ProJet Aviation, a leader in the private aviation industry since
2007, proudly announces the completion of the sale of its flight
support service (FBO) and facilities at Leesburg Executive
Airport.
LEESBURG, Va., July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProJet Aviation, a leader
in the private aviation industry since 2007, proudly announces the
completion of the sale of its flight support service (FBO) and
facilities at Leesburg Executive Airport to Kuhn Jet Center. The
transaction marks the second sale of a successful ProJet line of
business since 2016 when Jet Linx acquired ProJet's aircraft
management and charter contracts.
"I am incredibly proud of our dedicated
team of aviation professionals, whose relentless pursuit of
excellence helped transform Leesburg Executive Airport from a
little-known local airfield to a private jet destination of
choice..." - Shye Gilad, ProJet's
Cofounder and CEO
"For the past 14 years, ProJet has been honored to serve as an
ambassador for the Town of
Leesburg and Loudoun County,
Virginia, where we have cultivated an award-winning
reputation for operational integrity, safety, and hospitality,"
said Shye Gilad, ProJet Aviation's
Cofounder and CEO.
ProJet has welcomed pilots, passengers, servicemembers, and VIP
guests from around the globe to the DC Metro Region, including U.S.
Presidents, diplomats, and government officials.
"I am incredibly proud of our dedicated team of aviation
professionals," said Gilad, "whose relentless pursuit of excellence
helped transform Leesburg Executive Airport from a little-known
local airfield to a private jet destination of choice,
significantly contributing to the community's growth and
prestige."
ProJet, one of the airport's largest employers, has grown
transient jet fuel sales by over 300% between 2011 and 2021. That
growth in tourism translates into a significant boost to the local
economy. In 2016, The Virginia Department of Aviation's Economic
Impact Study estimated that the Leesburg airport contributes over $121 million in economic activity and is
responsible for 586 jobs with an annual payroll estimated at
$56 million.
ProJet Aviation has been consistently recognized as one of the
Top 25 FBOs in the United States
in the Pilot's Choice Awards survey of more than 150,000 pilots,
ranking in the Top 3 in the northeast region four times between
2014-2018. In 2022, ProJet was recognized as the FBO of the Year by
Paragon Aviation Group from a portfolio of over 90 locations
worldwide.
Megan Barnes, Founder of Paragon
Aviation Group, stated, "ProJet Aviation's vast accomplishments are
a testament to the exceptional leadership team who consistently
worked hard to create an outstanding experience for their staff and
every customer."
The company's journey has also been marked by numerous regional
honors, including recognition as the Service Business of the Year
by the Loudoun County Chamber of
Commerce, a Best Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal,
and as a two-time recipient of the Town
of Leesburg's Ambassador Award. ProJet regularly hosted
community-building events to support education, career development,
charitable organizations, and small business owners.
"Since the day the company began operations at Leesburg
Executive Airport, the ProJet Aviation team has demonstrated a
tireless and unwavering commitment to supporting the greater
Leesburg and Loudoun County communities," said Tony Howard, President and CEO of the
Loudoun Chamber of Commerce.
"ProJet's CEO, Shye Gilad, has been
a generous and consistent supporter of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce and the businesses
and nonprofits we serve. Under his leadership, ProJet Aviation has
truly defined what it means to be a Community Leader."
One of ProJet's most notable accomplishments is its development
and support of the Aviation Education and Career Expo. Since its
first scholarship award in 2009, the initiative has provided over
$1.5 million in scholarships to
students from the Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond, fostering the
next generation of aviation professionals.
"We are deeply grateful for the support from our aviation
community and education partners, who have made life-changing
contributions to our country's youth and launched thousands of
aviation and aerospace careers," said Gilad.
"As we transition our services, we extend our heartfelt thanks
to everyone who has been part of our legacy. We wish the town of
Leesburg, Kuhn Jet Center, and the
Leesburg Executive Airport community good luck with this next
chapter, and we hope the future brings you all you deserve. To our
team members, customers, supply partners, and especially our
families and friends - your support and collaboration have been the
cornerstone of our success. Thank you for your unwavering support
and for being part of our remarkable journey."
Media Contact
Shye Gilad, ProJet Aviation, 1
703.665.1228, shye@projetaviation.com,
https://projetaviation.com/
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