Airport traffic (commercial, military and general aviation) on a regular day can be intense, at least from the perspective of the management team. Over the years the need for professional airport management has become crucial in many ways. So, who manages an airport? What kind of services do these companies provide? We have provided several a [..]
Part 2 In the first installment of this topic we discussed the components of a potentially integrated FBO business model—Fixed Base Operations (FBO), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Aircraft Charter and Management (ACM). Each of these business segments can stand on their own, and there are both large national companies whic [..]
Part 1 As general aviation service models continue to expand and evolve, investors in direct aviation infrastructure and service companies take different views on the merits of an integrated service offering versus narrowly specialized services. The model for the provision of on-airport services such as Fixed Base Operations (FBO), Main [..]
The aviation industry is one of the cornerstones of the global economy. The industry includes aviation infrastructure investors, airport sponsors, and aviation service companies. Fixed-Based Operators (FBOs) refers to aviation service companies that offer diverse capabilities at public use airports. Over the years, the definition of FBOs has [..]
The aviation industry has evolved considerably over the last four decades. Airport sponsors as well as airport related businesses are evolving to meet changing passenger demand and build brand recognition around the passenger experience. Airports are the infrastructure where providers of aviation related services (the sellers) meet the users [..]