Press Release

Issued by Sheltair Aviation.

March 23, 2018

Apex Executive Jet Center (EJC), the fastest-growing fixed base operator at Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) today held the grand opening of its new 28,000 square foot hangar, which includes an additional 8,400 square feet of new office space with an upscale pilot and passenger lounge.

"Back in 2015 when we came to take a look at the existing facility for sale, other potential buyers saw runways, but we saw potential," said Gary Hall, president of Apex Executive Jet Center. "We are keeping pace with this incredible airport's growth."

He noted that the strategically located airport was home to such corporate aviation and aerospace titans as Northrop Grumman, Thales, General Dynamics, Embraer Executive Jets, L-3, Rockwell Collins and the world headquarters of Harris Corporation. "Since we arrived here, Northrop Grumman alone has grown from 1,200 airside employees to more than 5,000, Thales had to move to a larger building to accommodate its growth and we now hear that Embraer Executive Jets may soon be acquired by Boeing. We say, welcome to the neighborhood!"

Apex EJC supports the flight operations of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, Embraer Executive Jets and many of the 1,900 general aviation operations a week at the coastal Florida commercial airport. Apex EJC also provides fueling, repair, concierge, charter, as well as other aviation services and life rafts. As a popular departure point to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the airport has customs available, and the FBO offers life raft and life vest rentals.