Business View Magazine | August 2022

147 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 MEACHAM INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT Constantly working on the infrastructure so that no matter what others bring to the table, they are ready. He explains, “We’ve added a new taxiway structure and road to serve development of the airport’s midfield. We want the world to know that we’re ready for development. We already have an award-winning fixed base operator, American Aero and Texas Jet, along with a world class paint shop in International Aircraft Coatings. Quality tenants and focus on the customer has contributed to our success to be sure, but there is always room for more growth.” American Aero has played a huge part in the growth of Meacham International. Robert M. Bass, Founder of American Aero, shares, “In 2017, American Aero played a major role in revitalizing this nearly 100-year-old airport by supporting the development and enhancement of the airport and surrounding community. We are the only FBO located in the airport’s newly remodeled terminal building, and it has always been our goal to make this an attractive gateway for business and private aviation, both domestic and international. That took a considerable investment, as much in the city as in the business itself. In the end, American Aero reflects the values, environment, and welcoming spirit of the Fort Worth-Dallas area.” Barth would take it a step further. For him, American Aero took over an FBO that was ordinary and made it extraordinary. With a state-of-the-art facility and an unparalleled commitment to safety and service, he says American Aero was designed to deliver the best first and last impression to visitors and potential investors coming through Fort Worth. “They have world-class at the tip of their tongue and at the front of their minds,” Barth says, “and they are second to none in what they do. They’ve won numerous awards in the FBO industry and so I’m thrilled to have them at our airport. As I said, we set the table and they stepped up. I know at my core that they want the best for the airport. They want the best for Fort Worth. And they’re willing to do everything they can to meet the needs of folks that are flying in and out of our great city.”