At Volare, pilots store their planes, helicopters, collector cars and other treasures as well as host friends, family and business acquaintances. “While we see the need for larger corporate business hangars at regional airports, we are also seeing an increase in general aviation's desire to move to private airports and airparks like Pegasus,” says Johnnie Panfil, co-owner of the local family-owned company, Equity 1000 LLC, with John and Tarja Panfil.
He continues: “General aviation pilots tend to prefer the freedom and ease of private airport flight operations, even if that means driving 30 minutes to an hour away, which can still be quicker than taxiing at a busy regional airport during rush hour.” In addition, general aviation also prioritizes the