FBOs to Compete on Service, Not Price in 2013 - Steady 6% Growth Forecast for FBOs

By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson
Principals, Aviation Business Strategies Group

Recently, we attended the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Schedule and Dispatchers (S&D) Conference in San Antonio. While there, we had the opportunity to address a group of FBO leaders regarding the present state of the industry and where we saw the future headed in 2013.

Throughout the year we have many opportunities to talk with FBOs from various parts of the country. At the NATA FBO Success Seminar, we conduct twice a year, we network and exchange ideas and information with FBO owners, operators and managers. Also, we receive feedback from this blog we write for AC-U-KWIK FBO Connection.

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NBAA Welcomes Rep. LoBiondo's Appointment as Chairman of Key House Transportation Subcommittee

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement today, in regard to the appointment of Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-2-NJ) as Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee’s Subcommittee on Aviation, which was announced today by T&I Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-9-PA):
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Avfuel Corporation (Booth #501) Boasts Strong FBO Network Presence On Schedulers & Dispatchers Show Floor

The Avfuel FBO Network - which numbers over 600 Avfuel-branded dealers in North America and Europe – will demonstrate its reach and variety of offerings at this year’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in San Antonio. Over 50 members of the network will co-exhibit with Avfuel – significantly more than any other fuel supplier.
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