December 19, 2025

2025 was a year of listening closely to pilots and instructors, investing in product and education, and laying the foundation for a broader aviation services ecosystem. As we close the year, we want to share what we’ve been building—and why it matters to the aviation community.

From day one, Skyfarer has existed to make aviation more accessible, transparent, and human. In 2025, that mission showed up in how we invested our time and energy—not just in features, but in education and insight.

We hosted our first webinars—Flight Training Insights for student pilots and Mastering Online Instruction for instructors—and published original resources like the Pilot Flight Training Report 2025 and How to Choose the Right Flight Instructor. The goal was simple: help pilots make better-informed decisions.

Building What the Community Asked For

Behind the scenes, we shipped 30+ product updates driven directly by user feedback. From improved search and booking flexibility to SMS notifications, variable pricing, and post-session adjustments, every update focused on reducing friction for pilots and aviation professionals.

A Growing Nationwide Community

By the end of 2025, more than 12,900 pilots had joined Skyfarer, with instructors and schools active across 48 states. Growth wasn’t just about numbers—it reflected increasing trust and real usage across the country.

Expanding the Ecosystem

We welcomed InstructAir into Skyfarer this year, adding a network of ~9,000 instructors with diverse expertise, including seaplane, helicopter, drone instructors, and DPEs. We also formed new partnerships with organizations like Avemco, Sporty’s, AIROS, and flycore, and became a NAFI member benefit, supporting instructors beyond bookings.

By the end of 2025:

• 12,900+ pilots had joined the Skyfarer community
• Pilots, instructors, and schools were active across 48 U.S. states

What stood out most was the scale and the diversity. From student pilots just starting out, to experienced instructors, to operators offering specialized services, Skyfarer increasingly became a place where different corners of aviation could intersect.

Partnerships That Strengthen the Ecosystem

In 2025, Skyfarer formed new partnerships with organizations that share a long-term commitment to aviation safety, education, and access, including Avemco Insurance, Sporty’s, AIROS, and flycore.

We were also added as a NAFI member benefit, providing instructors with free profile optimization reviews and priority support—small steps that help instructors succeed beyond just getting booked.

These relationships matter because aviation doesn’t thrive in isolation. It thrives when schools, instructors, insurers, educators, and technology platforms work together.

Recognition, With Responsibility

This year, Skyfarer was featured across a wide range of aviation media, including Aviation International News, General Aviation News, Aviation Week Network, Business Air News, AFM, and several pilot associations and journals.

We see this visibility not as an endpoint, but as a reminder of responsibility—to build carefully, stay grounded, and keep the community’s trust at the center of every decision.

Organic Momentum, Not Manufactured Growth

One of the most encouraging signals this year came from organic discovery.

In November alone:

• Google Search impressions surpassed 65,000
• That represented 3× growth since May and 6× since April
• Nearly 10,000 listing page views were recorded in the same month

These weren’t paid spikes. They reflected pilots actively searching for better options—and finding Skyfarer along the way.

Looking Ahead

2025 laid the groundwork. As we move forward, Skyfarer is expanding beyond training into a broader aviation services marketplace—supporting areas like maintenance, aircraft management, ferrying, drone services, and pilot gear resale.

But the mission remains the same: support the aviation community with better tools, better access, and stronger connections.