When operating an FBO in the Covid-19 pandemic era, it’s easy to get caught up playing defense. After all, the natural instinct is to preserve what we have. Apply for the PPP program, adjust operations and manage cash flow.

This conservative approach seems to have worked for many FBOs until the PPP program funds ran out. Now it is a wait and see game, hoping that business aircraft traffic will pick up and fuel sales will return to pre-pandemic levels.