Press Release

The Centennial development includes a 7,000 square foot FBO termina and two large hangars encompassing more than 52,000 square feet.

Issued by Modern Aviation.

February 23, 2023

North American FBO network Modern Aviation has closed the acquisition of three FBOs in the US northeast; Mystic Jet Center, LLC, which operates Mystic Jet Center at Groton-New London Airport (KGON) in Groton, Connecticut, Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC, which operates Columbia Air Services at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB) in Trenton, Maine, and Columbia Air Services-RUT, LLC, which operates Columbia Air Services at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT) in Rutland, Vermont, from their two owners.

Modern Aviation's CEO Mark Carmen, stated, “We are thrilled to have officially expanded our footprint in the northeast. On behalf of Modern Aviation, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new team members and customers at these three terrific locations. We look forward to continuing Mystic Jet Center's and Columbia Air Services' history of providing outstanding customer service and safety.”

All the employees of the three entities have joined Modern Aviation.

With the addition of these three locations, Modern Aviation operates 16 FBOs in North America, including ILM, APA, BFI, SIG, JFK, LGA, ISP, FOK, FRG, MHR, SAC, SMF and DSM.