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What is an FBO? Inside Executive Aviation Ground Handling
From private lounges and fast-track customs to aircraft refueling and apron handling at Bucharest Băneasa (LRBS).
BY AIR Aviation Intelligence Team•PUBLISHED: September 2026•LAST VERIFIED: September 2026
1. The Role of an FBO at Executive Airports
An FBO (Fixed Base Operator) manages everything that happens on the ground when a private or corporate aircraft arrives. At Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (LRBS), handlers like Alpha Handling, RAS, and Euro Jet operate executive lounges with dedicated customs control.