FBO Partners

FBO Partners is a business advisory firm for fixed base operators, airports and aviation businesses. It was founded in 2014. The site says the firm also advises owners and investors in the FBO industry. Those include banks, family offices, private equity and infrastructure funds.

The firm offers strategic sales services for buyers and sellers of FBOs. It also handles mergers and acquisitions, business development, fuel supply and technology work. The site says the team can manage the sale process for buyers who are new to the industry or already established.

The firm helps FBOs and airports with requests for proposals. The site describes government procurement as complex and time consuming. It says an incumbent FBO must win these bids to keep its business.

The firm has expert witness services. It also offers HangarIT, a cloud-based property management platform for FBOs, airports and other owners of aircraft hangars. The site describes HangarIT as a tool for property managers.

The site lists the team. Christopher Salley is president and partner. Owen Busch is a senior associate. Evan Nielsen is an associate for information technology and FBO systems integration. Ty Kronk works on maintenance operational analysis. Douglas Wilson is president emeritus and senior partner. Todd Baumgartner is advisor and partner emeritus.

The site publishes articles about the FBO industry. Topics include a shortage of hangar space, a labor shortage at FBOs and growth in private jet traffic. The site offers a market intel report by email for industry news and top practices.

The contact page asks prospective clients to request custom solutions for their FBO. The main phone number is 561.313.1999. The site also lists a general inquiries address on its domain.