Fontainebleau Aviation, a Skyservice Business Aviation company ("Skyservice"), in partnership with Fontainebleau Development, today announced the opening of its second private jet center in South Florida. Located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ("FLL"), this fixed-base operator (FBO) sets a new era for private aviation and will serve as Florida's top on-airport gateway for leisure and business travel.
"The collaboration between Skyservice and Fontainebleau has introduced a new genre of FBO services, redefining standards and expectations," stated Skyservice President and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Murray. "We are laser focused on emerging client needs and providing a new direction in delivering an exceptional luxury lifestyle business aviation experience."
The FBO, complete with an 80,000-square-foot hangar, a 25,000-square-foot lobby and hangar offices, and an executive suite that includes an AV-equipped board room accommodating up to 20 people, combines the ambience of sophisticated luxury with meticulous service and curated amenities. The private jet center has been expertly engineered to support the largest of business aircraft and is now accepting hangar lease agreements and FBO reservations.
"Our goal is always to deliver a world-class, one-of-a-kind journey for our guests, and the Fort Lauderdale FBO has established a new bar for private luxury travel," says Fontainebleau Development Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer. "Partnering with Skyservice was a natural fit for us, as the company's award-winning service and safety record align with Fontainebleau Aviation's commitment to excellence. Together, we are redefining client expectations and the FBO experience, offering seamless, luxurious travel from the moment they arrive."
"We're incredibly pleased to add Fontainebleau Aviation to FLL's portfolio of fixed-base operators," Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation, Broward County Aviation Department, FLL's operator. "The premium flight-related offerings of this new facility will further enhance FLL's standing in the luxury business aviation sector."
Home to five of the top 25 busiest business aviation airports in the United States, Florida is one of the most significant markets in the industry. Through its joint venture with Fontainebleau Development, Skyservice's South Florida FBOs position the Company at two of the state's busiest business aviation airports: FLL and Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport ("OPF").
Fontainebleau Aviation Fort Lauderdale will be solely operated by Skyservice Business Aviation.
