Manny
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersEstado De México, Mexico
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Manny firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Manny
- Legal name
- Manny Aviation Services
- Website
- https://manny.aero
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Manny industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Business Aviation Ground Handling Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Airport Operations (48811), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flight Operations Control & Dispatch (OCC/IOCC) (THABAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Catering & Cabin Logistics Operations (THABAIAL)
Keywords
Where Manny is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Estado De México
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Manny business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Ground Handling Services: Comprehensive ground handling coordination including arrival/departure support, fuel coordination, flight plan filing, FBO coordination, and NOTAM monitoring throughout Mexico
- Permits & Authorizations: Processing of flight permits including FAR Part 91, FAR Part 135, FAR Part 125, cargo permits, indefinite blanket permits, and overflight authorizations
- In-Flight Catering: Premium in-flight catering coordination including gourmet menus, dietary customization, and cabin services across Mexico
- IS-BAH & IS-BAO Audit Services: Safety certification consulting including readiness assessments, SMS implementation, audit preparation, and compliance support for ground handling providers and operators
- VIP & Concierge Services: VIP ground transportation, luxury hotel accommodations, aircraft security coordination, and private charter arrangements
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Manny product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Manny is a Mexico-based business aviation support company that coordinates ground handling, FBO services, flight permits, and in-flight catering for operators flying to, from, and through Mexico. Its portfolio spans end-to-end mission support across 70+ Mexican airports, including arrival/departure coordination, fuel and ground support equipment coordination, flight plan filing, NOTAM monitoring, regulatory permits (FAR Part 91/135/125, cargo, overflight), IS-BAH/IS-BAO safety audits, and premium in-flight catering under the Manny's Catering sub-brand. Services are delivered 24/7 through a centralized operations team, a network of 15+ strategic FBO partners, and 60+ ground handling specialists.
Product overview
Manny offers a unified aviation support platform combining ground handling coordination, regulatory permit processing, safety audit services, and premium in-flight catering. The core offering consists of Ground Handling & FBO Coordination covering 70+ Mexican airports, Permits & Authorizations with 100% first-time approval, IS-BAH & IS-BAO Audit Services for safety certification, and Manny's In-flight Catering as a sub-brand. Additional support modules include Ground Support Equipment, VIP Concierge Services, Flight Planning, and Jet Fuel Facilitation—all coordinated through 24/7 operations centers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Manny's Catering: Premium in-flight catering and cabin support solutions for private and corporate aviation throughout Mexico, based in Toluca and serving the center of the country.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% first-time permit approval rate
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Manny
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Manny technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Manny partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.
- International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)coreManny joined the IBAC Industry Partner Programme as the first Mexico-based company, strengthening commitment to international safety standards and operational excellence. This global initiative connects Manny with worldwide aviation safety initiatives.
- Air Charter AssociationcoreProud member of the Air Charter Association, a leading industry organization for charter and aviation services
- CBAA / ACAA (Canadian Business Aviation Association)coreProud member of CBAA/ACAA, representing Canadian business aviation interests
- NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)coreProud member of NBAA, the leading association for business aviation in the United States
- FBO Partners (15+ Strategic Partners)coreNetwork of 15+ strategic FBO partnerships across Mexico providing coordinated ground support and facility access for operators. Partners include fixed-base operators at various Mexican airports providing landing, fueling, and passenger services.
- International Trip Support Service Providersmajor14+ international trip support service providers choose Manny for Mexico operations coordination
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Organizing CommitteeflagshipManny is preparing to support increased business aviation demand during FIFA World Cup 2026 when Mexico hosts alongside United States and Canada. Event partnership for aviation operations support.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Manny competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- FlightAware (Jeppesen/Boeing): Aviation data and flight tracking platform with growing trip support capabilities including weather, NOTAMs, and flight planning services. Partially overlaps with Manny's permit processing and NOTAM monitoring functions and represents a technology-enabled emerging competitor in adjacent services.
Direct peers
- Universal Weather and Aviation: Global trip-support and flight planning company co-founded by the same Tom G. Evans who originally partnered with Manny's founder. Provides international trip support including Mexico operations, competing directly with Manny for international operator routing and coordination services.
- Universal Aviation: Ground handling division of Universal Weather and Aviation, operating trip support centers across Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Most direct head-to-head competitor for international operators needing Mexico ground handling services.
- Skyplan Services: Canada-based international trip support and flight planning company serving business aviation operators worldwide with weather, permits, and ground handling coordination. Competes with Manny for North American operator routing decisions involving Mexico.
Broad incumbents
- Million Air: Global FBO chain with locations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, providing ground handling, fueling, and VIP services. Competes with Manny at overlapping Mexico-US border destinations and broader business aviation ground handling market.
- ExecuJet (Luxaviation Group): Luxaviation-owned business aviation services group operating FBOs, ground handling, and aircraft management across multiple continents. Competes with Manny in serving Fortune 500 and ultra-high-net-worth clients flying to Mexico.
- Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network operating hundreds of locations globally, providing ground handling, fueling, and concierge services at major business aviation airports. A broader incumbent with overlapping ground handling and FBO coordination capabilities, though not specialized in Mexico.
- Jet Aviation: Swiss-based business aviation services company (General Dynamics subsidiary) operating FBO and ground handling facilities globally. Provides integrated FBO, handling, and management services, competing with Manny for premium business aviation clients flying into Mexico.
- Atlantic Aviation: Major US-headquartered FBO chain with 100+ fixed-base operator locations providing ground handling, fueling, and concierge services. Competes with Manny for business aviation operators flying between US and Mexican destinations, though its network is primarily North American.
- TAG Aviation: Global business aviation group providing aircraft management, FBO services, and ground handling across Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Competes with Manny in handling services for high-end business aviation operators with global routes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Manny social profiles
Digital presenceManny compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Manny financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Manny leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Manny funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Manny M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Manny
What does Manny do?
Manny is a Mexico-based business aviation support company that coordinates ground handling, FBO services, flight permits, and in-flight catering for operators flying to, from, and through Mexico. Its portfolio spans end-to-end mission support across 70+ Mexican airports, including arrival/departure coordination, fuel and ground support equipment coordination, flight plan filing, NOTAM monitoring, regulatory permits (FAR Part 91/135/125, cargo, overflight), IS-BAH/IS-BAO safety audits, and premium in-flight catering under the Manny's Catering sub-brand. Services are delivered 24/7 through a centralized operations team, a network of 15+ strategic FBO partners, and 60+ ground handling specialists.
Is Manny a public or private company?
Manny is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Manny founded?
Manny was founded in 1997. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Manny based?
Manny is headquartered in Estado De México, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Manny make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Ground Handling Services are the primary driver. The others are permits & Authorizations, in-Flight Catering, IS-BAH & IS-BAO Audit Services and VIP & Concierge Services.
Who are Manny's main competitors?
FlightAware (Jeppesen/Boeing) is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Universal Weather and Aviation, Universal Aviation and Skyplan Services. Broad incumbents are Million Air, ExecuJet (Luxaviation Group), Signature Flight Support, Jet Aviation, Atlantic Aviation and TAG Aviation.
Does Manny have an API?
No public API is recorded for Manny.
What industry is Manny in?
Manny's product category is Business Aviation Ground Handling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THABAIAA, Flight Operations Control & Dispatch (OCC/IOCC), with a secondary code of THABAIAL, Catering & Cabin Logistics Operations. Its NAICS code is 4881 and its SIC code is 4581.