The fixed-base operator (FBO) industry provides aeronautical services to a wide spectrum of aircraft operators at airports. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that investigated how general aviation fared during the COVID-19 pandemic and how FBOs, as the principal service agents for the industry, met pandemic challenges and addressed changes that predated COVID-19. Since a 2018 review, the importance of an FBO’s market (customer and aircraft mix) has emerged.
This webinar was based on ACRP Synthesis 129: Landscape of the FBO Industry in 2022.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
The slides and recording are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Overview of FBO trends, aircraft charter activity, and airport development – Curt Castagna, Aeroplex Group Partners
• Perspective from an airport sponsor-operated FBO – Chris Rozansky, Naples Airport Authority
• Opportunities for future research and updates – Courtney Beamon, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.
• ·Question and answer session moderated by Lois Kramer, KRAMER aerotek inc.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify recent trends in aviation and the U.S. economy
• Explore the current landscape for U.S. FBOs
• Explore FBO survey results and future updates

 
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA. 
Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.