Research and Markets Adds Report: Airport Operations

June 20, 2012
The U.S. aviation services industry includes about 4,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $18 billion; the 50 largest companies account for more than half of industry revenue

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Airport Operations" report to its offerings.

In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include:

The US aviation services industry includes about 4,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $18 billion. Major US companies include Atlantic Aviation FBO, Million Air Interlink, and Signature Flight Support. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than half of industry revenue.

The global aviation services industry generates annual revenue of about $50 billion. Top international companies include Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company, Israel Aerospace Industries, SIA Engineering Company, Singapore Technologies Aerospace, and Lufthansa Technik.

Companies in the aviation services industry operate airports for commercial and general aviation and provide support services such as air traffic control, aircraft fueling and maintenance, baggage and cargo handling, and rental of hangar space.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand for aviation services is driven by business and leisure air travel and the size and age of aircraft fleets. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively in hometown markets. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $125,000.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major services include aircraft maintenance and repair (65 percent of industry revenue), fixed-base operator services (20 percent), and ground handling (10 percent). Other services include airport administration and operation and wholesale fuel sales.

Key Topics Covered:

Industry Overview

Quarterly Industry Update

Business Challenges

Business Trends

Industry Opportunities

Call Preparation Questions

Financial Information

Industry Forecast

Web Links and Acronyms

Report information:

www.researchandmarkets.com/research/szr2mr/airport_operations

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