Private aviation terminal operator Signature Aviation has expanded its network of fixed-base operator (FBO) and hangar locations in the US with the acquisition of Meridian for an undisclosed sum.

Meridian, a private aviation company, has FBO locations at Teterboro Airport near New York City and Hayward Executive Airport near San Francisco. The company also offers aircraft detailing, cleaning and decontamination services at its Teterboro facility.

Signature operates a network of private aviation terminals, with over 200 locations covering key destinations in 27 countries in five continents. The US is the company’s largest market with operations at 38 of the top 50 busiest airports.

Tony Lefebvre, CEO of Signature Aviation, said: “We’re excited to welcome Meridian into the Signature family given our shared mission to operate safely and provide excellent customer service and a great team member experience. Meridian has a phenomenal history of exceptional service that we look forward to preserving and leveraging across our network.”

Ken Forester, CEO of Meridian, said: “We embarked on this journey having a strong sense of which company would best build on the incredible legacy we’ve created, delivering award-winning service to our customers and treating our team members like family. Signature is best positioned to do just that through their great network, providing even more services to our customers and opportunities to our people.”

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