According to the Wednesday, April 23, 2008, Commercial Appeal, Wilson Air Center was voted by pilots as the No. 1 fixed base operator in the nation. Wilson Air is based here in Memphis but operates fixed base operations (i.e. small private airports for private jets) at locations across the country. It's always nice to see a local company recognized for its excellence.
The entire Wilson extended family of companies is a huge Memphis success story. Kemmons Wilson founded Holiday Inn here in Memphis years ago. The original Holiday Inn was on Summer Avenue not far from the railroad overpass. Kemmons Wilson built Holiday Inn into the first truly national hotel chain. He went on to have a hand in the development of Blockbuster, Perkins, Wilson World Hotels and a host of other companies, most all of which were successful. I believe that Wilson Air is the product of Kemmons' son - a fine businessman in his own right and a great Memphian. Congrats to all the folks at Wilson Air.
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