Alabama Airport Welcomes New FBO Operator
Company also operates a facility in nearby New Orleans
Flightline First is the first occupant of the new $3 million FBO terminal at Alabama's H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF). The company, which has operated another FBO at New Orleans Lakefront Airport since 2007, took over at KCQF on October 15.

H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF) in Fairhope, Alabama, now has a new aircraft service provider with the opening of Flightline First. The company, which has operated an FBO at New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW) since 2007, was the winning bidder in the airportā€™s RFP process among eight applicants.

Continental Services, a division of aircraft engine maker Continental Aerospace Technologies, was the lone service provider on the field but the company decided it no longer wished to be in the FBO business.

Continental had occupied a 40-year-old terminal building on the West side of the field, but the airport recently completed construction of a $3 million, 4,000-sq-ft replacement on the east side. It includes a pilot lounge with a pair of snooze rooms, shower facilities, 10-seat conference room, refreshment bar, kitchen, concierge, and crew car.

The Titan Fuels-branded facility also has 24,000 sq ft of hangar space that can accommodate up to midsize business jets. The 10,000- and 14,000-sq-ft hangars are located on the west side of the field adjacent to the old terminal, which will be retained to house a flight school. The FBO is open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., seven days a week.

ā€œWeā€™re thrilled to officially open our new FBO and to begin this exciting chapter in partnership with the city of Fairhope and the Fairhope Airport Authority,ā€ company co-owner Ethan McDonald told AIN. ā€œOur goal is to provide exceptional service to our customers and contribute to the growth and development of this vibrant aviation community. We look forward to fostering strong relationships and being a part of the continued success here at Fairhope Airport.ā€