Fixed-base Operators (FBOs) Services

The services potentially on offer at a Fixed Base Operator are varied and wide-ranging. Some of these services will be subject to the approval and oversight by the National Aviation Authority (NAA) or their delegated Civil Aviation Authority. Available services can include any combination of the following:

• Sale of aviation fuel – fuel for piston engine aircraft AVGAS and/or turbine-powered aircraft Jet Fuel is available at virtually all FBO facilities

• Short term parking

• Long-term parking - outdoor parking and tie-down as well as limited hangar space are often available

• Line services - aircraft interior and exterior cleaning and lavatory servicing

• Repair and maintenance

• Customs - Customs services may be collocated with the FBO and FBO personnel will often prepare customs paperwork on behalf of the aircraft crew

• Aircraft catering

• Restaurant facilities or vending machines

• Passenger services - inclusive of baggage handling, provision of passenger lounges, and ground transportation

• Flight planning facilities - access to computer and telecommunication equipment for a weather update and flight plan filing

• Flight crew lounge - dedicated rest areas for transient flight crew

• Car rental

• Air taxi and air charter operations

• Pilot training

• Aircraft rental

• Aircraft sales

• Sale of aircraft parts

• Sale of pilot supplies

• Aerial photography

• Crop dusting and aerial applications

• Aerial advertising - banner tow