Goodwin Company, a financial technology platform built for charter aviation, has announced its acquisition of STACK.aero, a global aviation business operations platform purpose-built for charter brokers, aircraft operators, and corporate flight departments. The acquisition combines STACK.aero’s aviation-specific operational technology, industry relationships, and international experience with Goodwin’s AI-based workflows, banking-service integrations, and automated financial operations. Together, the companies aim to connect the charter lifecycle from initial inquiry through booking, trip management, payments, and financial reconciliation.
Both companies believe private aviation depends on relationships. Brokers are trusted advisors, while aircraft operators bring essential expertise and connections. Goodwin and STACK.aero are building technology that empowers these professionals rather than replacing them.
STACK.aero brings established international relationships, deep operational expertise, and a team of business aviation veterans. Goodwin modernizes charter aviation’s operational and financial workflows, helping brokers and operators simplify sourcing, trip management, payments, and accounting.
A central focus is reducing the risk and friction of moving money. Disconnected approvals, invoices, and transaction records can lead to payment errors, fraud, and reconciliation gaps. Through Goodwin’s banking-service integrations, client funds are held in separate, client-titled bank accounts, distinct from brokerage operating funds.
Goodwin’s Dynamic Trip Ledger and Invoicing connects the financial activity of each trip. Client invoices, operator bills, vendor payables, and payments are tracked together, with wires, cards, ACH, and instant payments linked to transaction records. AI-assisted workflows help flag discrepancies and automate reconciliation, providing greater financial visibility with less administrative work.
