What Seattle Avionics does

Seattle Avionics (legally APG Avionics LLC, d/b/a Seattle Avionics) develops aviation software and certified navigation data products for General Aviation pilots and avionics manufacturers. Founded in 2002 in the Seattle area and now headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aircraft Performance Group (APG) following a 2020 acquisition that also brought RocketRoute into the APG portfolio. Its core offering is FlyQ+ EFB, an iPad/iPhone Electronic Flight Bag application providing flight planning, weather visualization, ADS-B weather and traffic display, geo-referenced charts, and flight recording. Supporting products include FlyQ InSight (augmented reality airport identification), FlyQ Online (web-based flight planning), and ChartData — a global navigation database of geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams covering 160+ countries, certified to FAA DO-200B standards in 2024 and one of only three such certifications worldwide.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: annual ChartData subscriptions sold direct to consumers and student/CFI segments at $24.99, OEM licensing of ChartData to avionics manufacturers (Honeywell, Dynon, Aspen, BendixKing, GRT, AFS, AvMap) for embedding into certified cockpit displays, and hardware resale of portable ADS-B receivers (uAvionix skyBeacon, Stratus 3, Dynon DRX, Dual XGPS-190, Levil iLevil3) at price points from $364 to $1,849. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the Apple App Store and a company e-commerce site, with enterprise sales handled by an inside sales team. The ChartData Manager Windows application automates navigation database updates to third-party avionics, creating an integration-anchored distribution layer that locks in both OEM partnerships and end-user workflows. The company employs 51-100 people and operates without public revenue disclosure.

Name

Seattle Avionics

Legal name

APG Avionics LLC

Website

https://seattleavionics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Software (Electronic Flight Bag)

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI)

Keywords

• Aviation software
• Electronic flight bag
• Flight planning
• Navigation database
• ADS-B receivers

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FlyQ+ EFB App Sales: iOS/iPad app with in-app purchase for ChartData subscriptions. Offers 30-day free trial followed by subscription for chart data updates.
2. ChartData Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions for geo-referenced approach plates, airport diagrams, and navigation databases. 12-month US IFR+VFR ChartData subscription at $24.99 (special CFI/student pricing). Data cycles updated every 28 days following FAA schedule.
3. ADS-B Hardware Sales: Resale of third-party hardware including uAvionics skyBeacon ADS-B Out ($1,849), Stratus 3 ($714.94), Dynon DRX ($364.94). Hardware provides weather/traffic data to FlyQ EFB apps.
4. iLevil Systems Sales: Resale of Levil iLevil3 aviation systems including Sport ($795), SW ($1,195), and AW ($1,395). Combined GPS/AHRS/ADS-B solutions for general aviation.
5. Dual XGPS-190 Sales: Portable dual-channel ADS-B receiver with WAAS GPS and AHRS at $849.99. Provides subscription-free weather and traffic to FlyQ EFB.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seattle Avionics develops and sells the FlyQ+ Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) iOS/iPadOS application for general aviation pilots, providing flight planning, weather, ADS-B weather/traffic, and geo-referenced charts. The company also operates the FAA DO-200B certified ChartData global navigation database (plates and airport diagrams from 160+ countries) and the ChartData Manager Windows utility, which it licenses to avionics manufacturers including Honeywell, Dynon, and Aspen. In addition, the company resells complementary ADS-B hardware (Dual XGPS-190, iLevil3, skyBeacon).

Product overview

Seattle Avionics provides a portfolio of aviation software and data products for General Aviation pilots. The core offering is FlyQ+ EFB, an iOS/iPadOS Electronic Flight Bag app for flight planning, navigation, and situational awareness with ADS-B weather/traffic integration. Supporting products include FlyQ InSight (augmented reality airport identification), FlyQ Online (web-based flight planning), and ChartData (FAA DO-200B certified global navigation database distributed via ChartData Manager to certified avionics devices from Dynon, Aspen, BendixKing, GRT, AFS, and AvMap). The company also resells complementary hardware including Dual XGPS-190, iLevil3, and skyBeacon ADS-B receivers. Seattle Avionics was acquired by Aircraft Performance Group (APG) in 2020 alongside RocketRoute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChartData: Global geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams used by more than 20 major aviation companies including Honeywell, Aspen, Dynon. FAA DO-200B certified.
• FlyQ

Products and services

• FlyQ+ EFB Top-rated iPad/iPhone Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) app for General Aviation pilots. Provides flight planning, moving map with 39 layers, ADS-B weather/traffic, geo-referenced charts, synthetic vision, background flight recording, visual logbook, and Engine-out Glide Ring. Distributed via Apple App Store with 30-day free trial and in-app subscription for ChartData updates.
• FlyQ InSight Augmented reality aviation app for iPhone and iPad that overlays live camera video with markers showing nearby airport positions and distances. Displays weather, fuel prices, airport diagrams, and supports one-tap flight plan filing.
• FlyQ Online Web-based flight planning platform for Windows or Mac providing fuel prices, weather, and airport information. Designed to work alongside FlyQ EFB mobile app for cross-platform workflow.
• ChartData FAA DO-200B certified global navigation database including geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams from 160+ countries. Used by 20+ aviation companies including Honeywell, Aspen, and Dynon. Distributed via ChartData Manager for certified avionics and embedded in FlyQ apps.
• ChartData Manager Windows-based software application for downloading and transferring ChartData to avionics devices including Dynon SkyView, Aspen, BendixKing, GRT, AFS, and AvMap. Features automated background downloads, multi-device support, and Storage Manager for USB/SD card preparation.
• Dual XGPS-190 Portable dual-channel ADS-B receiver with WAAS GPS and AHRS ($849.99). Receives weather and traffic on both 978MHz and 1090MHz frequencies. Sends data wirelessly via Bluetooth to FlyQ EFB. Includes built-in rechargeable battery (5 hours) and 10Hz position updates.
• iLevil3 Series Line of ADS-B and AHRS systems including Sport ($795), SW ($1,195), and AW ($1,395). Sport provides GPS and AHRS. SW adds dual-channel ADS-B. AW includes pitot-static inputs and can be portable or permanent-mount. All send data to FlyQ EFB via WiFi.
• uAvionics skyBeacon TSO-certified ADS-B Out device ($1,849). Replaces position light, includes integrated antenna, WAAS GPS, LED navlight and strobe. 2020-compliant for certified and experimental aircraft. Installs in 10 minutes with 3 screws and 3 wires.

Quantifiable outcome

• ChartData used by 20+ major aviation companies worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Aircraft Performance Group (APG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020APG acquired Seattle Avionics along with RocketRoute in 2020, combining three aviation leaders. APG provides aircraft performance data, flight planning, and runway analysis tools. Seattle Avionics brings ChartData and FlyQ EFB to the combined portfolio.
• RocketRoutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020RocketRoute was acquired by APG alongside Seattle Avionics in 2020. Provides world-class flight planning service and global coverage that complements Seattle Avionics' ChartData.
• Dynon AvionicscoreTechnology or IntegrationDynon integrates ChartData into SkyView products. Seattle Avionics ChartData Manager automatically downloads and installs digital navigation databases for Dynon SkyView. Deep integration partnership for certified avionics.
• Aspen AvionicscoreTechnology or IntegrationAspen integrates ChartData into their MFD products. ChartData Manager supports Aspen devices with automatic database updates. Long-standing integration partnership.
• BendixKingmajorTechnology or IntegrationBendixKing integrates ChartData into KSN 770 and other products. ChartData Manager supports BendixKing devices including Australian ChartData for KSN 770.
• HoneywellmajorTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell is one of 20+ major aviation companies worldwide that uses ChartData for their avionics products.
• GRT (Garmin)majorTechnology or IntegrationGRT (Garmin) integrates ChartData into Horizon HX/HXr products. ChartData Manager supports GRT devices.
• Advanced Flight Systems (AFS)majorTechnology or IntegrationAFS integrates ChartData into AF-5xxx series products. ChartData Manager automatically downloads US digital navigation databases for AFS products.
• AvMapmajorTechnology or IntegrationAvMap integrates ChartData into EKP V and other products. Supported through ChartData Manager and promotional partnership.
• uAvionixmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeattle Avionics resells uAvionix skyBeacon ADS-B Out system for $1,849. TSO-certified product that replaces aircraft position light for 2020 ADS-B compliance. Seattle Avionics distributes to their pilot customer base.
• Appareo (Stratus)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeattle Avionics resells Stratus 3 dual-channel battery-powered ADS-B In receiver ($714.94) with WAAS GPS and AHRS to their pilot customer base.
• Levil TechnologymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeattle Avionics is the primary distributor for Levil iLevil3 aviation systems including Sport ($795), SW ($1,195), and AW ($1,395) combining GPS, AHRS, and ADS-B for general aviation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ForeFlight: ForeFlight is the dominant iPad Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) subscription product for U.S. General Aviation pilots, offering flight planning, weather, charts, and ADS-B integration. Now owned by Boeing, it competes head-to-head with FlyQ+ EFB on the same pilot customer base and App Store funnel.
• Garmin Pilot: Garmin Pilot is the EFB app published by Garmin, the same company whose avionics are prominent in certified cockpits. It is a direct subscription EFB competitor with deep ADS-B and in-panel integration advantages analogous to Seattle Avionics' offering.
• AvPlan EFB: AvPlan EFB is a competing iPad/iPhone Electronic Flight Bag, focused on Australian and international markets, that integrates with Seattle Avionics' ChartData but otherwise competes for the same paid EFB subscriber.
• iFly GPS: iFly GPS is an aviation navigation and EFB app that offers flight planning, synthetic vision, and ADS-B integration for general aviation pilots, directly overlapping with FlyQ+ EFB's feature set and price-point.
• DroidEFB: DroidEFB is the Android-native General Aviation EFB that Seattle Avionics already promotes and links to on its site. It is a direct platform peer in the EFB category, addressing the Android cohort that FlyQ+ EFB does not serve natively.
• FltPlan.com: FltPlan.com is a long-standing free/paid flight-planning and filing service widely used by General Aviation pilots. It overlaps with FlyQ Online on flight planning and weather briefing, competing for the same pilot planning workflow.
• Sporty's Pilot Shop: Sporty's is a pilot-supplies retailer and publisher of aviation training apps (including Pilot Training and EFB-adjacent tools). It competes with Seattle Avionics in pilot education content and ancillary hardware/software distribution to the same GA pilot base.

Broad incumbents

• Jeppesen (Boeing): Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, is the incumbent provider of aviation charts, navigation data, and operational services for commercial and general aviation — overlapping directly with Seattle Avionics' ChartData navigation database business at a much larger scale.
• Collins Aerospace (Rockwell Collins): Collins Aerospace is a large avionics and flight-deck systems incumbent whose certified avionics platforms compete for the same OEM integration slots that Seattle Avionics' ChartData addresses, and which bundle flight-planning and navigation functions into their own portfolio.

Others

• RocketRoute: RocketRoute is a sister company acquired alongside Seattle Avionics by Aircraft Performance Group (APG) in 2020. It provides flight planning and filing services complementary to FlyQ Online, but is part of the same parent group rather than a true competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FlyQEFB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seattle-avionics-software

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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