Gander is something of a legend in the history of transatlantic aviation. Its location in Newfoundland positions it well to serve as the last or first stop on the North American continent for airplanes to gorge on fuel before or after crossing all that water. Gander also felt the brunt of the 9/11 grounding, accepting 39 heavy airliners and absorbing their 6,595 passengers and crew into a community of slightly less than 10,000 people. Testament to their fortitude and generosity, the locals somehow made it work.
That spirit of welcome is evident at Irving Aviation’s Gander FBO, which has been in operation since 1992 and handles on average between 10 and 15 aircraft per day–a combination of corporate, cargo and military, some as large as KC-10s and Antonov An-124s. Renowned for its quick turns, tasteful facilities and Häagen-Dazs ice-cream sticks for visiting pilots and passengers, Irving Gander is the top-rated Canadian facility in AIN’s 2008 FBO reader survey. It is one of three FBOs owned and operated by Irving Oil, a family-run Canadian company with deep roots in aviation.
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