50 Brilliant Aviation Business Ideas You Can Start Today

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Updated: November 16th, 2021

50 Brilliant Aviation Business Ideas You Can Start Today

Looking to start an aviation business but not quite sure what to start?  

The good news is, there are so many opportunities to become an entrepreneur and build an innovative product/service in this line of work.

  If you're looking to start your own aviation business, there are several amazing options you can choose from.  

We put a list together below of the most profitable aviation business ideas you can start today!  

Here they are:  

1. Start a recruiting agency ($3.48M/year)

Sharon Koifman from Montreal, Quebec, Canada started DistantJob over 13 years ago, a recruiting agency.

Revenue: $290,000/ month
Founders: 1
Employees: 26
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I started off by running and owning a hosting company called Empire Host. We had about 3K clients at the time support was run from two offices in India with nearly 30 employees.

We were also providing an outsourcing package. Our business solutions were really cheap and to be frank, our results were mediocre at best. Although the service was fine for any mom and pop shop or even an “any results will do” kind of company, we noticed that too often, people who run tech companies actually outsourced to companies such as ourselves even work that went into their core offering - because it was cheap.

At the time, what outsourcing really was, was an arbitrage business. But the concept that people would outsource big chunks of their business to a company that does not provide the same level of communication, process, quality control, and culture just because they’ll save a lot of money, that idea really stuck with me.

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2. Start a ticketing platform business ($1.2M/year)

Juan Jose Delgado from Spain started Palco4 over 6 years ago, a ticketing platform business.

Revenue: $100,000/ month
Founders: 4
Employees: 12
Location: Spain

In 2014 my friend, partner in other initiatives and one of the most brilliant tech managers I know, Vicente Vara, finished his job as CTO of one of the main ticketing companies in Spain convinced that there was an opportunity in the market and we started to shape it.

Vicente called two people from this industry: Carlos Lara, a UX Manager obsessed with perfection and Alfonso Uribarri, a tireless Project Manager. All three had the mission of developing a revolutionary ticketing software and meanwhile I was transforming our dream into an enterprise.

It's easy to go with the flow and pursue quick success, big numbers, immediate visibility - but the important thing is just to do your best every day, have a solid structure and the other things will come sooner or later.

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3. Start a travel agency ($24K/year)

Marissa Daniels from Remote started Spread Your Wings Travel almost 3 years ago, a travel agency.

Revenue: $2,000/ month
Founders: 1
Employees: 1
Location: Remote

I was blessed to grow up in a two-parent household with a loving and caring set of parents. My father was in the military and because of that, I was born in California in ‘94. I’m a Georgia Peach all the way, but I was born in California. Unfortunately, in September of 2018, my life shifted when my father passed from cancer. It was pretty quick. In July, he was diagnosed and in September, he took his last breath. I was a Daddy’s girl to the FULLEST, so you can imagine the pain I went through - and still going through.

Do research before starting. If you want to start a business - research before you pay anything.

Fortunately, he was there to see me graduate from Valdosta State University in 2016. I majored in Mass Media with a Speech Communication Minor. Growing up, I loved to be in front of the camera (my father was a photographer) and I would record the video announcements at my church, as young as 11 years old. I also recorded the announcements in elementary school. I just knew Broadcast Journalism was something I was interested in.

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4. Start a blogging business ($60K/year)

Chhavi Agarwal from New Delhi, Delhi, India started Mrs Daaku Studio over 3 years ago, a blogging business.

Revenue: $5,000/ month
Founders: 2
Employees: 3
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

I am a licensed attorney in India and right after my master’s in law, I started working with a leading company as a lawyer. I worked there for about two years before I quit my job to become more location independent.

Choose a niche in whatever you start. It is critical for streamlining your efforts and make money.

My job paid me well but I worked 12 hours a day, I was exhausted by the end of each day, spent my weekends sleeping and I almost quit the things I liked to do - for example, sketching, yoga, traveling, etc.

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5. Start an air cargo business

Examples of a successful air cargo business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a air cargo business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an air cargo business ➜

6. Start a tire inflation services business

Examples of a successful tire inflation services business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tire inflation services business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Automotive Repair Service: Start And Run A Money-Making Business: Dan Ramsey

Learn more about starting a tire inflation services business ➜

7. Start an aircraft tire manufacturing business

Examples of a successful aircraft tire manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aircraft tire manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aircraft tire manufacturing business ➜

8. Start a meteorological services business

Examples of a successful meteorological services business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a meteorological services business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a meteorological services business ➜

9. Start an airport construction business

Examples of a successful airport construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport construction business ➜

10. Start a data analysis business

Examples of a successful data analysis business:

FrontierView

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a data analysis business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a data analysis business ➜

11. Start a helicopter transportation service

Examples of a successful helicopter transportation service:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a helicopter transportation service:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a helicopter transportation service ➜

12. Start an airport management business

Examples of a successful airport management business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport management business:

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Learn more about starting an airport management business ➜

13. Start an air ambulance business

Examples of a successful air ambulance business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a air ambulance business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Start Your Own Private Jet Charter Brokerage Business: Your Step By Step Guide To Success: Amir Nada

Learn more about starting an air ambulance business ➜

14. Start an airport cigar lounge business

Examples of a successful airport cigar lounge business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport cigar lounge business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport cigar lounge business ➜

15. Start an airport currenct exchange business

Examples of a successful airport currenct exchange business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport currenct exchange business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport currenct exchange business ➜

16. Start a helipad construction business

Examples of a successful helipad construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a helipad construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a helipad construction business ➜

17. Start an airport cargo/warehouse management business

Examples of a successful airport cargo/warehouse management business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport cargo/warehouse management business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport cargo/warehouse management business ➜

18. Start a laundry business

Examples of a successful laundry business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a laundry business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a laundry business ➜

19. Start an airport servicing and maintenance business

Examples of a successful airport servicing and maintenance business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport servicing and maintenance business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport servicing and maintenance business ➜

20. Start an airport security business

Examples of a successful airport security business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport security business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Start & Run a Security Business (Start & Run Business Series)

Learn more about starting an airport security business ➜

21. Start an airline marketing business

Examples of a successful airline marketing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airline marketing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airline marketing business ➜

22. Start a private jet booking service business

Examples of a successful private jet booking service business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a private jet booking service business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a private jet booking service business ➜

23. Start a cheap flights finding service business ($120/year)

Examples of a successful cheap flights finding service business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cheap flights finding service business:

Learn more about starting a cheap flights finding service business ➜

And for some real world inspiration, give Ju Li's story on creating BuyLo a read:

Hi! My name is Ju Li and I am a co-founder of GetBuyLo.com. We’ve built a browser extension that’s like Honey but specifically tailored for flights. Basically, when you are at checkout on a supported flight booking site, it will automatically pop up and scan other flight booking sites for a lower price on the same flight.

We are not profitable at the moment as we launched during the COVID pandemic but early users are loving it. We’ve been featured in YCombinator’s Startup School newsletter and the front page of multiple subreddits.

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Ju Li, on starting BuyLo ($10/month) full story ➜

24. Start an airport trolley manufacturing and supply business

Examples of a successful airport trolley manufacturing and supply business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport trolley manufacturing and supply business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Aviation Logistics: The Dynamic Partnership Of Air Freight And Supply Chain: Michael Sales

Learn more about starting an airport trolley manufacturing and supply business ➜

25. Start a FBO sales and advisory services business

Examples of a successful FBO sales and advisory services business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a FBO sales and advisory services business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a FBO sales and advisory services business ➜

26. Start a private jet repair business

Examples of a successful private jet repair business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a private jet repair business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a private jet repair business ➜

27. Start a consignment sale business

Examples of a successful consignment sale business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a consignment sale business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a consignment sale business ➜

28. Start an aircraft spare parts sales business

Examples of a successful aircraft spare parts sales business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aircraft spare parts sales business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

The $100 Hamburger Guide To Buying And Selling Aircraft

Learn more about starting an aircraft spare parts sales business ➜

29. Start an airport lawn care services business

Examples of a successful airport lawn care services business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport lawn care services business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport lawn care services business ➜

30. Start an aviation tv program

Examples of a successful aviation tv program:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation tv program:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation tv program ➜

31. Start an aviation maintenance and repair business

Examples of a successful aviation maintenance and repair business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation maintenance and repair business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation maintenance and repair business ➜

32. Start an aviation consulting business

Examples of a successful aviation consulting business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation consulting business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation consulting business ➜

33. Start a helicopter transportation service

Examples of a successful helicopter transportation service:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a helicopter transportation service:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a helicopter transportation service ➜

34. Start a talk show

Examples of a successful talk show:

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Learn more about starting a talk show ➜

35. Start an aviation cleaning service

Examples of a successful aviation cleaning service:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation cleaning service:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Start Your Own Cleaning Service: Jacquelyn Lynn

Learn more about starting an aviation cleaning service ➜

36. Start a sewing aviation uniform business

Examples of a successful sewing aviation uniform business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sewing aviation uniform business:

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Learn more about starting a sewing aviation uniform business ➜

36. Start a waste disposal business

Examples of a successful waste disposal business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a waste disposal business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a waste disposal business ➜

37. Start an aviation magazine business

Examples of a successful aviation magazine business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation magazine business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation magazine business ➜

38. Start an airline

Examples of a successful airline:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airline:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airline ➜

39. Start a luggage delivery business

Examples of a successful luggage delivery business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a luggage delivery business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a luggage delivery business ➜

40. Start an airport bus shuttle services

Examples of a successful airport bus shuttle services:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport bus shuttle services:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport bus shuttle services ➜

41. Start an aviation software development business

Examples of a successful aviation software development business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation software development business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation software development business ➜

42. Start an aviation catering service

Examples of a successful aviation catering service:

Oman Air Catering

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation catering service:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation catering service ➜

43. Start an airport coffee cafe business

Examples of a successful airport coffee cafe business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport coffee cafe business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airport coffee cafe business ➜

44. Start a private jet charter business

Examples of a successful private jet charter business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a private jet charter business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Start Your Own Private Jet Charter Brokerage Business: Your Step By Step Guide To Success: Amir Nada

Learn more about starting a private jet charter business ➜

45. Start an airplane washing services business

Examples of a successful airplane washing services business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airplane washing services business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an airplane washing services business ➜

46. Start an aircraft manufacturing business

Examples of a successful aircraft manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aircraft manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aircraft manufacturing business ➜

47. Become an aviation fuel supplier

Examples of a successful aviation fuel supplier:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation fuel supplier:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation fuel supplier ➜

48. Start an aviation branding business

Examples of a successful aviation branding business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation branding business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation branding business ➜

49. Start an aviation training school business

Examples of a successful aviation training school business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aviation training school business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an aviation training school business ➜

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1. Start a recruiting agency ($3.48M/year)

2. Start a ticketing platform business ($1.2M/year)

3. Start a travel agency ($24K/year)

4. Start a blogging business ($60K/year)

5. Start an air cargo business

6. Start a tire inflation services business

7. Start an aircraft tire manufacturing business

8. Start a meteorological services business

9. Start an airport construction business

10. Start a data analysis business

11. Start a helicopter transportation service

12. Start an airport management business

13. Start an air ambulance business

14. Start an airport cigar lounge business

15. Start an airport currenct exchange business

16. Start a helipad construction business

17. Start an airport cargo/warehouse management business

18. Start a laundry business

19. Start an airport servicing and maintenance business

20. Start an airport security business

21. Start an airline marketing business

22. Start a private jet booking service business

23. Start a cheap flights finding service business ($120/year)

24. Start an airport trolley manufacturing and supply business

25. Start a FBO sales and advisory services business

26. Start a private jet repair business

27. Start a consignment sale business

28. Start an aircraft spare parts sales business

29. Start an airport lawn care services business

30. Start an aviation tv program

31. Start an aviation maintenance and repair business

32. Start an aviation consulting business

33. Start a helicopter transportation service

34. Start a talk show

35. Start an aviation cleaning service

36. Start a sewing aviation uniform business

36. Start a waste disposal business

37. Start an aviation magazine business

38. Start an airline

39. Start a luggage delivery business

40. Start an airport bus shuttle services

41. Start an aviation software development business

42. Start an aviation catering service

43. Start an airport coffee cafe business

44. Start a private jet charter business

45. Start an airplane washing services business

46. Start an aircraft manufacturing business

47. Become an aviation fuel supplier

48. Start an aviation branding business

49. Start an aviation training school business

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