fbo riga

What fbo riga does

FBO RIGA is a full-service Fixed Base Operator at Riga International Airport and part of the privately held Flight Consulting Group (FCG) Holding, founded by Roman Starkov in 2000 in Riga, Latvia. The group provides a vertically integrated suite of business aviation services — ground handling, aircraft storage in an 8,400 sqm heated hangar and 1,200 sqm VIP terminal, 24/7 dispatch and trip support, worldwide overfly/landing permits, fuel price comparison across 100+ locations, and IATA-certified crew travel — directly to charter operators, corporate flight departments, private aircraft owners, cargo airlines, and military/governmental organizations.

Operations are delivered through a holding structure of wholly-owned subsidiaries: FCG OPS (dispatch, trip support and a 40+ airport ground handling network across Baltics, Scandinavia, CIS and Eastern Europe), BBAC (VIP charter), JET TRAVEL (crew travel agency), and FCG Aviation Development (infrastructure consulting). The group also operates the proprietary ATOM platform, an integrated ERP/CRM/flight-scheduling/flight-following/invoicing/reporting system that supports both internal operations and customer-facing scheduling integration.

The business model is service-based with pay-as-you-go enterprise pricing: revenue is generated from per-flight ground handling fees, dispatch and trip support subscriptions, fuel transaction margins, permit fees, charter brokering via BBAC, and crew travel commissions. Customer acquisition combines direct enterprise field sales, participation in industry events (EBAA, NBAA, Air Charter Expo, Aviation Africa), and association memberships. The group is IS-BAH Stage II certified (first in the Baltic States), a Sapphire Pegasus 'Best FBO in Europe' awardee, and has cumulatively served over 280,000 flights across 185 countries.

Name

fbo riga

Legal name

Flight Consulting Group Ltd.

Website

https://fcg.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FBO RIGA, part of Flight Consulting Group Holding, is a full-service Fixed Base Operator at Riga International Airport providing ground handling, dispatch, trip support, fuel, permits and crew travel services to business aviation operators, private aircraft owners, charter airlines, and governmental organizations across a 40+ airport network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed Base Operator Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround) (THABAIAC), Dispatch, Control Centers & Operations Management (OCC) (THAIANAD), General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services (BPAKAMAK)

Keywords

• Business aviation services
• Ground handling services
• Trip support services
• Fixed base operations
• Aircraft dispatch services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices46 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Ground Handling Services: Full range of ground handling services including aircraft refueling, water service, in-flight meal loading, hangar storage, cabin cleaning, passenger handling, passport/customs control, and flight check-ins at Riga International Airport and network of 40+ airports
2. Dispatch and Trip Support: 24/7 certified dispatch center providing route building, OFP package preparation, ATC FPL filing, CFMU slot management, flight watch, MVT distribution services for air operators, private aircraft, and corporate fleets
3. Travel Services (JET TRAVEL): IATA-certified travel agency providing 24/7 hotel accommodation, air tickets, visa support, and transfer services for business aviation crew members
4. Fuel Services: Fuel price comparison across 100+ locations with exclusive volume-based rates and ad-hoc price tendering from global and local fuel suppliers
5. Permit Services: Worldwide overfly and landing permit obtaining directly from Civil Aviation Authorities including urgent, ambulance, charter, and cargo flights

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FBO RIGA operates a full-service Fixed Base Operator at Riga International Airport, delivering ground handling, dispatch, trip support, fuel services, permit obtention, and crew travel services for business aviation operators. It extends coverage through a network of 40+ partner airports across the Baltics, Scandinavia, CIS, and Eastern Europe, supported by 24/7 dispatch services and premium passenger and crew facilities.

Product overview

Flight Consulting Group operates a diversified portfolio of business aviation services centered around its flagship FBO RIGA facility at Riga International Airport. The core offering includes FBO RIGA (Fixed Base Operations with terminal, hangar, and full ground handling services), FCG OPS (24/7 certified dispatch center with 40+ airport network for trip support and dispatch services), and the proprietary ATOM platform for fleet scheduling and flight management. Supporting services include JET TRAVEL (IATA-certified crew travel agency), BBAC (VIP charter flights), FCG Aviation Development (infrastructure consulting), and FBO RIGA Helicopter Services (commercial helicopter operations via GM Helicopters partnership).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATOM: Proprietary cloud-based software platform integrating ERP, CRM, flight scheduling, flight following, customer communication portal, accounting, invoicing, reporting, and data exchange with external scheduling systems. Used by FCG OPS and FBO RIGA for fleet management and flight operations.
• GM Helicopters

Quantifiable outcome

• 280,000+ flights served across 185 countries and 2,600 airports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GM HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2026Exclusive and only commercial helicopter service provider in the Baltics. AOC holder for FBO RIGA Helicopters. Airbus H125 (single-engine, 5 passengers) available from October 5, 2026.
• JF ServicecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2018Official maintenance partner for FBO RIGA providing 24/7 base maintenance for Gulfstream G450, G550, G650, and Bombardier CL-300/350/850 aircraft. Approved by EASA, Aruba, Bermuda, Kazakhstan, and Cayman Island CAA. Capabilities include door-to-door logistics of aircraft parts, continuing airworthiness management, completion management, Part-21 Certifications, and spare part sales.
• Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009FCG Holding invited Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Service Company to Riga and signed a contract for opening a technical maintenance station at Riga Airport in 2009.
• European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)minorOthersLeading business aviation association in Europe that participates in legislative and regulatory discussions and promotes the business aviation community.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)minorOthersLeading non-profit organization representing companies that work in business aviation or use its services. Aims to make businesses more efficient, productive, and successful.
• The Air Charter Association (ACA)minorOthersLeading worldwide trade association for companies and individuals engaged in aircraft charter. Promotes highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
• African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA)minorOthersDedicated to promoting understanding and advantages of Business Aviation across Africa.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)minorOthersInternational non-governmental organization, key institution in aviation industry. 250 member airline companies perform 84% of all international flights.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network with 200+ locations globally, offering ground handling, fueling, and hospitality at business aviation airports. Directly competes with FBO RIGA for European charter operators and corporate flight departments, but at vastly greater scale.
• Universal Aviation: A division of Universal Weather & Aviation, providing global trip support, ground handling coordination, and FBO services across 50+ countries. Closely competes with FCG OPS's dispatch and trip support business, and overlaps with FBO RIGA's handling services at airports outside the Baltic network.
• Jet Aviation: Gulfstream-owned FBO and aircraft management group operating 50+ facilities worldwide, including locations in Geneva, Zurich, Dubai, and the US. A broad incumbent competitor in the European premium FBO segment that FBO RIGA competes with for high-end operators.
• dnata: Major global airport services provider owned by Emirates Group, offering ground handling, cargo, and travel services across 80+ countries. Competes with FCG OPS and FBO RIGA in commercial-style handling and offers a broader portfolio including business aviation services.
• Swissport International: One of the world's largest airport ground handling and cargo companies, operating at 286+ airports. Provides ramp handling, fueling, and FBO-style services that overlap with FCG OPS's network offering across European and Eastern European stations.

Direct peers

• TAG Aviation: Swiss-headquartered business aviation group operating FBOs, charter, aircraft management, and MRO across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A direct comparable to FBO RIGA in premium European FBO services, charter, and managed aircraft services for UHNW customers.
• Luxaviation Group: European-based business aviation group operating ExecuJet, Unijet, and private jet handling across multiple continents. Direct competitor to FBO RIGA in the European premium FBO and charter market, with overlapping customer base of operators and UHNW travelers.
• Million Air: US-headquartered FBO chain with international locations, offering premium ground handling and fueling for business aviation. A direct comparable peer in the premium FBO space serving similar charter operator and corporate flight department customers.
• Universal Weather and Aviation: Long-standing provider of trip planning, weather services, flight operations support, and ground handling coordination for business aviation worldwide. The most direct competitor to FCG OPS's dispatch and trip support business model, with overlapping OCC-style services and global airport coverage.

Regional players

• Aviapartner: European ground handling services company operating at major airports across Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Eastern Europe. Competes with FCG OPS at European stations and shares handling volumes for both commercial and business aviation flights.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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