FBO Spotlight: Henriksen Jet Center (KEDC)

Henriksen Jet Center
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Austin Executive Airport (AEZ) FBO delivered an exceptional experience to a pilot diverted due to weather, turning an unexpected stop into a very positive visit.
  • The FBO impressed with its attentive ground crew, a large 100-foot parking canopy, and a luxurious reception area.
  • Amenities included a crew area with recliners, a state-of-the-art movie theater system, and sleeping quarters described as reminiscent of the Ritz Carlton.
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In our FBO Spotlight series, we’re highlighting FBOs around the country that have received rave reviews from our readers. This latest Spotlight is brought to you by Matthew Boucher, who recently flew into Austin Executive in a Navion Rangemaster. Here’s what he has to say about the experience.

“En route from California to Florida, we were turned away in mid Texas. We landed at the closest airport, and that is where our luck changed. After being greeted by four line guys and parking under a 100-foot canopy, we walked into a reception area that was second to none. The crew area had recliners but also a state of the art movie theater system. They’re sleeping quarters that were reminiscent of the Ritz Carlton. Truly an unbelievable FBO. It’s funny how about something like a major change in plans with weather to turn into a very positive enjoyable experience.”

To learn more about this FBO, visit austinexecutiveairport.com.

Do you have a great FBO story you’d like to share with fellow aviators? Take this survey and tell us about it, or e-mail bethany.whitfield@bonniercorp.com.

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