FBO Riga, part of Flight Consulting Group, opened its doors at Riga International airport in September 2015. Over the following five years of operation, it has become an important gateway for business aviation flights in the Baltic states. Today, the company is setting new goals to strengthen its leadership positions and expand benefits for its customers.

FBO Riga keeps a close eye on the needs and aspirations of its customers and is constantly improving its services. In 2018, the company launched helicopter charters in partnership with GM Helicopters and a catering service in cooperation with Resto-Rātors holding. In 2019, an international MRO provider JF Service launched its facility for line and base maintenance of Gulfstream G450, G550, G650 and Bombardier CL300/350/850 aircraft types at FBO Riga. Thus, FBO Riga offers the most complete portfolio of services for business aviation operators, private jet owners and passengers.

In 2019, following the introduction of new EU aviation security regulations, FBO Riga invested in the installation of the most modern explosive detection security equipment. Therefore, a fast baggage and hand luggage preflight inspection at FBO Riga has become one of its competitive advantages.

Taking care of crews, FBO Riga has thoroughly planned a comfortable crew briefing facility with a lounge area, a workplace, free Wi-Fi and hot drinks. It is located in the sterile area, helping to save crews time and airplane operators money on short turn flights. FBO Riga's concept of crew briefings has underpinned the launch of Flight Consulting Group’s ground handling facilities across the Baltic states' airports, including Tallinn, Tartu and Kaunas.

In 2020, a new passenger lounge was opened in the transit area of FBO Riga's terminal in response to increased transit traffic. The preflight formalities and waiting for departures have become even more comfortable for passengers. This again reflects FBO Riga's careful attention to every client.

“At the early design stage of the FBO Riga complex, we anticipated all the nuances and laid a solid foundation for further development. This allows us to easily upgrade our infrastructure, install advanced equipment and launch new services. This helps FBO Riga to evolve and meet the new industry trends and needs of our customers,” says Leonid Gorodnitski, co-owner of FBO Riga.

“FBO Riga is a unique project. We didn’t want to mirror others, so we chose the concept of a boutique terminal for our FBO. Similar to boutique hotels, this concept means the exclusivity of services, a personalised approach, unique interior design and exceptional functionality. Today, we can confidently say that it was a right decision. Every day we receive the highest marks of our services from customers and partners,” adds Roman Starkov, co-owner of FBO Riga.

The current reconstruction of the apron being performed by Riga airport will create new aircraft parking places near the FBO Riga terminal as well as a new helipad, which will allow take-off and landing operations regardless of the airport’s runway schedule. The reconstruction works are expected to finish by the end of 2020.