Airpull Aviation

What Airpull Aviation does

Airpull Aviation (legal name AIR PULL AVIATION S.L.) is a vertically integrated Spanish aviation services company headquartered in Valencia, founded in 2004 by members of the Club Aeronáutico Universal (CAU). The company operates three aerodromes (Requena, Totana, Los Martínez) and a glider school at Ontur, with the Requena base spanning over 200,000 m² including a 960-meter asphalt runway, hangars, maintenance facilities, and an on-site student residence. Its service portfolio covers pilot training (ATPL, SPL glider, ULM ultralight, and a Young Pilots introductory program), aircraft rental (Cessna C-172, Piper PA28, Socata Rallye), hangarage, aerodrome management, aerial surveillance, banner towing along the Mediterranean coast, audiovisual venue rental, and parachuting via its SkyDive AirCruz sub-brand.

The business generates revenue across transactional, usage-based, subscription/recurring, and professional services models. Consumer-facing offerings (discovery flights at €185–€415, Young Pilots course at €600, glider and ultralight licenses at €2,700–€3,500) are priced transparently online. B2B services — including aerodrome management, government surveillance, defense-related drone exercises with the Spanish Army, and large-scale event organization (notably the 2023 Women's World Gliding Championship in Soria with FAI) — are quote-based. The company holds an AESA Approved Training Organization authorization (E-ATO-101) since 2004, which underpins its regulated pilot training revenue. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform beyond a flight simulator and standard website infrastructure (Elementor, Wistia, YouTube); technology is operational rather than differentiating.

Airpull Aviation targets seven primary customer segments: individual pilots and aviation enthusiasts, pilot training students, government and defense entities (Spanish Army, AESA, ENAIRE), educational institutions, event organizers and sports federations, aircraft owners seeking hangarage, and advertising/marketing clients. Distribution is entirely direct — website inquiries, phone (+34 961 525 139), walk-ins at aerodrome facilities, and self-serve booking — with no third-party intermediaries. The company is privately held, founder-owned, with 16 employees and no external funding disclosed.

Name

Airpull Aviation

Legal name

AIR PULL AVIATION S.L.

Website

https://airpull.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airpull Aviation is a Spanish integrated aviation services company operating three aerodromes and a flight academy, providing pilot training, aircraft rental, hangarage, aerial surveillance, banner towing, parachuting, and event organization to individual pilots, students, government entities, and event organizers across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Services and Pilot Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring) (THAAAKAA), Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

Keywords

• Pilot training services
• Aircraft rental
• Aerodrome management
• Aerial advertising
• Skydiving operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Manises (Valencia)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Courses: Airpull Aviation generates revenue through comprehensive pilot training programs including the ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License), SPL (Glider Pilot License), ULM (Ultralight), Young Pilots introductory program, and discovery/baptism flights. These are structured course offerings with defined curricula and pricing, representing a significant recurring revenue stream from students.
2. Aircraft Rental: The company rents out its fleet of aircraft (Cessna C-172 N Skyhawk at €230/hour, Piper PA28 Warrior, Socata Rallye) to licensed pilots holding PPL or equivalent licenses. Revenue is generated on a usage/time-based model, with aircraft available for hourly hire.
3. Aerodrome Management: Airpull Aviation manages multiple aerodromes (Requena, Totana, Los Martínez), providing infrastructure, refueling, hangarage, and maintenance services to third-party aircraft owners and operators. This generates steady revenue from recurring facility fees.
4. Hangarage Services: Secure aircraft storage in hangars at the Requena aerodrome and other facilities, protecting aircraft from weather and environmental damage. Revenue is derived from monthly or periodic storage fees.
5. License and Certification Renewal: Airpull Aviation offers renewal services for pilot licenses and aircraft certifications, managing documentation, coordinating inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance on behalf of pilots and aircraft owners.
6. Aerial Advertising (Banner Towing): Banner towing services where the company's aircraft drag advertising banners over high-traffic coastal and event areas (primarily the Mediterranean coast). Revenue is generated per campaign, with services including banner design, manufacturing, route planning, and flight execution.
7. Aerial Surveillance and Photography: Aerial surveillance, coast patrol, and aerial photography services for government, private, and environmental clients. The company offers both full-service (integral) and partial (aircraft + pilot only) options.
8. Audiovisual Production Location Rental: The Requena aerodrome is rented out as a filming location for music videoclips, short films, and private celebrations, leveraging the scenic aviation environment as a unique production backdrop.
9. Parachuting (SkyDive AirCruz): Tandem skydiving, funjumper events (boogies), and skydiving experiences operated under the SkyDive AirCruz brand at the company's facilities, targeting thrill-seekers and the parachuting community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airpull Aviation is a vertically integrated aviation services company operating three Spanish aerodromes (Requena, Totana, Los Martínez) and an Ontur glider school. The company provides professional pilot training (ATPL, SPL glider, ULM ultralight, Young Pilots) under its AESA-authorized Airpull Aviation Academy; rents aircraft (Cessna C-172, Piper PA28, Socata Rallye); manages airfields and offers hangarage, license/certification renewals, aerial surveillance, banner towing, skydiving via SkyDive AirCruz, discovery flights, and aviation event organization.

Product overview

Airpull Aviation is an integrated aviation services company offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning pilot training (via Airpull Aviation Academy), aircraft rental fleet, airfield management, and specialized aerial services. The Academy provides multiple training pathways including a Young Pilots Program, ATPL, Glider School (SPL), and Ultralight Aircraft School (ULM). The core services include aircraft rental (Cessna, Piper, Socata), banner towing, aerial surveillance and patrol, skydiving (SkyDive AirCruz), hangarage, and discovery flights. The company operates primarily from its own 200,000+ m2 Aeródromo de Requena, which includes hangars, maintenance facilities, and student accommodation. Additional offerings encompass event organization for sports competitions and educational institutions, audiovisual production venue rental, and license renewal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyDive Air Cruz: Skydiving operations offering tándem jumps, funjumper events, and boogies in the Valencian Community.

Products and services

• Young Pilots Program (Programa de Jóvenes Pilotos) Full-day youth aviation introduction course for young participants, including simulator sessions, facility tours, theoretical instruction, and three real flights with instructors where participants can take control of an aircraft. Priced at €600 per participant.
• ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) Training Professional Airline Transport Pilot License training program delivered by the Airpull Aviation Academy for aspiring commercial and airline pilots, conducted under AESA ATO authorization E-ATO-101 at the Requena-based integrated training complex.
• SPL Glider Pilot License Course (Escuela de Veleros) Glider pilot license training at the Ontur glider school, including online theoretical classes, 9-subject textbook, 45 winch launches, and 15 flight hours (10 with instructor, 2 solo, 3 elective), plus distance flights. Full course €3,500 with €1,500 entry fee and installment plan; conversion course for existing EASA license holders €2,500; tow launch endorsements €1,500 (airplane) and €750 (winch).
• ULM Ultralight Pilot License Course (Escuela de Ultraligeros) Ultralight aircraft pilot license training covering autogiro, airplane ULM, and pendular/trike classes from the Requena aerodrome. Requires minimum age 17, medical certificate, and 15 flight hours. Cyclical theory course (start anytime, complete at own pace). Full course €2,700; discovery flights from €80 (30 min) to €160 (60 min).
• Aircraft Rental (Alquiler de Aeronaves) Hourly rental of the IFR-certified fleet to licensed pilots (PPL or equivalent) from Requena and other aerodromes. Fleet includes Cessna C-172 N Skyhawk (€230/hour, 161 HP, 4 seats, 4h 30min autonomy, IFR certified), Piper PA28 Warrior II (161 HP; contact-based pricing), and Socata Rallye (180 HP, 4h autonomy; members/socios only).
• Pilot and Aircraft License Renewal Comprehensive renewal services for pilot licenses and aircraft certifications, including documentation management, inspection coordination, and regulatory compliance assistance for clients who must maintain active certifications.
• Aerial Surveillance and Patrol (Vigilancia y Patrullaje) Aerial surveillance, coastal patrol, and aerial photography services for government, private, and environmental clients using high-wing aircraft. Offered as full-service (integral) or partial (aircraft plus pilot only) options.
• Banner Towing (Arrastre de Carteles) Aerial advertising service operating primarily along the Spanish Mediterranean coast (Valencia and Costa Cálida). Includes custom banner design, manufacturing, route planning, and flight execution as a bundled campaign solution.
• SkyDive AirCruz Skydiving (Paracaidismo) Parachuting operations offering tandem jumps, funjumper activities, and boogie events under the SkyDive AirCruz brand, described as the leading parachuting center in the Valencian Community.
• Airfield Management (Gestión de Aeródromos) Professional management of private airfields including flight planning, airspace coordination, fuel service, and infrastructure maintenance. Operates three aerodromes (Requena, Totana, Los Martínez); the Requena base covers 200,000+ m² with a 960-meter runway, hangars, and student residence.
• Hangarage (Aircraft Storage) Secure aircraft storage at the Requena aerodrome and other facilities, providing protection against weather, security controls, and climate extremes to preserve aircraft integrity and extend service life.
• Discovery Flights (Vuelo de Divulgación / Bautismos Aéreos) Introductory flight experiences at the Requena aerodrome with an instructor, structured as duration-based tiers: Hermanos Wright 20-minute flight over the Utiel-Requena area (€185), Charles Lindbergh 45-minute flight over the Pantano del Regajo reservoir (€310), Cañas y Barro 1-hour flight over La Albufera de Valencia (€415), and the Barón Rojo 3-flight introductory course (3 × 45 minutes, €600 total).
• Aviation Event and Competition Organization End-to-end organization of aerial sports events and large competitions, including event planning, logistics, safety coordination, flight operations management, and spectator management. Track record includes the 2023 Women's World Gliding Championship in Soria and acrobatics competitions at the Requena aerodrome.
• AV Production Venue Rental (Film / Music Video Location Hire) Rental of the Requena aerodrome as a filming location for music video shoots, short films, and private celebrations, leveraging runways, hangars, and aerial landscapes as a unique production backdrop.
• Educational Aviation Events for Schools and Universities Aviation-themed workshops, conferences, and practical activities organized for universities and K-12 schools, including drone technology projects, aircraft design collaborations, and campus flight days to promote aviation education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Airpull Aviation has 20+ years of experience managing private airspace and aerodromes.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Ejército de Tierra (Spanish Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirpull Aviation collaborates with the Spanish Army (Ejército de Tierra) on drone practice exercises conducted at the Soria and Requena aerodromes. This collaboration reflects the confidence of Spain's armed forces in Airpull Aviation's operational capabilities, infrastructure quality, and safety standards.
• FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirpull Aviation works with the FAI, the international governing body for air sports, to organize world-class aerial sporting events. This includes hosting and organizing the 2023 Women's World Gliding Championship in Soria, Spain, which is a flagship international aviation sports event.
• AESA (Agencia Española de Seguridad Aérea)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirpull Aviation holds AESA authorization (E-ATO-101) as an Approved Training Organization and maintains an active collaborative relationship with Spain's civil aviation safety agency. This partnership ensures compliance with the highest aviation safety and regulatory standards, particularly in pilot training and certification.
• ENAIREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirpull Aviation collaborates with ENAIRE, Spain's national air navigation service provider, on airspace coordination and management. This ensures safe and efficient operations at the company's managed aerodromes and during aerial work missions.
• EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an EASA-compliant ATO, Airpull Aviation operates under the regulatory framework established by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ensuring that training and operations meet EU-wide aviation standards.
• Universities (Collaborating Spanish Institutions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirpull Aviation has established collaborative relationships with Spanish universities for joint aviation projects (including drone technology applications and aircraft design), as well as co-organized educational events that provide students with practical hands-on exposure to the aviation industry.
• Soria (Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Municipality of Soria collaborated with Airpull Aviation to host the 2023 Women's World Gliding Championship. This partnership demonstrates Airpull Aviation's capacity to deliver large-scale international aviation events in partnership with regional government entities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ENAIRE: Spain's national air navigation service provider. Comparable as a counterparty for airspace coordination and as the institutional operator governing the airspace in which Airpull's aerodromes operate, though it does not directly compete commercially.
• CAE: Global aviation training leader (formerly CAE Oxford Aviation Academy) operating pilot training academies worldwide. Comparable as a much larger EASA-compliant ATO offering integrated ATPL programs that compete for the same student demographic.

Direct peers

• FTEJerez: Jerez-based integrated pilot training organization (formerly Flight Training Europe) offering modular and integrated ATPL courses in Spain. Closely comparable in business model — EASA-approved ATO serving international students with fleet and instructor base.
• Aeroclub de Barcelona-Sabadell: Historic Spanish aero club offering pilot training, aircraft rental, and aerial activities from the Sabadell aerodrome. Comparable as a community-rooted flight school and rental operator targeting private pilots and students in Spain.
• Skydive Empuriabrava: One of Europe's largest skydiving centers located on the Spanish coast, operating tandem jumps, funjumpers, and boogies. Directly comparable to SkyDive AirCruz in target customer, pricing model, and Spanish tourism catchment.
• Airways Aviation: International pilot training group with Spanish and European operations offering ATPL, SPL, and PPL programs. Directly comparable as a multi-base flight school competing for the same student pipeline and regulatory pathway (EASA ATO).
• BAA Training: European pilot training group (Lithuanian-headquartered) with Spanish bases offering integrated ATPL and type rating. Comparable as a competing EASA ATO pursuing Spain-based cadets and instructors.

Regional players

• Aeroclub de Valencia: Valencia-region aero club offering recreational pilot training and aircraft rental. Comparable as a regional flight training and rental operator overlapping with Airpull's home market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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