A new FBO has opened at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL) in Temple, Texas. The FBO is “the gateway to Temple,” according to a press release from the city, and the new facility represents “a milestone in the city’s aviation infrastructure. This new space will double the size of the airport’s current FBO and will feature modern facilities that will reduce our carbon footprint through improved construction materials as well as energy-saving fixtures and HVAC equipment. This expansion will also help the airport to provide a private, laid- back passenger experience with improved amenities and a faster boarding process.” The new owners of Tri-State Aero FBO , serving Evansville Regional Airport (KEVV) in Indiana, plan on fueling regional growth for decades to come. Locally owned United Companies purchased Tri-State Aero in October 2022, and, along with the airport’s board, announced plans to build a two-story, state-of-art terminal. Construction is set to soon begin on the 10,000-square- foot facility, and it’s designed to serve as a fitting and welcoming “front door” to the community, said Doug Petitt, president of Tri- State Aero and executive vice president and chief people officer for United Companies. “You walk in and see a world-class facility met by a world-class staff in a great airport where you can get in and out of easily, that’s going to mean something to the community,” Petitt said. “We can show Evansville off better, the way it should be represented. And pilots will love the new lounge on the second floor.” Evansville serves almost 35,000 aircraft operations annually—60 percent of those general aviation. The Phillips 66 Aviation-branded FBO also serves the airport’s airlines, providing fuel for American, Allegiant and Delta, while offering private jet and avgas customers 200,000 square feet of ramp parking, plus 100,000 square feet of hangar space, with more planned. Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has announced its partnership with 4AIR to provide carbon offset and reduction solutions to clients in the U.S. 4AIR assists aviation organizations in calculating their environmental impact from flight data and subsequently offering carbon-offset and reduction solutions. Offset solutions offered by 4AIR include projects such as forestry creation and protection, renewable energy technology, and technology efficiencies, as well as access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via a book and claim system, and contributions to an aviation innovation research fund. In partnership with 4AIR, Chapman Freeborn will be able to provide all U.S. clients the choice to opt into the service, and those that choose to do so will have a monthly report of their flights provided to 4AIR for the emissions to be calculated so they can participate accordingly. Clients will receive an annual emissions report from 4AIR that details the emission certificates that have been purchased and retired on their behalf that they can then use as desired. Stellar Aviation, with locations at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) in Nevada and the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) in Springfield, Illinois, is ready to welcome Fly Louie Alliance members at Palm Beach County Park/Lantana Airport (KLNA) in Florida and Carson City Airport (KCXP) in Nevada. In addition to the Reno and Springfield locations, Stellar is now the exclusive provider of discounted fuel rates at KLNA and KCXP for the 300-plus Part 135 operators enrolled in the Fly Louie Alliance. The alliance-preferred FBO network now offers fuel savings at more than 75 sites nationwide. Stellar Aviation was established for the purpose of acquiring, developing, and managing general aviation assets, particularly in the FBO market, and it has enjoyed a successful track record over the past 30 years.
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