As the global economy is becoming more and more connected, the aviation industry is one of the fastest transportation sectors. The aviation industry provides a total of 87.7 million jobs worldwide. It directly generates employment opportunities within the airlines, air navigation services providers and airport operators, and additionally creates jobs via the supply chain in the transportation of goods and services. Air transportation also plays an important role for tourism, contributing to economic growth, especially in developing countries.
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Airflow
aerospace — Air Transport
Airflow was founded in 2019 by five former Airbus Vahana team members to bring eSTOL capabilities to the passenger and middle-mile logistics market. The team is passionate about expanding aviation's benefits to the world and has deep experience in aerospace and technology development.
Acquired by Electra
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Mountain Aviation
aerospace — Air Transport
Mountain Aviation's wholesale charter operations and Super Mid fleet are a perfect complement to Wheels Up's previous acquisition of Travel Management Company, which operates the industry's largest wholesale floating fleet of light jets. Wheels Up will add 59 total aircraft, most of which are Citation X aircraft, to its fleet and also plans to further expand the Citation X fleet in 2021, to enable a consistent experience for Wheels Up Members and Customers and drive efficiencies in aircraft maintenance.
Acquired by Wheels Up
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Southern Airways
aerospace — Air Transport
Southern Airways Express is the largest passenger operator of Cessna Grand Caravans in the U.S., serving more than 300,000 customers in 39 cities with more than 60,000 flights in 2021.
Acquired by Surf Air Mobility