AV Web

MARCH 3, 2025

A California state court is preparing to decide on a motion, scheduled for March 5th, brought forth by the California Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to arbitrarily force several California fixed base operators (FBOs) and general aviation fuel distributors to prematurely transition to solely offering a new unleaded avgas.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some aerial photography operations have airplanes specially outfitted with advanced camera gear. Aerial photography is often done by fixed base operators that hire pilots for other duties. Skydive operations typically take place out of private airports. Instrument rating.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

A few years ago, I got the bug to fly small airplanes again. We fly our new-to-us Piper to Florida often (the airplane could probably find Orlando on its own), and we agreed it was time for something more adventurous. Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Reliability and Safety Record Cessna airplanes are renowned for their reliability and robust safety records. Yes, many flight schools and FBOs (Fixed Base Operators) rent out Cessna aircraft to certified pilots. Why Choose Cessna for Flight Training? Can I rent a Cessna after training?

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

When it comes to competing in service, RoyalJet has a significant asset in its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport. It starts with choosing the right airplane, then selecting the engines: next, you pick up the designer, the interiors and, finally, the connectivity technology. I love our FBO.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) also has specific recommendations for fixed-base operators (FBO) — that is, the places from which many charter jets fly. The perk of charter flights is you’re not limited to the same airplane food you’re likely to get on commercial flights.

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