Lane Aviation, the third-generation family-owned FBO at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) in Ohio, has joined the Avfuel-branded network, bringing together two family-owned aviation companies with more than 140 years of combined experience.
Founded in 1935 by Foster and Ruth Lane, the company is now led by executive vice president Stastia Spence, the founders’ granddaughter. Lane Aviation operates 24 hours a day and offers fueling, ground handling, customs support, aircraft management, charter coordination, de-icing and maintenance through its FAA Part 145 repair station.
The FBO has 140,000sq ft (13,006sq m) of heated hangar space across six hangars capable of accommodating aircraft up to a Boeing Business Jet, plus 11.3 acres of ramp. It is positioned between the control tower and passenger terminal with direct access to downtown Columbus.
“Avfuel felt like a natural fit for Lane Aviation,” said Spence. “We’re both family-owned, Midwest-rooted companies that place a strong emphasis on integrity, relationships and family values. This partnership allows us to build on those shared values while giving our customers access to Avfuel’s industry-leading fuel programs and global purchasing capabilities.”
Lane Aviation also serves as the airport’s Defense Logistics Agency contract fuel provider and offers exclusive DCA Gateway access for approved operations into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Avfuel operates a fueling network of more than 3,500 locations worldwide with over 720 branded FBOs.
