FBO news and guides: fixed-base operators, private terminals, ground handling, fuel and the FBO networks serving private jet travelers.
Flexjet has opened a $34 million private terminal at Farnborough Airport, its first dedicated facility in Europe. Here’s why the move signals a bigger shift in how operators compete on the ground, not just in the air.
Universal Aviation has opened what it calls Saudi Arabia’s first dedicated general aviation terminal at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s push to build world-class private aviation infrastructure.
Apollo Funds has joined KKR in a $10 billion bet on Atlantic Aviation, deepening private equity’s grip on the FBO networks private flyers depend on. Here’s what the deal means for costs, service, and your next trip.
Pentastar Aviation has deployed autonomous wingwalking robots at its Michigan FBO, becoming the first operator to use AI ground handling to prevent hangar rash and protect multi-million-dollar aircraft.
Behind every seamless private aviation experience is a detailed contractual framework. Ground handling and interline SLAs define the precise performance standards — including IS-BAH certification requirements — that ensure consistent, luxury service regardless of airport or location.
Hangar rash is the most common form of damage to private jets, and it never happens in the air. From towing incidents to tight hangar spaces, here’s what every aircraft owner and charter client should understand about ground damage risks, FBO protocols, and the insurance implications that follow.
Jetex has opened a new hybrid VIP terminal at Istanbul Airport, serving both private jet travelers and premium commercial passengers. Here’s why Istanbul’s growing status as a private aviation crossroads matters for anyone flying between Europe and Asia.
Landing fees and ramp fees often appear on the same private aviation invoice, but they come from entirely different sources. Here’s what each charge actually means, who collects it, and when a fuel purchase makes one of them disappear.
Platinum Business Aviation Centre’s new partnership with Mondrian Gold Coast marks a turning point in private aviation ground experience. Luxury hotel brands are moving into FBO spaces with formalized design and service partnerships, and the implications for how we fly — and what we expect before we board — are significant.
Milano Prime has reported 16% year-on-year traffic growth across its Linate and Malpensa terminals in early 2026. Here’s why Milan is emerging as Europe’s most competitive business aviation hub, and what it means for private flyers routing through the continent.
International arrivals on private aircraft involve a customs process most passengers never fully understand. Here’s how CBP clearance actually works at FBOs, what distinguishes User Fee Airports from Landing Rights Airports, why the Customs Circle exists, and what Global Entry members should know about mobile processing availability on the ramp.
Every private jet departure depends on a complex operation most passengers never see. Understanding how FBOs balance luxury amenities with critical technical services reveals what separates exceptional facilities from the rest.
