Odyssey Aviation Exuma (MYEF) Joins Paragon Aviation Group

Feb. 28, 2012
Odyssey Aviation Exuma’s new 2,500-square-foot facility, which commenced construction in May of 2011, is the first private terminal at Exuma International Airport

Houston, TX--Paragon Aviation Group is pleased to announce the addition of Odyssey Aviation Exuma (MYEF) to its network of elite FBOs in North America. Exuma is the second Odyssey Aviation location to join the Paragon network, joining its sister location in Nassau (MYNN).

Odyssey Aviation Exuma’s new 2,500-square-foot facility, which commenced construction in May of 2011, is the first private terminal at Exuma International Airport. The new facility operates independently from the main terminal with its own customs and immigration clearance area located within the facility. It features a new spacious pilots’ lounge, flight planning room, refreshment bar, passenger lounge, private fuel farm and two acres of adjoining apron for aircraft parking.

“We have seen constant growth in private aviation traffic at the Exuma International Airport since we started our operation in December 2009,” says Steven K. Kelly, president of Odyssey Aviation Bahamas.

“Along with the general interest in The Exumas as a destination location, the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort has played a key role in attracting private aviation customers,” said Kelly. “Odyssey focuses on creating a seamless experience from a visitor’s arrival to their departure.”

President Mike Delk said, “Odyssey runs a great FBO operation in Nassau and I know that their Exuma operation will be equally successful. We are very proud to have their Exuma location join Paragon Aviation Group.”

Paragon represents a group of first-class independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles; customer-focused service, quality, safety, reliability and value. By delivering tangible benefits to its members through leverage in buying power on FBO services and customer information through state of the art flight tracking software provided by Argus. Each FBO joining PAG goes through a comprehensive audit of facility and services offered to ensure the quality of the member base. A base of core standards has been developed for each FBO to adhere to and maintain to remain in the network.

Paragon Aviation Group (PAG) is owned and operated by Delk’s Valley Oil, a family business comprised of Mike Delk, Megan Barnes and Molly LeBlanc. With their combined industry experience of over 60 years they have introduced an exciting new industry platform for premier aviation service providers. There are currently 15 member FBOs affiliated with Paragon including: X Jet (KAPA), Galvin Flying Services (KBFI), Lane Aviation (KCMH), Business Jet Center (KDAL & KOAK), National Jets (KFLL), Texas Jet (KFTW), Executive Air (KGRB), Aero Air (KHIO), Enterprise Jet Center (KHOU), First Aviation Services (KTEB), Tampa Int’l Jet Center (KTPA), Maguire Aviation (KVNY) and Odyssey Aviation Bahamas (MYNN &MYEF).