1. 120 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
240-313-2382
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
James Jenkins, Manager
Phone: 240-313-2384
Email: jajenkins@washco-md.net
CYCLE AVIATION EXPANDS SERVICES TO HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Avionics shop at HGR will support future attraction and new business opportunities
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (March 1, 2016) – Washington County Government - Maryland is pleased to
welcome Cycle Aviation to Hangar 64 at Hagerstown Regional Airport.
“Having an avionic shop onsite like Cycle Aviation to serve the HGR aviation community was a goal of the
HGR marketing plan that we’ve worked diligently to accomplish,” said Gregory B. Murray, county
administrator, Washington County Government – Maryland. “Now, with a shop in place, we’ll be able to
leverage this tool in our toolbox to better serve aviation customers and can continue conversations to
attract additional business to HGR.”
Cycle Aviation will establish an aircraft maintenance and repair operation at HGR to include the creation
of up to 40 full-time positions as part of a $100,000 conditional loan agreement approved by the
Washington County Board of Commissioners. Average wage for positions being created is $30 – a figure
almost double the per capita money income average for the State of Maryland.
“Expanding our service locations to include a site at Hagerstown Regional Airport was the next logical
step for our business,” said Mark Granger, president, Cycle Aviation. “With this new location, we’ll have
many resources at our disposal including assets like the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics for staffing
needs and room to grow as we buildout our client portfolio.”
In return, Cycle Aviation will also make more than $150,000 in capital expenditures as part of the
expansion project. These funds will be reinvested in new equipment for the business expansion project in
Hangar 64 and work is set to begin immediately.
Cycle Aviation will open its doors to the aviation community during a May 3 grand opening celebration.
More details about the event will follow closer to the opening date.
To learn more about Cycle Aviation, visit: http://www.cycleaviation.com/. To learn more about businesses
at Hagerstown Regional Airport, visit, http://flyhagerstown.com/airport_info/businesses.html
For additional information, contact Public Relations Manager James Jenkins at 240-313-2384.
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About Hagerstown Regional Airport
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR), a financially self-supporting airport complex managed by
Washington County, is home to a variety of businesses that provide travel services to the general public
and airside services to the general aviation community. The 400-acre facility includes a secured
perimeter, an air traffic control tower, state-of-the-art navigational aids, and the second-longest public
runway in the State of Maryland. Sun Air provides passenger service to Dulles International Airport (IAD)

2. and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Allegiant provides passenger service to Orlando Sanford
International Airport (SFB) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Visit
www.FlyHagerstown.com for more information.
About Washington County, Maryland Government
Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County
with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the
community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County
in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed.
According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, the Washington County General Fund has
one of the lowest costs per capita for services provided of all 23 counties and Baltimore City. This is
attributed to the efficiency, staffing levels, and cost containment exhibited in Washington County
Government operations. Visit www.washco-md.net for more information.
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