Aviation veteran Thomas Mathew has purchased the JetWest FBO at Salinas Municipal airport in California. As president and CEO of GateOne, he will merge JetWest into the GateOne family, a trusted name in premier FBO services to aviation communities across the Western US. The Salinas FBO will operate under the name JetWest GateOne, and became the network’s first location in the golden State and its fifth overall.

Recognising that JetWest has been a fixture at Salinas Municipal airport since 1976, GateOne plans to continue its longstanding legacy of customer satisfaction and exceptional service.

Mathew says: “I am excited about this new venture and look forward to merging GateOne and JetWest. I expect a seamless transition as our well-trained staff, deeply familiar with the needs of the Salinas aviation community and its customers, will advance the impeccable reputation JetWest cultivated throughout its more than 40 year history.”

This facility will operate under the leadership of general manager Ryan Gauger. The FBO features red-carpet service; comfortable pilot and passenger lounges; a well-appointed gym; car rentals and courtesy vehicles; and on demand aircraft detailing. There is 6,400sq ft of heated hangar space able to accommodate any model of mid-size jet and it specialises in quick turns for a fast, efficient experience. Mathew, along with the JetWest GateOne team, is now focused on transitioning the facility to its new brand and assessing any necessary upgrades.

“My team and I are thrilled to join the Salinas community and eager to offer GateOne’s top-notch services and amenities,” he continues. “Equipped with extensive industry knowledge and experience, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable and unparalleled service to our customers.”

The Salinas facility is conveniently centralised for those travelling to the scenic areas of Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Santa Cruz and Salinas. Guests are greeted with first-class service amid a backdrop of the beautiful California coast and can relax knowing JetWest GateOne’s dedicated team will handle any request during their stay, whether long-term or a quick layover.

Furthermore, as an Avfuel-branded FBO, JetWest GateOne will offer competitive prices with Avfuel Contract Fuel, lucrative rewards with AVTRIP and streamlined transactions with the Avfuel Pro Card.

JetWest GateOne joins sister GateOne locations at Cedar City Regional airport in Utah; Stinson Municipal airport in San Antonio, Texas; Chandler Municipal airport in Arizona; and Northeast Wyoming Regional airport in Gillette, Wyoming.