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Odyssey Aviation U.S. Announces Acquisition of Golden Isles Aviation, Expands FBO Network

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

(“Odyssey”), announced today that it has acquired Golden Isles Aviation (“Golden Isles” or “GIA”), a Fixed Base Operator (“FBO”) serving McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (“SSI”) on St. Simons Island, GA.

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  • (“Odyssey”), announced today that it has acquired Golden Isles Aviation (“Golden Isles” or “GIA”), a Fixed Base Operator (“FBO”) serving McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (“SSI”) on St. Simons Island, GA.
  • The acquisition of Golden Isles comes as part of Odyssey’s strategic initiative to create a boutique FBO business with the highest levels of customer service.
  • As part of the acquisition, CEO and President of Golden Isles, Larry Wade, will join Odyssey as a partner and serve on its Board of Directors.
  • “We are truly excited to add Golden Isles to our growing network of FBOs,” said Salvatore Calvino, CEO of Odyssey.

Granite Creek Capital Partners Announces Investment in Odyssey Aviation U.S.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Granite Creeks investment supports a broader recapitalization of Odyssey with Equivu Capital, LLC, the investment arm of Odysseys CEO Salvatore Calvino, becoming majority shareholder of the company.

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  • Granite Creeks investment supports a broader recapitalization of Odyssey with Equivu Capital, LLC, the investment arm of Odysseys CEO Salvatore Calvino, becoming majority shareholder of the company.
  • In conjunction with Granite Creeks investment in Odyssey, Granite Creek partners Mark Radzik and Jim Clark will join its board of directors.
  • I am pleased to welcome Granite Creek on joining us in investing in Odyssey, said Salvatore Calvino, CEO of Odyssey.
  • Granite Creeks growth capital investment will help the company continue to meet the needs of its existing customers, capitalize on growing demand for private aviation, and broaden the footprint of Odyssey across the United States.

Cirrus Aircraft Introduces Cirrus Orlando with Two New Locations in Central Florida

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Duluth, MN & Knoxville, TN, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cirrus Aircraft today announced its latest expansion, Cirrus Orlando, with two new locations in Central Florida at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) and Orlando Executive Airport (KORL).

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  • Duluth, MN & Knoxville, TN, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cirrus Aircraft today announced its latest expansion, Cirrus Orlando, with two new locations in Central Florida at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) and Orlando Executive Airport (KORL).
  • Cirrus Orlando will provide concierge-level flight training, aircraft maintenance, aircraft management and sales for its best-selling, SR Series piston aircraft and the award-winning, VisionJet.
  • Cirrus Aircrafts new presence in Greater Orlando strategically complements our global partner network as the number of personal aviation pilots increase, said Zean Nielsen, CEO of Cirrus Aircraft.
  • Cirrus Orlando will complement the global network of over 700 training and service partners offering flight training by Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots and Cirrus Training Centers as well as aircraft maintenance provided by Cirrus Authorized Service Centers.