Signature Aviation, recognized as the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, has successfully acquired Meridian, a distinguished private aviation company boasting bases in Teterboro, NJ, and Hayward, CA. This strategic transaction brings about several significant developments:
- Increased Investment Opportunities and Aviation Service Promotion: The acquisition opens up new avenues for investment in the aviation field and aims to further promote aviation services on a global scale.
- Expanded FBO and Hangar Network: Clients now have access to an extended network of Fixed Base Operations (FBO) and hangar locations, ensuring reliable services for their travels.
- Strengthened Commitment to Exceptional Customer Experience: The collaboration reinforces the commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, building upon the outstanding service legacy of both companies.
- Enhanced Opportunities for Team Members: The merger provides expanded opportunities for team members from both Signature Aviation and Meridian, fostering a dynamic and growth-oriented work environment.
Tony Lefebvre, CEO of Signature Aviation, expressed enthusiasm about the integration, stating, “We’re excited to welcome Meridian into the Signature family, given our shared mission to operate safely and provide excellent customer service. Meridian’s phenomenal history of exceptional service will be preserved and leveraged across our global network.”
Ken Forester, CEO of Meridian, shared similar sentiments, noting, “We embarked on this journey with confidence that Signature is best positioned to build on the incredible legacy we’ve created. Their extensive network will enable us to offer more services to our customers and provide additional opportunities for our people.”
The transaction, finalized on January 1, 2024, saw Meridian’s TEB and HWD bases seamlessly integrating into Signature’s extensive global network, spanning over 200 locations in 27 countries across five continents. In the months ahead, both teams will collaborate on a smooth transition, incorporating best practices from each company, enhancing site plans, updating branding, and integrating Meridian’s dedicated team members into the Signature family. This strategic move sets the stage for a synergistic alliance that aims to redefine excellence in private aviation services worldwide.
ABOUT SIGNATURE AVIATION
Signature Aviation is one of the world’s preeminent global aviation companies, offering exceptional experiences and essential support services to business and private aviation customers. The company’s large-scale infrastructure footprint enables travel and is a critical global economic driver. Signature operates an industry-leading network of private aviation terminals, with over 200 locations covering key destinations in 27 countries across five continents. The United States is the company’s largest market with operations at 38 of the top 50 busiest airports. The company also offers over 14 million square feet of multi-use office and hangar real estate, providing unique network-wide benefits and advantages to customers who base their aircraft at a Signature location. For more information, please visit www.signatureaviation.com.
ABOUT MERIDIAN
Meridian is an award-winning, private aviation company with Fixed Base Operator (FBO) locations at Teterboro Airport (TEB) near New York City and Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) near San Francisco. The company also offers aircraft detailing, cleaning and decontamination services at its Teterboro facility. Meridian has earned numerous industry awards and accolades for its exceptional customer service: 2023 AIN FBO Survey – Meridian Teterboro was voted in the Top 10% of FBOs in the Americas and #1 in the Northeast; Meridian Hayward was voted in the Top 20% of FBOs and ranked #3 in the San Francisco/Oakland metro area. Both locations were ranked the #1 FBO at their respective airports by AIN readers. 2023 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey – Meridian Teterboro was ranked the #1 FBO at TEB and voted among the Top 12 Best FBOs and Top 6 Best Independent FBOs in the US.
Meridian facilities have been recognized for achieving some of the highest safety standards in the industry. Both Meridian Teterboro and Meridian Hayward are CAA Preferred FBOs at their respective airports, IS-BAH Stage II certified, NATA Safety 1st and NATA Safety 1st Clean approved.