South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA)

What South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA) does

South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA) is a non-profit professional association serving business aviation operators, service providers, students, and military veterans in South Texas. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, the organization provides an educational, social, and advocational platform for companies that own or operate aircraft as a business tool and for firms servicing business aircraft. STXBAA operates across Austin, Houston, and San Antonio—the largest geographic footprint of any NBAA regional group in the United States—and within its first year grew to nearly 500 active members with main events drawing 100–300 attendees.

STXBAA's core offerings include tiered annual memberships (Individual at $60, Corporate at $250 for up to six members, Corporate Unlimited at $400, Associate, and Student at $20), a recurring slate of in-person programs (Safety Day, Eric Grace Memorial Clay Shoot, Golf Classic, Aviation Law Seminars, networking social hours), a Mentorship Program with a public webinar series streamed on LinkedIn and YouTube, and an annual Scholarship Program. Its underlying technology stack is built on the Wild Apricot membership management platform, which handles member registration, event management, communications, and authentication via Google, Microsoft, and Apple login; event registration for the Golf Classic and Clay Shoot additionally uses BirdEASE, and mentorship applications run through Google Forms.

The revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues, tiered annual sponsorships priced from $3,000 (Bronze) to $15,000 (VIP/Scholarship) with custom event sponsorships layered on top, and event-based fees from signature fundraisers. Sponsorship and event proceeds fund scholarships (e.g., Wings of Love aviation charity), networking events, and educational programming. Distribution is community-led: self-serve online membership via the Wild Apricot portal, paired with in-person event delivery across the three metro areas, supported by partnerships with NBAA (on the Vision 2027 statewide conference initiative), Higher Vets (military veteran transition for the 2026 Golf Classic), NTBAA, and various event sponsors.

Name

South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA)

Legal name

South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA)

Website

https://stxbaa.wildapricot.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA) is a Houston-based non-profit association serving business aviation operators and service providers across Austin, Houston, and San Antonio through tiered memberships, regional events, mentorship, scholarships, and annual sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Business Aviation Networking

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Business aviation association
• Professional networking events
• Aviation safety education
• Scholarship programs
• Mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual, corporate, and student members provide recurring revenue. Individual memberships are $60/year, corporate memberships $250/year for up to 6 members, corporate unlimited $400/year, and student memberships $20/year.
2. Event Revenue: Fees from signature events including Golf Classic, Eric Grace Memorial Clay Shoot, Safety Days, and Aviation Law Seminars. Events typically charge registration fees and offer sponsorship opportunities.
3. Sponsorships and Donations: Annual sponsorship packages ranging from $3,000 (Bronze) to $15,000 (VIP/Scholarship), plus custom event sponsorships. Proceeds fund networking events, safety events, educational programs, and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STXBAA is a non-profit membership association that provides business aviation professionals and companies in South Texas with a platform for networking, education, mentorship, and advocacy. Core deliverables include tiered annual memberships (Individual, Corporate, Corporate Unlimited, Associate, Student), recurring networking social hours, signature annual events (Golf Classic, Eric Grace Memorial Clay Shoot, Safety Day, Aviation Law Seminar), a Mentorship Program with webinars, and an annual Scholarship Program.

Product overview

STXBAA is a non-profit professional association for business aviation professionals in South Texas, not a technology product company. The organization operates primarily as a membership-based networking and educational platform built on Wild Apricot membership software. Their core offerings include: membership tiers (Individual, Corporate, Corporate Unlimited, Associate, and Student) providing access to networking events, mentorship programs, scholarships, and community activities. Key recurring programs include the annual Golf Classic tournament, Eric Grace Memorial Clay Shoot fundraiser, Safety Day educational events, Aviation Law Seminars, and regular networking social hours in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. The organization is also developing Vision 2027, a strategic initiative to create a statewide Texas Business Aviation conference. STXBAA does not develop, sell, or license technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STXBAA Membership Tiers Tiered annual memberships for business aviation professionals and companies in South Texas, including Individual ($60/year, voting, for those deriving 50%+ income from Business Aviation), Corporate ($250/year for up to 6 colleagues), Corporate Unlimited ($400/year for unlimited colleagues), Associate (non-voting for aviation industry professionals), and Student ($20/year for high school and undergraduate aviation students). Membership provides access to networking events, educational programs, mentorship, and scholarships.
• Networking Events Recurring social and networking events for members held throughout the year in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio areas. Includes happy hours, social hours, and industry gatherings that draw 100-300 attendees.
• Mentorship Program A mentorship program connecting experienced business aviation professionals with members seeking career guidance and development. Includes a webinar series on professional development topics streamed on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

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

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NBAA is coordinating with STXBAA on the Vision 2027 initiative, a multi-year strategic plan to deliver the first statewide Business Aviation conference in Texas. The initiative brings together the entire Texas business aviation community under one coordinated effort.
• Higher VetsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans transition into meaningful careers in business aviation. Partnered with STXBAA for the 2026 Golf Classic, with proceeds supporting programs that connect veterans with training, mentorship, and job opportunities.
• North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with STXBAA and NBAA YoPro Council to co-host SDC Social Hour, bringing together young professionals and industry leaders for networking following the SDC conference.
• Global AerominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for STXBAA Safety Day 2024, supporting safety education and networking opportunities.
• Executive Jet ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for STXBAA Safety Day 2024, supporting safety education and networking opportunities.
• Hangar Coffee RoastersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing coffee and refreshments for networking events.
• Kipp RoseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner providing space for STXBAA networking events in Houston area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): National trade association for the business aviation industry. NBAA is the umbrella organization coordinating with STXBAA on Vision 2027; STXBAA functions as a regional affiliate of NBAA's broader chapter network.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): Large, established general aviation membership association serving aircraft owners and pilots nationally. Much broader scope than STXBAA, but overlaps in advocacy, networking, and educational programming for aviation professionals.

Direct peers

• North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA): Direct regional peer association serving the Dallas-Fort Worth business aviation community. NTBAA is an explicit STXBAA partner (SDC Social Hour co-host) and serves the same NBAA regional chapter role for North Texas.

Emerging players

• Women in Aviation International: International nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women in aviation, with membership, scholarships, mentoring, and networking events. Comparable membership-driven nonprofit model targeting aviation professionals and students.

Others

• Flight Safety Foundation: International nonprofit focused on aviation safety research, education, and advocacy. STXBAA's Safety Day programming and safety committee structure align closely with FSF's mission in the business aviation safety niche.
• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE): Professional association for airport executives with membership, training, certification, and large-scale events. Comparable nonprofit association management model at larger scale, with overlapping aviation-industry membership base.

Regional players

• Greater Atlanta Business Aviation Association (GABAA): Regional business aviation association serving the Atlanta metro area. Closely comparable model to STXBAA — membership dues, sponsorships, networking events, and signature fundraisers — though focused on a different geography.
• Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA): Long-standing regional business aviation association serving the Chicago area. Operates a comparable membership-and-events model with signature networking and scholarship programming, but in a different Midwest geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-texas-business-aviation-association-stxbaa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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