NATA Honors Sheltair Leaders Jerry Holland and Todd Anderson with Top Industry Award

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) has announced that the late Jerry Holland, founder of Sheltair Aviation, will be posthumously presented with NATA’s highest honor, the 2026 William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award. Sheltair Chief Operating Officer and NATA Immediate Past Chair Todd Anderson will receive the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be presented November 10 during the Industry Excellence Awards Presentation and Luncheon at NATA’s Aviation Business Conference in Denver.  

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FBO Spotlight: Sheltair Aviation

FBO Spotlight: Sheltair Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Kai Seymour of Sheltair Aviation, a family-owned company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1963 by Jerry Holland, Sheltair has grown into the nation’s largest privately-owned aviation network, operating 14 award-winning FBOs and managing over 4.6 million square feet of aviation-related properties. With a focus on customer satisfaction, Sheltair provides a wide range of services for general aviation travelers, flight crews, and aircraft.

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NATA Pays Tribute to Jerry Holland, Visionary Founder of Sheltair Aviation

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) joins the aviation community in honoring the life and legacy of Jerry Holland—a visionary and patriarch behind Sheltair Aviation, the family-founded FBO network that grew from a single operation at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) into a 16-location enterprise spanning four states.

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