Business View Magazine - August 2023

229 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8 MT. VERNON OUTLAND AI RPORT seat aircraft. That keeps my hopes up that maybe someday we could see a service provider like that.” As a 14 CFR Part 139 airport, Mount Vernon Outland Airport adheres to the same high standards and regulations as airports with commercial carriers and maintains rigorous safety protocols, including two daily inspections, 12- foot perimeter fencing surrounding the facility, and 24/7 Air Rescue firefighting coverage. The decision to hold on to this certification took careful consideration, weighing the benefits of being ready for future opportunities and adhering to intense safety standards. “So, we’ve made the decision that we’re keeping it, and we’re going to continue to maintain it for both of those reasons,” Collins asserts. Driving Innovation at MVN Airport’s Innovation Park SRT Aviation, MVN’s FBO, has been in business for 16 and a half years. Founded by