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New Aircraft Hangar Project in Eau Claire Expands Capacity for Region
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport announce the construction of a new hangar project. The addition of new hangar space expands capacity for aircraft lease space throughout Eau Claire, Minneapolis and La Crosse.
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport announce the construction of a new hangar project at Hawthorne’s Eau Claire airport location (KEAU). The addition of new hangar space expands capacity for aircraft lease space throughout the Eau Claire, Minneapolis and La Crosse region.
The new 22,500 square foot hangar is owned by the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport and will be managed by Hawthorne. The new hangar will be able to accommodate business aircraft up through the Gulfstream G650 and construction will be completed by the spring of 2023, and hangar space is available for lease.
“As the region we serve continues to grow, the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport continues to look for opportunities to accommodate the corresponding demand for aviation facilities,” said Charity Zich, Airport Director. “This new hangar will greatly increase our ability to capture additional demand for those looking for a convenient and accessible airport option.”
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is the premier airport in West Central Wisconsin. With a main runway capable of handling aircraft of almost any size, state of the art navigational aids, an air traffic control tower, as well as onsite aircraft rescue and firefighting capabilities, KEAU is well positioned to serve the needs of aviation users for the foreseeable future.
“Hawthorne has been proud to serve the community for more than 30 years, and the new hangar project enables us to provide even greater service to aircrafts in the region,” said Shawn Styer, General Manager at KEAU. “Whether an aircraft needs a permanent home or a place to stop when passing through, Hawthorne is here to provide best-in-class service and amenities.”
Hawthorne operates 10 Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) locations at airports around the country, including Atlanta, GA (KRYY), Chicago, IL (KPWK), Cody, WY (KCOD), Eau Claire, WI (KEAU), Ennis- Big Sky, MT (KEKS), Hamilton, MT (KHRF), Long Island, NY (KISP), Sioux City, IA (KSUX), Tuscaloosa, AL (KTCL) and West Yellowstone, MT (KWYS).
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, whose roots go back to its first FBO in 1932, is a world class aviation services company and leader in general aviation services and airport management. With the backing of NOVA Infrastructure and Wafra Inc., Hawthorne has become a leading FBO acquisition and operating company committed to customer service and safety.
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services is pleased to announce Tyson Goetz as Chief Executive Officer. Tyson has significant executive leadership experience in general aviation and most recently served as Co-Founder and President for Lynx FBO Network where he led a team that developed a strong reputation for customer service, safety, employee development, quality, and community. Previously he has held executive leadership positions at Landmark Aviation and Atlantic Aviation.
Thank you CAA members and customers for voting Hawthorne (KTCL) as the CAA Preferred FBO for Tuscaloosa, AL.
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services recently-acquired Choice Aviation and its four locations in Wyoming and Montana. Choice’s outstanding team and passion for safety and service fit perfectly into the Hawthorne network. The addition of Choice Aviation to the Hawthorne family now brings the total number of FBOs to 10, along with five managed aircraft locations and expanded MRO capabilities. Hawthorne’s expanded national footprint includes FBOs in: Atlanta, GA (KRYY) Chicago, IL (KPWK) Cody, WY (KCOD) Eau Claire, WI (KEAU) Ennis- Big Sky, MT (KEKS) Hamilton, MT (KHRF) Long Island, NY (KISP) Sioux City, IA (KSUX) Tuscaloosa, AL (KTCL) West Yellowstone, MT (KWYS) Hawthorne Global Aviation Services launched a new website today during the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that brings the full family of companies under one site. The new website can be viewed at www.hawthorne.aero. During this week’s NBAA-BACE conference, Hawthorne will be exhibiting with Titan Aviation Fuels in Booth #4619. Stop by the booth to meet the team and for a chance to win Apple AirTags, Travel Kits, and enter the Grand Prize Drawing for a Breitling Avenger II GMT Watch. Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, whose roots go back to its first FBO in 1932, is a world class aviation services company and leader in general aviation services and airport management. With the backing of NOVA Infrastructure and Wafra Inc., Hawthorne has become a leading FBO acquisition and operating company committed to customer service and safety.
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