Here’s What You Should Know About Fixed Base Operator Companies
by Probir Das SEO PersonThe term - Fixed
Base Operator or FBO- is a relevant one in the field of aviation. These are
commercial businesses that work in private capacity and offer services to many
customers at an airport providing various services. Over the years the role of fixed
base operators has extended to multiple dimensions and they often offer
services related to ‘below wing’ and ‘above wing’ operations. In North America
and parts of Europe, fixed base operators do much more than just provide
services at the airport. Below is a quick summary of their services.
Services offered
As previously
mentioned, the role of fixed
base operator companies differs drastically in different parts of the
globe. They can be involved in offering services for a number of airport
customers at the same airport, and their clients are usually all general
aviation aircraft, commercial and freight operators, and their customers. The
core services an FBO provides is the handling, fueling and hangaring of general
aviation aircraft. The FBO also provides
terminals for arriving and departing passengers, flight planning for air crews,
and other related services. FBO also can offer ancillary services for general
aviation including de-icing services, catering, and arranging ground
transportation. Some FBOs provide
technical services such as aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) or
private Aircraft Charter and Management (ACM).
Additionally, some FBOs provide services for the commercial airline
carriers at an airport.
Why FBOs are important?
FBOs are
important because they provide all of the necessary services for general
aviation aircraft at an airport. These services are relied upon the general
aviation community at over 3,000 airports in North America and all over the
world. General Aviation is broadly
defined as all aviation operations other than commercial (Part 121 in the
United States) and military. FBOs,
however, often also offer services to commercial and military airport. Every
airport needs a local presence to provide core services of aircraft handling,
fueling and hangering of aircraft. An
FBO may also take on some of the specific tasks of the airport sponsor, such as
maintenance and upkeep of the airport infrastructure, help with airport
communications and providing relevant data to the FAA.
When it comes to
working with a fixed base operator, nothing matters more than experience. FBO
management companies who have deep experience in not only the core line service
functions but also additional services such as MRO and ACM have the most
capabilities to address local demand at an airport. The same holds true for
geographical diversification—an FBO management company with experience
operating a chain or network of locations across a geographically diverse are
can bring a wealth of industry leading best practices to a new market. When evaluating FBO management companies, be
sure to ask for references, at least some of which should be from airport
sponsors on which the company has operated.
If you need assistance, consider engaging an experienced aviation
consultant to help you with your evaluation.
Global Aviation
Infrastructure LLC
http://www.aviationinfrastructure.com/
+1 (843)
412-6881
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