Heathrow Preparing for Great Olympic Exodus

While athletes and spectators may be counting down to the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games on the 27th of July this year, the managers of Heathrow Airport are more concerned with the day after the closing of the event. Athletes, officials, and spectators will arrive in London on different days before the games, [...]

Tips for Purchasing Airport Ground Equipment Online

Whether you are running an FBO or airport, you need to have the necessary equipment to provide efficient and safe ground support. Certain types of airport ground support equipment and supplies can be very costly, and they can affect the profitability of your airport or FBO significantly. One way to cut down on your expenses [...]

Measuring the True Value of an FBO

If you are not based in a rural airport and do not have your own hangar and fuel supply, you will most likely have to use a fixed based operation, or FBO, service. There are numerous FBOs across the United States, and you can easily find one that is located close to your home. However, [...]

Airfares Likely to Keep Rising in 2012

Higher oil prices forced airlines to increase airfares last year, and this is likely to continue into 2012, say air travel experts.

According to the United States Department of Transportation, an increase in oil prices in the first quarter of 2011 pushed airfares up by 8.5%. One airline attempted to raise its airfares 22 times [...]