The United States Aviation Company is opening a new 44,000-square-foot hangar at Tulsa International Airport, an expansion years in the making that officials say will strengthen the city’s role in business aviation.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 10 a.m. today on the northwest end of the airport, where the hangar is located.

Why the expansion matters

The new hangar gives the company more room to accommodate business jet traffic. With Tulsa positioned as a key stopover for cross-country flights, the facility is expected to speed up fuel stops and provide more support for air cargo and charter services.

“I never imagined we would be adding an additional hangar of this size to support more local and transient business aviation for Oklahoma,” said Roger Hardesty, founder and presid

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