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 AOPA's complaint that FBO pricing at Asheville Regional Airport violates federal grant assurances, finding the fees "necessary and reasonable" and AOPA's claims "unpersuasive."
- The FAA's decision cited the significant financial investments made by FBOs, such as Signature Flight Support at Asheville, in building and maintaining airport facilities and leasehold improvements.
- This ruling is a setback for AOPA's broader campaign against single FBO fee policies at general aviation airports, although AOPA has stated its intent to continue advocating for reasonable access and transparent pricing.
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