Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, LLC has executed a development lease with Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, WI (“CVRA”) to construct a new hangar at the field. The new facility will be 22,500 square feet and will include a 32-foot-high door capable of accommodating all of the newest general aviation aircraft. Construction is slated to begin in January of 2022 with completion in the third quarter.
Jeff Husby, General Manager of Hawthorne at CVRA, said of the new hangar, “We appreciate the opportunity to grow our footprint at the airport and expand our business to meet customer demand.”
Chuck Kegley, President of Hawthorne, said, “This new hangar continues our great relationship with the CVRA, and we are excited to use it to strengthen our presence in western Wisconsin including enhancing our aircraft charter, management and maintenance services to aircraft owners throughout the region.