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08/16/2026

Which airplane is actually making you money?

It's a surprisingly difficult question for many aviation business owners to answer.

Being busy doesn't necessarily mean being profitable—and your busiest aircraft, biggest customer, or most popular service isn't always the one contributing the most to your bottom line.

I just published a new Blog exploring profitability by profit center for general aviation businesses.

We'll look at examples for:

- Aircraft maintenance shops
- Flight schools
- Charter operators
- FBOs
- Aircraft rental businesses
- Glider operations

And I'll introduce one of my favorite questions to ask before creating any new financial report:

What business decision do I want this information to help me make?

That's really what good accounting should do.

If you own an aviation business, I'd love for you to read it:

👉 https://wingwisesolutions.com/aviation-business-profitability/

And there's something new introduced at the end of the article, too.

I've just released the WingWise Profitability Playbook, a 41-lesson course that takes these concepts much further and shows aviation business owners how to actually implement profitability tracking—including detailed setup guidance for Xero and QuickBooks Online and Reporting tips.

But start with the article. It's free, and I think it may help you look at your aviation business a little differently. 😊

Your numbers should help you make better business decisions.

— Karin
WingWise Solutions

Let’s dive into general aviation business profitability a little deeper than just reading the bottom line of your Income Statement. Most aviation business owners can tell you whether this mo…

05/16/2026

Hi everyone!

I work with aviation businesses on bookkeeping, pricing, and advisory strategy, and one thing I see over and over is that many great aviation businesses are accidentally leaving money on the table — even when they’re busy.

I wrote a short Blog called:

“3 Ways to Increase Revenue in Your Aviation Business”

It’s geared specifically toward general aviation businesses and includes examples for:

• CFIs
• Flight schools
• Mechanics
• FBOs
• Charter operators
• Hangar businesses & more

In this Blog, I've included a link to an even more in depth article called “7 Proven Ways to Increase Sales in Your Aviation Business” guide for anyone interested in learning more.

I hope it’s helpful for some of you! 😊

CLICK BELOW TO ACCESS THE BLOG

Practical Strategies for CFIs, FBOs, Mechanics, Charter Operators & More If you’re like most aviation business owners I work with—whether you’re a CFI, mechanic, FBO, or managing hangars—you’r…

04/17/2026

Quick checklist for small business clients.

04/11/2026

Are you actually profitable right now—or just busy?

I just sent out my first issue of The WingWise Navigator, a monthly newsletter where I share tips for business, bookkeeping, and profit.

It’s free, short, and designed to be actually useful.

It’s called The WingWise Navigator, and it’s focused on helping

- CFIs
- mechanics
- aircraft rental operations
- airports
- glider and parachute ops
- hangar owners
- and more!

In this month’s issue:

- What to review after Q1 (that most people skip)
- A few simple ways to improve profitability going into Q2
- Real-world insights I’m seeing across aviation clients right now

It’s a quick read, practical, and something you can actually use right away.

If you’d like to check it out (or get future issues), you can sign up here:
👉 https://wingwise-solutions.mykajabi.com/the-wingwise-navigator

No spam, unsubscribe anytime. Just helpful info.

04/08/2026

One of the most common things I hear from business owners is, “I only really look at my numbers during tax time.”

And honestly, I get it. You are busy running your business, serving clients, and managing everything else that comes with it.

Check out my new blog to know how often you should actually be looking at your numbers.

Read it here: https://wingwise-solutions.mykajabi.com/blog/review_your_numbers, or comment below.