New FBO For Albany

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Although its been doing business here for a year, the Albany County Airport Authority is hosting a grand opening celebration for the airport's fixed base operator, Million Air at the charter and general aviation terminal.
The event. scheduled for Aug. 24, kicks off at 5 p.m. and will include a brief program with Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey at 5:30 p.m.

"The arrival of Million Air resulted in an immediate and substantial decrease in the price of aviation fuel for corporate and general aviation jet aircraft using Albany International Airport," said David Langdon, Chairman of the Albany County Airport Authority. "The reduction in fuel prices will continue to play a significant role in the Airport's ability to once again attract and station corporate and private aircraft at the airport.
Million Air is headquartered in Houston and is the third largest fixed base operator in the world. A fixed base operator provides services for non-airline traffic.

Million Air is operating the general aviation terminal and fuel operation for the Albany International Airport under a $100,000 per year, plus incentives, management contract. The airport bought the facilities formerly owned by Aircraft Service International Group for $3 million last year. Together the airport and Million Air have upgraded the terminal and provide a VIP feel for pilots and passengers, said airport CEO John O'Donnell.

"Many customers are using private jets to travel more often than ever before," said Woolsey. "We sought to promote Million Air Albany and Albany International Airport as the entrance to the Capital Region and have been very successful. Working in tandem with the airport authority, our goal is to welcome visitors and businesses 'Million-Air' style, with top-notch customer service and world-class amenities." Guests at the event will be given tours of the upgraded terminal, a chances to fly in a new Cirrus aircraft, operate a flight simulator, and test drive a new Bentley. Guests will also get a free New York State Lottery Ticket in keeping with Million Air's theme, said airport spokesman Doug Myers.