Revv Aviation

What Revv Aviation does

Revv Aviation is a privately held, full-service general aviation company headquartered in Sugar Grove (Aurora), Illinois, operating three Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) hubs in Aurora, IL; Council Bluffs, IA; and Omaha, NE. Formed in 2022 by family investment firm CL Enterprises, the company consolidates three legacy aviation businesses — Lumanair (founded 1960), Advanced Air (Council Bluffs), and ATS (turbine maintenance) — under a single brand, and reports nearly 250 years of combined aviation experience across its founding families.

The company's service portfolio spans flight training (Private Pilot through ATP, including Certified Flight Instructor programs and college affiliations such as the University of Nebraska Omaha), charter operations (King Air 200/350 turboprops with access to 15,000+ US airports plus Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean), FAA Part 145-certified aircraft maintenance (including the M.O.R.E. program — the only FAA-approved PT6A TBO extension to 8,000 hours), avionics installation and integration (Garmin as the primary partner, plus Avidyne, Dynon, Bendix King, PS Engineering, Trig, and JP Instruments), aircraft sales and brokerage, fuel and line services, and hangar and office rentals. The fleet comprises 30+ training aircraft (Cessna 150/172, Piper Warrior, Arrow, Archer III, Seminole) and charter turboprops, with 3,000+ flight school graduates cumulatively.

Revv Aviation generates revenue through a hybrid model: recurring/subscription streams from flight training programs and hangar rentals, transaction fees on charter flights and aircraft brokerage, professional services fees for FAA-certified maintenance and avionics work, and unit pricing on aircraft rentals (Cessna 172 from $190/hr; Piper Seminole from $375/hr; discovery flights under $100). Go-to-market is sales-led through FBO locations and phone booking (1-877-FLY-REVV), with community-led college partnerships and word-of-mouth as secondary channels. The company is privately held by CL Enterprises with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Revv Aviation

Legal name

Revv Aviation

Website

https://revvaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Revv Aviation is a privately held, full-service general aviation company operating three Midwest FBO hubs, offering flight training, charter, FAA Part 145 maintenance, avionics, and aircraft sales to aspiring pilots, charter travelers, and aircraft owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Flight Training (611512), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI), Modifications, STC & Retrofit Integration (IMABALAM)

Keywords

• Flight training services
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Private charter flights
• Avionics installation
• FBO operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Services: Revenue from pilot training programs including private pilot certificates, instrument ratings, commercial certificates, multi-engine ratings, and certified flight instructor certifications. Also includes aircraft rental fees and discovery flight fees.
2. Charter Services: Private air charter for business and personal travel using King Air turboprops and jets. Revenue based on flight duration, aircraft type, and distance. Access to over 15,000 airports nationwide.
3. Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics: FAA-certified maintenance services for piston and turboprop aircraft including inspections, repairs, engine services, and avionics installations. Includes 50-hour engine inspections and service packages.
4. Aircraft Sales and Acquisition: Brokerage services for buying and selling aircraft including appraisals, ownership transfer, pre-sale and pre-buy inspections, aircraft selection assistance, and ferrying services.
5. Fuel and Line Services: Competitive fuel pricing and line services at FBO hub locations.
6. Hangar and Office Rentals: Premium hangar space rentals for piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft at hub locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Revv Aviation provides a full suite of general aviation services across three Midwest FBO hub locations: a flight school offering pilot certification from Private Pilot through ATP and Certified Flight Instructor ratings; business and personal charter services using King Air turboprops with access to 15,000+ airports; and FAA Part 145 certified aircraft maintenance, avionics installation, engine services (including the M.O.R.E. Program extending PT6A TBO to 8,000 hours), aircraft sales and acquisition brokerage, fuel and line services, and premium hangar rentals.

Product overview

Revv Aviation is a comprehensive aviation services provider offering a multi-module portfolio centered around three core service lines: Flight School (pilot training, CFI programs, college affiliations), Charter (business and personal charter services), and Aviation Services (aircraft maintenance, avionics, aircraft sales and acquisition, rental, fuel/line services, and hangar rentals). The company operates a diverse fleet including turboprop charter aircraft (King Air 350, King Air 200) and training aircraft (Piper Seminole, Piper Warrior, Piper Arrow, Piper Archer III, Cessna 150, Cessna 172 Skyhawk) spanning 30+ aircraft across Midwest hub locations. The M.O.R.E. Program provides PT6A engine maintenance extending engine TBO to 8,000 hours as a specialized maintenance offering. The portfolio functions as an integrated one-stop aviation services ecosystem where pilots can train, charter, maintain aircraft, and access fuel/hangar services across connected hub locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flight School
• Charter Services
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Avionics
• Aircraft Sales and Acquisition
• Fuel and Line Services
• Hangar and Office Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ graduates trained across flight school programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary avionics integration partner offering industry-leading displays, engine instruments, autopilots, and navigation radios including GI 275, G5, G3X, G500 Txi, GFC 500, GFC 600, and GTX Series Transponders.
• Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization commitment to offering cutting-edge avionics solutions. AEA membership validates industry standing and provides access to best practices and certifications.
• University of Nebraska OmahastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlight school partnership providing aviation career training and professional flight program affiliations at Eppley Airfield location, connecting graduates to airline careers.
• M.O.R.E. (Maintenance On Reliable Engines) ProgramcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized provider of the industry-leading M.O.R.E. program - the only FAA-approved path to extend PT6A engine TBO to 8,000 hours. Provides STC, initial inspection, and full FAA compliance documentation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATP Flight School: ATP Flight School is the largest US flight training network, operating 80+ locations and producing airline-track pilots through structured Part 141 programs. Directly comparable to Revv's flight school in curriculum, certification pathway, and target customer (aspiring professional pilots), though with substantially greater geographic reach.
• Duncan Aviation: Duncan Aviation is a major business aircraft MRO provider with full-service facilities, avionics installations, and engine services. Directly comparable to Revv's Part 145 maintenance, avionics retrofit, and PT6A engine expertise, though Duncan focuses exclusively on business aviation while Revv spans piston, turboprop, and corporate jets.
• Elliott Aviation: Elliott Aviation provides aircraft sales, MRO, avionics, and FBO services across multiple Midwest US locations. Closely comparable to Revv's integrated service portfolio (sales, maintenance, avionics), with overlapping King Air and turboprop expertise, though Elliott focuses primarily on business jets rather than flight training.
• Banyan Air Service: Banyan Air Service is an FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport offering fueling, maintenance, avionics, charter, and aircraft sales. Comparable to Revv in offering a full-service FBO with aircraft maintenance and avionics expertise, though Banyan focuses on Florida-based business aviation rather than Midwest flight training.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: Signature Flight Support is the world's largest FBO network with 200+ locations globally, offering fueling, hangar, maintenance, and charter services. Comparable to Revv's FBO hub model and broad service portfolio, but at significantly greater scale and with corporate aviation as primary customer focus rather than small-town general aviation.
• Atlantic Aviation: Atlantic Aviation operates 100+ FBO locations across the US, providing fueling, hangar, maintenance, and ground services. Overlaps with Revv's core FBO service offering and charter-adjacent infrastructure, though Atlantic primarily serves corporate and fractional operators rather than training/personal aviation customers.
• CAE: CAE is a global aviation training leader providing pilot training, crew resourcing, and flight simulation. Comparable in flight training curriculum and certification pathway to Revv, but operates at vastly greater scale with airline-direct training programs and simulator-based instruction across international markets.
• Million Air: Million Air operates a global network of FBOs offering fueling, hangar, and ground handling services with luxury amenities. Comparable to Revv's FBO service model and charter infrastructure, but with corporate aviation positioning and significantly larger network footprint.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a premier aviation training organization offering pilot, maintenance technician, and cabin crew training globally. Comparable to Revv's flight training and AMT-adjacent curriculum, but at a much larger scale with simulation-heavy advanced training focused on corporate and airline pilots.

Regional players

• Avflight: Avflight operates an FBO network across the US with fueling, ground handling, and line services at smaller airports. Comparable to Revv's FBO hub model and small-town positioning, though Avflight lacks the integrated flight school, charter, and Part 145 maintenance offerings that define Revv's service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flyrevv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/REVVAVIATION.COM
• Facebookfacebook.com/flyrevv
• Instagraminstagram.com/REVVAVIATION.COM

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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