Tallvine-Backed Velocity FBO Network Expands with Acquisition of SkyPlace FBO

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Velocity FBO Network (“Velocity”), a premier North American network of fixed-base operators (“FBOs”) backed by Tallvine Partners (“Tallvine”), today announced the acquisition of SkyPlace FBO (“SkyPlace”), a leading FBO serving San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) in Texas. The acquisition marks Velocity’s sixth location and expands the platform’s presence in a key general aviation market, further advancing its strategy of building a premier and geographically diversified North American FBO platform.

“SkyPlace is a leading FBO in the San Antonio market, with significant hangar and ramp capacity and a team that has built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service,” said Chad Farishon, Chief Executive Officer of Velocity FBO Network. “We are excited to welcome SkyPlace to the Velocity network and build on its strong foundation through continued investment in its people, facilities, and long-term growth.”

Located at San Antonio International Airport, SkyPlace offers 24/7 fuel service and comprehensive ground support, complemented by hangar and office space to accommodate aircraft ranging from single turbines to large-cabin jets. The facility features a recently renovated lounge and lobby with state-of-the-art modern finishes, a covered entrance for weather protection, easy highway access, and an on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station. These features, together with SkyPlace’s location at San Antonio International Airport, make it an ideal gateway for general aviation and international operators traveling through South Texas.

“San Antonio is a significant general aviation market, making SkyPlace a strategic fit for Velocity and a natural expansion of our platform,” said Mark Clark, Partner at Tallvine Partners. “We remain committed to expanding Velocity’s footprint in attractive aviation markets in the months ahead while maintaining the service, safety, and operational standards that define a best-in-class national FBO platform.”

About Velocity FBO Network

Velocity FBO Network is a leading platform specializing in providing Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services to general aviation, commercial aviation, military and cargo aviation operators at its locations across North America. The platform provides aircraft fueling, hangar space, ground handling, cargo fueling and handling, concierge services, and other support operations, prioritizing industry leading customer service and safety. As of August 2026, Velocity FBO Network operates at Willow Run Airport (KYIP—Detroit, MI), Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM—Orlando, FL), St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI—St. Simons Island, GA), Lake Havasu City Airport (KHII—Lake Havasu, AZ), Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR—Baton Rouge, LA), and San Antonio International Airport (KSAT—San Antonio, TX), and is actively expanding through acquisitions and development.

About Tallvine Partners

Tallvine Partners is an independent investment advisor focused on investing in value-add middle-market infrastructure opportunities. Based in Miami, FL, and led by partners Thomas Lefebvre, Chucri Hjeily, Mark Clark, and Victor Sosa, Tallvine focuses on middle-market infrastructure opportunities across the energy and utilities, transportation and logistics, and communications sectors in North America. Tallvine seeks to invest in target sectors by leveraging the firm's strong and cohesive partnership, its experience building, enhancing and divesting platforms, its ability to identify and empower management teams, its wide-reaching network of experts, and the pattern recognition its four partners have developed investing through two decades of business cycles in each of the firm's target sectors.