Among the accolades handed out at AIN’s inaugural FBO Awards at the conclusion of NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in New Orleans were the FBO Sustainability Award and the Commitment to Progress Award.

The Sustainability Award recognizes an FBO that demonstrates outstanding environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

Co-winner California-based Clay Lacy Aviation has embraced sustainability across its entire operation, ranging from offering continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its FBOs and operating 100% of ground equipment on renewable fuel to using compostable coffee cups. It has earned sustainability honors from NATA, NBAA, 4Air, and the Los Angeles Green Business program.

Atlantic Aviation has implemented a broad spectrum of initiatives across its entire chain to reduce its environmental footprint and promote responsible aviation practices. The company offers SAF at nine of its locations and has developed a book-and-claim system that allows customers to purchase SAF benefits throughout its entire network. In addition, it has invested in energy-efficient technologies, resulting in a 55% reduction in energy consumption.

Lastly, Sheltair at Florida’s Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) was the recipient of this year’s Commitment to Progress Award, which honors the FBO that achieved the largest increase in its score year-to-year in the AIN FBO Survey. A Sheltair property since 2021, the company has been steadily upgrading the facility, bringing it in line with the network's standards.