Lowcountry Aviation Company is launching operations in Colleton County, South Carolina, in a $1.7 million investment projected to create 36 new jobs.
Located at the Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro SC, the company’s new aviation facility will provide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-regulated charter services, repair station services, engineering services, aircraft management, aircraft storage and fuel services for the general and business aviation markets.
Lowcountry Aviation Company’s affiliate, Sky Arrow Aircraft Company, will perform FAA-regulated production of composite light aircraft, as well as technical support for the Sky Arrow family of aircraft.
Marco Cavazzoni of Lowcountry Aviation Company said: “We are excited to begin the initial phase of our business strategy, and we are extremely thankful to the people of Walterboro, Colleton County and South Carolina for embracing us.
“Aviation is a team sport, and it will take all of us to build a fully-integrated general aviation business that addresses the market needs for excellence and superior levels of safety in FAA-regulated charter services, maintenance and composite light aircraft production and services. We look forward to doing our part to demonstrate the value of business, city, county and state collaboration toward economic development,” he continues.
The Co-ordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project, and a $1,075,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant was also awarded to Colleton County to assist with costs of real property improvements.
Dr Joe Flowers, Colleton County Council chairman, said: “Our airport is another economic engine for our local and regional economies, and we are pleased that Marco has chosen to invest here. New jobs are good for our community, and that’s why we have invested in our airport infrastructure – to attract companies like Lowcountry Aviation.”
Secretary of commerce Bobby Hitt, said the announcement provides “another boost” to South Carolina’s aerospace sector, adding: “Industry growth like this is proof that our pro-business efforts are paying off, and I’m excited to see what the future has in store for the Lowcountry Aviation Company.”
