Avinode Group

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  1. NBAA-BACE: Avinode Group showcases solutions for an enhanced online booking experience.

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    GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – October 17th, 2023 – Avinode Group has been at the forefront of business aviation innovation for two decades, providing comprehensive solutions that empower business aviation professionals and enhance operational efficiency.

    Our booth brings a knowledge-packed experience to the event. Visitors can meet with Avinode Group experts on flight operations, charter sales, and payment workflows to get hands-on demonstrations of the latest products and solutions.

    “As a leader in business aviation technology, we’re thrilled to participate in NBAA-BACE 2023,” says Per Marthinsson, Chief Revenue Officer at Avinode Group. “This event provides a unique opportunity to showcase our latest innovations and engage with customers and industry professionals who share our passion for advancing business aviation. Twenty years ago, we had the vision to digitalize business aviation and build a tool that would help professionals excel. A lot has happened since then. We’re excited to share our insights and thoughts on how we, together as an industry, can improve our offering to match customer expectations in the years to come.

    Event highlights:

    Thought leadership session with Per Marthinsson
    We’re happy to announce the opportunity to listen to Per Marthinsson, Chief Revenue Officer, in a thought leadership and Q&A session on the next technology advancements for the air charter industry. How can air charter professionals exceed customer expectations in the years to come?
    Title: The technology challenges & opportunities of the air charter industry
    Location: LVCC – Learning Zone 3 – C10144
    Time: Wednesday, Oct 18, 2:00 – 3:00 PM.

    NodeTalks Sessions:
    On all three days of the event, we’re hosting our popular NodeTalks sessions and presentations in the booth, providing valuable insights on the latest advancements in payment technology and charter sales workflows.

    See the full schedule and secure your seat!

    The online booking experience:
    We’re unveiling our vision for an upgraded booking experience for operators and brokers in business aviation. Our team of charter sales specialists are there to showcase how our solutions revolutionize the way air charter professionals manage their operations, streamline payment processes, and optimize efficiency.

    Integrated payments for air charter operators

    Networking opportunities:
    NBAA-BACE is known for its exceptional networking opportunities, and the Avinode Group booth is the hub for those that want to connect with industry peers, customers, and partners. Our booth and the Network mingle (Wednesday Oct 18, 4:30 PM) is the ideal platform for forging new relationships and strengthening existing ones.

    Book your attendance at our Network Mingle!

    Talk to our team!

    Avinode Group is in booth C7226. For more information and reserving seats at our NodeTalks or Network Mingle, please visit our website.

    The Avinode Group team and spokespersons are available for interviews throughout October 16-19. Contact our comms team at [email protected] to book a time to connect.

    Explore our latest news and download spokesperson photos, logos and other assets in our Press room.

    Press contact
    Sam Winderö
    Global Marketing and Communications Director
    Tel: +46 703 106 027
    Email: [email protected]

  2. Avinode Group recognized as “Most Promising Workflow Solutions Provider 2023” by CIO Review

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | GOTHENBURG

    We’re proud to announce that Avinode Group, a leading technology provider for the business aviation industry, has been honored with the title of “Most Promising Workflow Solutions Provider 2023” by CIO Review. The recognition underscores our commitment to delivering innovative workflow solutions that streamline flight operations and enhance efficiency for air charter operators.

    All the essentials in one workflow

    The complete flight operations solution Schedaero is unique with its seamless integrations, connecting to Avinode’s sourcing platform and the payment solution through Paynode. This fully connected suite empowers charter operators to manage their full workflow with ease, from lead generation and payments to flight dispatch.

    This recognition reaffirms our ambition to be a frontrunner in the aviation technology space. By combining industry expertise with advanced technology, Avinode Group enables business aviation professionals to streamline their operations, improve collaboration, and achieve greater productivity.

    “We are thrilled to be recognized by CIO Review as the ‘Most Promising Workflow Solutions Provider 2023.’ We are committed to revolutionizing the way air charter professionals collaborate through innovative technology solutions. This recognition further motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and delivering value to our customers” says Kevin Klein, Director of Customer Success, Avinode Group.

    Avinode Group’s relentless focus on customer-centricity has been instrumental in its success. Their growing team of experts with aviation experience, gives the company deep insights into the pain points of charter operators and enables them to develop solutions that address their unique challenges.

    Read the full recognition article by CIO Review here

    To get in touch with our communications team, go to our Press Room, where you’ll also find downloadable assets and more news.

  3. Avinode Group shares their vision of a new booking experience for air charter.

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    Building strong customer relationships is central for selling air charter, and in this time and age relationships matter more than ever to excel as a broker and operator. The business aviation industry has been left behind when it comes to offering smooth online booking and payment solutions to help professionals in air charter.

    Recent data shows that online sales globally is projected to grow by 56% in the next three years (eMarketer, 2023). Avinode data confirm this trend, as we have seen a 400% growth in proportion of end client searches powered by Avinode’s web apps since 2018.

    Tobias Gunnesson, CPO, says, “During 2023 and onwards we will be launching new functionality across our software solutions that will make it easier for buyers of air charter and their clients to select, book and pay for a trip online. We’ve involved our members in a customer-centric approach to product development, where we have a handful of development partners actively involved in the process. It provides our customers unique insights and ensures that it matches the problems they are facing every day.”

    Avinode Group’s vision is for charter buyers to easily choose their preferred quote, payment method, sign the contract and pay for the trip – all in one place. Charter sellers are provided with one smooth workflow that reduces the back-and-forth communications involving email, phone and paper to book and confirm a charter flight. A cornerstone of the online booking workflow is our integrated payment solution Paynode, which gives buyers and sellers more ease and choice when doing business together.

    “Our vision is that charter operators and brokers will be able to allocate more of their time and energy to offer their customers that five-star experience from start to finish, which is what they do best. The book & pay workflow should be the least of their worries, including getting paid on time,” says Oliver King, CEO, Avinode Group.

    Assets

    Starting May 23rd, you can watch our video introducing online booking here!

    Download spokesperson photos and other assets in our press room.

    Connect with the team!
    Avinode Group is in Booth F62 with their team of charter sales and payment specialists. Get the full picture of our online booking solution by listening to our popular Node Talks that will be held live in our booth at EBACE 2023.

    Contact our comms team to book interviews or book a walk-through of the workflow on [email protected].

    To get in touch with Samuel Winderö – Marketing Director – at EBACE in Geneva on May 22-25, call +46 703 106 027

  4. A new must-read white paper on payments for everyone in air charter just released.

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    As a result of our efforts to simplify payments within the industry, we have gained valuable insights into the common business challenges that exist around payments today. The white paper covers a range of topics, including compliance, wire and card fraud, hidden fees, unclear costs, and ad hoc flights, providing a comprehensive overview of the business challenges facing business aviation.

    In addition, the white paper delves into some of the most interesting trends that are affecting charter payments, with digital payment solutions emerging as disruptors in the traditional payments sector.

    According to Brenton Melville, spokesperson for Avinode Group, “We also put together some ideas and thoughts for what to consider when planning charter booking and payment processes today. We hope to help brokers and operators to find good solutions to their payment challenges that are not only safe and secure but also lead to a more efficient and streamlined way of working.”

    Dealing with last-minute, high-value and international transactions adds to the complexity of air charter payments. Avinode data shows that 72% of charter inquiries to operators in Europe come from international companies, and as much as 31% of charter flights globally were requested within 72 hours of departure in 2022 and 2023.

    We believe the white paper is a must-read for anyone in the air charter industry and our goal is to provide valuable insights and actionable solutions to common payment challenges across the industry.

    Get the content outline and download here

  5. Avinode Group: Unboxing a new experience at EBACE 2023.

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    “We are dedicating this year’s EBACE attendance to bringing our customers with us on a very exciting journey. We know how important it is to build good relationships between sellers and buyers of charter, but also with the end client. We will be presenting our vision to create a modern online booking workflow where selecting, booking and paying for a trip is done in a much smoother way. ” says Per Marthinsson, Chief Revenue Officer, Avinode Group.

    With our leading position in the market, the Avinode Group team holds a wealth of knowledge and data about business aviation that we are keen to share with our customers and industry peers. We’re proud to be invited as speakers at the State of the Industry sessions hosted by EBAA during the exhibition, on May 23rd and 24th. Harry Clarke (Head of Insights and Analytics) And Oliver King (CEO) will share their view on the opportunities and challenges in our industry.

    We are inviting all visitors to the popular Node Talk sessions, that will be held on all three days of the show in booth F62. This year’s sessions are focused on the challenges, trends and solutions involved in air charter payments, as well as the new booking experience currently being developed by the Avinode Group team.

    Samuel Winderö, Marketing Director, explains “The Avinode Group booth has always been a central hub for professionals attending EBACE wanting to connect and build relationships with industry colleagues. We are now taking this to the next level and providing a knowledge-packed experience, that we believe will inspire our customers to take the next leap into the future with us.”

    Program highlights

    State of the Industry with Data Insights
    Harry Clarke (Head of Insights and Analytics) will be presenting Avinode data and insights on Tuesday May 23rd at 16:00 in the Conference Theater Y29.

    State of the Industry: Panel Discussion
    Oliver King (CEO, Avinode Group) is joining the discussion on Wednesday May 24th at 15:00 on the Keynote and Innovation Stage A2 together with key industry decision-makers.

    NODE Talk presentations
    Reserve a seat to get a small gift packed with insights when you arrive.

    May 23rd

    • 12:30 – 13:00 | Online Booking
    • 14:30-15:00 | Payment

    May 24th

    • 11:30 – 12:00 | Online Booking
    • 13:30 – 14:00 | Payment
    • 15:30 – 16:00 | Online Booking

    May 25th

    • 11:00 – 11:30 | Payment
    • 13:00 – 13:30 | Online Booking

    You’re invited to our Network Mingle
    Join us in the Avinode Group booth F62 to connect with industry colleagues and friends at this year’s Network Mingle, and a toast with us to the future of business aviation!

    • Wednesday, May 24th, 16:00 CET.
    • Avinode Group booth F62.
    • SIGN UP HERE

    Connect with our team

    The Avinode Group team and spokespersons are available for interviews throughout May 22-25th. Contact our comms team on [email protected] to book a time to connect.

    Get more information and book your seat for the Node Talk sessions on: https://avinodegroup.com/ebace-2023/

    Avinode Group images and assets can be downloaded on this link: 
    https://avinodegroup.com/press-room/press-room-assets/

  6. World’s first Frustration Booth to be hosted at NBAA 2022

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    With many moving parts and constant deadlines, stress and frustration levels in the business aviation industry can rise through the roof. Few know this better than Avinode Group, the company that’s known for ironing out the challenges that aviation professionals encounter daily. With the Frustration Booth, they want to use the collected frustration to create new and improved software solutions.

    “We’ve spent the last 20 years building solutions that bring our clients’ data and processes together in one place. Our essential software makes sure that there’s less room for mistakes through the full workflow of getting aircraft in the air, from request to payment. We serve clients across many parts of the industry and we’re constantly learning about their different pain points so that we can help make their business flow easier“, says Saskia de Jong, Director of Customer Success at Avinode Group.

    Collecting the most frustrating moments at NBAA 2022

    The Frustration Booth will make its premiere at NBAA 2022 in Orlando on the 18th of October. The booth will have visitors react to situations they commonly encounter at work and everything from primal screams to silly faces are allowed. The participants are also encouraged to share their most frustrating moments – something Avinode Group knows there are many of in the industry.

    “We want to tap into what new needs the industry meets. The world changes rapidly and in the post-pandemic world with new global challenges related to our environment and a stressed global economy we want to see how we can support the industry for the years to come“, says Samuel Winderö, Global Director of Marketing & Communication at Avinode Group


    Removing frustrating tasks since 2002

    The company’s ambition to make work life smoother by simplifying and removing frustrating tasks is not new. Back in 2002, Avinode Group became the first company to move business aviation online – driving the industry away from the beaten path of frantic phone calls and mile-long paper trails. Since then, they have become industry leaders in the field of business aviation software. This year they are celebrating 20 years of providing solutions for business aviation professionals.

    “This is why we are collecting frustration – it helps us pinpoint where we should be going next. Not just when developing our own essential software, but how we can create sustainable impact across the industry together with our members”, Samuel continues.

    Stop by booth 4535 to try the Frustration Booth and learn more about Avinode Group’s essentials.

    About Avinode Group

    Avinode Group offers a fully connected suite of essential software to support Business Aviation professionals through the full supply chain of managing, sourcing, and marketing aircraft. 

    Founded in the heart of Scandinavia in 2002, Avinode Group now has more than 1000 members globally and a team spread across Europe, the US, and Australia to provide their members with the best support possible. 

    Avinode Group’s essentials are crafted to minimize stress and maximize profit.

    Avinode’s marketplace is the world’s leading sourcing platform for air charter. The marketplace makes it easy to find aircraft, book trips and market aircraft globally. 

    Schedaero makes flight operations smoother for charter  operators, flight departments and private aircraft owners. 

    Paynode adds the comfort of sending and receiving hassle-free payments, fully integrated in the rest of your workflow.