Business View Magazine | October 2019

191 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2019 THE WI LMINGTON INTERNAT IONAL A I RPOR grow to a staff of 50. “We have over one hundred based aircraft, from the smallest home-built all the way to a G-650. We have a couple of corporate flight departments based at ILM, too. So, we have a diverse mix of private airplanes at the Airport.” ILM’s FBO, Air Wilmington, maintains five community hangars for some of the Airport’s GA aircraft, about half of which are corporate- owned. In addition, 25 T-hangars for private flyers were developed in the early 2000s by a hangar association on long-term leases. “One thing that makes ILM unique is that we have both a commercial service terminal for the airlines, and we also have a customs facility for private aircraft, corporate flight departments, and other charters to clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection to and from overseas flights,” Wilsey explains. “Some of our based airplanes have the capabilities to go anywhere in the world, so it’s very convenient for them to be based here to clear customs as they come and go.” Wilsey adds that ILM is financially self-sufficient. “We charge Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage has been the #1 real estate company in Southeastern North Carolina for the past 20 years. We are also the #1 Coldwell Banker company in North Carolina and #2 in the country. Our mission is to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals by providing extraordinary customer service. With 22 offices up and down the coast, and over 600 highly trained agents, we are experts in our local markets. From first time homebuyers to retirees, we strive to make the real estate process a fun, smooth, and rewarding experience. We’re here to educate, encourage, research, support, and counsel our clients to ensure they make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage is locally owned and operated, yet we have the support, outreach, and state- of-art technology of the nation’s leading real estate company in Coldwell Banker. Our local expertise combined with the extensive Coldwell Banker network of over 92,000 agents worldwide enables us to assist our clients with seamless professionalism – whether the move is taking them around the block or around the world. If you’re considering a move, Take Advantage of our experience and our commitment to excellence. ...... If you have real estate questions or would like area information, call or text (910) 377-5319, or chat with a Specialist online: www.SeaCoastRealty.com pictured New ILM terminal rendering