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FAA Grant Assurance 5: What It Means for Your Hangar Operations

A plain-English guide to FAA Grant Assurance 5, how it affects your hangar leases and operations, and what to document to stay compliant.

August 4, 2026·The Hangar Direct Team
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  1. The Real Cost of Managing Tenants on Spreadsheets

    Spreadsheets feel free, but managing hangar tenants on them carries real hidden costs. Here's what it's actually costing your operation.

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  2. Why 30% of Hangar Space Sits Empty (and How to Fix It)

    Empty hangars are lost revenue you can recover. Here's why hangar space sits vacant and practical ways to fill it faster.

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  3. GASB 87 for Airport Hangar Leases: What You Need to Know

    How GASB 87 changes lease accounting for airport hangars, which leases qualify, what the short-term exemption covers, and how to stay audit-ready.

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  4. How to Track Hangar Tenant Insurance Compliance

    A practical guide to tracking hangar tenant insurance compliance, from what to check on every COI to how to catch a lapse before it costs you.

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  5. Hangar Direct Removes All Pilot Fees and Launches a Full Hangar Management Platform

    Finding and booking hangar space is now free for every pilot. A new management platform gives airports, FBOs, and hangar owners the tools to run their entire operation in one place.

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