Business Spotlight: Bohlke International Airways
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Bohlke International Airways (located at TISX) has been family-owned since 1959. See why the FBO has been part of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, for so long.
1) What sets your company apart from the competition?
Bohlke International Airways is an award winning Full Service FBO with a gifted professional team dedicated to providing outstanding service in aviation. We have a vision to continue to grow our services to meet the demands of a growing business aviation community in the Caribbean and beyond.
2) How do you attract new customers?
In 2014 Bohlke International Airways entered a strategic partnership with IGY Marinas – becoming the preferred aviation asset for the luxury destination marina brand – with 13 marinas in 8 countries from USA through Caribbean and South America. Bohlke’s award winning charter fleet and highly experienced pilots services placed it as the front runner in this highly coveted position in the mega yacht industry.
3) What services/amenities do you provide?
We have a 10,004-foot runway (unique in the islands), the best fuel prices in the region, customs pre-clearance, luxurious crew facilities and FBO lounge, covered hangar space, friendly service, expert aircraft maintenance and much more.
4) Date your company started business?
We are proud to be a family owned and operated business since 1959.
5) What is your location or locations?
We are located in St Croix, US Virgin Islands at the Christiansted St Croix/Henry E Rohlsen Airport (TISX)
6) What is the one thing you want pilots to know about your location?
We are a family of aviators and care about your comfort and ease. We go above and beyond to take care of your needs- whether with flight planning/filing/customs advice and clearance, catering, crew accommodation and friendly smiles. St Croix is a beautiful uncrowded island, perfect to relax and unwind, though there is a fun beach bar scene and great restaurants if you need to blow off some steam. Local AT&T/Sprint phone – no international roaming and the Marriott Rewards Carambola Resort and Spa for you to chill and get points. Every pilot gets a Bohlke Welcome Bag with Cruzan Rum and other treats. Think of us as your dream tech stop! When other airports in the area are jammed or closed due to traffic in high season there is always room at St Croix with our long runway and Delta airspace.
7) Website / email / phone
www.bohlke.com/contact@bohlke.com/+ 1 340 778 9177 office
8) Any other qualities/features you would like others to know?
With a versatile Part 135 fleet, Bohlke International Airways specializes in charter flights to all locations throughout the Caribbean, North/Central and South America. We offer the long range, luxurious, midsize Gulfstream G100, CitationII light jet and twin turbos: KingAirB200 and MU2.
Our flight School features: Private Pilot, Instrument, Multi-Engine, Commercial, ATP, and CFI Courses.
Our method of teaching is designed to help you successfully complete your flight training, by providing you with comprehensive ground school support and hands-on flight training, with the added bonus of learning to fly in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Scenic aerial tours with complimentary champagne and red carpet service are offered through the USVI and BVIs.