Air Center San Diego has acquired San Diego Jet Center at Brown Field Municipal airport in California. The acquisition includes all FBO facilities, including the main terminal building out of which Air Center San Diego has begun providing FBO services. Air Center is committed to enhancing its presence on the field by constructing a facility, slated for completion in late 2025. Ground has already been broken on the project.

Situated at the east end of the taxiway, the facility will comprise a 14,400sq ft FBO terminal and a 74,000sq ft hangar complex offering many upgraded amenities. The terminal will feature spacious seating areas, conference rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. The hangar complex will be able to accommodate aircraft up to a G650 in size.

While Air Center proceeds with the facility upgrades, it will retain the seasoned team from San Diego Jet Center, many of whom have more than 20 years of experience with the FBO and have established a reputation for providing upstanding customer service to the area's clientele.

"We are so excited and grateful to welcome San Diego Jet Center's knowledgeable, reliable team members to the Air Center family," says customer service manager Brittany Favero. "Their contributions are pivotal in facilitating a smooth transition to the Air Center brand. We look forward to modernisation and streamlined approaches, while keeping intact the commitment to customer satisfaction that defines the operation."

Air Center San Diego is led by COO and executive vice president Scott Owens, an industry professional of four decades. Owens has been instrumental in the success of McClellan Jet Services since its establishment in 2001. His diverse responsibilities include leasing 1,000,000sq ft of airfield buildings, driving aviation development initiatives, overseeing FBO operations and providing strategic guidance for the development of Sacramento McClellan airport.

Managing the daily operations of Air Center San Diego are Favero and general manager Jason Ponchetti.

Favero brings two decades of industry expertise, having managed front office and marketing functions at McClellan Jet Services, contributing to the launch of Coast Air Center, streamlining operations at APP Jet Center and founding her own business, FBO Fix.

Ponchetti, with over 30 years of industry experience, previously served as general manager for jetCenters of Colorado's Denver location With a bachelor's degree in aviation management and a master's degree in business administration, Ponchetti combines his education with industry knowledge and a proven track record of operational excellence. His leadership will be instrumental in driving growth, optimising efficiency and shaping the future of Air Center San Diego.

While Air Center San Diego is set to transition to the new east-end FBO as its sole operating facility in 2025, it hit the ground running this week out of the existing facilities in the main terminal building. The current facilities feature accommodations for guests such as a comfortable passenger lounge, a games room with pool table, a kitchen area with vending options and complimentary crew cars. Customers will continue to have access to all services including ground handling, transportation, US Customs and any other specialised requests.