four-year build has fortified a structure like nothing else in the region, including 24,000 square feet of enclosed hangar space and a luxurious lobby bespoke to jet clientele. We are honored to join the ranks of the Air Elite Network, a brand that assures discerning aircraft owners and crew that they are in good hands anywhere they travel in the world. Our St. Thomas team members are eager to provide a high level of customer service, which clients rely on when working with Air Elite fixed base operators.”