Airport Operator Options for Delivery of FBO Services

An airport sponsor can deliver fixed base operator (FBO) services with traditional third-party leases or the engagement of a contract manager, or the airport can self-operate the FBO. Decisions about which model is appropriate are based on an evaluation of an airport’s unique local economic conditions, the particulars of the general aviation market in the area, and the level of interest expressed by private FBOs to operate at a particular airport. This synthesis presents a discussion of the local considerations that go into deciding how airport operators provide fueling, flight continuation services, maintenance, and concierge services and, if a traditional lease approach is selected, how to proceed with procurement processes that include key real estate leasing and development provisions in lease agreements. Information used in this synthesis was acquired through a review of the literature and from case studies of 10 airports that have recently changed FBO providers.

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Authors:
- Kramer, Lois S
- Daniel, John P
- Moore, Mike
- Moroney, Michael
- Shafer, Gary
Publication Date: 2018

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Appendices; Bibliography; References; Tables;
Pagination: 105p
Serial:
- ACRP Synthesis of Airport Practice
- Issue Number: 86
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 1935-9187
Publication flags:
Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Airport operations; Decision making; General aviation airports; Leasing; Procurement
Uncontrolled Terms: Fixed based operations
Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01662457
Record Type: Publication
ISBN: 9780309390156
Report/Paper Numbers: Project A11-03, Topic S01-15
Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
Created Date: Mar 8 2018 2:38PM