FBOs in a Post-Pandemic World

While life after the pandemic will certainly bear a resemblance to life before, subtle changes will stay in place as a result of COVID-19 forever, just as they did after September 11th and the global financial crisis. (Airport Business Magazine, Jan-Feb 2021) Download the article (PDF)

Ground Transportation: The Parking Lot and The White Elephant

According to a JD Power report of 2019, while autonomous taxis may find commercial acceptance as early as 2025, by 2034, it is predicted some 10 percent of consumer vehicles will be self-driving. In a mere 10 to 15 years, a significant number of passenger vehicles will no longer need to park at the airport […]

Climate Change and Airports

Coastal cities in the US are home to more than 450 airports and heliports with average field elevations below 10’ Mean Sea Level (MSL). Some 150 of those airports are below 5’ MSL. While the end of the 35-year lease term you’re about to sign may seem distant, if your coastal airport falls in the […]

THE FBO LEADERSHIP GAP

FBO Partners’ President Douglas Wilson spoke to industry leaders at the NATA Aviation Business Conference in June regarding the growing “FBO Leadership Gap,” the growing need for qualified FBO General Manager candidates. As 2020 approaches, an estimated 25% of FBO leadership positions may go unfulfilled- unless the industry takes action. Recruitment, Training and Mentorship may be a […]

The Ultimate VIP Experience: The Private Suite

Think your FBO offers a high-end travel experience? In FBO Partners’ latest article, President & Senior Partner Douglas Wilson had the opportunity to enjoy a truly unique, high-end travel experience outside the world of FBOs. Brainchild of international security expert and author Gavin de Becker, The Private Suite is an ultra-private, ultra-high end remote terminal offering […]

FBO Industry Consolidation and Pricing Practices

The FAA recently released guidance regarding FBO fee structures at Federally-obligated airports. Of note is the FAA acknowledgement that airports themselves impact FBO pricing, through many terms found in FBO leases: Capital investment of the FBO in physical facilities, Federal and local policy requirements, insurance requirements, and increases in rents and other fees paid by […]

Airport Business Magazine, May 2017

Partnerships between FBOs, airports and associations are key to overcoming negative impacts of TFRs. Contact us, and tell us your views. Download the article (PDF)

FBO PARTNERS AND PARAGON AVIATION GROUP INK PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FBO PARTNERS AND PARAGON AVIATION GROUP INK PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT January 30, 2017 Seattle, WA — FBO Partners, LLC, an aviation consultancy providing business management advisory services to FBOs has signed a partnership agreement with the Paragon Aviation Group, to provide additional resources and added value to the member FBOs of the Paragon […]

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