North American FBO network Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of three FBOs in the US northeast; Mystic Jet Center, LLC, which operates Mystic Jet Center at Groton-New London Airport (KGON) in Groton, Connecticut, Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC, which operates Columbia Air Services at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB) in Trenton, Maine, and Columbia Air Services-RUT, LLC, which operates Columbia Air Services at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT) in Rutland, Vermont, from their two owners.

The company has also opened its upgraded and expanded FBO campus at Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado. The upgrade and expansion project includes the addition of two new heated 28 ft door hangars, a Class A FBO terminal and an expanded ramp.

The nearly $23 million complex features a 7,000 square foot FBO terminal, two large hangars encompassing more than 52,000 square feet, 4,000 square feet of attached office space and 150,000 square feet of new ramp area. The completion of this project more than doubles Modern Aviation's footprint at Centennial Airport.

“This development enhances our presence at Centennial Airport, one of the busiest business aviation airports in the country,” says Mark Carmen, CEO of Modern Aviation. “Our state-of-the-art FBO facility includes top tier amenities, was carefully designed with pilots and passengers in mind and allows Modern Aviation to better serve our customers today and well into the future. The facilities include the latest web conferencing capabilities in the conference room, eight individual snooze areas for optimal relaxation and many other convenient amenities.”

In addition to concepts of comfort, significant attention has been placed on integrating sustainability features into the complex. This includes four EV car charging stations while the steel structure has a 20% reuse factor built in and the hangars/FBO terminal are up to some of the highest standards regarding energy savings and low emissions including low water usage plumbing fixtures; LED lighting with day lighting functions; high efficiency mechanical units with thermostats/temperature sensing devices; low E storefront systems; efficient building envelope; and interior finishes that are LEED green and cradle to cradle certified.

With the addition of the three northeast locations, Modern Aviation now operates 16 FBOs in North America, including ILM, APA, BFI, SIG, JFK, LGA, ISP, FOK, FRG, MHR, SAC, SMF and DSM.

“We are thrilled to have officially expanded our footprint in the northeast," says Carmen. "On behalf of Modern Aviation, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new team members and customers at these three terrific locations. We look forward to continuing Mystic Jet Center's and Columbia Air Services' history of providing outstanding customer service and safety.”

All the employees of the three entities have joined Modern Aviation.