According to our latest study on "Fixed-Base Operator Market Size and Forecast (2021-2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis - by Services Offered, Application, and Geography," 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.

Contribution of Fuelling Services to FBO Service Business to Boost Fixed-Base Operator Market Growth During Forecast Period

The fixed-base operators offer a diversified range of services, such as hangaring, fuelling, flight instructions, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft rental. Of these, fuelling is the highest revenue-generating segment. FBOs offer fuelling services of AVGAS to the piston engine aircraft and/or jet fuel to the turbine-powered aircraft. These services involve selling fuel to plane owners and offering them space to park their planes. Further, the expansion of business aviation propels the demand for fuelling service providers. In addition, FBOs offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a strategy to help the general aviation jet operators reduce their carbon footprint. The distribution of SAF is aimed at improving FBO services and attracting customers. Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation are among the FBOs offering SAF to their customers.

Airport authorities are undertaking initiatives in the development and upgradation of fixed-based operations to provide general aviation services to travelers and enhance their traveling experience. In March 2025, World Fuel Services announced a partnership with Platinum Business Aviation Centre for expanding and managing Platinum's one of its fixed-based operations, fuel retailing. As a part of this collaboration, Platinum's aviation fuel facilities will undergo upgradation, and World Fuel will deliver aviation fuel training to Platinum's staff to maintain safety and service standards.

Fixed-base operator market Report: Key Findings

The fixed-base operator market analysis is based on segmental assessment. The fixed-base operator market is segmented into services offered and application. In terms of services offered, the fixed-base operator market is categorized into hangaring, fueling, flight instruction, aircraft maintenance and aircraft rental. Based on application, the market is segmented into business aviation and leisure aviation. In terms of geography, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and South America.

On the basis of application, the business aviation segment held the largest share in the fixed-base operator market in 2024 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. FBOs play an important role in handling the growing number of business aviation activities. Business aviation includes a turbofan-powered aircraft, which is designed to transport small groups of people or families. The procurement of such aircraft by individuals (e.g., VIPs and athletes), governments, corporates, and charter service providers is rising. Business aviation is specifically being used for intercity travel by businessmen to save time. However, intracity air travel has become congested, which is increasing the travel time across the city.

Expanding business aviation in North America and Europe has led the FBO industry players to expand their businesses. From the APAC perspective, the Southeast Asian countries and Australia are well-positioned in terms of business aviation; however, mainland Asian countries still lag in establishing a strong business aviation. Nonetheless, over the past couple of years, China and India have witnessed a rise in the number of business aviation players. Thus, coupling the matured markets in Australia and Southeast Asia with maturing markets in China and India, the business aviation sector is poised to surge in the region, thereby escalating the demand for FBOs in APAC.

By Geography, Asia Pacific registered the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The fixed-base operator market is dominated by Australia and countries in Southeast Asia. By 2039, the Sydney airport is expected to manage more than 65 million passengers-over 408,000 airport movements-and one million tons of freight in the year. The government allocated US$ 8.4 billion from 2022 to 2026 for the development of Western Sydney Airport. Sustainability remains a focal point, with airports incorporating eco-friendly practices and renewable energy sources into their infrastructure. The rising demand for business aviation, along with increasing disposable income, is creating growth avenues for the companies operating in the market in these countries. In Southeast Asia, there is a strong presence of fixed-base operator networks, and demand for business and leisure aviation is also high in countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

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