What Ross Aviation does

Ross Aviation is a Denver-based, privately held operator of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities providing ground support services to business aviation operators. Founded in 1992, the company runs a network that grew to 25 FBO locations across North America and the Western Pacific following the May 2022 acquisition of Air Service Hawaii, which added six Hawaiian airport sites (Honolulu, Lanai, Maui, Hilo, Kauai, and Kona) and 85 retained employees. Its core offering spans aircraft parking, fuel delivery, hangar storage, and passenger terminal operations, monetized primarily through usage-based, quote-priced service contracts with private aircraft operators, charter companies, and corporate flight departments. Earlier acquisitions include Fresno Yosemite International (2016) and Denver Air Connection (2005), establishing a sustained inorganic growth pattern.

In 2021, Ross Aviation announced a merger with Atlantic Aviation, creating a combined FBO network operating over 105 locations across North America. Through the merged entity, Ross Aviation now offers an expanded service portfolio including premium executive facilities, concierge, deicing, and real estate services. The combined platform is supported by the Atlantic Gateway digital portal, which provides trip planning, fleet management dashboards, real-time flight notifications, and award tracking for pilots, dispatchers, and passengers. The post-merger Atlantic Aviation brand has continued acquisitive expansion into Bermuda (Cedar Aviation Services), the Caribbean (ExecuJet Sint Maarten), and the Southwest US (Jet Center at Santa Fe), alongside infrastructure redevelopments such as Birmingham. GTM is direct and enterprise-oriented, with the company owning and operating airport facilities rather than selling through third-party channels. The company is led by CEO Brian Corbett, with founder Jeffrey Ross involved as co-founder.

Name

Ross Aviation

Website

https://rossaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ross Aviation is a Denver-based private operator of Fixed Base Operator facilities providing aircraft fueling, hangar storage, parking, and passenger terminal services to business aviation operators across North America and the Western Pacific, with 25 standalone locations and a combined 105+ post-merger network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Aviation Ground Services / Fixed Base Operations (FBO)

NAICS

Other Airport Operations (488119), Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• FBO ground services
• Business aviation support
• Aircraft fueling services
• Hangar and ramp services
• Executive aviation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. FBO Ground Support Services: Ross Aviation generates revenue through providing Fixed Base Operator services including aircraft parking, fuel delivery, hangar storage, and passenger terminal operations at their network of FBO locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Ross Aviation operates a network of more than 100 Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities across the United States, providing business and general aviation operators with ground handling, aircraft fueling, hangar and tie-down storage, deicing, concierge, and premium executive terminal amenities. Following its 2021 merger with Atlantic Aviation and continued acquisitions, the company offers flight crews and passengers a standardized, multi-location service experience, complemented by the Atlantic Gateway digital platform for trip planning and account coordination.

Product overview

Ross Aviation operates as a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) network providing business aviation ground support services including aircraft parking, fuel, hangar storage, and passenger terminals. Following the 2021 merger with Atlantic Aviation and the 2022 acquisition of Air Service Hawaii (adding six Hawaii locations), the combined entity operates over 105 FBO locations. The network offers premium services including concierge, deicing, real estate, and executive facilities, supported by the Atlantic Gateway digital platform for trip management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ross Aviation FBO Network Network of 100+ Fixed Base Operator facilities at U.S. airports offering ground handling, fueling, hangar and tie-down, deicing, concierge, and premium executive amenities to business and general aviation operators.
• Aircraft fueling services Jet fuel (Jet-A) and avgas supply, including into-plane fueling and fuel handling, at Ross Aviation FBO locations for business and general aviation operators.
• Hangar and tie-down storage On-airport hangar rental and ramp tie-down storage for business and general aviation aircraft at Ross Aviation FBO facilities.
• Deicing services Aircraft deicing and anti-icing services at participating Ross Aviation FBO locations during winter operations.
• Concierge and premium executive facilities Passenger and crew amenities at Ross Aviation FBOs, including concierge services and premium executive terminal spaces for travelers and crews on business aviation flights.
• Atlantic Aviation combined network FBO network combined with Atlantic Aviation through a 2021 merger, expanding the Ross Aviation footprint to 100+ locations across the United States.
• Air Service Hawaii FBO operation acquired by Ross Aviation in May 2022, extending the company's business aviation ground services footprint to Hawaii.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atlantic AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Ross Aviation merged with Atlantic Aviation, creating a combined FBO network. This merger followed Ross Aviation's acquisition strategy and expanded the company's operational footprint significantly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Aviation: Direct peer and merger partner of Ross Aviation; operates the largest US FBO network with 100+ locations, offering identical aircraft parking, fueling, hangar, and concierge services to business aviation operators. The companies have merged but historically competed directly.
• Million Air: International FBO network operating dozens of locations across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America, offering fueling, hangar, and concierge services. Comparable to Ross Aviation in target market (business aviation operators) and core service offering.
• Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services company owned by General Dynamics, operating FBOs alongside MRO and aircraft management services. Direct FBO network competitor to Ross Aviation with comparable premium service positioning.
• Modern Aviation: FBO operator with locations across the US providing ground support, fuel, and hangar services. Direct competitor to Ross Aviation with similar business model and target customer base in business aviation.
• Sheltair Aviation: US-based FBO network with multiple locations primarily across the Southeast and Florida. Provides fueling, hangar, and concierge services to business aviation operators, overlapping with Ross Aviation's network in several regions.
• TAC Air: Multi-location FBO operator providing aircraft fueling, hangar, and passenger terminal services across the US. Comparable to Ross Aviation in service mix and target customers (business aviation operators).
• Signature Flight Support: One of the largest global FBO networks, operating hundreds of locations across North America, Europe, and other regions. Directly competes with Ross Aviation on business aviation ground support, fuel, and hangar services across overlapping markets.
• Hawthorne Global Aviation Services: FBO network operating across multiple US locations offering fueling, hangar, and ground support. Smaller scale competitor with overlapping service offerings to Ross Aviation's network.

Regional players

• ExecuJet Aviation Group: Business aviation services company with FBO presence primarily in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Comparable FBO service model to Ross Aviation but with different geographic focus, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Others

• Universal Weather and Aviation: Business aviation trip support services company providing flight planning, weather, fueling coordination, and ground handling arrangements. Complementary service layer used by Ross Aviation's customers rather than a direct FBO competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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