# MAKO Global ## Developing, Financing, & Operating the Future of Aviation Infrastructure in South Florida and Globally ## MAKO Global’s services & facilities include: *Photo: Two members of the MAKO team on the construction site of a hangar, under its steel frame.* ## Aviation Infrastructure Development As owner, developer, consultant and project manager, MAKO’s executive team has delivered a dynamic cross-section of aviation, intelligent transportation systems, surface transportation, and marine infrastructure projects for clients throughout the world. MAKO has won a procurement for the development of the last greenfield parcel at North Perry Airport and is planning a mixed use, [Vertiport project](#sw-parcel) consisting of an eVTOL terminal, touchdown and lift-off area, hangars, office/admin space, & ramp. **Click [here](#projects) to see a list of a few of our past, successfully delivered projects.** *Photo: Conceptual aerial rendering of the planned vertiport: hangars, apron and a touchdown and lift-off pad with two eVTOL aircraft.* *Photo: Aerial photo of three hangar buildings on a greenfield site beside the runways of North Perry Airport.* *Photo: Aerial view of the blue-roofed MAKO Aviation Complex building, its car park and a small plane beside it.* ## MAKO Aviation Complex future home to the eVTOL Center of Excellence MAKO has repurposed an existing 14,500 square foot, single-occupant facility at North Perry Airport, south Florida, into a mixed-use, multi-tenant facility with various sized offices/classrooms, common areas purposefully designed to accommodate the tenant mix, and two ~3,000 sq ft hangars. Future plans for this facility include the development of an **eVTOL Center of Excellence** which will house various manufacturers, operators, maintenance providers and thought leaders supporting the burgeoning eVTOL market. - *Photo: The entrance of the MAKO Aviation Complex, seen from the car park.* - *Photo: Inside one of the hangars: a light aircraft under the Frassi Aviation sign.* - *Photo: A classroom with desks, a whiteboard and a screen.* - *Photo: A common area with a kitchenette and round tables.* ### Current MAKO Aviation Complex Tenants - First Aviator Academy USA, aviation training center - Aerial Banners - NS Aviation Academy - Frassi Aviation - Hans Flight Academy - HeliVibe - AlphaFlight Academy - Dragon Flight Training Academy - eVTOL Center of Excellence *Photo: The property management software MAKO uses: dashboard with move-ins, tenants and tasks.* ## Aviation Property Management MAKO efficiently manages approx. 175,000 sq ft of aviation facilities housing 100+ tenants. Utilizing the industry’s best tools and applying best practices developed over its 20 years of aviation property management experience, clients realize increased revenues, reduced costs, minimal vacancies... and most importantly satisfied, long-term tenants. MAKO realizes the importance of community outreach and industry participation – engaging the aviation and general community through events (such as Young Eagles) and actively participating in various industry organizations. - *Photo: Families and children in a room decorated with flags during a community event.* - *Photo: A group of young people in yellow football shirts in front of the LaDiM Aviation logo.* - *Photo: Young visitors in a classroom watching a flight simulator demonstration.* *Photo: Hands with pens over printed charts, next to two laptops.* ## Aviation Consulting MAKO has been retained by various General Aviation facility owners and aircraft operators to tackle complex operational issues as well as drive growth. MAKO has a strong background in aviation infrastructure development, FAA certification and compliance, contract negotiations, aircraft acquisitions, financing, business development and restructuring operating companies. ## About MAKO Global ### Leadership - #### Milo Srkal, Jr., Principal Milo K. Srkal, Jr. is an aviation business leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning airport infrastructure development, aviation business operations, and other advanced transportation projects including public-private partnerships. As one of the first employees (and investor) at DayJet, Srkal helped establish more than 50 DayStop & DayPort locations across the southeastern United States, evaluating and selecting fixed-base operators and negotiating fuel contracts, facility leases & tenant improvements, and service agreements with aviation businesses and government authorities. He prepared, promoted, and executed a state incentive package exceeding \$100 million, worked with Florida legislators to advance an aircraft sales tax exemption, and engaged Congress and federal agencies in support of the Next Generation Air Transportation System. Milo led the financing and development of a 36-hangar project on six acres at North Perry Airport. He secured more than \$5 million in debt and equity funding, negotiated a 30-year land lease with Broward County, and directed design, approvals, and construction contracting. The project achieved full preleasing of hangars and tie-downs and received its Certificate of Occupancy within 13 months of construction loan closing. Milo has remained active in business and industry organizations throughout his career, including leadership and board involvement with aviation and public-private partnership organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, boating and sailing, tennis, auto racing, emerging technologies, and piano. He and his wife are the proud parents of a daughter. - #### Mike Srkal, Principal Milota (Mike) K. Srkal is a transportation and infrastructure executive with more than 50 years of international experience in engineering, project development, financing, and corporate leadership. His career spans the United States and Europe, encompassing highways, ports, aviation facilities, public transit, and major industrial ventures. As President and Owner of MACO International, Inc., Mike has advised domestic and international companies on business development, project planning, procurement, negotiations, and financing. His recent work includes coordinating the planning, design, permitting, and financing of small-aircraft hangars and tie-down facilities at North Perry Airport in Broward County, Florida. Previously, Mike served as CEO and Chairman of TATRA, a prominent Czech truck manufacturer, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of SDC International, where he pursued corporate acquisitions in Central and Eastern Europe. During his tenure with Frederic R. Harris, Inc., Mike managed multiple offices and major infrastructure assignments. His Florida projects included the Sawgrass Expressway, Port Everglades’ Southport Container Terminal, and numerous transportation improvements throughout Broward County. A graduate of the Technical University of Brno in civil and transportation engineering, Mike has lived in Fort Lauderdale since 1971. He brings a global perspective and extensive experience coordinating public agencies, engineering teams, investors, and business partners. ### Meet Our Team - #### Justin Leonard Justin Paul Leonard is a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument and commercial pilot with an airplane single-engine land certificate and instrument rating. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, he brings a diverse background in coaching, business ownership, and leadership to his work in aviation. Justin serves as a flight instructor with Charleston Southern University Aeronautics, teaching within a Part 141 flight training program. He also owns Crosswind Flight Instruction LLC, where he provides independent flight instruction. As the owner of a 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 since 2021, he brings personal aircraft ownership experience to his aviation background. Before becoming a flight instructor, Justin developed extensive experience helping people learn, build skills, and work toward individual goals. His background includes personal training, fitness department leadership, group training coordination, and life skills counseling. At Life Time Fitness, he led teams, developed training programs, and helped his department exceed performance targets. Justin also owns ReImagined Spaces LLC, a residential remodeling business, and holds a South Carolina real estate sales license. These roles have strengthened his experience in project management, communication, and relationship building. His combination of aviation qualifications, instructional experience, and business leadership provides a broad foundation for working with students from varied backgrounds and experience levels. - #### Alex Constantin Alex Constantin is a business leader and strategist with over two decades of experience spanning marketing consulting, creative direction, business transformation, and complex project execution. Defined by entrepreneurial resilience and cross-functional leadership, he specializes in translating complex concepts into structured, scalable operational solutions across diverse sectors. Since 2009, Alex has served as Managing Director of BrainUP Studio, a marketing consultancy and creative studio established to deliver tailor-made problem-solving services. Overseeing full project lifecycles from initial strategic design to final operational execution, he has directed initiatives for global brands and major enterprises, including BMW & MINI (Motor AG), ING, Dacia, Stabilo, Faurecia, and Banca Transilvania. Over his tenure, Alex has navigated complex multi-year negotiations, vendor operations, and regulatory relationships, building systems from the ground up. Alex is also a co-founder and Managing Partner at Frez, a long-term gastronomy venture focused on product development, brand identity, and customer experience. His professional approach bridges technical discipline with strategic management, backed by a Bachelor of Science in Management & Marketing, executive business experience through the Romanian Entrepreneurship Environment, and a foundational background in mathematics and computer science. Outside of his corporate work, Alex is an outdoor enthusiast and adventurer who enjoys paragliding, mountain hiking and climbing, scuba diving, and biking. He is passionate about visual arts, gastronomy, and emerging technologies, regularly engaging in pro-bono support and community initiatives. ## Sample of Our Projects *Photo: Rendering of the planned eVTOL terminal: passengers boarding an eVTOL aircraft in front of the MAKO Aviation building.* ### SW Parcel Vertiport (planned for 2028) MAKO has won the procurement for a ~8 acre parcel located on the SW corner of North Perry Airport and is currently negotiating a 30-year land lease with Broward County. MAKO will smartly develop this parcel into a Vertiport / eVTOL base for south Florida operations. The project will be primarily geared towards eVTOL fleet operators (and their support network); however, a portion of the facility will cater to private eVTOL owners/pilots and feature a Pilot Lounge. *Photo: Site plan sketch of the SW parcel: T-hangar units, box hangars, an eVTOL hangar, the vertiport terminal and the landing pad.* *Photo: LaDiM Aviation, December 2022: a business jet on the apron in front of the finished hangars.* ### LaDiM Aviation Greenfield development of ~50,000 square feet of hangar and office/pilot lounge on 6 acres. MAKO’s executive team, as owners, lead the development of this hangar/office project from soup to nuts, including negotiating the land lease, securing all entitlements, funding, construction oversight, delivery, and operations. *Photo: March 2022: the hangars under construction, seen from the air.* *Photo: December 2021: the cleared site, seen from the air.* *Photo: Site plan of the fuel farm and the construction work area.* ### Underground Storage Tanks (Fuel Farm) Work included the closing out of a single walled Underground Storage Tank (UST) followed by the development and construction (including financing) of a 10,000 gallon Jet A UST and 15,000 gallon AvGas UST accommodating both truck and self-service fueling. *Photo: A backhoe loader at work on the airfield during construction.* *Photo: Detail drawing of the vehicle access route and the fueling area.* ## Contact us Contact form: on the website, https://makoglobalaviation.com/#contact 7201 South Airport Road, Bldg 14, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023, [954.806.5546](tel:+19548065546). 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