About Rick Aviation

Rick Aviation is the vision of former U.S. Air Force serviceman,  John Bombaro. In 1978, Mr. Bombaro opened up in a small hangar working on small general aviation aircraft at Patrick Henry Field, now known as
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).

Forty years later Rick Aviation has grown into the airport's only full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). Employing over 30 trained, experienced aviation professionals, we pride ourselves on providing consistent aviation support services including aircraft maintenance, JetA and 100LL fuel, and flight training. 

Our maintenance department is an FAA Part 145-certified Repair Station and the flight school is an FAA-Approved Part 141 Pilot School. Additionally, we are a PSI Testing Center, and the only facility for aviation-related exams located on the Virginia Peninsula available to the general public.