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How can you implement a pole display and start driving increased sales? With FBO Director it's as easy as uploading a few graphics with your promotions and then just clicking a button in the software.
New Articles
Recently published guides and insights.
John Nelson
April 1, 2026
Everything FBO managers need to know about choosing and using point of sale software for fuel, flight schools, work orders, and front counter operations.
John Nelson
April 5, 2026
A busy FBO front counter handles fuel sales, hangar fees, landing fees, and pilot supplies all in the same transaction. The right point of sale system makes every one of those line items fast and accurate.
John Nelson
April 5, 2026
Not every FBO needs every feature. A two-person operation at a rural airport has different requirements than a multi-location FBO chain. Here is how to evaluate what you actually need.
John Nelson
April 5, 2026
After decades building software for FBOs, John Nelson ran into the same mismatch in trademark practice and built Deadline Docket for solo and small IP firms.
Comprehensive Guides
In-depth guides covering FBO software selection, setup, and best practices.
John Nelson
April 2026
Everything FBO managers need to know about choosing and using point of sale software for fuel, flight schools, work orders, and front counter operations.
John Nelson
April 2026
Not every FBO needs every feature. A two-person operation at a rural airport has different requirements than a multi-location FBO chain. Here is how to evaluate what you actually need.
Point of Sale and Invoicing
How FBO point of sale systems handle invoicing, taxes, discounts, and front counter workflows.
John Nelson
April 2026
A busy FBO front counter handles fuel sales, hangar fees, landing fees, and pilot supplies all in the same transaction. The right point of sale system makes every one of those line items fast and accurate.
John Nelson
April 2019
How can you implement a pole display and start driving increased sales? With FBO Director it's as easy as uploading a few graphics with your promotions and then just clicking a button in the software.
Flight School Management
Student tracking, aircraft scheduling, instructor management, and billing for Part 61 and Part 141 schools.
John Nelson
October 2019
When I first developed AeroClub Manager at Cornerstone Logic 25+ years ago my focus was on flight schools, partnerships, and flying clubs. That program evolved to FBO Manager which rose to be one of the most popular aviation point of sale programs in history.
Technology and Integration
FlightBridge integration, cloud software, and the technology behind modern FBO operations.
John Nelson
April 2026
After decades building software for FBOs, John Nelson ran into the same mismatch in trademark practice and built Deadline Docket for solo and small IP firms.
John Nelson
April 2019
Welcome to a demonstration of FBO Director and our integration with FlightBridge. This tutorial reviews the full round-trip, real-time capabilities between FBO Director and FlightBridge.
Press Releases and Announcements
Company news, certifications, and integration announcements.
John Nelson
April 2019
FBO Director connects to FlightBridge by completing the second phase of its existing integration. This provides two-way communication of reservation details and status between FBO Director and FlightBridge.
John Nelson
April 2019
Essinta Labs announced that its core FBO Management and Point of Sale software, formerly known as EssintaWINGS, will now be branded FBO Director.
John Nelson
March 2018
FBO Director has been certified to accept EPIC cards and all other payment forms accepted through the EPIC Fuels payment gateway.
John Nelson
January 2018
FBO Director has been certified to accept Avfuel aviation fuel cards and all other payment forms accepted through the Avfuel payment gateway.