The fifth-largest private jet charter service in the United States flyExclusive will construct a new 24,000 square-foot facility at their headquarters at the Global TransPark in Kinston.
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The announcement came during a ribbon-cutting for LGM Enterprises’ facility at the Global TransPark, flyExclusive is a subsidiary of LGM. The flyExclusive expansion will bring 200 new permanent positions and represents an additional $8 million investment.
“We continue to be enthusiastic with the increasing footprint of flyExclusive, LLC. Their investment and corporate partnership in our community plays a vital role in the growth of Lenoir County and Eastern North Carolina,” said Sen.Jim Perry, R-Wayne/Lenoir.
LGM Enterprises announced in December 2018 plans to launch an aircraft painting and refurbishing company at the Global TransPark.
This project will create 145 jobs with an investment of $10.5 million. These jobs bring wages that are higher than the average wage for the region.
Jetstream Aviation, also a subsidiary of LGM, will operate the electrostatic paint and coating facility at the Global TransPark.
“This ribbon cutting and announcement of an additional investment are good news for the people of Lenoir County,” said John Rouse, executive director of the NC Global TransPark. “As GTP continues to attract new businesses in the aviation sector and see existing businesses grow, we are solitifying GTP’s position as a leader in the aviation industry.”
Aviation company adds $8 million expansion at the North Carolina Global Transpark – New Bern Sun Journal
