FBO Best Practices Series #1: FBO Accident? Don’t be Sorry!

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By John L. Enticknap and Ron R. Jackson, Aviation Business Strategies Group - ABSGgroup.com

Welcome to our new blog series on FBO Best Practices. With each blog post in this series, we’ll discuss “Best Practices” in running an efficient and effective FBO operation. Also, please join John and Ron for the next NATA FBO Success Seminar, March 24-25, 2014, in Las Vegas.

Best Practice #1:

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Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) Chooses World Fuel Services Network & Phillips 66® Aviation

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World Fuel Services announced today that Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) has chosen to continue to partner with the World Fuel Services Network of FBOs for Phillips 66® Aviation-branded fuel supply, branded programs and marketing support. By securing this bid award, World Fuel Services will extend its business relationship with Nantucket Airport for another three years.
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NBAA, Other Aviation Groups Call for Swift Passage of Senate's Sleep Apnea Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined a coalition of aviation groups this week in calling for swift passage of U.S. Senate legislation aimed at bringing transparency to any decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement mandatory testing of pilots and air traffic controllers for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) before receiving a medical certificate.
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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2014 Baldwin Business Aviation Management Scholarship

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the recipients of its Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarship, which benefits individuals seeking to become NBAA Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs).
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Signature Flight Support Breaks Ground on $82M Facility at San José Airport on Friday, February 28

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On Friday, February 28, Signature Flight Support, a global leader in fixed base operations (FBO), will break ground and officially begin development on the $82 million Signature San José facility at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).
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NBAA, AOPA Continue Supporting FAA's Motion to Preserve Santa Monica Airport

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) today joined in filing a brief of amicus curiae supporting a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) motion to dismiss the latest effort to close the historic airfield.
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Congrats to our NATA FBO Success Series Winners!

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Congratulations to our 2 winners! Peggy Zaun and Sandy Walker have won a free registration to the upcoming FBO Success Seminar which will be held on March 24 & 25 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. The NATA FBO Success Seminar is for FBO owners, operators, general managers, new managers, finance personnel and other key FBO employees who are interested in building a more successful FBO. Attendees will be exposed to new FBO management techniques and gain essential aviation operational and service knowledge while sharing experiences with new friends in the FBO industry.

Our 2014 FBO Industry Annual Forecast

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Expect a Flat Market with Spotty Increases in Fuel Sales

Key for Success in 2014 will be Higher Margins on Static Volume


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

Recently we conducted our 2014 Annual FBO Industry Survey and the overall results indicate a mixed market that has yet to catch real traction.

We surveyed more than 500 FBOs and asked for responses to these statements:

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