{"id":5283,"date":"2026-06-19T07:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T07:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/?p=5283"},"modified":"2026-06-19T07:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T07:52:03","slug":"avflight-city-of-detroit-celebrate-new-fbo-facility-at-detroit-city-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/avflight-city-of-detroit-celebrate-new-fbo-facility-at-detroit-city-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Avflight, City of Detroit Celebrate New FBO Facility at Detroit City Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mayor Helps Cut the Ribbon on Historic Airport’s Rejuvenation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DETROIT, Mich. \/ June 5, 2026 \/ AVIATION NEWS \u2014 Fixed-base operator Avflight, alongside Detroit City leadership, proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new, state-of-the-art facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) on Wednesday, June 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The new Avflight FBO complex marks a major milestone in the airport\u2019s ongoing revitalization efforts, strengthening Detroit\u2019s aviation infrastructure while supporting economic development, business growth and increased connectivity for the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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During the ceremony, dignitaries including Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, Airport Director Jason Watt, and Avflight Senior Vice President of Operations Joe Meszaros addressed attendees, highlighting the role the new facility will play in advancing the city\u2019s vision for the airport and the surrounding community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Avflight’s significant investment and long-term commitment to Coleman Young International Airport is an indication of the bright future our airport has ahead of it,\u201d said Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. \u201cThe services and amenities Avflight will provide at this new facility will help make City Airport an increasingly popular destination for private aircraft, bringing visitors and investment to Detroit. It also is the first new facility to be built at the airport in 60 years and one of several opening this year.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Avflight Senior Vice President of Operations Joe Meszaros said, \u201cToday represents the culmination of a shared vision for Coleman A. Young International Airport. This facility strengthens Detroit\u2019s aviation infrastructure while creating new opportunities for business, investment and connectivity. We\u2019re proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our city partners and the community.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Planned, designed and built by Avflight, the company\u2019s multimillion-dollar investment underscores its long-term commitment to Detroit\u2019s aviation future. The new complex features a 5,000-square-foot FBO terminal, a 20,000-square-foot heated hangar (able to easily accommodate aircraft up to a G700) and an attached, heated indoor parking garage for four passenger vehicles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 24\/7 facility also features an inviting, open-concept lobby with a fireplace, a pilot\u2019s lounge, two private sleep rooms for flight crew members, a conference room with full A\/V and seating for six, and private tenant offices. The terminal is styled in Avflight\u2019s signature modern aesthetic with industrial elements and sleek, yet comfortable, furnishings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Designed to serve general aviation aircraft with fuel and ground handling services, the complex reflects Avflight\u2019s confidence in the continued growth and potential of Coleman A. Young International Airport as a premier gateway to the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen we broke ground on this project at the end of last June, we saw tremendous potential in Detroit and in this airport,\u201d said Meszaros. \u201cToday, that vision is a reality. This new facility provides the modern services and amenities operators expect while reinforcing our long-term commitment to Detroit\u2019s growth and future.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The project builds on the momentum of significant city-led improvements to KDET, including a $3.5 million runway renovation, LED taxi lighting upgrades, and additional investments such as ramp pavement improvements, a new engineered material arresting system, a new control tower, airport beautification efforts, upgraded snow removal equipment and expanded educational partnerships aimed at fostering aviation careers among Detroit youth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Avflight, which has operated at KDET since 2011, is committed to enhancing the KDET experience for customers and community members alike. Since arriving on the airfield, the company has expanded its capabilities, invested in modern infrastructure and remains committed to fostering educational opportunities and community partnerships that benefit both the aviation industry and Detroit residents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re honored to be part of the airport\u2019s ongoing transformation,\u201d said Meszaros. \u201cThis investment reflects our confidence in Detroit, and we look forward to serving pilots, passengers and businesses here for decades to come.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As part of the Avfuel-branded network of more than 720 FBO locations worldwide, Avflight brings extensive operational expertise and a proven track record of developing successful FBOs across North America and Europe. The company\u2019s commitment to innovation and sustainability includes support for electric charging infrastructure and advanced ground support equipment across its network.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mayor Helps Cut the Ribbon on Historic Airport’s Rejuvenation \u00a0 DETROIT, Mich. \/ June 5, 2026 \/ AVIATION NEWS \u2014 Fixed-base operator Avflight, alongside Detroit City leadership, proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new, state-of-the-art facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) on Wednesday, June 3. \u00a0 The new Avflight FBO complex marks […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5283"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5287,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5283\/revisions\/5287"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in-flightmag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}