Hickory Gains Ownership Of Hickory Regional Airport's Fixed Base Operations
HICKORY, N.C., Dec. 9 -- The city of Hickory issued the following press release:
As of 12:01 a.m. today, the City of Hickory operates the fixed base operations (FBO) at the Hickory Regional Airport, per order from the United States Bankruptcy Court Western District.
The bankrupt FBO is no longer a tenant in charge of private aviation operations, and there will be no interruption of service.
"The City of Hickory is committed to stabilize and maintain critical aviation services at the airport for the flying public," said Hickory City Manager Mick Berry.
Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright reiterates Hickory's commitment.
"We want to assure the flying public and all Hickory taxpayers that we have a staff that is fully capable of providing outstanding service in a manner that will protect our valuable asset and be wise as they plan for the future," said Wright.
Danny Lingerfelt, owner and operator of Charlotte Charter Jet and CAPS Flight Management Company located at the Hickory Regional Airport, congratulated the City as the new FBO.
"As a pilot and business owner traveling over the United States, I have found airports and FBO's operate more efficiently when operated by area locals with deep roots in the community willing to put their all into doing the job or by the local City to preserve local community interest," said Lingerfelt.
More than 10 pilots and aircraft owners were in the court room in Charlotte on December 8 in support of the City. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at [email protected]
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