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Category Archive: Avinode Press Releases

  1. 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

  2. Avinode Powers Online Business Aviation Revolution

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    A record number of end-client searches in the Avinode online air charter marketplace demonstrates the shift to booking charter flights online is growing rapidly. Avinode web apps and APIs have now powered 2.3 million searches, with prominent companies such as Victor and JetSmarter leading the way, the company says.

    Although it was in 2010 that Avinode first enabled its clients to operate their own private consumer-facing websites and apps, the surge in booking private jets online has been over the past 18 months.

    Additionally, Avinode is celebrating a second industry record: In July, half a million trip requests were sent through the system in one month. By the end of the year, Avinode predicts total trip requests will be in excess of 3.5 million, notably from its U.S. clients, who have increased in number by 20% over the past two years.

    And how would you like to pay for that, sir? Avinode announced at the convention that it has also launched the PayNode service to make it easier to pay for charter flights using the American Express card at an exclusive, significantly lower processing fee than the market average. Wire bank transfer payments will be introduced next year.

    Read original story on Aviation Week Network here.

  3. Avinode Powers Online Revolution in Private Jet Bookings with 2.3 million End-Client Searches

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    The company introduced the possibility for its members to use Avinode technology to fuel their own private consumer-facing websites and apps in 2010, however the real surge in booking private jets online has been over the past 18 months. This new record in end-client searches from Avinode shows the shift to booking charter flights online is growing rapidly, with prominent companies such as the UK’s Victor and US’s JetSmarter leading the way in embracing the tech to meet this consumer demand.

    Mike Ryan, Co-Founder and Head of Supply, Victor, comments: “Victor has championed a digital approach to the traditional charter market for many years now. We’re firm believers that hi-tech disruption married with hi-touch customer service can provide a greater level of transparency and trust for fliers and industry partners alike. More than that, this combination improves the cost-effectiveness, ease and efficiency of booking charter on-demand. We continue to grow quickly so we know we’re on to something here. Charter’s online shift is giving private fliers control back and has the potential to strengthen relationships within the sector and drive it forwards significantly.”

    Avinode is also celebrating a second industry record: in July half a million trip requests were sent through the system in one month alone. By the end of the year, Avinode predicts total trip requests will be in in excess of 3.5 million, demonstrating the company’s leading market position within the global charter industry.

    Avinode’s presence in the US is growing as the industry matures, with Avinode Marketplace members increasing by 20% over the past two years. This is in direct correlation to the rising demand for private charter in the US, which has enjoyed steady growth year on year. This contrasts with Europe where industry growth has been levelling off.

    Per Marthinsson, Co-Founder and US Managing Director, Avinode, says: “This has been a great year for Avinode and the whole industry as we can see a huge shift in how the charter world is operating. A few years ago, people were sceptical about the idea of high-net-worth customers wanting to book a private jet through a website or on their phone. But we can see this is where the industry is heading and we are thrilled Avinode can provide our members with the technology to meet this growing consumer appetite. From the outset, Avinode has been focused on providing our members with the best solutions for them to succeed in this industry; the fact we have enabled them to serve 2.3 million of their customers through online bookings is testament to that. Being ahead of the digital game is woven into Avinode’s DNA and we look forward to seeing how the industry will continue evolving with the tools we are providing.”

    To learn more about the Avinode, visit the company at NBAA, Orlando, booth number 2219.

    Read original story on BAVIATION here.