What Flight Pro International does

Flight Pro International (FPI) is a privately held Texas LLC that provides global trip support and aviation services to business aviation operators, private jet owners, flight departments, and charter companies. The company was incorporated in 2020 but draws operational heritage from founder Tom Balousek's near-50-year tenure in the concierge aviation space, with most staff having worked together in elite trip management for 20-30 years. FPI operates 24/7/365 from its Houston headquarters and regional offices in Paris, London (Luton), and Farnborough, serving clients across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific.

The core technology platform is Flight Pro Connect (FPC), a proprietary cloud-based trip management system offered in web and mobile (iOS/Android) versions exclusively to FPI clients at no additional cost. FPC includes geo-redundant cloud architecture, annual third-party penetration testing, a Messaging Center, offline operations capability with up to 14 days of visibility, and a certified system-to-system connection with the EU's eu-LISA Entry/Exit System. Service offerings are organized into three pillars: Global Trip Support (flight planning, weather, permits, fuel, catering, hotels, ground transportation), the Special Services Network of vetted in-country VIP handling partners, and Global Regulatory Solutions covering EU ETS, eu-LISA EES/ETIAS, UK APD, and U.S. Customs programs including the Reimbursable Services Program across 53 Airports of Entry as of January 2026.

FPI's revenue model combines professional services for trip support and regulatory work with managed services for U.S. customs overtime under the CBP RSP program. The FPC platform is positioned as a free value-add rather than a standalone revenue line. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, supported by an exclusive Central European channel partnership with Corporate Jet Services (CJS), in-house meteorology and compliance teams, and educational content marketing through the "Connecting the Dots" webinar series and monthly newsletter. No external funding rounds or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Flight Pro International

Legal name

Flight Pro International, LLC

Website

https://flightprointernational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flight Pro International provides 24/7 global trip support, regulatory compliance, and VIP handling services to business aviation operators, backed by its proprietary Flight Pro Connect (FPC) trip management platform and a multi-decade Special Services Network of in-country partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Trip Support Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• Global trip support
• Business aviation services
• Flight planning software
• Trip management platform
• Aviation regulatory compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Global Trip Support Services: Comprehensive trip support services including flight planning, weather meteorological services, overflight and landing permits, aircraft fuel coordination, catering, hotels, and ground transportation. Services are provided 24/7/365 through an integrated operations team.
2. FPC Platform Subscription: Flight Pro Connect platform provided as a value-add to all FPI clientele. Free to all FPI Clients. Desktop, tablet, and mobile device ready.
3. RSP Program Management: U.S. Customs & Border Protection's Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) management. FPI pays for CBP overtime costs at select U.S. Airports of Entry, streamlining costs through flat-rate system for clients.
4. Regulatory and Compliance Services: Compliance and regulatory team services including EU ETS support, eu-LISA carrier registration assistance, UK APD support, Mexico SENEAM support, USA Customs RSP, USA Border Overflight Exemption, USA Visa Waiver Program, USA Customs Decal, USA TSA Waiver, and USA Part 375 Annual Authorization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flight Pro International provides 24/7/365 global trip support services for business aviation operators, including flight planning, licensed meteorology services, overflight and landing permits, aircraft fuel coordination, catering, hotels, and ground transportation. The company bundles these services with its proprietary Flight Pro Connect (FPC) trip management software, delivered to pilots, schedulers, and dispatchers via web and mobile, and supported by a vetted Special Services Network (SSN) of in-country VIP ground handling partners.

Product overview

Flight Pro International offers a unified platform-plus-services model centered on Flight Pro Connect (FPC), a proprietary trip management software available in web and mobile versions. FPC serves as the core technology platform providing pilots, schedulers, and dispatchers with trip schedules, service status updates, crew/passenger manifest management, document access, trip alerts, and real-time communication. The platform architecture includes cloud-based infrastructure with geo-redundancy and annual third-party penetration testing. Complementing the software are three service pillars: Global Trip Support (GTS) for comprehensive flight operations support including permits, fuel, and weather; Special Services Network (SSN) for vetted in-country VIP ground handling partners; and Global Regulatory Solutions for compliance with international regulations including eu-LISA EES/ETIAS, EU ETS, and US customs programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flight Pro Connect (FPC): Custom trip management software platform for pilots, schedulers, and dispatchers providing trip schedules, service details, manifests, documents, alerts, real-time communication, and offline capabilities.

Products and services

• Global Trip Support (GTS) Comprehensive 24/7/365 trip support for business aviation operators, including computer flight plans, licensed meteorology services, time-sensitive overflight and landing permits, competitive worldwide contract fuel, catering coordination, hotel bookings through an in-house certified travel agency, and luxury or armored ground transportation. Available globally to business aviation operators, private jet owners, flight departments, charter companies, and corporate flight operations.
• Special Services Network (SSN) Vetted global network of in-country ground handling partners and service providers offering personalized VIP support for business aviation flights. Partners are selected for compliance, data privacy, discretion, and ability to deliver high-end services including VIP lounge access, expedited customs clearance, professional baggage handling, flight supervision, and local information. Available to FPI clients worldwide via partnerships in the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Korea, Thailand, and elsewhere.
• Global Regulatory Solutions Compliance-focused service providing regulatory support for business aviation operators worldwide, including EU ETS carbon emissions support, eu-LISA carrier registration and EES/ETIAS assistance, UK Air Passenger Duty support, Mexico SENEAM/COCESNA air navigation support, U.S. Customs Reimbursable Services Program management, Visa Waiver Program and TSA Waiver assistance, USA Customs Decal, Border Overflight Exemption, and Part 375 Annual Authorization.
• Flight Pro Connect (FPC) - Web Platform Cloud-based trip management web platform offering pilots, schedulers, and dispatchers seamless access to FPI's trip support services, real-time service status updates, and travel document management. Features trip planner query, messaging center, real-time client feedback, and 14-day offline operations capability. Free to all FPI clients.
• Flight Pro Connect (FPC) - Mobile Application Mobile application version of FPC's trip management software providing pilots, schedulers, and dispatchers with on-the-go access to trip planning, document management, real-time updates, and offline operations up to 14 days. Features cloud-based security with geo-redundancy, annual third-party penetration testing, and offline access to schedules, manifests, notes, attachments, flight plans, and client documents. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.
• U.S. Customs Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) Management Managed service under U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Reimbursable Services Program covering CBP overtime costs at confirmed U.S. Airports of Entry. FPI pays for CBP overtime and streamlines costs through a flat-rate system available to clients, eliminating the need for clients to become RSP participants themselves. As of January 2026, 53 Airports of Entry are confirmed available under FPI's RSP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 Airports of Entry available under CBP RSP program as of January 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and key.

• General Aviation Service (GAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Spain-based handling partner providing on-site VIP aviation solutions in Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Valencia, Granada, Gerona and Ibiza. GAS has been providing operational and handling services for over 45 years. GAS Commercial Director Luis Hurtado Barrutia collaborated with FPI on the Entry/Exit System (EES) Connecting the Dots episode.
• The Weather CompanystrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025In 2025, FPI entered into a strategic partnership with The Weather Company, a globally recognized leader in aviation meteorology known for delivering highly accurate, long-range forecasts tailored to airports and flight operations around the world. The partnership enhances FPI's weather analysis capabilities for client trip planning.
• Maher's HandlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazil-based ground handling partner with multi-generational family involvement (Lourdes & Duarte Maher, Danniel, Bruno, Caio). One of FPI's highlighted SSN partners demonstrating the company's 40+ year relationship building. Provides exceptional service including manual snow removal during Luton snowstorm to enable only GA departure that day.
• Corporate Jet Services (CJS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership cemented May 1st, 2023. German-based Trip Supporter and Charter Broker for Central Europe. Managed over 5,000 flights with strong relationships with clients built over numerous years. Team includes Charly Czechan, Thomas Dammer, Thomas Vettel, Gérard Eckhardt, Shari Bert.
• JetsetkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreece-based partner based at Athens Int'l Airport. Offers wide range of services covering 20 airports directly plus coordination services at all airports across Greece. Boutique aviation services provider with 20+ years in high-class ground-to-sky trip management.
• Italy FBO (Delta Aerotaxi)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian partner from touchdown to wheels up, focused on VIP clientele. Has known and worked with FPI team for 15+ years. Covers all FBOs within Italy with customized tailored solutions for international business aviation.
• Fly ServicekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian aviation handling specialty team with over 20 years working with FPI's team. Operational Control Center creates flight solutions for General Aviation in Italian airports while supervisors support private clients on site.
• The ASA GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBangkok-based partner highlighted in FPI's 2025 review as one of the valued global relationships. Part of FPI's Special Services Network for Southeast Asia operations.
• Mr. SY KimkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeoul-based partner highlighted in FPI's 2025 review as one of the valued global relationships. Part of FPI's Special Services Network for Korean operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: A General Dynamics subsidiary operating a global network of FBOs, MRO facilities, and flight support services. Competes with FPI in flight planning, permits, and VIP handling for business aviation operators, with a much broader physical infrastructure footprint.
• Jeppesen (Boeing): A Boeing subsidiary providing flight planning, navigation data, weather, and operational services across commercial and business aviation. Overlaps with FPI's flight planning, weather, and regulatory solutions, but serves a much broader customer base including scheduled airlines.
• Signature Flight Support: A global FBO network operated by BBA Aviation providing ground services, fueling, and trip support across hundreds of business aviation airports. Comparable to FPI's SSN model but at significantly greater scale and standardization; competes for the same private aviation operator customers.
• Clay Lacy Aviation: A business aviation services company offering aircraft management, charter, FBO, maintenance, and trip support. Overlaps with FPI's trip support, fuel, and ground handling coordination offerings, but operates a much broader aviation services portfolio.

Regional players

• Million Air: A network of branded FBOs and aviation services providers primarily across North America, offering fueling, ground handling, and trip support services. Competes with FPI's SSN and ground handling coordination offerings, primarily in the U.S. market.

Others

• NBAA (National Business Aviation Association): Industry association representing business aviation operators and service providers like FPI. While not a direct competitor, it shapes the regulatory and operating environment in which FPI's trip support customers operate, and is a key reference point for FPI's marketing and compliance work.
• Avfuel Corporation: A leading supplier of aviation fuels and related services to business aviation operators, with a large authorized fuel dealer network and trip support services. Adjacent to FPI's fuel coordination stream and represents a complementary service provider within the same operational ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Universal Weather & Aviation: Largest dedicated business aviation trip support company, offering flight planning, weather, permits, fuel, ground handling coordination, and regulatory services globally. Direct competitor to FPI for private jet operators, flight departments, and charter companies, with a much larger headcount and longer roster history.
• FlightAware (Collins Aerospace): A leading flight tracking and operational data platform now owned by Collins Aerospace, supplying live flight data, flight plans, and aviation operations tools used by business aviation operators. Comparable to FPI's flight planning and tracking features within FPC.
• Air Routing International: A Houston-based business aviation trip support company providing flight planning, weather, permits, fuel, and ground handling coordination. A close competitor to FPI in the same U.S./private aviation operator segment with overlapping service portfolio and customer type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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