What Aviation Week Network does

Aviation Week Network is a B2B information services company founded in 1916 and operating as a business unit within Informa Markets, a trading division of UK-listed Informa PLC (LSE: INF). The company serves the global aviation, aerospace, and defense industries with an integrated portfolio spanning editorial publications (Aviation Week & Space Technology, Air Transport World, Business & Commercial Aviation, Routes magazine), proprietary data tools (AWIN intelligence platform with four subscription bundles, Fleet Discovery Civil/Military, Catchment Analyzer, Fleet & MRO Forecasts, Aircraft Bluebook, AC-U-KWIK, MRO Prospector, Defense Market Analyzer), daily market briefings (Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, Aviation Daily, SpeedNews, Business Aviation & AAM Report), and a global event portfolio anchored by the MRO series (Americas, Europe, Asia, Australasia, Baltics, Greater China, Latin America, Middle East, Southeast Asia) plus Routes and CAPA co-branded summits. Headquartered in Washington D.C. with 251-500 employees, the company monetizes through annual subscriptions priced from $139 (magazine) to $5,995 (full forecast bundle), multi-year data licenses, event sponsorships and exhibitions, and B2B advertising across digital, print, and newsletter channels. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting airlines, OEMs, defense contractors, MROs, lessors, and government agencies, complemented by self-service digital storefront and a marketplace platform. The underlying technology stack combines editorial CMS, proprietary fleet and program databases, and integrations with U.S. DOT, Global MIDT, and internet search data to deliver predictive fleet/MRO forecasts and route-development analytics. Aviation Week also operates recognition programs including the 68-year Laureate Awards, 21-year Program Excellence Awards, 13-year 20 Twenties student program, and the inaugural 2026 Space Tech Challenge Awards, which function as both brand assets and customer engagement vehicles across the aerospace ecosystem.

Name

Aviation Week Network

Legal name

Informa PLC

Website

https://aviationweek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aviation Week Network is a 1916-founded B2B information services company providing integrated aerospace, aviation, and defense intelligence through subscriptions, proprietary data tools, daily briefings, and global events, operating as a business unit within Informa Markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Industry Intelligence

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

akta.pro primary industry

MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airline Inventory, Scheduling & Network Planning (THALABAE)

Keywords

• Aviation intelligence services
• Aerospace market research
• Aviation data analytics
• MRO industry events
• Aviation publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Publications: Premium publications including Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine, Air Transport World, Business & Commercial Aviation with annual subscription revenue from professional readers.
2. Market Research & Forecasts: Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecasts, Helicopter Fleet & MRO Forecasts, and Military Fleet & MRO forecasts sold as downloadable reports with pricing ranging from $1,395 to $2,395 per report.
3. Events & Conferences: Revenue from hosting industry events including MRO Americas, MRO Latin America, MRO Europe, Laureate Awards, Program Excellence Awards, and various regional summits.
4. Data Services & Analytics: Fleet Discovery, Aircraft Bluebook, AC-U-KWIK, MRO Prospector, and other data tools providing market intelligence, aircraft valuations, and operational data for subscription fees.
5. AWIN Premium Subscriptions: Premium intelligence bundles providing comprehensive access to company databases, program data, fleet information, and industry contacts for enterprise customers.
6. Advertising & Marketing Services: Advertising opportunities across digital platforms, publications, and newsletters, plus marketing services for aerospace companies targeting industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aviation Week Network provides subscription-based intelligence, market research, and event services for the global aerospace, aviation, and defense industries. Core offerings include AWIN premium intelligence bundles, proprietary data tools (Fleet Discovery, Aircraft Bluebook, AC-U-KWIK, Catchment Analyzer, MRO Prospector, Defense Market Analyzer), downloadable Fleet & MRO Forecast reports, market briefings (Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, Aviation Daily), flagship publications (Aviation Week & Space Technology, Air Transport World, Business & Commercial Aviation), and a global MRO conferences portfolio (MRO Americas, MRO Europe, MRO Asia). The company operates the Aviation Week Marketplace and a Fleet, Data & APIs service, and is part of Informa Markets (Informa PLC, LSE: INF).

Product overview

Aviation Week Network is a comprehensive aviation industry intelligence platform organized as a portfolio of integrated products and services. The core offering centers on the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN), with four specialized bundles (AWIN Premium, Commercial Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, and Business Aviation) that provide access to company, program, fleet, and contact databases. The product suite includes proprietary data tools such as Fleet Discovery Civil and Military, Catchment Analyzer, Fleet & MRO Forecast, Defense Market Analyzer, MRO Prospector, AC-U-KWIK, Aircraft Bluebook, and Airportdata.com. Publications include Aviation Week & Space Technology, Air Transport World, Business & Commercial Aviation, and Routes magazine. Market briefings encompass Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, SpeedNews, and Business Aviation & AAM Report. The company operates a marketplace platform for connecting aviation buyers with service providers, and hosts major events including MRO Americas, MRO Europe, MRO Asia, and regional MRO conferences. Recognition programs include the Aviation Week Laureate Awards, Program Excellence Awards, and 20 Twenties student recognition. The portfolio is delivered through subscriptions, events, and digital platforms under the Informa Markets division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN): Premium intelligence and data platform providing market insights, company databases, fleet data, and contact databases for aerospace and defense professionals.
• Aviation Week & Space Technology
• MRO Network
• Laureate Awards
• 20 Twenties
• Space Tech Challenge Awards
• Routes

Products and services

• Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Premium intelligence platform providing comprehensive access to company, program, fleet, and contact databases with authoritative market insights, delivered through specialized bundles (AWIN Premium, AWIN Commercial Aviation, AWIN Aerospace & Defense, AWIN Business Aviation) for aerospace and defense professionals.
• Fleet Discovery Civil Data tool providing comprehensive civil aircraft fleet information, tracking in-service aircraft, operators, and fleet changes worldwide.
• Fleet Discovery Military Data tool offering detailed military aircraft fleet data including program status, operators, and military aviation fleet intelligence.
• Catchment Analyzer Platform combining U.S. DOT and Global MIDT demand data with internet search data to provide insights on market leakage and opportunities for U.S. airports, representing the first-ever Global MIDT data integration for the U.S. market.
• Fleet & MRO Forecast Reports Forecast product line providing 10-year projections for commercial fleet growth, market values, and MRO requirements, delivered as individual Market Summary Reports (Commercial, Business Aviation, Helicopter, Military) and as a discounted all-segment bundle.
• Defense Market Analyzer Data tool providing defense market analysis, program intelligence, and defense sector market insights.
• MRO Prospector Data tool providing information on maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers and market intelligence for the MRO sector.
• AC-U-KWIK Aviation directory providing airport information, FBO data, and aviation operational reference information for flight planning.
• Aircraft Bluebook Reference publication and online tool providing aircraft values, market data, and pricing information for aviation industry transactions.
• Air Charter Guide Directory of air charter operators, brokers, and services for aviation professionals and charter clients.
• Aviation Week Marketplace Online marketplace connecting aviation buyers with manufacturers, specialists, service providers, and MROs for fleet, program, and operational needs.
• Aviation Week & Space Technology Flagship publication delivering award-winning journalism, deep analysis, and insights on aerospace and space technology developments, with a 100-year publishing history.
• Air Transport World Publication covering global commercial air transport industry news, analysis, and market insights.
• Business & Commercial Aviation Publication focused on business and commercial aviation sectors, providing industry coverage and analysis.
• Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Daily market briefing providing news and analysis on aerospace and defense industry developments, available through subscription.
• Aviation Daily Daily briefing focused on commercial aviation market news and analysis, part of Aviation Week's market briefing portfolio.
• SpeedNews Industry news briefing providing rapid updates on aerospace and aviation sector developments.
• Business Aviation & AAM Report Market briefing covering business aviation and advanced air mobility sector news and analysis.
• MRO Americas Flagship MRO conference and exhibition in the Americas region, bringing together aviation maintenance professionals for networking, education, and business development.
• MRO Europe Regional MRO conference and exhibition serving the European market.
• MRO Asia Regional MRO conference and exhibition for the Asian market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events attracting 100,000+ visitors and 750+ exhibitors globally (ILA Berlin 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ILA Berlin Aerospace ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2026Aviation Week and ILA Berlin Aerospace Show renewed their partnership with Aviation Week becoming the exclusive media partner for the 2028 event. Aviation Week exclusively published three issues of its on-site Show Business during the 2026 event which featured 750+ exhibitors from 37 countries expecting 100,000+ visitors.
• CAPA - Centre for AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPA (Centre for Aviation) partnership provides aviation data, analysis, and route network expertise integrated into Aviation Week's platform. CAPA Airline Leader Summits are co-branded events covering global aviation markets.
• Routes (Air Route Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Week's Routes partnership covers global route development events including Routes Americas, Routes Europe, and Routes World, providing airport and airline network planning analysis and networking.
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC sponsored Aviation Week webinar on predictive program management for aerospace and defense companies, featuring PwC partners discussing cost overruns, project delays, unified analytics, and machine-learning models.
• LATAM AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLATAM Airlines COO Hernán Alberto Pasman delivered the opening keynote on digital transformation in aircraft maintenance at MRO Latin America 2026 conference in Santiago, Chile.
• Tata Consultancy ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDr. Arunkumar Sampath, Principal Consultant and Global Head of SDV and eVTOL Aircraft at Tata Consultancy Services, led Aviation Week's webinar on next-generation propulsion and vertical flight evolution.
• Vaughn CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAviation Week sponsored Vaughn College's annual Gala honoring women leaders in aviation, with executives from Atlas Air Worldwide, American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines participating as honorees and sponsors.
• Aerospace & Defense IndustryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAviation Week hosted webinar on supply chain resilience with participation from OEMs and suppliers discussing supply chain diversification and proactive management in the A&D industry.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Janes: Janes provides open-source intelligence, market forecasts, and consulting for aerospace, defense, and security sectors, making it one of the most directly comparable intelligence franchises to Aviation Week Network in the A&D information market.
• FlightGlobal: FlightGlobal, part of RELX's Cirium aviation data business, provides aviation news, fleet data, and industry intelligence directly comparable to Aviation Week's mix of publications, data tools, and air transport intelligence.
• Forecast International: Forecast International produces long-range aerospace, defense, and power-systems market forecasts and analytics, mirroring Aviation Week's Fleet & MRO Forecast products and predictive analytics capabilities.
• Shephard Media: Shephard Media delivers defense, aerospace, and aviation intelligence through news, magazines, events, and market analysis directly comparable to Aviation Week's editorial/event/data portfolio, particularly in defense and rotorcraft segments.

Broad incumbents

• S&P Global: S&P Global provides cross-industry intelligence, market data, ratings, and analytics across multiple verticals including aerospace, defense, and transportation under brands such as S&P Global Mobility—a broad incumbent whose aerospace intelligence offerings overlap with Aviation Week's market intelligence products.
• RELX: RELX is a global information and analytics conglomerate whose subsidiaries include FlightGlobal/Cirium (aviation data), LexisNexis, and Elsevier, serving as a broader incumbent whose aviation intelligence division directly competes with Aviation Week Network's news and data products.

Emerging players

• The Air Current: The Air Current is a digital-first aviation and aerospace news and analysis platform focused on commercial aviation, business aviation, and future-of-flight topics, competing with Aviation Week's editorial offering from a digital-native angle.
• AirInsight: AirInsight is a digital aviation intelligence publication covering commercial aviation, business aviation, and emerging aerospace trends, partially overlapping with Aviation Week's editorial and AAM/space coverage areas from a leaner digital-native base.

Others

• SAE International: SAE International develops aerospace standards, technical publications, and industry training that complement Aviation Week's MRO/A&D coverage and overlap with its technical publications and event portfolio at the ecosystem rather than direct commercial level.
• Thomson Reuters: Thomson Reuters provides cross-industry news, market data, and professional intelligence with aviation coverage in its news and financial data businesses, serving some of the same enterprise customers as Aviation Week Network in defense and commercial aerospace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aviationweek
• YouTubeyoutube.com/aviationweek
• Facebookfacebook.com/avweek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviation-week
• Instagraminstagram.com/aviationweek

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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