FBOs and MROs – What Are They?

In the aviation industry, various facilities and services are provided to aircraft and their personnel. In both the commercial and non-commercial sectors of aviation, there are facilities known as FBOs and MROs which fulfill different services for operators and aircraft owners. Known as a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), FBOs generally provide services to General Aviation … Read more

Boeing B737-800 Approach Speeds | Standard Approach Profile

TUI 737 at Bristol Airport

The approach speed and profile for the Boeing 737-800NG depends on several variables like any aircraft. However, there is generally a typical profile that most operators tend to use for the type. An important element in this regard concerns the flap settings most commonly used by operators. It is common for a Flap 30 approach … Read more