Universal Aviation launches renovated FBO at London Stansted Airport

Universal Aviation celebrated the completion of a six month renovation of its FBO at London Stansted Airport yesterday with an official inauguration ceremony.

The 10,712 square foot FBO, which was re-opened in time for London Olympics, now includes crew and passenger lounges, a modern business centre and video conferencing facility, two client meeting rooms, private screening facilities and showers and changing rooms.

“This facility may have a new look and feel, but we’ve had a presence at Stansted for 28 years and in Europe for almost 40,” said Universal chairman Greg Evans.

The refurbishment, which cost somewhere between £1 million and £2 million, was lead by interior designer Adrianna Hoyos, who has worked previously on projects for TRUMP, Starwood, Swissotel, Marriott and Hilton. Hoyos’ design uses neutral tones and a modern feel to provide clients with a warm welcome.

Universal Aviation currently has 11 FBOs across Europe and although Evans claims that Milan is the busiest, he says: “In terms of structure, [London] is probably our biggest in Europe.”

The company has further plans to renovate more FBOs around the world, using similar themes from Hoyos’ design to create a sense of continuity.

Pictured: L-R: Emma Rowe; Jonathan Howells, Regional Vice President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa; Greg Evans, Chairman of the Board, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.; Claudia Evans; Sean Raftery, Managing Director Universal Aviation UK and Ireland; Jason Hayward, General Manager, Universal Aviation UK. Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Chairman of the Board.

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