Modern Aviation FBO
Global Aviation Hillsboro Limo Service at KHIO.
Global Aviation Inc is a Modern Aviation FBO at Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), out on the Sunset Corridor west of Portland, with a sister station at Aurora State (KUAO). KHIO hosts three operators: Hillsboro Aviation as the primary executive handler, Aero Air on the MRO line, and Global as the network station for crews filing on fleet contracts. Marquee runs ground transport off the Global ramp the same way it runs the primary FBO across the field. Vetted chauffeurs on payroll, FlightAware tail-number tracking, the same hourly rate card whether the jet is a NetJets share, a Wheels Up flight, a Flexjet fractional, or a VistaJet visit.
- Licensed & Permitted
- $1M Insured
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- W-2 Chauffeurs
- 35-Point Inspection
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Quick answer: Global Aviation Inc is a Modern Aviation FBO at Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) on the Sunset Corridor, with a sister station at Aurora State (KUAO). It is one of three FBOs on the KHIO field, alongside Hillsboro Aviation and Aero Air. 24-hour line service, FlightAware tail-number tracking, MRO support, and W-2 chauffeurs under city permitting since 2018 with $1M commercial liability. NetJets, Wheels Up, Flexjet, and VistaJet are welcome on the ramp. Volvo S90 $110/hr, Escalade ESV $135/hr, Sprinter $165/hr. Dispatch is at (503) 706-8662, around the clock.
01Global Aviation FBO
KHIO Sunset Corridor,
Modern Aviation Network Station.
Global Aviation Inc sits at Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), on the west side of the Portland metro in the Sunset Corridor, about 25 minutes from downtown via US-26. Three operators share the field: Hillsboro Aviation as the larger primary executive FBO, Aero Air on the MRO line, and Global as the Modern Aviation network station. The runway is 6,600 feet of asphalt with a full ILS approach, which accommodates everything from light jets up to Gulfstream G650 and Global 7500 traffic. Line service runs around the clock for fuel, lav, GPU, and hangar pulls.
Picking an FBO at KHIO usually comes down to two things: operator network and ramp preference. Crews on fleet contracts default to Global because they get network pricing instead of walk-up retail. Family offices and discreet principals who want a smaller customer lobby tend to file it as well, instead of the busier primary ramp. For a side-by-side look at every Portland-area private aviation field, see the PDX vs HIO vs UAO FBO comparison. For the parent service rundown, see the Portland FBO chauffeur service page.
Global Aviation ramp footprint
Global has its own ramp slot on KHIO, separate from the larger Hillsboro Aviation FBO and the Aero Air MRO line. The customer lobby is smaller than the primary pilot lounge, the cabin-door-to-lobby walk is shorter, and the line crew is a tighter team that recognizes recurring tail numbers across visits. Ground transport stages at the Global customer entrance, not the HAI landside door across the field, so dispatch confirms FBO assignment off the inbound flight plan before the chauffeur leaves the staging lot.
Modern Aviation network
Modern Aviation bought the company in the early 2020s as part of a national rollup that now covers about a dozen FBO stations across the western and southeastern U.S. The Hillsboro field kept its name, its local line crew, and its dispatch. The network footprint shows up in the fuel program, the rewards layer, and the cross-station service standards rather than in any visible rebrand. Crews on fleet contracts route through here at network pricing instead of walk-up retail, which is the practical reason a lot of recurring fractional and Part 135 traffic ends up on this ramp.
Why operators file Global at KHIO
Two practical reasons drive the FBO choice on the KHIO field. The first is the network contract: crews paying network fuel pricing default here over the primary handler. The second is discretion. Smaller traffic count means fewer cameras pointed at the curb, fewer corporate jets parked nose-to-nose during busy windows, and a shorter walk from the aircraft door to the lobby. The line crew is a smaller staff than Hillsboro Aviation's, so the same faces handle the same tail numbers across visits. That continuity is something fractional principals and family office trip coordinators tend to ask for by name.
24-hour line service
Line service runs around the clock for fuel, lav, ground power, and hangar pulls, regardless of wheels-down timing. International arrivals at KHIO clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection through advance FBO coordination on the field. Overnight arrivals from Teterboro, Van Nuys, or Cabo get the same line response as a midday Citation visit, which means the chauffeur schedule tracks the aircraft itself, not any business-hour constraint. Diversions from PDX to KHIO during weather events get a coordinated ramp pickup on the same dispatch line.
02Service Standard
W-2 Chauffeurs, 35-Point Inspection,
And Licensed & Permitted Since 2018.
Four operator standards hold across every KHIO pickup. W-2 chauffeurs on payroll rather than 1099 gig contractors. A 35-point inspection on every vehicle before the first booking of the day. Portland Bureau of Transportation certification continuously renewed since 2018. And $1 million in commercial liability on every ride across the Volvo S90, Cadillac Escalade ESV, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — paperwork that flight departments and family office trip coordinators commonly request before adding a vendor. For the full operator standards rundown across the metro, see Portland executive car service.
W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors
Every chauffeur is a W-2 employee on payroll. Workers' comp covers on-duty work, and the $1 million commercial liability sits over every ride regardless of trip status. The employment model matters at the FBO level because the driver answers to Marquee leadership for lobby conduct, tail-number tracking discipline, and the kind of NDA-grade discretion that family office and Part 91 corporate flight department contracts require. There is no surge at shift change and no last-minute dispatch swap.
Daily 35-point inspection
Every vehicle clears a 35-point inspection before the first booking of the day — tire pressure, brake response, fluid levels, cabin cleanliness, seatbelt function, climate controls, interior detail. Principals stepping off a Gulfstream or Challenger expect a cabin that matches the jet interior standard, not a rideshare vehicle with a stale air freshener. Weekly interior detail and monthly full detail keep the leather conditioned and the glass streak-free for the daylight ramp arrival.
Three vehicle classes
The Volvo S90 runs $110/hr (two-hour minimum) for solo principal pickups and executive couples off light jets. The Cadillac Escalade ESV seats up to six at $135/hr for family charter groups and small corporate teams off mid-size jets. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter handles up to 14 at $165/hr for full charter blocks, sports-team arrivals, and corporate retreat groups stepping off a Gulfstream G650 or Challenger 650. For a deeper look at the van side of the lineup, see the Portland Sprinter jet limousine service.
licensed and permitted since 2018
Marquee Chauffeur has held Portland Bureau of Transportation certification since 2018 with continuous renewal and clean compliance records. Charter operators, flight departments, and trip coordinators onboarding for KHIO pickups receive the city permit, W-9, $1M insurance certificate, and a signed NDA within an hour of the first booking. The FBO customer service desk keeps the Marquee fleet on the standing access list and clears the vehicle to the curb without a walk-in credentialing check at each arrival.
03Executive Charter Pickups
Wine Country First Leg, Fractional Default,
And Modern Aviation Continuity.
KHIO pickups off this ramp carry a different traffic mix than the primary handler across the field. The recurring profile here is the fractional operator filing on a network contract: NetJets, Wheels Up, Flexjet, and VistaJet defaulting to Global on fuel pricing, with the operator desk coordinating ground transport directly with dispatch on the inbound leg. The destination split is different too. Willamette Valley wine country continuations through the Dundee and Newberg loop pull a bigger share of post-arrival traffic here than at KHIO's primary ramp. Part of it is just who files Global. Discretion-first principals and family-office groups tend to weekend in Yamhill County rather than head to Intel campus meetings. Tech-corridor drops to Intel Ronler Acres, Nike WHQ, and Genentech Hillsboro still happen, they just sit lower in the mix than across the field at Hillsboro Aviation.
Fractional operator coordination
NetJets owners, Wheels Up members, Flexjet fractional clients, and VistaJet passengers all route through this KHIO ramp on a regular basis when the operator files on a network contract. Dispatch works directly with the operator concierge desk and the flight crew on tail-number updates, schedule changes, and crew transport. Bookings can come from the principal, the assistant, or the operator on the principal's behalf. Recurring operator accounts hold the same chauffeur across the engagement so there's crew-level continuity instead of a new face each leg.
FlightAware tail-number tracking
FlightAware and ADS-B Exchange feed live tail-number data into dispatch for every arrival at KHIO. The chauffeur stages at the FBO curb about 10 minutes before touchdown, then holds for the line crew escort. Flight-plan changes in the air, weather diversions, and altitude adjustments all feed the dispatch screen in real time. Trip coordinators at the flight department see the same tracking data. A Teterboro-to-KHIO leg that picks up a 30-minute tailwind pulls the chauffeur in 30 minutes early without anyone having to make a call.
Wine country first leg out of KHIO
A Global arrival into a Yamhill County tasting day is one of the recurring patterns here that doesn't run as often through the bigger ramps at Hillsboro Aviation or Atlantic Aviation PDX. OR-219 south puts Domaine Serene, Archery Summit, Beaux Frères, and Soter inside about 45 minutes of the FBO door. The principal lands on a Friday afternoon and rolls straight into the first tasting reservation instead of checking into a downtown hotel first. The Sprinter carries full charter groups; the Escalade ESV handles six-seat couples-and-friends pairings; the Volvo S90 covers the discreet two-person tasting weekend without a luggage repack at the hotel.
Family office and discretion bookings
A meaningful share of these pickups come through family office trip coordinators instead of corporate travel desks, which is part of why the smaller-lobby angle on the network ramp matters. The booking pattern is recurring: same principals, same vehicle preferences, same chauffeur held across the engagement whenever the schedule allows. NDA paperwork goes out with the first booking, the W-9 and city permit ride alongside, and the trip coordinator gets a single dispatch contact instead of a rotating call-center handoff. Recurring fractional accounts and Part 91 corporate flight departments work the same way.
04Booking Your Ride
Reservation, Chauffeur Match,
And A Live Dispatcher 24/7.
The booking process is the same four steps on every FBO reservation. Dispatch confirms tail number, wheels-down estimate, passenger count, and destination on the first call. The chauffeur match locks a vetted driver to the Volvo S90, Escalade ESV, or Sprinter based on passenger count and service profile. FlightAware and ADS-B Exchange feed live tail data into the dispatch system for staging. And the 24/7 line at (503) 706-8662 covers last-minute diversions, MRO holds, and international customs overruns. If the trip switches to Hillsboro Aviation across the field at KHIO or to Atlantic Aviation PDX, the same dispatch line covers it.
Confirmation by email and SMS
Call (503) 706-8662 or book online at any hour. Confirmation goes out by email and SMS within 10 minutes of the booking. Dispatch confirms tail number, wheels-down estimate, destination address, passenger count, and vehicle preference on the first exchange. The confirmation carries the chauffeur's name, the vehicle, and the direct contact number for day-of coordination. Flight departments running recurring charter support receive a shared dispatch thread for trip coordinators rather than a separate booking per leg.
Chauffeur matched to the itinerary
Light jet solo pickups get the Volvo S90 with a driver familiar with the FBO lobby positioning and customs staging. Mid-size jet family groups match the Escalade ESV with a chauffeur who knows the luggage handling at the ramp gate. Gulfstream and Challenger charter blocks match the Sprinter with a driver experienced on the KHIO approach into the FBO curb and the US-26 east return into downtown Portland. Recurring flight department and family office accounts hold the same driver across the engagement so the rapport carries across visits.
Live tracking adjusts the stage
FlightAware and ADS-B Exchange feed live tail data into dispatch so the chauffeur stages against the actual wheels-down rather than the filed schedule. A 25-minute early landing pulls the vehicle to the FBO before the line crew finishes the cabin door. A weather-delayed flight holds the driver at the curb without billing on the wait. Diversions to PDX, Aurora State, Troutdale, or Seattle-Tacoma reroute the ground transport to the new field the moment the flight plan updates.
Live dispatcher, not a call-center bot
A live dispatcher answers the 24/7 line at (503) 706-8662 for KHIO bookings rather than a chatbox or an overseas call center. International customs overruns past the 45-minute mark reach a person who can talk to the FBO desk directly. MRO delays trigger overnight accommodation protocol with downtown Portland or Lake Oswego hotel transport. Last-minute weather diversions from PDX into KHIO reroute on the same call rather than a full rebooking cycle. The dispatcher knows the curb at this FBO from name recognition rather than a screen lookup.
05Nearby Coverage
Service Areas Near Global,
Same Fleet, Same Chauffeur Roster.
Marquee dispatch maps Global into the broader Portland and Willamette Valley coverage grid. Pickups just outside the city line use the same vetted chauffeur roster, the same 35-point vehicle inspection standard, and the same two-hour minimum at (503) 706-8662.
Hillsboro Aviation Limo→
HIO FBO jet arrivals, Intel executives, Willamette Valley wine transfers.
Atlantic Aviation PDX Limo→
PDX FBO ramp private jet pickups, Sprinter group G650 and beyond.
Hillsboro Luxury Black Car→
Intel premium sedan, Nike and Genentech executive, HIO jet pickups.
Hillsboro Private Driver→
Intel campus full-day chauffeur, recurring vetted driver, Volvo S90.
Frequently Asked
Questions, Answered.
How much does FBO chauffeur service at Global Aviation Hillsboro cost?
Global Aviation KHIO pickups use published hourly rates — the Volvo S90 at $110/hr, the Cadillac Escalade ESV at $135/hr, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at $165/hr — with a two-hour minimum. Planeside FBO pickups are quoted before booking, with no surge pricing.
Where is Global Aviation Inc located?
Global Aviation Inc is a Modern Aviation FBO at Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) on the west side of the Portland metro. The field sits in the Sunset Corridor about 25 minutes west of downtown Portland via US-26, and it is the network station on KHIO, alongside Hillsboro Aviation and Aero Air on the same airport. Crews commonly file Global when the trip is on a fleet contract or when the principal wants the quieter sister-FBO ramp on the field.
Is Global Aviation Inc part of Modern Aviation?
Yes. Modern Aviation acquired the company in the early 2020s, and the brand now sits inside a network of about a dozen FBO stations in the western and southeastern United States. The Hillsboro field keeps the Global Aviation Inc name on local signage and dispatch paperwork, but the fuel program, rewards, and ramp standards line up with the broader footprint. Crews on network contracts get preferred pricing here instead of walk-up retail fuel rates.
How does Global Aviation compare to Hillsboro Aviation at KHIO?
Both run on the same field at Hillsboro Airport with full line service and customer lobby access. Hillsboro Aviation is the larger primary executive FBO on KHIO, with a broader hangar and ramp footprint and the heavier corporate-charter traffic. Global is the network station: smaller staff, quieter lobby, default choice for crews on fleet contracts. The chauffeur stages at whichever FBO the flight crew files, and the dispatch line tracks both in case of a last-minute switch between the two.
Do you track Global Aviation tail numbers?
Yes. Dispatch pulls live tail-number data through FlightAware and ADS-B Exchange for every arrival into KHIO. The chauffeur gets the wheels-down notification at the FBO curb about 10 minutes ahead of touchdown, then holds for the attendant escort from the ramp to the lobby. Diversions to Aurora State, Troutdale, PDX, or Seattle-Tacoma get flagged the moment the flight plan updates, and the vehicle repositions to the new field on the same booking instead of a fresh dispatch.
What happens if the jet is delayed for MRO work at Global Aviation Hillsboro?
Hillsboro Airport runs heavy MRO capacity across multiple shops, including the Aero Air maintenance line on the field. A scheduled check or an unscheduled squawk can push the departure window by hours, or by a full day. Dispatch reschedules the return pickup against the new wheels-up time rather than the original slot, and arranges overnight hotel transfers into downtown Portland, Lake Oswego, or the Columbia Gorge when the delay stretches past a single day. The hourly clock does not run during the hangar wait. Billing resumes on the actual departure pickup.
What vehicles meet private jets at Global Aviation Hillsboro?
The Volvo S90 at $110 per hour (two-hour minimum) handles solo principal arrivals and executive couples off light jets. The Cadillac Escalade ESV at $135 per hour seats up to six for family charter groups and small corporate teams off mid-size jets. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at $165 per hour carries up to 14 for full charter blocks, sports-team arrivals, and corporate retreat groups stepping off a Gulfstream or Challenger. NetJets, Wheels Up, Flexjet, and VistaJet operator desks all coordinate through the same dispatch line for fractional and on-fleet arrivals into KHIO.
Can you handle customs pickups at Global Aviation Hillsboro?
Hillsboro Airport handles international general-aviation arrivals through advance U.S. Customs and Border Protection coordination on the field, with inspection time usually 20 to 60 minutes depending on passenger count and declarations. The chauffeur waits inside the customer lobby after the officer releases passengers, not at the aircraft before clearance. If the trip targets Portland International instead for heavier international traffic, the chauffeur stages at Atlantic Aviation PDX on the same dispatch line. The hourly clock doesn't start until the first passenger reaches the curb, so the customs hold itself never runs the meter.
Do you run wine country transfers from Global Aviation Hillsboro?
Yes. Principals landing at KHIO often continue south to the Willamette Valley for Dundee, Newberg, and Carlton tasting appointments at Domaine Serene, Archery Summit, and Beaux Frères. The Sunset Corridor approach to OR-99W puts the Dundee Hills inside about 45 minutes of the FBO door. The Escalade ESV handles the six-seat valley loop with luggage; the Volvo S90 covers couples-only itineraries; the Sprinter carries full charter groups for structured winery tours with lunch at The Allison Inn or The Painted Lady before the return flight.
How early should the chauffeur stage at Global Aviation Hillsboro?
Dispatch stages the chauffeur at the customer lobby curb about 10 minutes before the FlightAware wheels-down estimate, so the vehicle is ready when the attendant escorts the principal in. On international arrivals, add 20 to 60 minutes for customs clearance. Billing starts when the first passenger reaches the curb, which means any pre-arrival hold or customs delay never runs the clock.
Can the chauffeur handle luggage from the jet to the vehicle?
Ramp protocol at KHIO keeps passenger vehicles at the customer lobby curb instead of planeside on standard arrivals, so the line crew moves bags from the aircraft to the lobby drop. The chauffeur loads from there into the Volvo S90 trunk, the Escalade ESV cargo area, or the Sprinter rear storage. Heavy bag counts, golf travel cases, or ski-equipment loads get flagged on the booking so the Escalade or Sprinter replaces the sedan when the load runs past trunk capacity.
Does Global Aviation Inc have a presence at Aurora State Airport?
Yes. The company has stations at both Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) and Aurora State (KUAO) under the Modern Aviation network. Hillsboro (KHIO) is the station covered here. For pickups at the Aurora field for Wilsonville destinations, Salem state government runs, or Willamette Valley wine country arrivals on smaller business jets and turboprops, dispatch coordinates ground transport through the same line at (503) 706-8662.
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Book your Global Aviation Hillsboro pickup. Call (503) 706-8662, 24/7. KHIO FBO arrivals on the Modern Aviation network, Sunset Corridor tech-campus runs to Intel and Nike, downtown Portland transfers via US-26, Willamette Valley wine country continuations through OR-219, and FlightAware tail-number tracking. Licensed and permitted since 2018, with W-2 chauffeurs and $1M commercial liability on every ride.