Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) – 10 Year Financial Model (Excel XLSX)

BENEFITS OF THIS EXCEL DOCUMENT

1. Provides a dynamic up to 10-year financial forecast for a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) enabling investors and operators to assess profitability, cash flow, and returns with precision.

AIRLINE INDUSTRY EXCEL DESCRIPTION

This product (Fixed-Base Operator [FBO] – 10 Year Financial Model) is an Excel template (XLSX), which you can download immediately upon purchase.

A Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) is a commercial service provider at an airport that supports private, corporate, and general aviation operations. FBOs offer a range of services including aircraft fueling, maintenance, hangaring, ground handling, and passenger amenities such as lounges and concierge assistance. They serve as key infrastructure for non-commercial aviation, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations while providing comfort and convenience for pilots and passengers alike.

Our comprehensive Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)Financial Model provides a complete 10-year projection for aviation ground service operations, capturing all major revenue streams including fuel sales, hangar and office leases, ramp and handling fees, maintenance services, and passenger amenities. Designed for both new developments and existing FBOs, the model features detailed operating cost analysis, capital expenditure planning, and debt and equity financing structures. It enables investors and operators to assess profitability, cash flow, and returns with precision – supporting strategic decisions for expansion, financing, and performance optimization.

The model includes calculations and assumptions for Development Budget (with Land either purchased or leased), A variety of Ground-Services and Passenger Services Revenue sources (allowing users to choose which to include in the model), Direct Costs, Payroll, Operating Expenses, Capital Expenditures during Operations & Depreciation, Financing through Debt & Equity, Valuation and Exit multiple  assumptions in case of a potential sale of the business.

The structure of the template follows Financial Modeling Best Practices principles and is fully customizable.

Model Structure

Inputs & Model Calculations:
•  General Setup Assumptions, incl. Development Budget and Startup Expenses, Sources of Revenue & Direct Costs, Financing (Debt & Equity) and Valuation Metrics
•  Payroll, OpEx, and Capex, incl. Depreciation Schedule
•  Forecast Scenarios
•  Monthly Budget Allocation

Outputs:
•  Monthly Cash Flow Budget & Budget vs Actual Variance Analysis
•  Annual Financial Statements (3 Statement model – 10 Year Forecast)
•  Break-Even Analysis
•  KPIs & Financial Ratios, including several Profitability, Efficiency, Liquidity, and Leverage (Solvency) Ratios
•  Performance Dashboard
•  Business Valuation, including DCF Model, Return Metrics (NPV, EV, IRR, MOIC, ROI, etc.), and Sensitivity Analysis
•  Investors Distribution Waterfall Model
•  Dynamic Executive Summary with an option to choose the Exit Year and Exit Scenario (with or without Terminal Value)

Detailed instructions on the use of the model are included in the Excel file.

Help & Support

Committed to high quality and customer satisfaction, all our templates follow best-practice financial modeling principles and are thoughtfully and carefully designed, keeping the user's needs and comfort in mind.
Whether you have no experience or are well-versed in finance, accounting, and the use of Microsoft Excel, our professional financial models are the right tools to boost your business operations!
If you experience any difficulty while using this template and cannot find the appropriate guidance in the provided instructions, please feel free to contact us for assistance.
If you need a template customized for your business requirements, please e-mail us and explain your specific needs briefly.

Source: Best Practices in Airline Industry, Integrated Financial Model Excel: Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) – 10 Year Financial Model Excel (XLSX) Spreadsheet, Profit Vision