OCTOBER 2021AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialIn the world of airline travel, fixed-base operators (FBOs) are the gold standard. Travelers may use these services to charter private jets and planes, allowing them to fly in complete privacy and luxury. These companies offer a variety of services to guarantee that passengers and pilots enjoy the smoothest and most stress-free flight possible in private jets.FBOs are often located on the grounds of a public-use airport, where they provide a variety of support services to general aviation operators. Assisting with flight scheduling and weather forecasts, as well as crew or passenger lounges, are available near major international airports. Office and hangar space, maintenance services, aircraft owner management, and charter services are also set up.A happy crew always makes the best FBO experience. The benefits of flying are often reefed to its standards to retain the reputation and the comfort of incoming passengers. It is not surprising that the flight crew requires the option to stay near an airfield during their downtime for a seamless operation on your aircraft. In between longer flights and downtime, the visitors will be aided by a friendly and accommodating staff.COVID-19 has shattered the aviation industry's solar plexus, and for many in the sector, particularly the independent FBOs and smaller networks, it seemed like a dark cave with no light. By all means, the industry has had downturns in the past, but history has proven that it always fights back! Continuing the uncertainty concerning lockdown guidelines, the industry is delivering every possible feature to gain a wide network of airline operators.Despite the factors and safety concerns with the pandemic, the future of aviation with the FBOs is brighter. The luxury, comfort, and other flying needs are fulfilled by choosing the right operators, the personalization of a flight with top-tier amenities, customer service, and hospitality will continue to avail convenient flights in coming years.We hope this edition helps you find the right FBOs for future collaboration for a hassle-free flying experience.Let us know your thoughts! FBOs Igniting Aviation with More Lucrative Options Jonathan AllredManaging Editoreditor@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2021 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.OCTOBER - 01 - 2021, Vol 03 - Issue 14, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizer*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.comRonald Donovan
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