Castle & Cooke Aviation
Castle & Cooke Aviation is a Fixed Base Operator providing fueling, hangar and office leasing, ground handling, customs clearance, and concierge services to corporate and private aviation clients at Van Nuys Airport and Honolulu International Airport, established in 1981 as a subsidiary of Castle & Cooke, Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersVan Nuys, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Castle & Cooke Aviation does
Castle & Cooke Aviation is a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) that provides ground handling, fueling, hangar and office leasing, U.S. customs clearance, and concierge services to corporate and private aviation clients. Established in 1981 and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Castle & Cooke, Inc., the company runs two strategically positioned FBOs at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in California and Honolulu International Airport (PHNL) in Hawaii. The Van Nuys facility spans 210,000 sq ft of hangar, 45,000 sq ft of office space, and 205,000 sq ft of ramp, plus a dedicated VIP facility with private gate access; the Honolulu facility offers 18,000 sq ft of hangar and 60,000 sq ft of office space with on-site U.S. Customs and Agriculture support. The company is a member of the Avfuel Network, supplying Jet A and 100LL aviation fuel with competitive contract pricing and AVTRIP rewards.
The business generates revenue through three primary streams: transaction-based fuel sales via the Avfuel partnership at KVNY, KPAE, and PHNL; recurring revenue from long-term hangar, ramp, office, and shop space leasing with secured gate access and turn-key solutions; and transaction-based ground handling and customs clearance services, the latter priced on a tiered basis tied to aircraft MTOW. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting flight departments, air charter operators, aircraft management companies, and private aircraft owners, supported by direct reservations, leasing inquiries, and relationship-based account management. Customer service is positioned as a differentiator: all FBO employees receive aviation-specific concierge training, NATA certified line service technicians provide 24-hour ramp support, and elite customers have access to the Van Nuys VIP facility for privacy-sensitive operations. The company is supported by the 150+ year Castle & Cooke brand heritage and a leadership team including President Tony Marlow, Controller Joshua Yun, Van Nuys General Manager Gregory Wain, and Honolulu General Manager Amy Kaleikini.
Castle & Cooke Aviation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Castle & Cooke Aviation
- Legal name
- Castle & Cooke Aviation
- Website
- https://castlecookeaviation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Castle & Cooke Aviation is a Fixed Base Operator providing fueling, hangar and office leasing, ground handling, customs clearance, and concierge services to corporate and private aviation clients at Van Nuys Airport and Honolulu International Airport, established in 1981 as a subsidiary of Castle & Cooke, Inc.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Castle & Cooke Aviation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fixed Base Operations (FBO) and Aviation Ground Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Airport Operations (48811)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aircraft Turnaround Coordination & Station Management (THABAIAF), General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services (BPAKAMAK), Flight Operations Control & Dispatch (OCC/IOCC) (THABAIAA)
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Where Castle & Cooke Aviation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Van Nuys
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Castle & Cooke Aviation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Fuel Sales: Competitive fuel pricing for Jet A and 100LL through Avfuel partnership at KVNY, KPAE and PHNL locations
- Hangar and Office Leasing: Turn-key solutions for hangar, ramp, office, and shop space leasing. Long-term tenant arrangements with secured gate access and conference room facilities. Van Nuys: 210,000 sq ft hangar, 45,000 sq ft office, 205,000 sq ft ramp. Honolulu: 18,000 sq ft hangar, 7,000 sq ft facility, 60,000 sq ft office.
- Ground Handling and Customs Services: U.S. Customs and Border Protection clearance services at KVNY, with fees based on aircraft MTOW. Additional services include catering coordination, rental cars, and limousine services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | U.S. Customs Clearance - based on aircraft MTOW |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Ground Handling and FBO Services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Castle & Cooke Aviation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Castle & Cooke Aviation operates full-service Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and Honolulu International Airport (PHNL), providing aircraft fueling (Jet A and 100LL), ground handling, hangar and office leasing, ramp support, U.S. Customs clearance, concierge services, and private VIP facilities to corporate flight departments, air charter operators, aircraft management companies, and private aircraft owners. The FBO operates 24 hours per day with NATA-certified line service technicians and aviation-trained concierge staff, supplemented by an exclusive Avfuel Network partnership for competitive fuel pricing and rewards.
Product overview
Castle & Cooke Aviation operates as a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing comprehensive aircraft services to Fortune 500 aviation clients since 1981. The company offers a unified portfolio centered on FBO services at two primary locations—Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in California and Honolulu International Airport (PHNL) in Hawaii—supplemented by ancillary aviation services including hangar and office leasing, fuel supply through the Avfuel Network, aircraft reservations, and VIP facility services. All FBO employees have undergone concierge training specific to aviation, and line service technicians provide ramp support 24 hours per day.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fixed Base Operations (FBO) Services Full-service Fixed Base Operations providing aircraft ground handling, fueling (Jet A and 100LL), and support services at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and Honolulu International Airport (PHNL), available 24 hours per day, targeted at Fortune 500 aviation clients, flight departments, air charter operators, and private aircraft owners.
- FBO Operations — Van Nuys (KVNY) Van Nuys Airport facility offering North and South lobbies with full FBO services, on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection clearance, 210,000 sq ft hangar space, 45,000 sq ft office space, 205,000 sq ft ramp space, and a dedicated VIP facility serving the Los Angeles metro corporate aviation market.
- FBO Operations — Honolulu (PHNL) Honolulu International Airport facility offering 18,000 sq ft hangar space, 7,000 sq ft facility space, 60,000 sq ft office space, elegant lobby, executive conference room, pilot's flight planning center, and on-site US Customs & Agriculture support services targeted at trans-Pacific corporate and private arrivals.
- Hangar, Office, and Ramp Leasing Long-term leasing of corporate hangars, aviation office and shop spaces with secured gate access, conference room facilities, and turn-key solutions for flight operations at both KVNY (210,000 sq ft hangar, 45,000 sq ft office, 205,000 sq ft ramp) and PHNL (18,000 sq ft hangar, 7,000 sq ft facility, 60,000 sq ft office).
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Clearance On-site U.S. Customs clearance services at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) with published tiered fees based on aircraft Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) plus after-hours surcharges and USDA/APHIS garbage disposal handling for international arrivals.
- Aircraft Parking and Spot Reservations Advance aircraft parking and spot reservation services for arrivals at Honolulu International (PHNL) and Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), required at PHNL due to limited parking availability.
- Avfuel Network Fueling (Jet A and 100LL) Avfuel Network-branded supply of Jet A and 100LL aviation fuel at KVNY, KPAE, and PHNL offering pilots competitive contract fuel pricing and AVTRIP rewards, with Avfuel providing access to more than 3,000 fueling locations worldwide.
Companies that use Castle & Cooke Aviation
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Castle & Cooke Aviation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Castle & Cooke Aviation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AvfuelcoreCastle & Cooke Aviation is a member of the Avfuel Network, exclusively offering pilots competitive prices through Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP rewards at KVNY, KPAE and PHNL. Avfuel is a global supplier of aviation fuel and the leading independent supplier in the United States with over 40 years of experience and a network of more than 3,000 locations worldwide and 650+ Avfuel-branded dealers.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Castle & Cooke Aviation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Castle & Cooke Aviation social profiles
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Castle & Cooke Aviation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Castle & Cooke Aviation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Castle & Cooke Aviation M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Castle & Cooke Aviation
What does Castle & Cooke Aviation do?
Castle & Cooke Aviation operates full-service Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and Honolulu International Airport (PHNL), providing aircraft fueling (Jet A and 100LL), ground handling, hangar and office leasing, ramp support, U.S. Customs clearance, concierge services, and private VIP facilities to corporate flight departments, air charter operators, aircraft management companies, and private aircraft owners. The FBO operates 24 hours per day with NATA-certified line service technicians and aviation-trained concierge staff, supplemented by an exclusive Avfuel Network partnership for competitive fuel pricing and rewards.
Is Castle & Cooke Aviation a public or private company?
Castle & Cooke Aviation is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Castle & Cooke Aviation founded?
Castle & Cooke Aviation was founded in 1981. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Castle & Cooke Aviation based?
Castle & Cooke Aviation is headquartered in Van Nuys, United States, in the North America region.
How does Castle & Cooke Aviation make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Fuel Sales are the primary driver. The others are hangar and Office Leasing and ground Handling and Customs Services.
Does Castle & Cooke Aviation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Castle & Cooke Aviation.
What industry is Castle & Cooke Aviation in?
Castle & Cooke Aviation's product category is Fixed Base Operations (FBO) and Aviation Ground Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THABAFAH, Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services, with a secondary code of THABAIAF, Aircraft Turnaround Coordination & Station Management. Its NAICS code is 4881 and its SIC code is 4581.