Fixed-Base Operator Market is expected to reach US$ 41.49 Billion by 2031

Expansion of Business Aviation Sector Fuels Fixed-Base Operator Market Growth

According to our latest study, "Fixed-Base Operator Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Services Offered, Application, and Geography," the market was valued at US$ 25.55 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 41.49 billion by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2031. The report includes growth prospects owing to the current fixed-base operator market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.  

A fixed-base operator (FBO) is an organization authorized by an airport to operate at the airport premises and provide aeronautical services such as hangaring, fueling, tie-down, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, and flight instructions. FBOs provide support services to the general aviation operators. The majority of these operators operate at moderate to high-traffic airports. The development in global airport infrastructures and growth in the business aviation sector fuel the expansion of the fixed-base operator market.

Fixed-Base Operator Market Analysis — by Region (%, 2024)

FBOs play an important role in handling the growing number of business aviation activities. Business aviation includes a turbofan-powered aircraft, which is designed to transport small groups of people or families. The procurement of such aircraft by individuals (e.g., VIPs and athletes), governments, corporates, and charter service providers is rising. Business aviation is specifically being used for intercity travel by businessmen to save time. However, intracity air travel has become congested, which is increasing the travel time across any of the cities.

Expanding business aviation in North America and Europe has led the FBO industry players to expand their businesses. From the APAC perspective, the Southeast Asian countries and Australia are well-positioned in terms of business aviation; however, mainland Asian countries still lag in establishing a strong business aviation. Nonetheless, over the past couple of years, China and India have witnessed a rise in the number of business aviation players. Thus, coupling the matured markets in Australia and Southeast Asia with maturing markets in China and India, the business aviation sector is poised to surge in the region, thereby escalating the demand for FBOs in APAC.

The fixed-base operator market ecosystem comprises stakeholders, such as airports, fixed-base operators (FBOs), and end users. The airport authority allocates space and permits the FBOs to operate from their premises. In the current scenario, airport authorities worldwide are actively offering premises to different FBOs to boost their year-on-year revenue generation. The FBO offers services such as hangaring, fueling, flight instructions, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft rental. The rising demand for business and leisure aviation globally is supporting the growth of the FBO market. The end users of this market are business aviation operators and leisure aviation operators. These aviation operators are focusing on boosting the overall travel experience of the traveler, whether it is for business or tourism purposes. The FBOs also offer fascinating additional services such as SPA and VIP lounges to their customers. Regulatory bodies and government agencies play a crucial role in overseeing airport operations, setting standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations. 

Avemex SA De CV; DEER JET CO. LTD.; dnata; General Dynamics Corp; Jetex; Luxaviation; Signature Aviation Limited; Swissport; Abilene Aero, ExecuJet; Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc.; ExecuJet Aviation Group AG; and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. are among the key players profiled during the fixed-base operator market report. Other essential market players have also been studied and analyzed to get a holistic view of the global fixed-base operator market and its ecosystem.   

The scope of the fixed-base operator market report focuses on North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the Rest of MEA), and South America (Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of SAM). North America accounted for the largest fixed-base operator market share in 2024, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific.

The North America fixed-base operator market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US accounted for the largest North America fixed-base operator market share in 2024, and it is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period. The US consists of a large number of FBOs, which include both publicly owned FBOs and independent FBOs. FBOs are owned by independent local operators, franchises, or chains. Occasionally, the airport authority may operate them. All FBOs operate under a license from the local government or the airport. Some of the well-established FBOs in the US include Signature Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, and Ross Aviation, among others. These FBOs strive to meet their customers' expectations through their services and also engage in service enhancements and geographic expansion. For instance, in October 2024, Jet Aviation (Aviation Services provider) announced an expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across its FBO network in partnership with World Fuel Services. This strategy strengthened the network of Jet Aviation FBOs in the US, offering SAF to eight. In addition, in January 2025, Tallvine Partners acquired Odyssey Aviation US Through this acquisition, Tallvine Partners now owns and operates FBOs at three locations in the US and hence strengthened its position in the market. Thus, these strategies acquired by the players help them improve their business and, therefore, boost the fixed-base operator market in the country.

In the US, aircraft fueling and maintenance are two of the most commonly offered services by FBOs. The tremendous boom in the business and leisure aviation sector in the country has led FBOs to invest in services such as fueling and maintenance. Recently, the distribution of SAFs has been growing, with well-established and recognized FBOs such as Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation beginning to offer SAFs to business and leisure jet customers. In the US, there are more FBOs than commercial terminals. Private aviation provides access to more than 5,000 FBOs nationwide, compared to the ~500 commercial airports operated by airlines. This means that private jets can fly to many remote, exclusive, or hard-to-reach destinations that airlines cannot serve.

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