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Aero Trader has launched a revenue sharing program for fixed base operators (FBOs). The Aero Trader FBO Affiliate Revenue Share Program helps the general aviation industry buy and sell planes, parts, and service, while providing a new revenue opportunity for FBOs. Here’s how you can participate.

FBOs that meet the requirements to join the Aero Trader FBO Affiliate Revenue Share Program will receive 20 percent of the total ad rate of any advertising they refer to Aero Trader, in print and online, every time the ad runs. Advertising must be paid for by credit card to be eligible for the program.

Aero Trader magazine and AeroTrader.com provide classified ads of planes, helicopters, aircraft parts, aircraft repair and restoration, hangars, airpark and luxury real estate, and display advertising for any product or service related to the general aviation industry including financing, insurance, accessories, and real estate.

Want to SELL YOUR PLANE?

Click here to place your ad online immediately.

OR

To support your local FBO, or to place your ad in the magazine, contact one of the following FBO Representatives (based on your time zone). If your FBO is not on our list of authorized FBO Affiliates we will contact them to let them know that you would like to place your ad and support their FBO. You don’t have to do anything special. Denise, Mike or Otis will take care of all of your needs.

Pacific and Mountain Time Zones:
Denise Bettis
TOLL FREE: 888-861-7381
FAX: 866-316-7105
denise.bettis@aerotrader.com

Central Time Zone:
Michael Gilead
TOLL FREE: 888-747-0882
FAX: 800-341-9912
michael.gilead@aerotrader.com

Eastern Time Zone
Otis Barnes
TOLL FREE: 877-252-1331
FAX: 800-715-2317
otis.barnes@aerotrader.com

Are you an FBO Interested in joining the Aero Trader FBO Affiliate Network at no charge?

If you haven’t received your FBO welcome pack please contact your FBO Representative.

Central Time Zone:
Michael Gilead
TOLL FREE: 888-747-0882
FAX: 800-341-9912
michael.gilead@aerotrader.com

Eastern Time Zone
Otis Barnes
TOLL FREE: 877-252-1331
FAX: 800-715-2317
otis.barnes@aerotrader.com

“We hope to help the general aviation industry get back on its feet after a rough year. By encouraging the buying and selling of aviation goods and services, and offering cash back to FBOs, we’re doing our part to help stimulate the economy,” said Heidi E. Boe, general manager of Aero Trader. “We know from our customers’ testimonials that Aero Trader sells airplanes. If we can help an FBO in the process, that’s all the better.”

The general aviation industry has suffered in 2009, with total general aviation airplane shipments down 46.8 percent in the first three quarters, as reported by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Total industry billings are down 23.5 percent, to $13.8 billion.

GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said of the figures, “These shipment and billings figures are a result of this difficult business cycle and reflects the impact of the weak economy. However, another contributing factor that has led to the disappointing year-to-date numbers is the unwarranted negative attacks on business aviation.”

To help kick off the FBO Revenue Share Program, Aero Trader will send 12 free Aero Trader mugs to all FBOs that enroll in the program by Dec.1. There is no charge to enroll as an FBO.

For more information, contact Heidi Boe at heidi.boe@aerotrader.com or 757-351-8176.