- April 23, 2021, 12:18 PM
Sheltair s acquisition of the former Apex Executive Jet Center at central Florida s Orlando Melbourne International Airport gives the company its 12th full-service facility in the state. (Photo: Sheltair)
Sheltair has expanded its network with the addition of Apex Executive Jet Center, one of two full-service providers at Florida’s Orlando Melbourne International Airport (KMLB). For Sheltair the purchase represents its 19
th FBO and the 12
th in its home state.
The company has had a presence at KMLB since 1988 and already operated 250,000 sq ft of hangar space there. The new acquisition added another 52,000 sq ft of hangar space that can accommodate ultra-long-range business jets. Also included in the purchase was the 12,400-sq-ft terminal, which features a pilot lounge, flight planning area, 10-seat A/V-equipped conference room, refreshment bar, concierge, and available U.S. Customs.
- December 10, 2020, 12:51 PM
Aerion Supersonic has started development of its $300 million, two-million-sq-ft headquarters complex at Florida’s Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB). Dubbed Aerion Park, the 110-acre campus will house facilities for research, design, production, and interior completions of the company’s AS2 supersonic business jet and future hypersonic aircraft. (Photo: Aerion Supersonic)
Aerion Supersonic today said it has started development of its $300 million, two-million-sq-ft headquarters complex at Florida’s Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB). Dubbed Aerion Park, the 110-acre campus will house facilities for research, design, production, and interior completions of the company’s AS2 supersonic business jet and future hypersonic aircraft. Production of the Mach 1.4 AS2 is slated to begin in 2023, followed by first flight in 2025 and service entry in 2027.