Best Aviation Directories to List Your Company in 2026

If you run an aviation business, the best directories to be listed on in 2026 are a mix of three kinds: one or two broad aviation directories, the one that serves your sector (airports, parts, charter, training), and the general profiles every company needs (Google, Bing, Apple, LinkedIn). Most of the aviation names below cost little or nothing for a basic entry. Together they help buyers, search engines and AI assistants find you and trust what they read.

We asked ChatGPT the same question an owner would ask. Its answer is below, and we checked every price it gave against each directory's own website. We run one of the directories on this list, Flying Engineer, so we say plainly where we fit and where others are the better choice.

Quick answer: the best aviation directories in 2026

Prices as published on each directory's own site, checked on 14 October 2026. They change, so check the current price before you sign up.

Directory	Best for	Cost	Link
GlobalAir.com	Most aviation businesses and aviation websites	Basic listing at no charge; bold listing $120 a year	globalair.com
Flying Engineer	Aviation and aerospace companies that want a full company page	$79 a year, or $99 once	theflyingengineer.com
AviationPros	Ground support, airport and maintenance suppliers	Basic listing at no charge; upgrades on request	aviationpros.com
AvPay	Companies promoting products, services and training	$250 for 12 months, renews yearly	avpay.aero
AirNav.com	FBOs and businesses based at an airport	Priced per airport; at Teterboro $324 to $1,460 a year	airnav.com
AOPA Airport Directory	FBOs and other businesses serving general aviation pilots	No fee	aopa.org
NBAA Connect	Suppliers to business aviation, NBAA members	Basic listing included for members; upgrades $325 to $1,200	nbaa.org
Aviation Week Marketplace	Aerospace suppliers and manufacturers	Price on request	aviationweek.com
Air Charter Guide	Charter operators and brokers	Check current pricing	aircharterguide.com
ILS and PartsBase	Parts suppliers listing inventory	Membership; price on request	ilsmart.com, partsbase.com
Google, Bing, Apple, LinkedIn	Every company	No charge for a basic profile	See the general profiles section below

What ChatGPT recommends

When asked "Best aviation directories to list my aviation site", ChatGPT said it would start with GlobalAir, Flying Engineer and a directory specific to your sector. It named Flying Engineer among its strongest picks, next to GlobalAir, AviationPros, AvPay, AirNav and Air Charter Guide.

We checked its details. GlobalAir's basic listing is at no charge and its bold listing is $120 a year. Flying Engineer is $79 a year or $99 once. AviationPros and AvPay are as described. AirNav prices by airport. ChatGPT itself said it had not verified Air Charter Guide's fees, and we could not either. AI answers change from day to day and from one person to another, so treat this as one snapshot, not a ranking.

What other AI assistants say

ChatGPT is not the only assistant owners ask. Here is what Microsoft Copilot said when we pushed it further.

We asked again: which directories help with AI visibility?

This one was a follow-up question, so it is not a fresh, neutral answer. We asked Copilot to look again with AI visibility in mind. It replied that its first list had mixed two questions: the best aviation directories overall, and the best for visibility in AI assistants. Its revised ranking for AI visibility put Flying Engineer first, followed by Aviation Week Marketplace, AviationPros Buyer's Guide, GlobalAir, AeroSupplierLocator and the .AERO Directory.

Copilot said we deserve a place near the top because we publish AI discovery data. Its sources include our own pages, so weigh that accordingly. The figures it quoted come from our published AI data: 710,288 Bing and Copilot AI mentions, 164,301 Google AI Overview impressions and 8,507 visits from AI assistants to company pages. Our numbers are our own, which is why we publish the periods and sources on that page. Copilot also said it did not find comparable figures from the other directories it reviewed, which does not prove they have none.

It did not recommend us alone. For a total budget under $200 it listed the Flying Engineer lifetime listing ($99 once), a basic GlobalAir listing, a LinkedIn company page and a Google Business Profile. For aerospace suppliers it put Aviation Week Marketplace and AeroSupplierLocator ahead of us. For charter, business aviation, brokers, flight schools and service companies it named us, GlobalAir and AviationPros. Its closing advice matches the checklist in this guide: do not rely on any single directory, because consistency across your website, LinkedIn and several directories is the strongest signal. As with ChatGPT, treat this as one snapshot, not a ranking.

Why directory listings still matter in the AI era

A directory listing used to be about one thing: a link that sent visitors. It still does that, but in 2026 it does three more jobs.

• Citations. Search engines check that your company exists and is what it says it is. Every trusted page that names your company, address and phone is one more confirmation.
• Entity consistency. Google, Bing and AI assistants try to build one clear picture of your company. If your name, address, phone and website match across your site and your directory pages, that picture is clean. If one page says "Ltd", another has an old phone number and a third has a different address, they are less sure you are one company.
• Referral traffic and trust. Buyers in aviation check before they call. A charter client, a parts buyer or a flight student often finds you on a directory first, or looks you up there after finding your website. A complete, current profile answers their questions.

Directories also reach people your website alone cannot. Pilots check AirNav before a trip. Parts buyers search ILS and PartsBase. Business aviation buyers use NBAA's guide.

How AI assistants pick the companies they name

Nobody outside OpenAI, Microsoft or Google knows the exact rules. What we can see from our own data, and what the AI companies say in their guidance, comes down to a few plain points.

1. They read pages they can find. ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity and Google's AI answers search the web and read the pages that come up. If your company is on several well indexed pages, it has more chances to be read.
2. They prefer clear facts. A page that says what you do, where, for which aircraft, with which approvals, is easier to use in an answer than a page of slogans.
3. They look for agreement. When several trusted sources describe your company the same way, an assistant can name you with more confidence.

That is why no single listing can promise an AI recommendation, ours included. What works is the combination: a clear website, consistent profiles on good directories, and mentions in aviation news and associations. Directories are the easiest part of that to do this week.

For context, AI assistants mention Flying Engineer pages up to 15,167 times a day, and there are 647,000+ AI answers that used our pages (Bing data). The raw figures are on our is it worth it page. If you want more on writing for AI answers, read how aviation companies get recommended by ChatGPT, Copilot and Google's AI answers.

The directories in detail

GlobalAir.com

GlobalAir is a long-running aviation portal with a strong US audience, and a sensible first stop for almost any aviation business. Its directory takes aviation websites only, and the team reviews each one before it goes live. They say to allow two days for placement. A basic listing costs nothing. A bold listing, shown at the top of its category pages and search results, is $120 per listing per year. If you publish an aviation blog or news site, GlobalAir also has categories for aviation media.

Add your website to GlobalAir

Flying Engineer

This is our directory, so here is what it is and is not. Flying Engineer lists 15,300+ aviation companies across charter, maintenance, parts, flight schools, FBOs, manufacturers and more. It is a specialist aviation directory. It sits alongside the bigger names in this list, not instead of them. It has been online since 2012: the Internet Archive first saved the site in January 2012 and has archived it more than 39,000 times (Wayback Machine calendar). Our own traffic and AI figures are self-reported from our Bing Webmaster Tools and Google Search Console accounts, so check them yourself: see how to check these numbers. No directory can guarantee an AI recommendation; a listing is one input among several.

What you get on a paid plan, as listed on our pricing page:

• A company page with a website link, your contact details and a map, which you can edit at any time.
• Quote requests from visitors sent straight to your inbox.
• A full company description written by our team from your own website, in clear facts that search engines and AI assistants can read, plus structured data on the page.
• Your logo and photos on the page: 3 photos on Starter, 5 on Lifetime, 20 plus video on Featured.
• A share on our social media: 1 post with Lifetime, 3 posts on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn with Featured.

A new listing normally goes live in less than 6 hours. Starter is $79 a year. Lifetime is $99 once, with no renewal, and stays live for as long as the site exists. Featured is $199 once and puts your company first in your category and region, with a Partner Spotlight article and a press release.

The honest view: $99 once is a small cost next to most directories, and our pages are read by AI assistants every day. On its own, a listing here will not make AI recommend you. It is a strong start, and it works best next to your other profiles.

AviationPros

AviationPros is a well known trade brand for airports, ground support and maintenance, with print magazines behind it. Its Buyer's Guide gives qualifying suppliers a complimentary listing with 3 categories, a 30 word company description, 3 products and 3 press releases. Paid upgrades add a logo, unlimited content, featured placement and email campaigns; prices are on request from their sales team. It suits ground support equipment, airport and MRO suppliers best.

AviationPros Buyer's Guide listing information

AvPay

AvPay is a directory and marketplace built only for aviation. Its Marketplace and Directory package is $250 for 12 months, renewing yearly until you cancel, and covers a company profile with logo, gallery, map and up to 20 products or services. Aircraft brokers are on separate packages. It is a good fit if you want to show a range of products, services, training or experiences in one place.

List your company on AvPay

AirNav.com

AirNav is the airport and FBO guide many pilots check before every trip. Listings sit on a specific airport's page, so it is for businesses that serve an airport: FBOs, flight schools, maintenance shops, charter and rental. Listings are paid and priced per airport. At Teterboro, for example, a year runs from $324 for Basic to $1,460 for Gold, plus a $50 setup fee. AirNav checks that a business is eligible before listing it.

Look up AirNav rates for your airport

AOPA Airport Directory

AOPA's Airport Directory lists FBOs and other businesses that serve general aviation pilots, and AOPA says there is no fee for a listing. It reports more than 47,000 visitors a month, and you do not need AOPA membership to use it. If you are at or near a GA airport, this one is worth the few minutes it takes.

Add or update your AOPA listing

NBAA Connect

NBAA's buyers guide puts you in front of the business aviation community. It is for NBAA members: members get a basic listing included, and upgraded listings run from $325 to $1,200. If you sell to business aviation operators and are already a member, make sure your listing is complete.

NBAA Connect listing options

Aviation Week Marketplace

Aviation Week is one of the most respected names in aerospace. Its marketplace reports more than 350,000 website visitors a year, and every package includes a 12 month company profile. Prices are on request. It suits manufacturers and aerospace suppliers, especially those who also exhibit at trade shows.

Aviation Week Marketplace advertising

Air Charter Guide

Air Charter Guide is a specialist directory of charter operators, fleets and brokers, and a well known reference in the charter world. We could not check its current listing fees, so ask them directly.

Air Charter Guide

Directories for your sector

• Parts and MRO. ILS and PartsBase are the big parts marketplaces, where suppliers list inventory and buyers send RFQs. Both are memberships; neither publishes seller prices, and ILS offers a 14 day trial. AviationPros also covers MRO suppliers.
• FBOs and airport businesses. AirNav and the AOPA Airport Directory first. FBOs should also keep their entry current with AC-U-KWIK, the airport and FBO reference used by flight departments.
• Charter. Air Charter Guide for visibility. Certified operators can also join Avinode, the charter marketplace brokers use to find aircraft, and Avi-Go, whose Business plan is $99 a month.
• Flight schools. The AOPA Airport Directory, AirNav for your airport, and GlobalAir's flight school categories. Flying Engineer has its own flight school category too.
• Aircraft sales. AvBuyer, Aviation Week Marketplace and GlobalAir are the established names. AvPay sells separate broker packages.
• Events. If you run a fly-in, conference or open day, EAA lets you submit an event to its calendar with an EAA.org account, and our aviation events calendar lists shows and conferences worldwide.

General profiles every aviation company needs

• Google Business Profile. At no charge, for businesses that meet customers at a location or serve an area. It is what shows in Google Maps and local results. Online-only businesses are not eligible.
• Bing Places for Business. At no charge. You can import your Google profile in a few steps. Bing feeds Microsoft Copilot, so this one matters more than it used to.
• Apple Business Connect. No charge to claim your place card on Apple Maps, which is what iPhone users see when they search for you.
• LinkedIn company page. No charge. In aviation, buyers and partners check LinkedIn to see who works at a company and whether it is active.

How to choose: a simple plan by sector

1. Start with the general four: Google, Bing, Apple and LinkedIn. They cost nothing and set the facts every other source is compared with.
2. Add one or two broad aviation directories: GlobalAir and Flying Engineer are the two ChatGPT put first.
3. Add your sector's directory: AirNav and AOPA for airport businesses, ILS or PartsBase for parts, Air Charter Guide or Avinode for charter, NBAA if you sell to business aviation, AviationPros for ground support and MRO suppliers.
4. Keep it to what you can maintain. Five accurate profiles do more than fifteen out of date ones.

Checklist for a strong listing

• Use exactly the same company name, address and phone everywhere, written the same way.
• Link to your website, and to the page for that service if you have one.
• Say what you do in plain words: services, aircraft types, engines, airports or regions served.
• List approvals and certificates: Part 135, Part 145, EASA Part-145, Part 141, AS9120, ISO 9001.
• Add your logo and real photos of your aircraft, hangar, team or shop.
• Give a direct email and phone that someone answers.
• Pick the right categories, not every category.
• Check each profile twice a year, and update all of them when you move, rename or change a number.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best aviation directory to list my company?

There is no single best one. Most aviation companies do well with GlobalAir and Flying Engineer as broad directories, plus the directory for their sector, such as AirNav for airport businesses or ILS for parts suppliers, plus Google, Bing, Apple and LinkedIn profiles.

Are aviation directory listings worth it in 2026?

Yes, for most companies whose buyers search online or ask AI assistants. Listings bring referral visits, confirm your company details to search engines and give AI assistants more consistent sources to read. Many basic listings cost nothing, so the main cost is your time.

Which aviation directories have a basic listing at no charge?

As of 14 October 2026, GlobalAir, AviationPros and the AOPA Airport Directory offer basic listings at no charge, and NBAA includes a basic listing for its members. Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Business Connect and LinkedIn pages are also at no charge.

How much does a Flying Engineer listing cost?

Starter is $79 a year. Lifetime is $99 once, with no renewal. Featured is $199 once and puts your company first in your category and region. A new listing normally goes live in less than 6 hours.

Will a directory listing get my company recommended by ChatGPT?

No listing can promise that. AI assistants name companies they can find and read in several trusted places, described the same way. A set of consistent directory listings, a clear website and mentions in aviation news give you the best chance.

Why does consistent name, address and phone matter?

Search engines and AI assistants match your company across many pages. When the details agree, they treat those pages as one company and trust them more. When they differ, your profiles can be split or ignored.

Did ChatGPT really recommend Flying Engineer?

Yes. In October 2026, asked for the best aviation directories to list an aviation site, ChatGPT said to start with GlobalAir, Flying Engineer and a directory for your sector. The screenshot is above. AI answers vary, so you may see a different list.

Find or claim your company page

Your company may already be one of the 15,300+ on Flying Engineer. Search for your company to see your page. Claim it, or add a new one, from the plans page: $79 a year, or $99 once. We write your description from your website, add your logo and photos, and send quote requests to your inbox. Then do the rest of the list above; the directories work best together.