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More FBOs join Signature Select network
Two more FBOs have joined Signature Flight Supports' member network. One is Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center and the other is Michigan-based Contact Aviation.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center has become a Signature Select member FBO.

Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Waterford, Michigan-based Contact Aviation have joined the Signature Select network.

Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center offers a full-service FBO experience including hangar, ramp, Jet A and Avgas, maintenance, avionics, paint and interior services. It is located near US Customs and offers quick turns on the ramp, which is open daily from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The facility encompasses 10 acres and over 100,000 sq ft of hangar, lounge and office space. CEO Marshall Myles says: We are excited to become a Signature Select member. Our FBO customers will benefit with the addition of the expertise and global recognition of the Signature Flight Support family of FBOs. Branding our Fort Lauderdale Executive FBO as Signature Select was a natural choice to deliver greater value and exceptional service to our customers.”

Contact Aviation is headquartered at the Oakland County International airport and provides aircraft maintenance, avionics modifications, aircraft fuelling and hangar storage. Its FBO occupies a campus of over three acres encompassing 36,000 sq ft of facilities, including 20,000 sq ft of premium executive space. Managing director John Shirk comments: “With the global nature of the aviation industry and the value of Signature's network, we decided that becoming a Signature Select location was advantageous for our company and customers. We are very pleased to be a member and are looking forward to our partnership.”

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