Flightserv.com
The leading provider of access to single seat travel on private jets.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
$59.7m | Late VC | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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FlightServ, established in 2017, operates as an independent Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Trenton-Mercer Airport (KTTN) in Ewing, New Jersey. The company was founded by Jon Gruelle, CEO, and Paul Weiss, President, who are also part of the leadership of its sister company, Aviation Charters. This background in charter operations provides the management team with a distinct perspective on the needs of flight crews and passengers. Gruelle is a second-generation pilot with extensive business leadership experience, while Weiss is an Airline Transport Pilot and an A&P Mechanic/IA with over a decade of leadership in air carrier operations.
The company's primary business is providing comprehensive ground support services for private and corporate aircraft. This includes aircraft fueling (Jet A and Avgas), hangar services with heated space available, and various line support functions such as ground power units, lavatory service, and oxygen services. FlightServ generates revenue by selling fuel, leasing hangar and office space, and charging fees for its array of aeronautical services. The business caters to a clientele of private aircraft owners, corporate flight departments, and charter operators who require ground handling and passenger amenities. Its location between Teterboro and Northeast Philadelphia makes it a convenient alternative to congested metropolitan airports for those visiting prominent businesses or Princeton University.
A significant milestone for FlightServ was the development of a new corporate jet facility, which opened in December 2022. After acquiring a 22-acre lease from Mercer County, the company constructed a 110,000-square-foot complex. This state-of-the-art facility features an 80,000-square-foot heated hangar capable of housing large-cabin jets like the Gulfstream G650ER and Bombardier Global 7500. The terminal offers amenities such as dedicated pilot and passenger lounges, snooze rooms, a catering kitchen, conference rooms, and concierge services for ground transportation and hotel accommodations.
Keywords: Fixed-Base Operator, FBO services, private aviation, corporate aviation, Trenton-Mercer Airport, KTTN, aircraft ground support, jet fuel, avgas, aircraft hangar, aviation services, charter operations, general aviation, aircraft detailing, concierge services, flight support, corporate jet facility, New Jersey aviation, pilot lounge, ground handling