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Construction Update #2

Michael — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:41:47 +0000

We are excited to present the following update:

The concrete for the hangar’s floor has been poured as well most of the ramp that connects the hangar to the asphalt
Approximately 95% of the underground items, such as sewer pipes, have been completed and the block work on the offices has started
The electric and phone lines have been “roughed in” to the office area, communication room, and pump house
Approximately 50% of the permanent fencing is up

Construction is moving ahead of schedule and will be completed for our January 2011 grand opening! Keep checking back for more updates as construction moves forward…

For more information please contact our offices at:

Tel. 407-585-6201 | info@avocet.aero

Construction Update #1

Michael — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:53:53 +0000

Construction is well under way for Avocet’s new 44,000+ SQFT hangar! The area for the structure has been cleared and the first major concrete pour completed. Keep checking back for more updates as construction moves forward…

For more information please contact our offices at:

407-585-6201 | info@avocet.aero

Construction Update #1

WESH 2 News Report

Michael — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:32:55 +0000

SANFORD, Fla. — Avocet Aircraft is moving its operation to Sanford-Orlando International Airport and bringing jobs to the area.

Avocet is expected to bring more than 100 new jobs that will pay nearly $20 per hour when it moves all of its operations from Miami to Sanford in a few months.

Full article at: http://www.wesh.com/money/22911555/detail.html

YouTube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgsUWqIagis

For more information email: info@avocet.aero

Orlando Business Journal

Michael — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:27:37 +0000

Orlando Sanford International Airport has awarded a $4.7 million contract to Spolski Construction Co. of Sanford to build a hangar, office and maintenance facility for Avocet Capital LLC. Construction on the facility is expected to start in late spring.

Full article:

http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2010/03/15/daily3.html

Avocet Breaks Ground

wayman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:30:59 +0000

On Tuesday March 2nd, 2010 Avocet broke ground on its new, state of the art 44,000 S.F. hangar facility at the Orlando-Sanford Int’l Airport. Completion is scheduled for January 31st, 2011; Avocet’s 20-year lease (with options for 20 more years) was unanimously approved by the board of directors.

We’d like to thank:

Larry Dale, Bryant Garrett, Diane Crews, OSI Airport Authority Members & Staff, and everyone who helped make this possible…

Avocet 20 Year Lease Approval

Michael — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:24 +0000

Avocet Aircraft M & E’s 20 year lease agreement for a 44,000 SQFT hangar was approved unanimously by the Orlando-Sanford Int’l Board of Directors. Avocet also has lease options for 20 more years, allowing the company to explore long-term commitments and strategic partnerships.

For more information email: info@avocet.aero

Second A300 Maintenance/Storage

Michael — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:00:15 +0000

Avocet provides maintenance support to receive and park a second A300-B4 cargo aircraft at the Sanford facilities for preservation and storage. This marks the 15th aircraft to arrive at Avocet Aircraft M&E since Mid-2009. For more information email: info@avocet.aero

Avocet Website Launch

Michael — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:22:22 +0000

Avocet is pleased to launch its new website to provide up-to-date information about our services, latest project news and developments.

A320 Teardown

wayman — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:41:18 +0000

Avocet receives (1) A320 for teardown at the Orlando Sanford facilities. This marks the third A320 aircraft for scheduled teardown; for more information email: info@avocet.aero

Second A340 Arrives at Avocet

Michael — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:17:03 +0000

Avocet receives second CFM powered A340-300 for temporary storage and future teardown at the Orlando-Sanford facilities. For more information email: info@avocet.aero