Sep. 2—GOSHEN — Starting Tuesday, Sweet Aviation will take over as fixed-base operator of Goshen Air Center and take ownership of Aircraft Charter Services at Goshen Municipal Airport.
Sweet Aviation is part of Surack Enterprises Co., which is owned by founder Chuck Surack.
"I am so grateful to be able to welcome Goshen Municipal Airport into the Sweet Aviation family," Surack stated in a press release. "Goshen Air Center is a great success story with a solid foundation."
Along with Sweet Aviation, Surack Enterprises owns other aviation-based business, including Sweet Helicopters, Aviation Specialty Insurance and Enstrom Helicopter Corp. Sweet Helicopters has been operating out of Goshen's airport since 2017. The press release states that Surack purchased a corporate aircraft hangar for Sweet Helicopters to better serve charter clients traveling to Notre Dame University and the Chicagoland area.
Goshen is the fourth airport Sweet Aviation serves. They also provide various services and amenities at Fort Wayne International Airport, Smith Field Airport and DeKalb County Airport.
Airport Manager Randy Sharkey, who cofounded the former FBO, Goshen Air Center, will "continue to play a role in the airport's future," the release stated. Sharkey is employed by the city of Goshen in his role as airport manager.
And Surack added a thank-you to the current owner, "I personally want to thank John Hull for running a great business with so many amazing employees for many years."
At the airport, there will be new signage, extended passenger terminal hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, and a few customer service enhancements.
Customers "will still receive the same, top-notch fueling and maintenance services," the release reads.
Surack stated in a letter to customers, "For charter customers, in addition to the current fleet of twin-engine jets, you'll gain access to Sweet Aviation's state-of-the-art line-up of aircraft, which includes our family of Cirrus Vision Jets, Pilatus PC-12s, and Cirrus SR22 GTS. These services will be delivered from all the same great employees you already know and trust. My goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible, so that you, the customer, can stay focused on your next mission."
Sweet Aviation General Manager Joel Pierce said, "We are excited to focus on adding value to the people of Goshen through desirable aviation jobs, community engagement, and top-tier customer service."
According to the city of Goshen, Goshen Municipal is the seventh busiest airport in the state of Indiana.
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