Aero NextGen, the aviation sector’s foremost digital solution brokerage, has announced its acquisition of Digital Flight, a premier online marketplace and visibility platform for aviation technology providers. The move marks a major step forward for both companies and ushers in a new era of digital enablement, integration, and transparency across the aviation and MRO sectors.
Founded by Craig Skilton, Digital Flight has established itself as the go-to hub for supplier-side decision-makers. The platform connects OEMs, MROs, and technology innovators with tools, insights, and expertise to drive operational efficiency and modernise processes. It has become an essential resource for aviation professionals navigating the increasingly complex landscape of digital transformation.
Aero NextGen, led by Monica Badra, is widely recognised as a trusted advisor for aviation companies seeking tailored, next-generation technology solutions. Its flagship ERP Finder platform has helped bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, giving aviation businesses a clearer path to the tools that support sustainable growth and agility.
The partnership between Badra and Skilton stems from their earlier collaboration at AJW, where both played pivotal roles in driving digital transformation from Montreal to the UK. Together, they spearheaded projects in AI-powered RFQ automation, tablet-based workflow systems for technicians, eVTOL and drone partnerships, and aviation e-marketplaces. Their renewed alliance now aims to accelerate the global aviation industry’s shift towards digital excellence.
“Bringing Digital Flight into the Aero NextGen family is a natural evolution of our shared mission to empower aviation with smart, fit-for-purpose technology,” said Badra, founder of Aero NextGen. “Together, we’re not just connecting buyers and sellers—we’re building the digital backbone the industry needs to thrive.”
Skilton added: “Digital Flight was built to help the aviation community navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape. The acquisition by Aero NextGen enables a greater level of impact, delivering even more value to solution providers and the community they serve.”
This strategic acquisition reinforces Aero NextGen’s commitment to simplifying technology access, enhancing visibility, and driving the aviation sector’s digital transformation worldwide.
