The FAA’s Southern Region has rejected the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s claim that “egregious” FBO pricing at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina violates federal airport grant assurances, calling the Part 13 complaint the association filed last summer “unpersuasive.”
FAA Rejects AOPA’s Pricing Complaint at Asheville Airport
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's Southern Region rejected the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) complaint, ruling that FBO pricing at Asheville Regional Airport is "necessary and reasonable" and does not violate federal grant assurances.
- The FAA's decision was based on the significant investments made by Signature Flight Support in airport infrastructure, including terminal buildings, hangars, and fuel facilities, finding no evidence of excessive fees.
- This ruling is a setback for AOPA's broader campaign against FBO pricing policies at other general aviation airports with single FBOs, although AOPA has stated it will continue its fight for reasonable access and transparent pricing.
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