For Sale:
Aviation Digital Media Business
Asking Price: $400,000
Description
Business Overview
This business is a nationally recognized and respected authority website dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation history and technology. Founded by enthusiasts in the niche, the business delivers timely, high-quality editorial content in the form of in-depth articles, stories, & interviews, to a passionate global audience and serves as a trusted digital archive of aviation heritage.
This business is well positioned to meet niche demand through its established reputation, evergreen content library, and a scalable content model supported by outsourced writers. The site is monetized through digital advertising networks, direct advertising, and affiliate partnerships. Its lean operational structure and strong content pipeline enable consistent output with minimal overhead.
This is an outstanding business opportunity for any buyer looking to acquire a successful business in the aviation media space with rich IP content and a national network of engaged aviation followers and organizations!
Key Benefits
- High quality context built over a decade
- Operates in a niche with no direct online competitors
- It holds strong brand recognition and respect within the aviation community
- Maintains direct relationships with key stakeholders including pilots, restorers, and collectors
- Boasts a dedicated and growing email subscriber list of 26,000 engaged aviation enthusiasts
- Supported by a dependable team of 10 skilled writers, editors, researchers, and photographers
Marketing Strategies
- The business leverages organic reach through search and referral traffic
- Social media platforms
- Strategic collaborations and occasional paid Facebook ads
- Content is featured in the aviation niche newsletters and referenced by mainstream media outlets
Operations
The business is managed remotely by the current owner who works approximately 5-20 hours per week, handling content oversight, writer coordination, interviews, quality control, featured writing, social media scheduling, and YouTube video production. A team of nine contractors supports the operation across writing, editing, photography, research, and social media management.
Financial Strength
The business is experiencing strong YoY growth, with revenue increasing 102% and profits up 167% in 2025 over 2024. This business is ideal for a buyer looking to enter or expand in the aviation media sector, leveraging a proven model and strong market position.
Financial Overview
| Gross Revenue | $251,388 |
|---|---|
| Cash Flow | $147,091 |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Employees | |
| Inventory | N/A |
Other Information
| Category | Content Site |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines/Aviation |
| Location | USA, Georgia (Gwinnett) |
| Home Based Business | Yes |
| Seller Finanacing Available | Yes |
| Income Sources | Products/Services |
Growth
A new owner can accelerate growth through several high potential initiatives:
- Launching digital publications and e books
- Introduce curated content just for members only
- Affiliate program partnerships such as Amazon and Plane Tags
- Adding eCommerce through various platforms featuring branded merchandise
- Implementing a classifieds section for parts, sales and services
These strategies build on existing audience trust and infrastructure, offering clear pathways to increased revenue and long term sustainability.
Competition
This business is the only online site entirely dedicated to vintage media, delivering real time coverage with deep editorial insight and a fully digital presence. This timeliness accessibility and exclusive focus create a unique position that print competitors cannot match!