Aviation View | Volume 1, Issue 2

141 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 under roof operations out of El Paso. On the general aviation side, the airport has set aside over 1,000 acres for expansion. It has two fixed-based operators (FBOs), Atlantic and Million Air, who offer full-service operations. “Million Air is a locally owned FBO that we just brought on board,” says Sharpe. “It is an investment of a local businessman, Paul Foster, who already had two FBOs in New Mexico in his portfolio. His commitment to El Paso is huge and he is running a five-star enterprise, which complements Atlantic’s operations. This is giving our airport a lot of cachet in the business and corporate aviation community. We want to continue to lead the charge when it comes to the future of aviation. Down the road, I would like to get our technicians certified to work on electric vehicles, as well as autonomous planes.” El Paso has also spent a great deal of effort on a new UAS detection (drone) program, which is + Parking & Valet Management + TSA Approved Remote Airline Check In + Shuttle & Fleet Maintenance Services + Curbside & Ground Transportation + Remote Management Services + Parking Facility Planning + Terminal & Facility Maintenance + Concierge Services + Wheelchair Assist + Revenue Enhancement Marketing Programs + Safety and Security + Sphere Express - an Aviation Technology Suite Innovative solutions for a quickly-evolving airport environment. SP + Airport Services 16200 Brookpark Road, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 522-0700 www.spplus.com/AirportServices Solving complex challenges demands a special kind of vision—a vision that captures the big picture without losing sight of the smallest detail. Learn how Ricondo’s vision and focused industry expertise can elevate your performance. www.ricondo.com Trusted Advisors. Unbiased Solutions. © 2021 Ricondo & Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. +1 312-606-0611 | info@ricondo.com EL PASO INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT