CLT Launches Future-Focused General Aviation Terminal with Modern Aviation
CHARLOTTE, NC – Effective July 1, Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Terminal will be managed by Modern Aviation and rebranded as the CLT Executive Terminal. This transition signals the beginning of a new chapter in private aviation at CLT in partnership with Modern Aviation – an FBO network recognized for its exceptional safety standards, customer service and upscale amenities.
Modern Aviation will take over CLT’s general aviation services, succeeding Wilson Air Center’s two decades of award-winning customer service. General aviation services refer to the range of support and operations provided for non-commercial aircraft, including corporate jets and privately-owned planes.
To ensure a smooth transition, all existing employees were offered positions with Modern Aviation, and the majority accepted roles within the organization. Modern Aviation and the local on-site team are committed to maintaining and enhancing superior customer and stakeholder experiences. As part of the agreement, Modern Aviation will begin renovating the CLT Executive Terminal sometime in the next year. “We are grateful to Wilson Air Center for the meaningful relationships, steadfast commitment to operational excellence and high-level customer service over the past 20 years,” said Ted Kaplan, Chief Business and Innovation Officer at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “As we look to the future with Modern Aviation, we are excited to introduce a new era of private aviation in Charlotte—one driven by innovation, elevated service and a focus on exceeding the evolving needs of our customers.”
Founded in 2018, Modern Aviation currently operates 18 FBOs across North America and the Caribbean, with Charlotte marking its 19th location. Charlotte City Council unanimously approved the 10-year contract with the option to extend to 20 years on Feb. 10. “We are thrilled to expand our presence at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a key general aviation hub in North America,” said Mark J. Carmen, Modern Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer. “This marks an exciting new chapter at CLT as we will continue to provide exceptional service, and integrate our safety culture, to elevate the experience for our customers.”
Modern Aviation will manage the CLT operation that includes 220,000 square feet of hangar space and 100,000 square feet of office space. In 2024, the FBO supported 28,700 takeoffs and landings, making it one of the busiest general aviation operations in the United States.
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