Fly Louie
Fly Louie operates a fuel-purchasing card program for FAA Part 135 charter operators, providing access to competitive pricing across Avfuel's global network of 3,500+ FBOs with consolidated billing and flight-planning software integration.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Fly Louie does
Fly Louie operates a fuel-purchasing card program designed specifically for FAA Part 135 charter and on-demand operators. The card provides access to Fly Louie Alliance rates at participating Fly Louie Network FBOs and Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at Avfuel Corporation's global network of 3,500+ FBO locations, covering both fuel and non-fuel purchases. Underlying technology includes a digital platform for online pricing and fuel authorizations, detailed consolidated billing and invoicing, and integration with popular flight-planning software providers that embeds fuel authorization into operator workflows.
The business model is transaction-based: cardholders face no annual or transaction fees, and FBO partners receive 0% processing on fuel, indicating that revenue capture occurs upstream via negotiated margins or network economics rather than interchange or cardholder subscription revenue. Fly Louie is wholly powered by Avfuel Corporation, which serves as the parent entity and distribution backbone, providing global FBO infrastructure, brand credibility, and corporate resources. The company targets a narrow vertical — Part 135 operators — through enterprise field sales, online application, and dedicated 24/7 fuel service and support, with the program explicitly ineligible for Part 91 operators.
The company is privately held, headquartered within Avfuel's Ann Arbor, Michigan corporate office, and operates with a small 1–10 employee team as a focused product within Avfuel's broader aviation services portfolio (which includes AVTRIP loyalty, Avplan Trip Support, Avsurance insurance, and Avlease). Fly Louie raised a single disclosed funding round of $2,250,000 from Stone Arch Group in November 2018 and is led by CEO and Founder Julia Takeda. The strategic positioning leverages Avfuel's distribution scale as the primary competitive advantage, with the Fly Louie brand serving as a specialized entry point for commercial charter operator fuel purchasing.
Fly Louie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fly Louie
- Legal name
- Avfuel Corporation
- Website
- https://flylouie.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Fly Louie operates a fuel-purchasing card program for FAA Part 135 charter operators, providing access to competitive pricing across Avfuel's global network of 3,500+ FBOs with consolidated billing and flight-planning software integration.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fly Louie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Fuel Card Programs
- NAICS
- Credit Card Issuing (522210), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)
- SIC
- Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Central/Lodge Cards & Ghost Cards (Air/Hotel/Rail) (THACAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Travel Payments & Virtual Cards for Corporate Travel (THALAMAJ)
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Where Fly Louie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Fly Louie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fuel Card Transaction Services: Fly Louie Card generates revenue through a fuel-purchasing card program for Part 135 operators, enabling transactions at Fly Louie Network FBOs and Avfuel Network FBOs globally. The program charges no annual or transaction fees for cardholders, suggesting revenue may be derived from negotiated margins or network fees from participating FBOs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Fly Louie Alliance Cardholder Program |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Fly Louie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fly Louie delivers the Fly Louie Card, a fuel-purchasing card program designed specifically for FAA Part 135 charter operators (Part 91 ineligible). The card provides access to Fly Louie Alliance rates at participating Fly Louie Network FBOs and Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at 3,500+ Avfuel Network FBOs worldwide, supporting both fuel and non-fuel purchases with online pricing, electronic authorizations, consolidated billing, and integration with popular flight-planning software. The program includes 24/7 dedicated support with no annual or transaction fees for cardholders.
Product overview
Fly Louie is a fuel card program powered by Avfuel Corporation, designed specifically for Part 135 operators. The core offering is the Fly Louie Card, which provides access to Fly Louie Alliance rates at participating network FBOs and Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at Avfuel's global network of 3,500+ locations. The card can be used for both fuel and non-fuel purchases, with features including online pricing and fuel authorizations, detailed billing with consolidated invoicing, integration with flight-planning software, and 24/7 dedicated support with no annual or transaction fees for cardholders. The Fly Louie Alliance also provides FBO partners with 0% processing on fuel and direct access to participating Part 135 operators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Fly Louie Card: A fuel-purchasing and loyalty card program designed specifically for 300+ Part 135 operators, offering competitive pricing at Fly Louie Network FBOs and Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at 3,500+ global locations.
- Fly Louie Alliance
Products and services
- Fly Louie Card A fuel-purchasing card program built for FAA Part 135 charter operators (Part 91 ineligible), enabling fuel and non-fuel purchases at Fly Louie Network FBOs (Alliance rates) and 3,500+ Avfuel Network FBOs globally (Contract Fuel rates). Includes online pricing and electronic fuel authorizations, detailed consolidated billing and invoicing, integration with flight-planning software, and 24/7 dedicated support, with no annual or transaction fees for cardholders.
- Fly Louie Alliance The Fly Louie Alliance is the network program surrounding the Fly Louie Card, offering cardholders competitive Alliance rates at participating Fly Louie Network FBOs and Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at Avfuel Network FBOs worldwide. FBO partners benefit from 0% processing on fuel transactions and direct access to 300+ Part 135 operators, with feedback loops helping them focus on high-value prospects.
Companies that use Fly Louie
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Fly Louie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Fly Louie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Avfuel CorporationcoreAvfuel Corporation is the parent company powering the Fly Louie Card program. Fly Louie Card is branded as 'Powered by Avfuel' and leverages Avfuel's global fuel purchasing network, infrastructure, and corporate resources to deliver the card program to Part 135 operators.
- Fly Louie Network FBOscoreParticipating FBOs in the Fly Louie Network that offer Alliance rates to Fly Louie Card holders. These FBOs benefit from 0% processing on fuel transactions and access to 300+ Part 135 operators. The feedback loop with operators helps FBOs focus on high-value prospects.
- Avfuel Network FBOscoreOver 3,500 FBO locations globally in the Avfuel Network that accept Fly Louie Card for contract fuel rates. Cardholders can access Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at these locations, providing global coverage for Part 135 operators.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Fly Louie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Avfuel Pro Card: Avfuel Corporation's other flagship fuel-purchasing card, marketed alongside the Fly Louie Card on the same Avfuel website. Directly comparable as a sibling aviation fuel card product serving overlapping operator and FBO audiences under the same parent.
- EPIC Fuels: Avfuel subsidiary that provides aviation fuel programs and card-like services to FBOs and operators. Directly comparable in fuel program design and target customer base, though EPIC also extends to fixed-base operations beyond Part 135.
Broad incumbents
- World Fuel Services: Largest commercial aviation fuel distributor globally with its own card-based fuel purchasing programs for business aviation operators. Comparable to Fly Louie as a competing aviation fuel card and FBO network across a much broader portfolio.
- Signature Flight Support: One of the world's largest FBO networks with proprietary fuel programs and pricing for operators. Comparable to Fly Louie as a competing distribution and fuel purchasing channel for Part 135 operators, with significantly larger fixed infrastructure.
- Atlantic Aviation: Major U.S. FBO network offering fuel and related services to charter and business aviation operators. Comparable as an alternative fueling and service channel with its own pricing programs that compete with the Fly Louie Card.
- Million Air: International FBO network providing fuel, ground services, and charter support. Comparable as an alternative fuel distribution channel for Part 135 operators and a potential competitor to Fly Louie's FBO coverage.
- Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services company operating FBOs, maintenance, and flight support. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering fuel and operator services that overlap with the value proposition Fly Louie delivers to Part 135 operators.
- Meridian: Private aviation services provider operating FBOs and aircraft management offerings. Comparable as an alternative service network for charter operators that competes with the Fly Louie Card for operator relationships.
Others
- Universal Weather and Aviation: Provider of flight planning, weather, and trip support services to business aviation operators. Comparable to Fly Louie's flight-planning integration feature and serves the same Part 135 operator audience through a different layer of the stack.
- ForeFlight: Leading flight planning and electronic flight bag application used by Part 135 operators. Comparable as a workflow integration partner for Fly Louie's fuel-authorization features and as an adjacent software platform serving the same operator base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fly Louie social profiles
Digital presenceFly Louie financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fly Louie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Fly Louie funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Fly Louie M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Fly Louie
What does Fly Louie do?
Fly Louie delivers the Fly Louie Card, a fuel-purchasing card program designed specifically for FAA Part 135 charter operators (Part 91 ineligible). The card provides access to Fly Louie Alliance rates at participating Fly Louie Network FBOs and Avfuel Contract Fuel rates at 3,500+ Avfuel Network FBOs worldwide, supporting both fuel and non-fuel purchases with online pricing, electronic authorizations, consolidated billing, and integration with popular flight-planning software. The program includes 24/7 dedicated support with no annual or transaction fees for cardholders.
Is Fly Louie a public or private company?
Fly Louie is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Fly Louie founded?
Fly Louie was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Fly Louie based?
Fly Louie is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Fly Louie make money?
One revenue line is on record: fuel Card Transaction Services.
Who are Fly Louie's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Avfuel Pro Card and EPIC Fuels. Broad incumbents are World Fuel Services, Signature Flight Support, Atlantic Aviation, Million Air, Jet Aviation and Meridian. Others are Universal Weather and Aviation and ForeFlight.
Does Fly Louie have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fly Louie.
What industry is Fly Louie in?
Fly Louie's product category is Aviation Fuel Card Programs. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THACAJAB, Central/Lodge Cards & Ghost Cards (Air/Hotel/Rail), with a secondary code of THALAMAJ, Travel Payments & Virtual Cards for Corporate Travel. Its NAICS code is 522210 and its SIC code is 4522.