Avinode Group
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Avinode Group is a Swedish B2B technology company focused on business aviation. It specializes in operating the Avinode Marketplace, an online marketplace for private air charter.
History
Avinode was founded in 2002 by three Chalmers University of Technology, graduates Niklas Berg, Per Marthinsson, and Niclas Wennerholm. At this point in time, operators and brokers relied primarily on phone calls and faxes to source and schedule aircraft. Berg, Marthinsson, and Wennerholm created an online marketplace called the Avinode Marketplace, which quickly gained traction.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chalmers.se/en/news/Pages/spin-off-company-from-chalmers-will-revolutionize-executive-air-charter.aspx|title=Spin-off company from Chalmers will revolutionize executive air charter|website=www.chalmers.se|language=en-us|access-date=2018-10-22}} In 2010, Avinode acquired its US marketplace competitor, CharterX.{{Cite web |title=Avinode acquires CharterX |url=https://catalystreflection.com/avinode-acquires-charterx/ |access-date=2018-10-22 |website=www.catalystreflection.com}} As of 2018, an average of 7,000 aviation professionals use the system daily, approximately 3,200 aircraft are listed in the marketplace, and nearly 300,000 flight requests are processed monthly.{{Cite news|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-internal-processes-key-for-better-air-cha-426923/|title=INTERVIEW: Internal processes key for better air charter solutions, says SchedAero business chief|date=2016-07-19|work=Flightglobal.com|access-date=2018-10-22|language=en-GB}} Roughly 80% of professionals in the business aviation industry use Avinode Group products.{{Cite web|url=https://corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/rise-in-online-searches-for-brokers-and-operators-powered-by-avinode-apis/|title=Rise in online searches for brokers and operators powered by Avinode APIs {{!}} Corporate Jet Investor|website=corporatejetinvestor.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-10-22}}In May 2024 the acquisition of Avinode by CAMP Systems International, Inc., in turn a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation.{{Cite web |title=CAMP Systems Acquires Avinode Group |url=https://aviationweek.com/weeklyofbusinessaviationdepartments/camp-systems-acquires-avinode-group#:~:text=CAMP%20Systems%2C%20a%20business%20aviation%20Software-as-a-Service%20%28SaaS%29%20provider%2C,a%20wholly%20owned%20subsidiary%2C%20retaining%20its%20brand%20identity |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=www.aviationweek.com}}
Suite of applications
Avinode Group consists of three applications serving different groups and purposes with business aviation.{{Cite web |date=2014-12-22 |title=Multi Service Technology Solutions buys Avinode - Corporate Jet Investor |url=https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/multi-service-buys-avinode-076/ |access-date=2021-08-17 |website=www.corporatejetinvestor.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Donald|first=David|title=Avinode Helps To Speed Air Charter Booking|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-05-20/avinode-helps-speed-air-charter-booking|access-date=2021-08-17|website=Aviation International News|language=en}}
- Avinode connects the services of operators and brokers globally, enabling buyers to search for trips, request quotes, and communicate with sellers.
- SchedAero, the web-based software for fleet operations, was launched in 2012. SchedAero serves operators and private flight departments as an online system for aircraft and crew scheduling, quoting, regulatory compliance, and maintenance.
- Paynode, launched in 2016, is a digital payment platform developed specifically for the air charter industry.