{"id":58435,"date":"2016-01-06T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=58435"},"modified":"2016-01-06T10:00:26","modified_gmt":"2016-01-06T15:00:26","slug":"fort-wayne-aero-center-opens-for-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/01\/06\/fort-wayne-aero-center-opens-for-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Wayne Aero Center opens for business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/AVFuel_logo-145x200.jpg\" alt=\"Avfuel logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-57903\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>News release from Avfuel Corporation:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Fort Wayne Aero Center opens for business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>(January 4, 2016) &#8211; Fort Wayne Aero Center, one of Avfuel Corporations newest branded dealers, opened for business on Friday, Jan. 1, with a new facility and plethora of services to ring in the New Year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve been waiting a long time for this day,&#8221; said Jeff Van Slyke, FBO general manager for Fort Wayne Aero Center. &#8220;The building finished right on schedule and our experienced staff is ready to provide exceptional customer service to the guests of Fort Wayne Aero Center. We&#8217;re delighted to serve the aviation community we love in such a pristine facility, offering some of the best services in the industry along with the best products from Avfuel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As northeast Indiana&#8217;s premier full-service FBO, the newly-constructed 12,000 square foot facility boasts high-end architectural considerations\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsuch as floor-to-ceiling color-tinted windows in various shades of blue and green overlooking the airfield\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand an array of pilot amenities, including a lounge and private rest area, WiFi, two conference rooms with audio\/visual capabilities, a fitness center, and complimentary provisions.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong emphasis on customer service, Fort Wayne Aero Center strives to provide its guests with heightened support for an unparalleled experience. Along with critical aviation services\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsuch as Jet A and 100LL fueling, maintenance, de-icing, quick turns, concierge, heated hangar space, and charter, cargo, ground handling and forklift services\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe FBO offers all the benefits of the Avfuel network, including Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Aero Center began taking reservations on Dec. 26, 2015, and received its first round of guests on New Year&#8217;s Day. For reservations and more information on this premier FBO, call 260-446-3456 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/fwaerocenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fwaerocenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Avfuel Corporation<\/strong><br \/>\nFort Wayne Aero Center is owned and operated by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority. As the region&#8217;s newest fixed base operation, Aero Center provides aircraft fueling, deicing, ramp parking and tie-down, and a range of other services. Amenities include a new 12,000 square foot executive terminal, free Wi-Fi, pilot&#8217;s lounge and private rest areas, fitness center, and conference rooms. Fort Wayne Aero Center combines concierge-level customer service with broad industry experience to deliver an exceptional flying experience.<\/p>\n<p>Avfuel provides fuel and services to the global aviation industry and is the leading independent supplier in the United States. Established as a supply and logistics company nearly 40 years ago, Avfuel is core competent in every aspect that surrounds the delivery of fuel &#8211; from refinery to wingtip.  Avfuel combines global access with personalized service throughout a fueling network of more than 3,000 locations worldwide and 600+ Avfuel branded dealers. Our 100% dedication to aviation demonstrates our passion and commitment to a global community that prospers on the movement of goods and services around the world.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/p1220013.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allegiant Air at the Fort Wayne International Airport. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='1dbbc91d9811ac3f1482dc0d7b1a76bb' data-image-id=\"6302\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/p1220013.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_p1220013.jpg\" data-title=\"Allegiant Air\" data-description=\"Allegiant Air at the Fort Wayne International Airport. 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