Air force: Private aviation firm soars ahead with big investment

Tampa International Airport is set to offer more space for private aircraft thanks to a $26 million investment by Sheltair, an aviation company that manages a hangar and office complex at the airport.

As a fixed-base operator (FBO) at TIA, Sheltair serves privately owned aircraft pilots and passengers, offering a full suite of amenities ranging from catering and concierge services to office space and U.S. Customs clearance. On Oct. 21, the company broke ground on a 110,000-square-foot expansion that will create 150 temporary construction jobs and four new hangars, each of which will feature build-to-suite office space, according to a press release. The hangars, outfitted with 29-foot doors, will be able to accommodate large-cabin aircraft such as the G650 and Global 7500.