What is a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)?
Fixed-base operators, also known as FBOs, are the backbone of most airports' operations. Yet most of us - including seasoned fliers and avgeeks alike - what they do exactly is something of a mystery.
Indeed, it's one of those terms that's used a lot within the industry, but is somewhat unknown by most outsiders or casual enthusiasts.
A fixed-base operator is an organization (typically a for-profit company) rights to provide a v
What is an FBO?
What do Fixed-Base Operators Do?
A History of FBOs
How Many Fixed-Base Operators Are There?
At present, there are an estimated 5,000 FBO airports located across the world, 3,000 of which are located in the United States alone.
This number is expected to grow to 6,000 by 2030 and as high as 7,500 by 2050 according to ...