Miami, Feb 14 — Velocity FBO Network (“Velocity”), a premier North American network of fixed-base operators (“FBO”) backed by Tallvine Partners (“Tallvine”), today announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center (“BTR Jet”), the leading FBO serving Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana. This acquisition further strengthens Velocity’s strategic expansion and marks another key milestone in building a nationwide footprint of customer-centric FBO locations.
“BTR Jet has established itself as one of the premier private aviation service providers in the South, with modern facilities and a strong reputation for hospitality and operational excellence,” said Chad Farishon, Chief Executive Officer of Velocity FBO Network. “We are excited to welcome BTR Jet, its employees and customers into the Velocity family, and to bring our broader resources and platform capabilities to support ongoing growth and innovation at Baton Rouge.”
Located at the East Ramp of Ryan Field, BTR Jet Center delivers a full suite of services tailored to the needs of general aviation, business travelers, pilots, and aircraft operators. The facility offers full-service fueling with Jet A and 100LL, comfortable pilot and passenger lounges, complimentary amenities, crew cars and ground support, flight planning facilities, and concierge-level hospitality designed to deliver a premium experience.
“We are proud of the culture of service and excellence we’ve built at BTR Jet, and we know Velocity shares that commitment,” said Brett Furr, President of BTR Jet. “This partnership presents a valuable opportunity to further elevate the experience for our customers while preserving the community-focused approach that has defined our success as Baton Rouge’s leading FBO. As part of the Velocity Network of FBOs, we’re enhancing our offerings and delivering even greater value to the customers we serve.”
“Tallvine continues to execute on our long-term vision of building a scaled, best-in-class FBO platform defined by operational excellence and exceptional customer experience,” said Mark Clark, Partner at Tallvine Partners. “Baton Rouge is an important, growing market and a natural extension of our strategy. We’re proud to invest in the local and national aviation community that BTR Jet serves.”