Following a successful competitive tender process in 2015, the City of Los Angeles has awarded Jet Aviation a 30-year lease on a 17-acre site at Van Nuys Airport to establish an FBO facility.

Plans have been initiated for a 10,000 square foot LEED Silver certified FBO terminal and two 40,000 square foot hangars with associated back shop and office space. Completion is expected by the end of 2018. The company will offer FBO services in an interim terminal once operational control has been granted by Los Angeles World Airports, which is expected in the next few months.

The full service FBO will offer domestic and international handling, complete line service, executive conference rooms, crew lounge, flight planning room, business center and 24/7 guarded entry to the airport and ramp.

Rendering of Jet Aviation's facility at Van Nuys.

In addition, Michael McDaniel has been appointed as the FBO director for Jet Aviation Van Nuys reporting to John Langevin, VP of FBO Operations North America. McDaniel brings more than 36 years of experience in the aviation industry and served as general manager in his previous position.

“We are delighted to expand our FBO network to include Van Nuys Airport and the West Coast market,” said David Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, U.S. Aircraft Services. “This expansion meets our customers’ needs and we look forward to contributing to the local community.”

The newest addition to Jet Aviation’s global FBO network will be the company’s eighth facility in the Americas.