GSP officials said the self-run FBO could enable the airport to attract more airlines and increase the quality of service to its current carriers and customers. In the end, the airport district decided to “exercise its exclusive proprietary right to self-perform” the FBO operation, according to documents. The company’s ownership has changed hands a few times, but Stevens Aviation has been the lone FBO at GSP since the airport opened in 1962, according to GSP commission documents.īefore making their decision, GSP commissioners mulled several options, including renewing Stevens Aviation’s contract, entering into a new FBO contract with another company and partnering with an FBO management company. It’s a milestone in the evolution of GSP.”Īccording to the Federal Aviation Administration, an FBO is a commercial business granted the right by the airport to provide aeronautical services, such as fueling, maintenance, rental, storage and flight instruction. “Our terminal improvement project will wrap up at the end of this year… This is the fourth leg in the stool for us. “We’re very excited about this opportunity to engage in a new era of service at GSP,” said Dave Edwards, president and CEO of GSP. 14, 2015, not to renew Stevens Aviation’s 10-year FBO contract, which is set to expire at the end of this year.
The announcement follows the decision by airport commissioners on Sept.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on Tuesday announced its own fixed-base operator (FBO) that will replace Stevens Aviation in early 2017.ĭuring a ceremony in Stevens Aviation’s terminal at GSP, airport commission chairwoman Minor Shaw told a group of Upstate business and civic leaders the launch of Cerulean Aviation will be “game-changing” for GSP and the region.
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