2026 AIN FBO Awards: Sustainability Awards

The AIN events team is asking our readers to help select the winner of the Sustainability Award at the 2026 AIN FBO Awards ceremony to be held on March 26, 2026.

Please select one FBO below. Key highlights have been provided for each to help your decision.

The nominees were selected by the AIN editorial team and our event Advisory Board.

ATLANTIC AVIATION

• Industry‑leading SAF adoption and SAF Marketplace program
• Carbon offset programs and comprehensive emissions reduction strategy
• Energy‑efficiency upgrades across facilities
• Electrified ground service equipment
• Community environmental projects and partnerships
• VertiPorts by Atlantic supporting eVTOL and future clean‑energy infrastructure

CLAY LACY AVIATION HQ – Van Nuys, CA

• First company certified to NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses
• Certified Green Business by the City of Los Angeles and California Green Business Network
• Programs focused on employee wellness, energy savings, water efficiency, and CO2 reduction

FAST AIR HQ – Winnipeg, Manitoba

• First Canadian company certified to NATA Sustainability Standard (2022)
• LED lighting across all locations
• Replacement of ICE equipment with cleaner alternatives
• Energy‑efficient Abbotsford hangar with smart automation
• Three‑Phase Carbon Plan: Phase 1: Carbon‑neutral operations; Phase 2: Carbon‑neutral Fast Air aircraft; Phase 3: Carbon‑neutral client aircraft
• Goal: 50% waste reduction by 2030

HERITAGE AVIATION – Burlington International Airport, VT

• Facility designed to LEED Gold standards at opening in 2010
• On‑site renewable energy including solar and wind generation
• 30,000‑gallon rainwater harvesting system for irrigation and aircraft washing
• Vegetated green roof to reduce heat absorption
• Skylights, lighting dimming systems, and full LED lighting
• First Avfuel‑branded dealer in the Northeast to contract for continuous supplies of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

JET AVIATION – Multiple U.S. Locations

• Expansion of on‑site Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability across the U.S.
• Improves operator access to SAF to reduce lifecycle aviation emissions
• Demonstrates scalable, practical leadership in sustainable business aviation
• Clear corporate commitment to lowering environmental impact

SIGNATURE AVIATION – Vail Valley Jet Center, CO

• First FBO globally to achieve NATA Tier III Sustainability Standard
• Over 50% of ground fleet converted to electric power
• Six biodiesel fuel trucks ($1.9M investment) with 40% fewer emissions
• Industry‑leading electric fuel trucks
• HVAC interlocks on 11 hangars
• LED conversion of 584 lighting elements
• SAF offering from renewable feedstock
• Carbon tracking, reduction, and offset programs
• Company Targets: 29% GHG reduction by 2025; 50% GHG reduction by 2030