Rectrix Designates Worcester Regional Airport as its New Maintenance Base

Sept. 21, 2016
Rectrix will locate its fleet at the company’s new state-of-the-art Aerodrome facility at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) which was formally opened in 2015

Bedford, MA (September 21, 2016) – Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services, the largest Massachusetts-based private jet operator, has selected Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) as the maintenance base-of-operations. Rectrix will locate its fleet at the company’s new state-of-the-art Aerodrome facility at ORH which was formally opened in 2015 and built to service all small and large general aviation and corporate aircraft. Rectrix currently operates a fleet of Bombardier Challenger 604, Challenger 300 and Lear 45XR private jets.

“Worcester Regional Airport is essentially a Boston Metro airport operation for us. Given today’s positive economic growth in the Bay State, recognizing Worcester Regional as a Boston Metro airport only makes sense as more and more companies expand to the Framingham, Marlborough and Worcester areas,” said Rectrix CEO Richard Cawley. “And of significant importance is Massport’s infrastructure investments and Worcester’s proximity to neighboring New England states which were key drivers in this decision. It’s simply a great location for business and an easy destination for our personnel since the airport is right off the Mass Pike.”

"I was proud to join Rectrix in Worcester last November when they opened their new facility, and I am excited that their commitment to Central Massachusetts continues with today's announcement," said

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "I look forward to an ongoing partnership between Rectrix, Massport and the City of Worcester that will bring jobs and economic activity to the region."

“Massport applauds the Rectrix decision to locate its fleet to Worcester from Hanscom,’’ said Thomas Glynn, Massport’s CEO. “The investment Massport is making in the Worcester Airport – a renovated fire station with new equipment and a new bad weather instrument landing system are paying dividends with new jobs and new activity.’’

“Worcester Regional Airport is a key part of keeping our Central Massachusetts economy strong and growing and Rectrix choosing to establish its maintenance base here is just the latest sign that more growth is ahead,” Congressman Jim McGovern said. “Strong investments like this new facility show why Worcester is poised to be a major transportation hub for New England. As leaders from Rectrix, Massport, and the City of Worcester continue to work together, I know this partnership will continue to bring good-paying jobs and economic growth to families across Central Massachusetts.”

Rectrix, with a corporate headquarters at Hanscom Field (BED), celebrated the opening of its Worcester

Aerodrome in 2015 with a ribbon cutting that involved state leaders, Massport, and local officials. The Rectrix footprint at ORH encompasses approximately 50,000 square feet of hangar and office space, including 30,000 square feet of heated indoor hangar space. The facility features fleet maintenance and

hangar space, as well as fueling, de-icing, aircraft exterior and interior cleaning, ground power units, and aircraft service equipment.

In addition to its full suite of maintenance services, the Rectrix ORH Aerodrome is outfitted with many high end amenities for passengers and crews, including: premium concierge services, a flight planning room and pilots’ lounge. The facility represents more than a $5 million investment by Rectrix.

Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services, Inc. offers premium private jet charter, aircraft maintenance, aircraft management and fixed-base operations (FBO) services. Since its founding in 2005, Rectrix has set the gold standard in the world of aviation. The company has a long history of expansion and has revolutionized the FBO concept through the operation of high quality FBO services in key locations on the East Coast, including Bedford, Westfield, Worcester and Hyannis, Massachusetts and Sarasota, Florida. In 2009 Rectrix acquired global jet charter operating authority for 10 or more passenger seats with the purchase of New World Jet Corporation. This charter operation, rebranded as Rectrix Aviation, Inc., enabled the company to offer travel in a cost-effective manner by utilizing their own fleet of Lear 45, Challenger 604 and Challenger 300 aircraft at their state-of-the-art Rectrix Aerodrome Center private terminals. Exceptional service is the core principle of how Rectrix operates, and the company is committed to growing the general aviation industry in Massachusetts and throughout the nation.