Paragon Aviation Group Adds Four FBO Members to Network

Paragon Aviation Group (PAG) announced the addition of four new FBO members to the network. Effective January 1, 2011, Maguire Aviation (VNY) joined Paragon Aviation Group. Additionally as of February 1, 2011, Aero Air (HIO), Galvin Flying Service (BFI) and First Aviation Services (TEB) have all joined the network.

“These new members bring the quality that Paragon is looking to add to the network," said Mike Delk, President of Paragon. "Each of these locations are successful operators on their own. Sharing their best practices with the group and raising the bar with one another is what our network is all about.” 

When asked about the decision to join PAG, Doug Crowther, Vice President of Galvin Flying Service said that a strategic alliance with high-quality premier FBOs would provide th ecompany with a joint solution to compete with the same tools as larger FBO chain, which helps acquire and retain customers.

“We are enthusiastic at the integrated sales, marketing and unified purchasing power that Paragon Aviation Group offers our Seattle FBO," Crowther said. "I believe this new alliance with enable Galvin to spend less and still reach a larger percentage of our key audience.”

Paragon represents a group of first-class independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles: customer-focused service, quality, safety, reliability and value. By delivering tangible benefits to its members through leverage in buying power on FBO services and sharing customer information through state-of-the-art flight tracking software provided by Argus. Each FBO joining PAG goes through a comprehensive audit of facility and services offered to ensure the quality of the member base. A base of core standards has been developed for each FBO to adhere to and maintain to remain in the network.

“We are encouraged by the recent addition of premier locations to our company,” Delk said. “We know that the value that Paragon delivers is paramount for each new FBO making the decision to join. We will continue to look for more opportunities to provide further value as the network continues to grow.”

Paragon Aviation Group is owned and operated by Delk’s Valley Oil, a family business comprised of Mike Delk, Megan Delk Barnes and Molly LeBlanc. With their combined industry experience of more than 60 years they have introduced an exciting new industry platform for premier aviation service providers.