Stellar Aviation Group has acquired Horizon Aviation, which is based at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) in Sangamon County, Illinois, US.

Horizon Aviation functions as the major fixed-base operator (FBO) service provider at the KSPI civil-military public airport.

Stellar Aviation Group president Jonathan Miller said: “This new location is the strategic cornerstone for our growing FBO network as we look to expand further throughout the important Midwestern region.

“It is with great pleasure we welcome all of Horizon’s dedicated employees and discerning clientele to the Stellar family.”

Abraham Lincoln Airport, which offers airline services and military support, hosts a growing general aviation (GA) and corporate aircraft community.

KSPI airport director Mark Hanna said: “We are pleased to welcome Stellar Aviation to the Springfield community as they will bring a wealth of operational experience and innovation to our airport.

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“We are excited to have them as a partner to further grow and develop our general and corporate aviation sectors, especially as we begin a major redevelopment project that will transform the FBO into a first rate facility.

"We are excited to have them as a partner to further grow and develop our general and corporate aviation sectors."

“Together, we look forward to a bright and prosperous future for GA and corporate aviation in GA terminal and hangar rehabilitation project Springfield, Illinois.”

With an aim to accommodate Stellar Aviation Group, the Abraham Lincoln airport is undergoing several GA terminal and hangar redevelopment projects.

The infrastructure of Springfield will be noticeably increased in order to handle the rising number of visitors and business groups.

The Stellar Aviation Group is a network of FBOs, which operates in the Palm Beach County Park Airport in South Palm Beach, Florida, New Castle County Airport in Wilmington, Delaware and the KSPI.


Image: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Sangamon County, Illinois, US. Photo: courtesy of Stellar Aviation Group.