February 13, 2007

Landmark Aviation offers Canada's only VVIP FBO Flight Lounge at Toronto Pearson International Airport

TEMPE, Arizona, — Landmark Aviation today announced a newly refurbished exclusive flight lounge for customers at its Toronto Pearson International Airport FBO (fixed base operation).

“For our VVIP clientele, Landmark Aviation's Toronto FBO now offers an exclusive lounge,” said Andrew Storey, Landmark Aviation General Manager at Toronto. “Landmark is the only aircraft services provider in Canada to offer a facility that can ensure travelers' privacy, security and comfort.”

The flight lounge and pre-arranged services are designed for single customer use, he added.

Landmark's Toronto FBO, which last year expanded to include a new hangar and the new VVIP North flight lounge, offers a total of 220,000 square feet of aircraft storage, maintenance, office and lounge space. Services include fueling, ground handling, concierge, pilot lounge and a state-of-the-art weather room.

The Landmark FBO provides service to corporate, cargo and military aircraft.

Landmark Aviation, an integrated aircraft services provider, operates an extensive network of 34 FBO facilities in the U.S. and Canada, and also offers light aircraft repair and maintenance at its FBO locations.

The company's largest FBO facilities are Toronto, Dulles, Va., Westchester, N.Y., Scottsdale, Ariz., and Los Angeles International Airport. In addition, the services provider offers heavy aircraft maintenance and repair at MRO facilities in the U.S., as well as aircraft modification and refurbishment.

Additional information about our Toronto operation.

 

Landmark Aviation, formerly known as Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated, is one of North America's largest providers of comprehensive services for the business aviation industry. Serving 43 locations in North America, the company offers a full range of fixed base operations; maintenance, repair and overhaul; aircraft charter, sales and management; and large aircraft completions. Landmark Aviation is headquartered in Tempe, Ariz. Landmark Aviation is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.

Media Contact:  Cathy Gedvilas  Phone: 480.784.6167