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Chad Trautvetter

Latrobe, Pennsylvania-based L.J. Aviation aircraft management and business jet charter company has opened a new base at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), it announced on Thursday. Its new facility includes a reception area, private offices, lounge, and meeting rooms. It also has 36,000 sq ft of hangar area, complete&nbsp;with shop space, with 42-foot doors, and can accommodate business aircraft up to a BBJ or ACJ.

 


“As a part of our commitment to offering an exceptional customer experience, we are delighted to offer our customers expanded support, more resources, and increased flexibility,” said L.J. Aviation founder and CEO Ed Kilkeary Sr. He added that the PIT location provides&nbsp;customers with&nbsp;services such as passenger assistance;&nbsp;baggage handling;&nbsp;immigration and customs clearance;&nbsp;transportation, hotel, and catering coordination;&nbsp;line maintenance;&nbsp;and aircraft fueling.

 


“This new location provides room for continued growth of L.J. Aviation’s aircraft management services, aircraft charter operations, and our OnFlight charter membership program,” said company president and COO Ed Kilkeary Jr. “It allows our customers the convenience of basing their aircraft at a world-class international airport. At the same time, the proximity of the new facility to our headquarters in Latrobe ensures that L.J. can immediately provide the same high level of customer service our clients have grown to expect.”

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