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MONTREAL – Less than one year ago, it was announced during the NBAA convention, that Signature Flight Support had entered into a licensing agreement with Starlink Aviation for Starlink fixed base operation (FBO) at Montreal Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport (CYUL), to become a branded Signature Flight Support FBO. Under the terms of this agreement, Starlink Aviation re-branded and operates its FBO services as Signature Flight Support, forming part of Signature global network of FBOs. This partnership and the seamless integration is being recognized today as Signature Flight Support, Montreal has been named Best FBO in both Quebec and Canada by the WINGS Magazine industry survey.
S. Michael Scheeringa, Signature Flight Support Corporation President, states, Our expansion into the Canadian market at a world-class facility staffed with dedicated professionals, extended Signature customer offerings by expanding our global footprint and it extremely exciting to see the success of this partnership being marked by this industry accolade. We look forward to a sustained and prosperous future in Montreal and we remain dedicated to delivering world-class customer experiences at all of our 106 locations.
We have outperformed the local market every month since joining the Signature family, our significant market share gains and the recognition by Wings, are the evidence that being part of a customer-centric network was the right choice for our customers, said Glen Lynch, President and CEO of Starlink Aviation.
The Signature Montreal FBO is 15 minutes from the city commercial, hospitality and entertainment districts. The facility features a secured, heated 65,000 sq. ft. hangar, crew and passenger lounge, crew snooze room, shower facilities, cafe-bistro, conference room and wireless internet access. Services include: 24/7 operations, ground handling, BMW crew cars, Jet-A fuelling, on-site customs (CANPASS), flight planning, computerized weather service, and anti-icing.
Signature Flight Support and the related logos and proprietary processes are owned by SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT UK REGIONS LTD. and are used under license to CORPORATION STARLINK F.B.O. INTERNATIONAL INC., the owner and operator of the FBO.
Starlink Aviation, a diversified business aviation company, providing regional air carrier services to a wide variety of clients world-wide. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. A staff of 130 aviation professionals, 20 business aircraft under management, and an 88,000 square foot hangar and office complex, form the foundation for its Fixed Base Operation at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (CYUL). Starlink Aviation has broad and deep expertise in the operation and support of business aircraft, as well as the operation of a corporate shuttle. For more information, please visit: www.starlinkaviation.com.
Signature Flight Support Corporation, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world’s largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling, maintenance and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com.
BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support®, ASIG® and Signature TECHNICAir™) are focused on refueling, ground handling and/or maintenance of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service®, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Ontic®, and APPH®) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the design, manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.
