Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

Sugar Land Regional Airport’s GlobalSelect FBO says it has significantly improved its daily operations following the adoption of X-1FBO, a financial management system designed to enhance transaction processing and reduce manual errors. The company reports that the implementation has led to a 93% reduction in labor hours and an estimated annual savings of $55,000.
Mitchell Davies highlighted the challenges before the upgrade, noting that staff spent extensive time on manual reconciliation, error correction, and data entry. “This process required an average of eight hours a day from multiple employees – the equivalent of one full-time position dedicated solely to financial reconciliation,” Davies explained. Monica Sarduy, Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing, emphasized the broader impact of the transition: “For FBOs looking to modernize, the success at GlobalSelect offers a compelling case study. The transition to automated processes and real-time data management isn’t just about convenience—it’s about unlocking significant operational and financial gains.”
According to the company, the adoption of X-1FBO has minimized time-consuming processes. It reports that front desk reconciliation time has decreased from 3.5 hours to 10 minutes, while automated categorization has significantly reduced human error. Additionally, the finance manager spends only 15 minutes daily verifying and uploading transaction data. Beyond financial improvements, GlobalSelect states that operational workflows have been enhanced through handheld devices and a digital dispatch system, improving service efficiency.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

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Sugar Land Regional Airport’s GlobalSelect FBO says it has significantly improved its daily operations following the adoption of X-1FBO,

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News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

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Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

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