PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2007
GFK Flight Support To Build State-Of-The-Art Corporate Jet Center
GFK Flight Support, in cooperation with the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority, plan to build a corporate jet center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In conjunction with the new airline terminal planned for Grand Forks International Airport, GFK Flight Support will break ground on a state-of-the-art, $4.5-million dollar addition this September. Expected to be completed sometime in April 2008, this 45,000 square-foot, five-star facility will increase GFK Flight Support's heated hangar and aircraft support space to 130,000 square feet making it the largest aircraft service center in the State. The facilities, staffing and equipment will allow GFK Flight Support to serve everything from airliners, the largest of corporate jets, and the smallest of personal aircraft.
This addition to GFK Flight Support will feature a multitude of amenities. The two-story facility will contain a combination of pre-cast and sky-lit walls, a five-star hotel-class lobby, comfortable waiting areas and exclusive pilot lounges. It will also feature four classrooms for flight training, cutting-edge technology for weather and flight planning, a pilot pro shop, paid luxury transportation, an on-site conference room for 25 people overlooking a balcony to the runway, an in-house theater and ten indoor parking garages for vehicles whose owners host their aircraft at GFK Flight Support.
In cooperation with Chevron/Texaco, GFK Flight Support will be a first to offer wing tip invoicing, which will enable aircraft crews to pay for services right from the pilot's seat. GFK Flight Support is also currently garnering approvals with the FAA to become an all-jet certified air carrier, providing corporate jet service charter flights in and out of Grand Forks to the US, Canada and Mexico.
The GFK Regional Airport Authority will contribute more than $1.4 million to the project for aircraft apron areas and infrastructure such as sewer and water. The facility was designed by JLG Architects, and Industrial Contracting Services of Grand Forks will serve as the primary contractor.
"This is an exciting time for Grand Forks with new retail and entertainment developments such as the Ralph Englestead Arena, Alerus Center, Canad Inn, a new airline terminal, and now a new corporate jet center, Grand Forks' front door just got a whole lot better for those looking at our community. The Grand Forks region should be grateful to the Airport Authority Board of Commissioners for getting both the airline terminal and the corporate jet center completed without asking for tax increases or further burden on our community. These projects are the rewards of good airport stewardship. Our airport is one of the most valuable assets for development of our community. Airport management ensuring jet airline service and corporate jet service in and out of our community is vital to our future. Everyone involved has ensured Grand Forks is well placed in that competition." Brent Seifert, President, GFK Flight Support.
For more information, contact:
Brent Seifert
(701) 772-5504
GFK Flight Support Celebrates Ground Breaking September 20,
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Architect's rendering: New facility (airside) |
Architect's rendering: New facility |
Groundbreaking ceremony September 20, 2007 |
Shovels are ready | Brent Seifert, Steve Johnson (Exec. Dir., GF Regional Airport Authority) and Jon Scraper (Ulteig Engineers Inc) officially break ground for the new GFK Flight Support |
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| Actual construction began in early September. This photo was taken September 19, 2007. |
During construction, GFK Flight Support operates from a
temporary facility. Business is running as usual - with their always excellent service. |
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