AviationPros

What AviationPros does

AviationPros is a B2B media company headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, operating under parent Endeavor Business Media. The company delivers news, trends, and product information to aviation industry professionals across three core editorial verticals: airport business and infrastructure, aircraft maintenance technology (MRO), and ground support worldwide. Its audience comprises airport operators and executives, ground support professionals, aircraft maintenance technicians, MRO service providers, airlines, FBOs, and aviation equipment vendors — a vertical segmentation strategy spanning the full airport operations value chain.

The product portfolio is content-centric and multi-format. Aviation Pros publishes six targeted email newsletters (AMT Newsletter, Airport Business Newsletter, Airport Business Insider, Ground Support Worldwide Newsletter, E-Military Product News, Capital Projects Update), three bimonthly magazines in print and digital (Ground Support Worldwide, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Airport Business), and distributes the Aviation Pros Podcast through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Podbean. Supporting products include a Buyer's Guide directory of aviation suppliers across 14+ product categories, an annual GSE Expo trade show for ground support equipment, a Job Center recruitment platform, sponsored white papers, and three awards programs (Ground Support Worldwide Leaders of the Year, Airport Business Top 40 Under 40, Airport Business Projects of the Year). The underlying platform is a digital publishing system with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, API integrations, or proprietary technology stack beyond standard CMS, email, and podcast hosting tooling (ISSU for digital magazine editions, Podbean for podcast hosting).

The business model relies on five revenue streams: advertising (B2B display and vendor sponsorship), recurring subscriptions (newsletter and magazine), event revenue (GSE Expo), job posting fees, and sponsored white papers/content. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a per-engagement basis. The company reaches a global audience with editorial coverage spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and emerging aviation markets, while maintaining a U.S.-based operating footprint. AviationPros has no disclosed funding history, no management team information, no M&A activity, and no AI strategy, operating as a stable, mature trade-media brand within a larger diversified B2B media conglomerate.

Name

AviationPros

Legal name

Aviation Pros

Website

https://aviationpros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AviationPros is a B2B media company serving the global aviation industry with newsletters, magazines, podcasts, a Buyer's Guide directory, the GSE Expo trade show, and awards programs targeting airport operators, MROs, FBOs, and ground support professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Aviation Trade Media

akta.pro primary industry

Airport & Aviation OOH Media (Terminals, Jet Bridges, Lounges) (BPAFALAF)

Keywords

• Aviation industry news
• B2B trade media
• Airport operations coverage
• Aircraft maintenance publishing
• Ground support media

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Atkinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising: B2B advertising revenue from aviation industry vendors, manufacturers, and service providers advertising on the platform and in publications
2. Subscriptions: Subscription revenue from newsletters and magazine subscriptions including print and digital editions
3. Events: Revenue from GSE Expo event and potentially other industry event sponsorships and participation
4. Job Postings: Job Center feature generating revenue through job listings for aviation industry employers
5. White Papers and Content: Sponsored content and white papers generating revenue from industry vendors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AviationPros is a B2B media brand delivering news, trends, and industry intelligence for the global aviation ecosystem through targeted email newsletters, print and digital magazines, podcasts, an online Buyer's Guide directory, industry events (GSE Expo), white papers, job postings, and awards programs. Coverage spans airport operations, ground support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation technology.

Product overview

AviationPros is a B2B media company delivering news and trends on topics critical to the global airport universe, including airport infrastructure, ground support, aircraft maintenance, and security. The portfolio consists primarily of content products: multiple themed email newsletters (AMT Newsletter, Airport Business Newsletter, Ground Support Worldwide Newsletter, E-Military Product News, Capital Projects Update); three bimonthly print and digital magazines (Ground Support Worldwide, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Airport Business); the Aviation Pros Podcast available on major platforms; a Buyer's Guide directory of industry suppliers; the annual GSE Expo event; White Papers; a Job Center; and two awards programs (Ground Support Worldwide Leaders of the Year and AMT Top 40 Under 40). The company operates under Endeavor Business Media and does not offer a SaaS product with AI capabilities, API integrations, or certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airport Business: News and information for airports, airport operations, FBOs, airport-based businesses, and suppliers.
• Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT)
• Ground Support Worldwide (GSW)
• GSE Expo
• Aviation Pros Podcast
• Buyer's Guide

Products and services

• Aviation Pros Newsletters Email newsletters delivering targeted industry news and trends including AMT Newsletter (aircraft maintenance), Airport Business Newsletter (daily airport operations news), Airport Business Insider (monthly high-value content), Ground Support Worldwide Newsletter (daily ground support coverage), E-Military Product News (bimonthly military coverage), and Capital Projects Update (aviation infrastructure intelligence). For aviation industry professionals seeking curated content.
• Ground Support Worldwide Magazine Bimonthly print and digital publication covering ground support industry news, Leaders of the Year awards, regional reports, GSE trends, and operational insights for ground handlers, airports, FBOs, and manufacturers.
• Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine Magazine covering MRO industry news, maintenance technical content, component repair, engine trends, and product information for the worldwide aircraft maintenance industry.
• Airport Business Magazine Magazine covering airport infrastructure, operations, FBOs, airport-based businesses, security, passenger experience, and capital programs.
• Aviation Pros Podcast Podcast series featuring industry leaders discussing aviation trends, airport operations, ground support processes, business aviation, and MRO optimization. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Podbean.
• Buyer's Guide Online directory of aviation industry suppliers and products organized by category including AOA, aircraft, airport facilities, baggage/cargo, communication equipment, consultants, deicing equipment, engines/components, fuel equipment, GSE parts, maintenance providers, PAX stairs/lifts/boarding bridges, safety/security, and tools/equipment.
• GSE Expo Annual trade show and exhibition for the ground support equipment industry, part of the Aviation Pros event portfolio.
• White Papers Sponsored and editorial white papers covering aviation industry topics such as aircraft parts storage, airport infrastructure surveys, and unattended coffee solutions.
• Job Center Aviation industry job board connecting employers with aviation professionals in airport operations, ground support, MRO, and related fields.
• Ground Support Worldwide Leaders of the Year Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding individuals and companies in the ground support industry across categories including Lifetime Achievement, Product Leader of the Year, Team Leader of the Year, and Service Leader of the Year.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Endeavor Business MediacoreOthersParent company of Aviation Pros. Endeavor Business Media is the parent organization operating Aviation Pros and other B2B industry publications and platforms.
• Apple PodcastsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner for Aviation Pros Podcast content. Content available on Apple Podcasts platform.
• SpotifyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner for Aviation Pros Podcast content. Content available on Spotify platform.
• iHeartRadiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner for Aviation Pros Podcast content. Content available on iHeartRadio platform.
• PodbeanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast hosting and distribution platform for Aviation Pros Podcast.
• GSE ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGround Support Expo (GSE Expo) is an industry event co-branded and promoted by Aviation Pros, focusing on ground support equipment and services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FlightGlobal: FlightGlobal is a long-established B2B aviation media and data provider covering airlines, fleet, and aviation operations, with publications and aviation-data subscriptions. It competes with AviationPros in delivering aviation intelligence to airlines, MROs, and operators, but operates at larger scale and with proprietary data products.
• AIN (Aviation International News): AIN is a long-standing B2B aviation trade publication focused on business and commercial aviation, covering aircraft, MRO, and aviation operations. It is the closest direct peer to AviationPros in terms of editorial coverage, audience (aviation professionals, FBOs, operators), and advertising-based monetization.
• Industry Dive: Industry Dive is a B2B digital media company that publishes vertical-specific online publications (logistics, manufacturing, etc.), monetized through advertising, newsletters, and events — directly analogous to AviationPros' B2B vertical-newsletter-plus-events model, just applied to industries outside of aviation.

Emerging players

• Simple Flying: Simple Flying is a digital-first aviation news and analysis publication reaching both consumer and enthusiast audiences, monetized through display ads and sponsored content. It represents the newer, SEO-driven digital-native model that competes with AviationPros for aviation reader attention and ad dollars.
• Locatory.com: Locatory.com is an aviation parts marketplace and supplier directory, directly referenced on AviationPros pages. It overlaps with AviationPros' Buyer's Guide directory in functionality — connecting aviation parts suppliers with buyers — though it operates primarily as a parts-sourcing platform rather than as editorial media.
• Airport-Technology.com: Airport-Technology.com is a digital B2B publication covering airport infrastructure, IT, and operations — overlapping directly with AviationPros' Airport Business sub-brand in audience and editorial coverage, though operating at smaller scale as a digitally native publication.

Regional players

• AAAE (American Association of Airport Executives): AAAE is the professional association for U.S. airport executives and publishes Airport Magazine, while running its own Annual Conference. It is comparable to AviationPros because it reaches the same airport-executive audience through member publications and events, providing a membership-funded alternative to AviationPros' advertising-funded model in the U.S.

Others

• Endeavor Business Media: Endeavor Business Media is the corporate parent of AviationPros and operates a portfolio of B2B trade publications across multiple verticals. While not a direct competitor, it provides the strategic, capital, and shared-service context in which AviationPros operates, and Endeavor's other aviation-adjacent brands (e.g., Locatory.com, referenced on AviationPros pages) overlap with AviationPros' directory offering.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets (Aviation Events): Informa Markets runs the MRO Americas, MRO Europe, and Routes conferences — major aviation industry trade shows that compete directly with AviationPros' GSE Expo for exhibitor and sponsor dollars. It is a comparable B2B aviation events operator at much larger scale.
• Informa (Aviation Week Network): Informa's Aviation Week Network is the largest and most established B2B aviation media brand globally, publishing Aviation Week & Space Technology and running MRO Americas. It directly competes with AviationPros across news, magazines, and aviation events — AviationPros operates a more niche, segment-focused portfolio at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airport-business

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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