Sonoma Jet Center Joins Signature Select Adding Fine Wine Country FBO to Signature's Growing Network

Aug. 6, 2013
Sonoma Jet Center boasts an elegant passenger terminal, a newly constructed 22,000 sq. ft. hangar built to house aircraft sizes up to the Gulfstream G650 as well as a pristinely preserved 12,000 sq. ft. World War II vintage hangar.

Signature Flight Support Corporation today announced Sonoma Jet Center of Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) has joined its affiliate FBO program, Signature Select™. Sonoma Jet Center will offer the benefits of the Signature Flight Support network, including Signature Status® and Signature TailWins® customer rewards programs. Customers will experience Signature’s safety and world-class customer service provided by Sonoma Jet Center team members who will undergo Signature’s Safety and Service with a Leading Edge® training programs.

Sonoma Jet Center boasts an elegant passenger terminal, a newly constructed 22,000 sq. ft. hangar built to house aircraft sizes up to the Gulfstream G650 as well as a pristinely preserved 12,000 sq. ft. World War II vintage hangar.  Located in the heart of California’s wine country, Sonoma Jet Center prides itself on providing highly personalized service to both tenant and transiting traffic associated with the wine industry.  Sonoma Jet Center is well equipped with its own fuel farm and on-site aircraft maintenance.

Josh Hochberg, who co-owns the facility with his wife Julia, commented, “We decided that Signature Select offered the most concrete benefits and a global network.  Signature’s dedication to providing world-class service matches our passion for our customers.  Fundamental to our decision was Signature’s proprietary customer rewards, service and safety programs and the ability to utilize Signature’s purchasing power.  Our customers will benefit significantly by Sonoma Jet Center being part of the Signature Flight Support network as a Signature Select location.”

Maria Sastre, President and Chief Operating Officer for Signature Flight Support commented on the new Signature Select location, “California is a major market for Signature Flight Support and the addition of Sonoma Jet Center brings a fantastic resort and business destination to our network. Their dedication to delivering high touch service to their customers was the primary reason we were interested in having them join the network. We welcome them to the Signature family and will put the power of the Signature’s network behind them.”

Signature Select members are supported by Signature Flight Support’s global sales and marketing teams and are promoted along with its network of more than 100 worldwide locations. The network offers value to customers through seamless, personalized customer service and point-to-point coordination of handling and flight support services. Participating FBOs offer the Signature Status® and Signature TailWins® customer loyalty and rewards programs. Each member company maintains its independent brand with the addition of the Signature Select badge.

To learn more about Signature Select, visit www.signatureselectfbo.com or call or contact Melissa Singer, Director of Brand Extension at 407-648-7229.

Sonoma Jet Center is a premier fixed base operation (FBO) at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) in Santa Rosa, California.  Sonoma Jet Center features Avfuel aviation fuels, an elegant executive terminal and excellent concierge staff, a well respected maintenance department, and aircraft hangar and office space available for rent.  In the heart of Northern California’s wine country, Sonoma Jet Center is the preferred location for both Napa and Sonoma county tourism as well as the North Bay business centers in Marin County.  For more information, please visit www.sonomajetcenter.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sonomajetcenter.

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 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/signatureflightsupport.  Follow Signature Flight Support on Twitter: SignatureFBO. 

BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation services and aftermarket support provider. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support and ASIG) provide specialist on-airport support services, including refuelling and ground handling, to the owners and operators of private, business, military and commercial aircraft. BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W. H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Ontic and APPH) are focused on the repair and overhaul of gas turbine engines and the manufacture and service of aerospace components, sub-systems and systems. BBA Aviation group companies operate from more than 220 individual locations on five continents. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.