Charter & Fractional
Caribbean Caravan Operators Consolidate
Makers Air expands flight services in the Bahamas
View of the azure Caribbean from a Makers air Grand Caravan
Florida-based Cessna Grand Caravan operator and Bahamas flight specialist Makers Air has expanded its fleet and its base at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) through the purchase of Spaniel Air which occupied the same service niche. (Photo: Makers Air)

Makers Air, which operates a fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans and specializes in scheduled and charter service in the Bahamas, has acquired rival operator Staniel Air. Based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Florida, Makers Air has been operating a fleet of six Grand Caravans, and it just added a seventh through its acquisition of Staniel Air. Its customers can charter the turboprop singles entirely or fly by the seat on day trips.

Makers occupies three hangars at KFXE with nearly 12,000 sq ft of aircraft storage space and 5,000 sq ft of offices. The consolidation includes the former Staniel hangar, which increases the company’s space at the airport by 25 percent. Maker plans to convert space in the newly added hangar into a passenger lounge and offices.

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