FBOs
IFBOA: independent FBOs benefit from cooperation
Independent FBOs face problems different from those of their chain counterparts, whose sheer size often makes it easier for them to address challenges.

Independent FBOs face problems different from those of their chain counterparts, whose sheer size often makes it easier for them to address challenges. The Independent Fixed-Base Operators Association (IFBOA) held its first conference September 11 and 12 to help independent FBOs share information and best practices about how to tackle the curveballs of professional life. Held at Rectrix Aerodrome Center at Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis, Mass., the meeting attracted a variety of FBOs and exhibiting companies.

Founded by John Wraga, Bedford, Mass.-based IFBOA exists to help independent FBOs work together. With many bases around the world, FBO chains have more buying power when dealing with vendors, and IFBOA can help smaller FBOs by consolidating members as a single buying bloc to suppliers.

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