Atlantic Aviation
Atlantic Aviation operates the largest U.S. FBO network with 105+ locations, providing fueling, maintenance, deicing, hangar, and concierge services to business aviation operators, charter companies, and high-net-worth individuals across North America and the Caribbean.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1957
- HeadquartersPlano, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Atlantic Aviation does
Atlantic Aviation is a private fixed-base operator (FBO) network providing ground support services to business and private aviation across more than 105 locations in North America, with additional presence in Bermuda and the Caribbean. The company delivers fueling, aircraft maintenance, deicing, hangar storage, and premium concierge and executive terminal amenities to private jet operators, charter companies, corporate flight departments, and high-net-worth individuals. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company is currently owned by KKR & Co. after a 2021 acquisition from Macquarie Infrastructure for approximately $4.5 billion, and is reportedly in advanced talks to be acquired by Apollo Global Management and GIC in a transaction valued at approximately $10 billion. Atlantic has executed multiple acquisitions in 2025 (Jet Center at Santa Fe, Cedar Aviation Services in Bermuda, ExecuJet Sint Maarten) and committed $136.5 million to a 30-year lease at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. The firm also operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, VertiPorts by Atlantic, focused on advanced air mobility infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft, with active partnerships spanning Joby Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, Cushman & Wakefield, NYCEDC, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Atlantic's technology stack centers on the Atlantic Gateway digital platform, which provides customized fleet-tracking dashboards for dispatchers, real-time visit-status notifications for pilots, and trip/awards management for travelers. This is complemented by iOS and Android mobile applications and loyalty programs (Atlantic Awards, Atlantic Ascend). While the company does not position itself as a technology vendor, the Gateway platform is positioned as a workflow and customer-engagement layer that differentiates its FBO services from competitors by consolidating multi-location trip management into a single interface. The platform is not described as AI-driven in any disclosed material.
Atlantic's business model is primarily transactional, with revenue generated from per-visit FBO services, fuel sales, hangar and deicing fees, and premium concierge charges. The company is increasingly structured as a long-duration infrastructure asset, with revenue mechanics including 30-year airport leases, ground rent, operating fees, and gross-receipts fees — as illustrated by the Aspen arrangement. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales delivered on-site at its owned and operated FBO locations, supplemented by self-serve digital tools (Atlantic Gateway and the mobile app) for trip planning and customer engagement. No public pricing is disclosed; services are quoted per transaction based on volume and service mix. Customer segments are dominated by fragmented business aviation operators and HNW private flyers, with a long tail of corporate flight departments across the U.S. and select Caribbean locations.
Atlantic Aviation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Atlantic Aviation
- Legal name
- Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc.
- Website
- https://AtlanticAviation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1957
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Atlantic Aviation operates the largest U.S. FBO network with 105+ locations, providing fueling, maintenance, deicing, hangar, and concierge services to business aviation operators, charter companies, and high-net-worth individuals across North America and the Caribbean.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Atlantic Aviation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Business Aviation Ground Support
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Airport Operations (48811)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services (BPAKAMAK)
Keywords
Where Atlantic Aviation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plano
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Atlantic Aviation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- FBO Ground Services: Core FBO services including aircraft fueling, maintenance, deicing, and hangar services at 105+ locations across North America, serving private and business aviation customers.
- Real Estate and Ground Rent: 30-year lease arrangements at airports including Aspen-Pitkin County Airport with multiple revenue streams including ground rent, operating fees, and gross receipts fees, with investments exceeding $136.5 million.
- Concierge and Premium Services: Premium executive facilities, concierge services, and luxury amenities for private aviation customers at FBO locations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based FBO services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Atlantic Aviation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Atlantic Aviation is a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) network providing aircraft ground handling and corporate flight support services at 105+ North American locations. Core services include aircraft fueling, deicing, line maintenance, hangar storage, and concierge offerings, complemented by premium executive terminal facilities, long-term airport real estate, and the Atlantic Gateway digital trip-management platform. Through its VertiPorts by Atlantic subsidiary, the company is also developing vertiport and electric aircraft charging infrastructure to support eVTOL air taxi operations.
Product overview
Atlantic Aviation operates as a fixed-base operator (FBO) network providing business aviation ground support services through over 105 locations in North America. The company offers a platform-plus-modules architecture: the core Atlantic Gateway digital platform enables trip planning and fleet management, which integrates with service modules including FBO operations (fueling, maintenance, deicing, hangar services), Premium Executive Facilities, Concierge Services, Real Estate Services, and loyalty programs (Atlantic Awards, Atlantic Ascend). The company also operates VertiPorts by Atlantic as a subsidiary focused on advanced air mobility infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft. A mobile application extends access to Atlantic Gateway features on iOS and Android devices.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VertiPorts by Atlantic: Subsidiary focused on developing vertiport infrastructure to support passenger eVTOL vehicles and advanced air mobility operations in major U.S. cities.
Products and services
- Atlantic Aviation FBO Services
- Atlantic Gateway
- Atlantic Aviation Mobile App
- Concierge Services
- Premium Executive Facilities
- Real Estate Services
- VertiPorts by Atlantic
Companies that use Atlantic Aviation
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Atlantic Aviation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Atlantic Aviation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Joby AviationcoreVertiPorts by Atlantic hosted Joby Aviation's all-electric eVTOL demonstration flight at NYC's East 34th Street Heliport on May 1, 2026. The demonstration showcased how existing urban aviation infrastructure can support zero-emission air taxi operations, with flights between JFK and Manhattan as part of New York's participation in the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
- NYCEDC (New York City Economic Development Corporation)coreNYCEDC has secured contractual commitments from Downtown Skyport LLC and Atlantic Aviation to deliver infrastructure and charging electrification upgrades at city-owned heliports, paving the way for commercial eVTOL operations following FAA certification.
- Vertical AerospacecoreAtlantic Aviation is collaborating with Vertical Aerospace and other infrastructure partners including UrbanV, Signature Aviation, and Skyports Infrastructure to explore establishing an Advanced Air Mobility network in South Florida. The partnership involves developing vertiport infrastructure for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft operations.
- Cushman & WakefieldcoreAtlantic Aviation's subsidiary VertiPorts by Atlantic is collaborating with Cushman & Wakefield to develop vertiports in major U.S. cities to support passenger eVTOL vehicles. The initiative aims to support sustainable urban air mobility with planned site and lease development in key metropolitan areas including California, New York, and Florida by early 2026.
- Port Authority of New York and New JerseycoreCollaborative partner in the eVTOL demonstration at NYC's East 34th Street Heliport, working with VertiPorts by Atlantic, Joby Aviation, and NYCEDC to advance urban air mobility in the New York-New Jersey region.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Atlantic Aviation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Joby Aviation: Joby Aviation is a leading eVTOL aircraft developer that has partnered with Atlantic's VertiPorts subsidiary for demonstration flights and infrastructure integration, representing the airframe side of the same advanced air mobility value chain Atlantic is investing in.
- Skyports Infrastructure: Skyports Infrastructure designs, builds, and operates vertiports for advanced air mobility, directly competing with Atlantic's VertiPorts by Atlantic subsidiary for eVTOL infrastructure development contracts.
- Archer Aviation: Archer Aviation is an eVTOL developer building urban air mobility networks, competing in the same advanced air mobility ecosystem where Atlantic's VertiPorts subsidiary is positioning as a ground infrastructure operator.
Direct peers
- Universal Aviation: Universal Aviation is a global FBO network serving international trip support, ground handling, and concierge services for business aviation operators, directly comparable to Atlantic's trip management and FBO ground handling core.
- TAG Aviation: TAG Aviation operates FBOs, charter, aircraft management, and MRO services across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, providing a comparable integrated business aviation infrastructure platform to Atlantic's offering.
- Signature Aviation: Signature Aviation is the world's largest FBO network, operating more fixed-base operator locations globally than any peer, directly competing with Atlantic Aviation for fueling, ground handling, hangar, and concierge services at business aviation airports.
- Jet Aviation: Jet Aviation operates a network of FBOs combined with MRO, completions, and charter services, making it a directly comparable full-service business aviation infrastructure operator with overlapping customer segments and service lines.
- Million Air: Million Air operates a global FBO network of 30+ locations offering fueling, hangar, and premium amenities to private aviation customers, directly competing with Atlantic's core FBO service offering at overlapping airports.
Others
- Avfuel: Avfuel is a major supplier of aviation fuel and related services to FBOs and business aviation operators, serving as a critical upstream input provider to Atlantic's fueling revenue stream across its 105+ locations.
- World Fuel Services: World Fuel Services is one of the largest aviation fuel suppliers globally, providing fuel logistics and supply to FBOs and business aviation operators, an upstream ecosystem partner to Atlantic's fueling operations.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Atlantic Aviation social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Atlantic Aviation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Atlantic Aviation subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Atlantic Aviation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Atlantic Aviation M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Aviation
What does Atlantic Aviation do?
Atlantic Aviation is a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) network providing aircraft ground handling and corporate flight support services at 105+ North American locations. Core services include aircraft fueling, deicing, line maintenance, hangar storage, and concierge offerings, complemented by premium executive terminal facilities, long-term airport real estate, and the Atlantic Gateway digital trip-management platform. Through its VertiPorts by Atlantic subsidiary, the company is also developing vertiport and electric aircraft charging infrastructure to support eVTOL air taxi operations.
Is Atlantic Aviation a public or private company?
Atlantic Aviation is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Atlantic Aviation founded?
Atlantic Aviation was founded in 1957. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Atlantic Aviation based?
Atlantic Aviation is headquartered in Plano, United States, in the North America region.
How does Atlantic Aviation make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. FBO Ground Services are the primary driver. The others are real Estate and Ground Rent and concierge and Premium Services.
Who are Atlantic Aviation's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Joby Aviation, Skyports Infrastructure and Archer Aviation. Direct peers are Universal Aviation, TAG Aviation, Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation and Million Air. Others are Avfuel and World Fuel Services.
Does Atlantic Aviation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Atlantic Aviation.
What industry is Atlantic Aviation in?
Atlantic Aviation's product category is Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Business Aviation Ground Support. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THABAFAH, Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services, with a secondary code of BPAKAMAK, General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services. Its NAICS code is 4881 and its SIC code is 4581.