Manny

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

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

• Ground handling services
• Business aviation permits
• FBO coordination
• IS-BAH safety audits
• In-flight catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Estado De México

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ground Handling Services: Comprehensive ground handling coordination including arrival/departure support, fuel coordination, flight plan filing, FBO coordination, and NOTAM monitoring throughout Mexico
2. Permits & Authorizations: Processing of flight permits including FAR Part 91, FAR Part 135, FAR Part 125, cargo permits, indefinite blanket permits, and overflight authorizations
3. In-Flight Catering: Premium in-flight catering coordination including gourmet menus, dietary customization, and cabin services across Mexico
4. 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
5. VIP & Concierge Services: VIP ground transportation, luxury hotel accommodations, aircraft security coordination, and private charter arrangements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Manny 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 AssociationcoreOthersProud member of the Air Charter Association, a leading industry organization for charter and aviation services
• CBAA / ACAA (Canadian Business Aviation Association)coreOthersProud member of CBAA/ACAA, representing Canadian business aviation interests
• NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)coreOthersProud member of NBAA, the leading association for business aviation in the United States
• FBO Partners (15+ Strategic Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork 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 ProvidersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner14+ international trip support service providers choose Manny for Mexico operations coordination
• FIFA World Cup 2026 Organizing CommitteeflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerManny 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

Emerging 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

• Xx.com/mannyaviation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@manny_aero
• Facebookfacebook.com/mannyaviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manny-aviation-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/manny_aero
• TikToktiktok.com/@manny.aero

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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