Product Code: TIPRE00020706
The fixed-base operator market size was valued at US$ 25.55 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach US$ 41.49 billion by 2031. The fixed-base operator market is estimated to record a CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2031.
High demand among customers and the widespread presence of fixed-base operator service providers in North America, especially in the US, boosts the growth of the fixed-base operator market. The APAC region is projected to showcase tremendous demand for FBOs in the upcoming years, thus registering the highest CAGR during the forecast period; this is due to the significant growth in the general aviation segment, particularly in Australia, China, and Southeast Asian countries.
North America comprises the largest network of fixed-base operators worldwide. The demand for FBOs among customers is high in the US owing to rising popularity and disposable income. In recent years, there has been consistent growth in corporate flying and charter activity in the region, which is creating demand for general aviation services such as fixed-base operator services. Additionally, the US and Canada houses a number of general aviation airports, which enables a higher number of FBOs to operate across these countries. For instance, Teterboro Airport, Centennial Airport, and Van Nuys Airports are key airports with higher concentration of FBOs. Also, the US consists of globally recognized FBOs such as Signature Aviation, Universal Aviation, Jet Aviation, Presidential Aviation, and Pentastar Aviation. The global recognition of these companies enables them to attract customers from different nations, thereby catalyzing their revenues year-on-year.
According to data released by Airlines for America, in 2023, commercial aviation accounted for 5% of the US GDP, i.e., US$ 1.37 trillion. In addition, the rising air passenger traffic and government initiatives to increase aircraft fleets in commercial aviation sectors fuel the demand for flight management solutions such as flight planning software.
Based on services offered, fixed-base operator market is segmented into hangaring, fuelling, flight instructions, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft rental. The substantial rise in the number of high-net-worth individuals is boosting the demand for private travel, consequently driving the procurement of private jets with enhanced cabin interiors. Thus, the fixed-base operators are focusing on providing efficient services both to travelers and aircraft owners. The fueling segment held the largest fixed-base operator market share in 2024. The FBOs provide ground handling and fuelling services to the commercial airlines operating from the particular airport. The buyers look for smaller airfields with a quick response from the FBO, as the purchasing power varies and impacts the margins on each gallon of fuel sold. For instance, Jet Aviation (a subsidiary of General Dynamics) provides fuelling services to corporate companies by following the ISAGO rules set for airport operations. The company holds relevant licenses and training certifications such as FAR 139 fuel and fire safety, NATA safety first, and CDL. Similarly, Ascent Aviation Services offers fuel services to private, commercial, and military aircraft. The company offers Jet A, Jet A w/Prist, and 100LL, AV GAS services, military fuel, checking fuel quality compliant with ATA 103, 24-hour service, and de-fuelling services.
In January 2025, Noida Airport (New Delhi, India) signed a fuel station deal with Indian Oil to provide uninterrupted and efficient fueling services for the next 30 years. In November 2022, IFS signed a multi-year agreement for jet fuel and FBO services at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport in Canada, wherein the company will set up a full-service FBO in the main airport terminal.
Avemex SA De CV; DEER JET CO. LTD.; dnata; General Dynamics Corp; Jetex; Luxaviation; Signature Aviation Limited; Swissport; Abilene Aero, ExecuJet; Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc.; ExecuJet Aviation Group AG; and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. are among the prominent players profiled in the fixed-base operator market. Several other major players were also studied and analyzed in the fixed-base operator market report to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.
The overall fixed-base operator market share has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the fixed-base operator market. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the fixed-base operator market.
Table Of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
- 1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Key Insights
- 2.2 Market Attractiveness
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1 Secondary Research
- 3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:
4. Fixed-Base Operator Market Landscape
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.2.3 Threats to New Entrants
- 4.2.4 Threats to Substitute
- 4.2.5 Competitive Rivalry
- 4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.1 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Fixed-Base Operator Market - Key Market Dynamics
- 5.1 Fixed-Base Operator Market - Key Market Dynamics
- 5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Expansion of Business Aviation Sector
- 5.2.2 Contribution of Fuelling Services to FBO Service Business
- 5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 Workforce Shortage and High Operational Cost
- 5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 High Potential for FBOs in APAC
- 5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Soaring Demand for Hangaring Services for Large Aircraft
- 5.5.2 Adoption of Advanced Technologies in Aviation Industry
- 5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:
6. Fixed-Base Operator Market - Global Market Analysis
- 6.1 Overview
- 6.2 Fixed-Base Operator Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
- 6.3 Fixed-Base Operator Market Forecast Analysis
7. Fixed-Base Operator Market Analysis - by Services Offered
- 7.1 Hangaring
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Hangaring: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.2 Fueling
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Fueling: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.3 Flight Instruction
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Flight Instruction: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.4 Aircraft Maintenance
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Aircraft Maintenance: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.5 Aircraft Rental
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Aircraft Rental: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8. Fixed-Base Operator Market Analysis - by Application
- 8.1 Business Aviation
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Business Aviation: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.2 Leisure Aviation
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Leisure Aviation: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9. Fixed-Base Operator Market - Geographical Analysis
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 North America
- 9.2.1 North America Fixed-Base Operator Market Overview
- 9.2.2 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.2.3 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.2.3.1 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Services Offered
- 9.2.4 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.2.4.1 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 9.2.5 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.2.5.1 North America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.2.5.2 United States: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.2.5.2.1 United States: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.2.5.2.2 United States: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.2.5.3 Canada: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.2.5.3.1 Canada: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.2.5.3.2 Canada: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.2.5.4 Mexico: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.2.5.4.1 Mexico: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.2.5.4.2 Mexico: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Europe Fixed-Base Operator Market Overview
- 9.3.2 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.3 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.3.1 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Services Offered
- 9.3.4 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3.4.1 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 9.3.5 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.3.5.1 Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.3.5.2 France: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.5.2.1 France: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.5.2.2 France: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3.5.3 Germany: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.5.3.1 Germany: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.5.3.2 Germany: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3.5.4 Italy: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.5.4.1 Italy: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.5.4.2 Italy: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3.5.5 United Kingdom: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.5.5.1 United Kingdom: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.5.5.2 United Kingdom: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3.5.6 Russia: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.5.6.1 Russia: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.5.6.2 Russia: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.3.5.7 Rest of Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.5.7.1 Rest of Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.3.5.7.2 Rest of Europe: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4 Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1 Asia Pacific Fixed-Base Operator Market Overview
- 9.4.2 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.3 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.3.1 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Services Offered
- 9.4.4 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4.4.1 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 9.4.5 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.4.5.1 Asia Pacific: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.4.5.2 Australia: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.5.2.1 Australia: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.5.2.2 Australia: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4.5.3 China: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.5.3.1 China: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.5.3.2 China: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4.5.4 India: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.5.4.1 India: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.5.4.2 India: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4.5.5 Japan: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.5.5.1 Japan: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.5.5.2 Japan: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4.5.6 South Korea: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.5.6.1 South Korea: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.5.6.2 South Korea: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.4.5.7 Rest of APAC: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.5.7.1 Rest of APAC: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.4.5.7.2 Rest of APAC: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.5 Middle East & Africa
- 9.5.1 Middle East & Africa Fixed-Base Operator Market Overview
- 9.5.2 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.5.3 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.5.3.1 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Services Offered
- 9.5.4 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.5.4.1 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 9.5.5 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.5.5.1 Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.5.5.2 South Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.5.5.2.1 South Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.5.5.2.2 South Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.5.5.3 Saudi Arabia: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.5.5.3.1 Saudi Arabia: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.5.5.3.2 Saudi Arabia: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.5.5.4 United Arab Emirates: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.5.5.4.1 United Arab Emirates: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.5.5.4.2 United Arab Emirates: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.5.5.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.5.5.5.1 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.5.5.5.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.6 South America
- 9.6.1 South America Fixed-Base Operator Market Overview
- 9.6.2 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.6.3 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.6.3.1 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Services Offered
- 9.6.4 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.6.4.1 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market- Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 9.6.5 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.6.5.1 South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.6.5.2 Brazil: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.6.5.2.1 Brazil: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.6.5.2.2 Brazil: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.6.5.3 Argentina: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.6.5.3.1 Argentina: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.6.5.3.2 Argentina: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
- 9.6.5.4 Rest of South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market - Revenue, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.6.5.4.1 Rest of South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Services Offered
- 9.6.5.4.2 Rest of South America: Fixed-Base Operator Market Breakdown, by Application
10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1 Company Market Share Analysis
11. Industry Landscape
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Market Initiative
- 11.3 Merger and Acquisition
- 11.4 New Development
12. Company Profiles
- 12.1 Avemex SA De CV
- 12.1.1 Key Facts
- 12.1.2 Business Description
- 12.1.3 Products and Services
- 12.1.4 Financial Overview
- 12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.6 Key Developments
- 12.2 DEER JET CO. LTD.
- 12.2.1 Key Facts
- 12.2.2 Business Description
- 12.2.3 Products and Services
- 12.2.4 Financial Overview
- 12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2.6 Key Developments
- 12.3 dnata
- 12.3.1 Key Facts
- 12.3.2 Business Description
- 12.3.3 Products and Services
- 12.3.4 Financial Overview
- 12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3.6 Key Developments
- 12.4 General Dynamics Corp
- 12.4.1 Key Facts
- 12.4.2 Business Description
- 12.4.3 Products and Services
- 12.4.4 Financial Overview
- 12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4.6 Key Developments
- 12.5 Jetex
- 12.5.1 Key Facts
- 12.5.2 Business Description
- 12.5.3 Products and Services
- 12.5.4 Financial Overview
- 12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5.6 Key Developments
- 12.6 Luxaviation
- 12.6.1 Key Facts
- 12.6.2 Business Description
- 12.6.3 Products and Services
- 12.6.4 Financial Overview
- 12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.6.6 Key Developments
- 12.7 Signature Aviation Limited
- 12.7.1 Key Facts
- 12.7.2 Business Description
- 12.7.3 Products and Services
- 12.7.4 Financial Overview
- 12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.7.6 Key Developments
- 12.8 Swissport
- 12.8.1 Key Facts
- 12.8.2 Business Description
- 12.8.3 Products and Services
- 12.8.4 Financial Overview
- 12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.8.6 Key Developments
- 12.9 Abilene Aero
- 12.9.1 Key Facts
- 12.9.2 Business Description
- 12.9.3 Products and Services
- 12.9.4 Financial Overview
- 12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.9.6 Key Developments
- 12.10 Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc.
- 12.10.1 Key Facts
- 12.10.2 Business Description
- 12.10.3 Products and Services
- 12.10.4 Financial Overview
- 12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.10.6 Key Developments
- 12.11 ExecuJet Aviation Group AG
- 12.11.1 Key Facts
- 12.11.2 Business Description
- 12.11.3 Products and Services
- 12.11.4 Financial Overview
- 12.11.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.11.6 Key Developments
- 12.12 Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
- 12.12.1 Key Facts
- 12.12.2 Business Description
- 12.12.3 Products and Services
- 12.12.4 Financial Overview
- 12.12.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.12.6 Key Developments
13. Appendix
- 13.1 About The Insight Partners