FBOs
NATA Conference Panel Examines FBO Consolidation
While the big chains take a more selective approach, others remain hungry
FBO consolidation panel at NATA Aviation Business Conference
(L-r) Carlos Ozores, U.S. lead at PA Consulting, led a discussion on the FBO consolidation market and what buyers are looking for yesterday at NATA's annual Aviation Business Conference in Nashville. Panelists included Nick Fazioli, head of aerospace and aviation with Jefferies; Chris Smith, managing director of M&A finance specialist Harris Williams; and Carl Muhs, v-p of business development with Business Presentation Solutions. © Curt Epstein/AIN

Changes in the FBO industry over the past several years due to massive influxes of private and industrial equity funding were the topic of discussion leading off the National Air Transportation Association's Aviation Business Conference yesterday in Nashville.

While such investment is not new to the segment, the FBO segment has become even more attractive due to its resilience, with business bouncing back strongly after Covid as private aviation flight hours have exceeded pre-pandemic flight hours. In many locations, demand for FBO services has outpaced supply.

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