Fargo Jet Center Completes Major Remodeling & Expansion June 11, 2008

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Fargo Jet Center (FJC) is putting its best facilities forward.

FJC, the largest aviation service organization in the Upper Midwest, recently completed a major remodeling and expansion project - an upgrade that will enhance both service and appeal.

"Since 1995, Fargo Jet Center has been the front door to Fargo-Moorhead, the first impression of our community for many travelers, and it's been a great one," said FJC President Jim Sweeney. "Now it's even better and more inviting for everyone, from charter flyers and aircraft operators to flight students and maintenance customers."

The goal was to "supercharge" the FJC passenger terminal, said Sweeney, to make it more accommodating to guests, more user-friendly for team members, and the entire facility more efficient for everyone. The expansion added a two-story stone fireplace to the passenger terminal, a pilot's suite with a high-definition television, a flight planning room, a quiet room to relax and refresh, and a conference room with first class amenities. It also increased the size and improved the placement of the customer service area.

One of the Best Gets Better

FJC is consistently ranked among the top FBOs in North America. Aviation International News, in its "2008 FBO Survey, ranked FJC number 42 out of 1,420 FBOs considered. This places FJC in the top 3 percent of facilities in North, South and Central America, the U.S. Territories and the Caribbean.

"It's great to be recognized for excellence that pervades our entire organization," said Sweeney. "The credit really goes to our team, who give every customer the white-glove treatment on a daily basis."

FJC also is a ChevronTexaco fuel dealer, award-winning aircraft maintenance and avionics repair station and aircraft dealer. In addition, FJC operates a fleet of charter aircraft, a flight school, provides aircraft management services and opportunities for fractional aircraft ownership.

History & Overview

Fargo Jet Center's history extends back to the mid-1970s, when owner Patrick Sweeney joined Weather Modification, Inc. (WMI), an atmospheric research and cloud seeding company conducting business worldwide. To meet their expanded needs, WMI established its sister company, Fargo Jet Center, Inc. which began serving the region's aviation community in September 1995.

Since then, FJC has grown to become North Dakota's largest private aviation operation. It has more than 200,000 total square feet of office, hangar and technical workspace, and more than 100 team members between FJC and WMI.

Services

FJC has garnered international recognition for its high level of service, as well as its world-class facilities and amenities. FJC is considered a premiere FBO site in North America.

In addition to FBO services, FJC provides -

Flight Operations
- Provides the most convenient, comfortable and affordable air charter service in the Upper Midwest, with access to over 5,000 airports nationwide.
- Aircraft Management Services with customizable offerings.

Maintenance & Avionics
- Federal Aviation Administration-approved repair station
- Authorized service center for Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna and Pilatus
- Dallas Airmotive service center providing expertise on Pratt & Whitney JT15D and PT6A engines
- FAA 'Diamond Award' recipient
- Avionics Training Excellence Award from the Aircraft Electronics Association for the past three years Aero SPA detailing service Full-service upholstery shop

Flight Instruction
- Official Cessna Pilot Center
- State-of-the-art interactive computer ground training
- New Cessna 172 aircraft featuring the latest technology in avionics

Exclusive Aviation: FJC's Aircraft Sales Division
- Exclusive Cessna dealer of new single-engine, piston aircraft in Minnesota, North Dakota and Western Wisconsin
- Sales offices at Fargo Jet Center and in Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Cessna 'All-CSTAR' award dealer four years running

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