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Aviation ServicesPublished by: First Research, Inc. Published: May. 5, 2008 - 10 Pages Table of Contents
AbstractAbout 1,500 companies provide airport support services to the general aviation (private and business plane) market, with combined annual revenue of $3 billion. Most companies are either privately held or are divisions of larger corporations, such as plane manufacturer Raytheon. Most aviation services firms are single-facility operations with annual revenue less than $1 million. About 50 companies have annual revenue over $10 million and operate facilities at multiple airports.COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Local and regional air travel, especially business travel, drives demand for aviation services to small and private aircraft. Profitability is based on sales volume, as prices fluctuate only periodically. Small companies can compete effectively in hometown markets. Big companies have more clout in negotiating with suppliers, which allows them better pricing options for their own services. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Aviation services consist of refueling operations and fixed base operations (FBOs). Full-service FBOs usually include refueling. Over 4,000 FBOs operate in the US, often with several servicing the larger airports. (The US has 5,300 public airports.) The services provided are similar to the airport services that airline companies have for their commercial fleets: line operations, such as parking, refueling, de-icing, tie-down, hangar, and preheating; aircraft management services, such as maintenance, inspection, parts sales, aircraft sales, aircraft rental, chartering, and flight instruction; and personal services, such as food service, VIP terminals, car rentals, conference rooms, pilot lounges, flight planning, and business services. Fuel ... Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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