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SlashGear · 05/05/2025 18:15 EDT

Why Are Private Jet Airports Called FBOs?

Private jet airports have lots of amenities, as well as an acronym, FBO, that doesn't have an obvious explanation. Here's where the term "FBO" came from.

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