United Companies has unveiled its newly-constructed FBO terminal and brand: United Companies Air Center, formerly Tri-State Aero at Indiana’s Evansville Regional Airport (KEVV).
As the FBO rebranded itself and transitioned facilities, it also partnered with Avfuel Corporation as a new Avfuel Network location.
The 10,000-square-foot FBO was constructed to accommodate general aviation needs and welcome travelers to Evansville.
It features modern lobbies for passengers and pilots, and a host of amenities flight operators look for in an aircraft fueling and handling operation.
This includes fully-equipped flight-planning and conference rooms; secure, 24/7 surveillance; complimentary refreshments and Wi-Fi access.
The FBO terminal is complemented by a new corporate client hangar featuring a 28-foot-tall door, 12,000 square feet of space for aircraft and an additional 3,500 square feet of office space.
This is in addition to 100,000 square feet of existing hangar space and more than 200,000 square feet of ramp space.
The new facility comes shortly after Evansville’s United Companies—a long-time tenant of Tri-State Aero—acquired the FBO.
“We love our community and have long admired the way Tri-State Aero has served it as a hub of connectivity for more than half a century,” said Doug Petitt, president of United Companies Air Center, and executive vice president and chief people officer of United Companies.
“Really, it was the people at the FBO who made us loyal customers. When we heard the previous owners were looking to sell the business, we jumped at the opportunity.
“By purchasing the operation, we were able to keep the FBO under local ownership and preserve the unique aspects—the small, customer-oriented details—that made it a successful, independently-run operation. With the resources of United Companies, we were thrilled to expand upon that tradition of customer care, and operational integrity and safety, with the facilities and brand to match.”
Joel Hirst, Avfuel’s senior vice president of sales said, “It is our pleasure and honor to join together the Avfuel brand with United Companies Air Center. Its team is passionate about aviation, service and safety, with a community-first focus that helps drive the region’s economy. I know Avfuel’s customers will love flying to United Companies Air Center’s new facility. We thank its team for entrusting us with operationally-critical services and support.”
