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Struggles Turn Into Potentially Big Idea for VanTrojen

Challenges finding hangar space, proper fuel lead an aviation veteran to think of something that could become a revolutionary solution.

The proposed site will include self-service JetA fuel, a solution to a problem VanTrojen dealt with regularly. Contributed photo
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Key Takeaways:

  • Driven by personal difficulty in finding aircraft storage and jet-A fuel in the Phoenix area, Aaron VanTrojen purchased a 4.8-acre property at Stellar Airpark.
  • He plans to redevelop this site into a modern aviation facility, including 30 commercial box hangars and self-service jet-A fuel.
  • The project aims to address the critical shortage of "fee simple" hangar space in the Phoenix metropolitan area, where current waitlists are exceptionally long.
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Aaron VanTrojen has been flying for two decades and has owned several airplanes. But, being from a large metropolitan area with little open hangar availability, a considerable amount of his time has been spent thinking about aircraft storage.

Grant Boyd

Grant Boyd is a private pilot with eight years of experience in aviation business, including marketing, writing, customer service, and sales. Boyd holds a Bachelor's and a Master's of Business Administration degree, both from Wichita State University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University. He was chosen as a NBAA Business Aviation ""Top 40 Under 40"" award recipient in 2020.

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