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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between AvBuyer Ltd and Flying Media Group Ltd
October 12, 2023
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of AvBuyer by Flying Media Group (FMG).
For 25 years, AvBuyer has been providing aircraft owners and operators with key information so that they can make better-informed buying decisions across all areas of business aviation operations.
AvBuyer includes AvBuyer.com, one of the most active business aircraft listing marketplaces, and AvBuyer magazine, a printed magazine with market intelligence that is distributed to fixed based operators all over the world. FMG also acquired GA Buyer Europe and GA Buyer Africa, which offer classified listings and marketplaces that cover the European and African general aviation markets.
In addition to providing a liquid marketplace for dealers to match with prospective buyers, AvBuyer is a leading market intelligence provider in the business aviation community.
FMG owns one of the fastest growing aircraft listing marketplaces, Aircraft for Sale (AFS) and AircraftforSale.com. It has the largest audience of active and prospective aircraft buyers of any media provider across its portfolio of 26 aviation brands, online sites, and marketplaces.
FMG plans to continue to build Aircraft for Sale, which is focused on the pilot community, and AvBuyer, which is focused on the business aviation and fleet operator community.
John Brennan, founder and managing director of AvBuyer, said: “We spoke to several people but Flying Media Group was definitely the best fit. We are excited about working together as they build an international business.”
Craig Fuller, CEO of FMG, commented: “AvBuyer is one of the most respected brands in the aircraft dealer and buyer communities. Now with a significant global presence, the FMG platform has the most expansive reach for prospective buyers of any classified aircraft listing provider in aviation.”
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