FBOs
FBOs Confront Competition From Airport-operated FBOs
Amid several recent cases of airports establishing FBOs to compete directly with existing service providers
Wilson Air is managing an FBO at Chattanooga on behalf of the airport authority. Competitor Tac Air asserts that the use of government funds to build the facility has created an unfair competitive environment.
Wilson Air is managing an FBO at Chattanooga on behalf of the airport authority. Competitor Tac Air asserts that the use of government funds to build the facility has created an unfair competitive environment.

Amid several recent cases of airports establishing FBOs to compete directly with existing service providers, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is concerned that this could become a growing paradigm. The association has been an interested participant in disputes between FBO owners and airports, usually driven by the airport’s use of public funds to construct or renovate facilities.

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