FORT WORTH, Texas (March 19, 2015) – American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) located at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, joined the City of Fort Worth Aviation Department in kicking off a $17.5 million renovation and expansion effort of the 1968 Meacham International Airport Administration Building.

American Aero is building a new, world-class FBO and will be the primary tenant in the new administration building scheduled for completion in May 2016. The FBO will occupy 8,400 square feet of the 75,000-square-foot facility.

“Meacham International Airport is one of the premier airports in America’s southwest,” said American Aero General Manager Riggs Brown. “Our new FBO will provide an efficient departure and entry point and will deliver a VIP experience for pilots, crews, and travelers.”

The new American Aero FBO terminal will offer extensive amenities, including around-the-clock U.S. Customs and Border Protection services, separate VIP and pilot lounges, a fully-equipped conference room, and a state-of-the-art flight planning room.

American Aero is also building three, state-of-the-art LEED certified hangars and a two-story office complex at the airport. Slated for completion later this year, the new hangars will accommodate any aircraft up to a Gulfstream G650.

In addition, American Aero recently announced the purchase of 64,000 square feet of additional hangar space and 2.3 acres of land at the airport. With the acquisition and new construction, American Aero will operate more than 290,000 square feet of hangar and office space and six acres of ramp space at Meacham International Airport.

American Aero provides extensive ground support services for aircraft, including air start capabilities, ground power, potable water service, lavatory service, air stairs, belt loader, forklift and third-party maintenance, oxygen, nitrogen, and de-icing services.