PRESS RELEASE
Sheltair Aviation is announcing the successful closure and transition of its Fixed Base Operator location at Gwinett County Airport to Aircraft Specialists, effective September 1st 2026.
Sheltair extends its gratitude to Gwinett County, the Airport management team, business and community associates , tenants, and customers for their unwavering partnership and support over the years.
Since first establishing operations at KLZU in April 2023, Sheltair has provided the airport with exceptional FBO operations and superior service to the
general aviation community.
“We are sincerely thankful to Gwinett County and the entire airport management team and all our LZU FBO team members for making Sheltair a trusted name at KLZU for the past 3 years,” Said Lisa Holland, President and CEO of Sheltair.
In alignment with Sheltair’s core values of supporting its employees and local communities, Sheltair has worked closely with Aircraft Specialists FBO to ensure a seamless operation transition for all its tenants and customers, as well as its FBO team members. Several Sheltair employees at KLZU have been welcomed into new roles with Aircraft Specialists as well as some electing to relocate to other Sheltair locations.
“We’re proud of the people who made Sheltair LZU a success. We are confident they’ll continue to be successful staying with us or thrive as part of the Aircraft Specialists team at LZU,”
Holland added.
Moving forward, Sheltair is continuing its focus on executing its strategic growth initiatives across the current network, including completing construction projects at KTPA, KORL, and KPIE all in 2026. There are also several new project starts planned for 2027 at FLL, MLB, SRQ, and SAV.
