Flying Sold to Digital Media Entrepreneur with Plans to Expand the Iconic Brand

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET

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Freightwaves founder and CEO, and new owner of Flying Media Group Craig Fuller and son, Max, enjoy a flight together. Courtesy Craig Fuller

Key Takeaways:

Digital media entrepreneur Craig Fuller, CEO of FreightWaves, has acquired Flying magazine, the world's most widely read aviation publication, from Bonnier Corporation.
A lifelong pilot himself, Fuller expressed his personal connection to Flying and intends to blend his passions for aviation and media with the acquisition.
Fuller has ambitious plans for the 94-year-old brand, including expanding editorial and production staff, and making significant digital investments in online platforms, mobile, photography, podcasts, and streaming video.

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Flying, the world’s most widely read aviation magazine, has been sold to digital media entrepreneur Craig Fuller.

Fuller, the founder and CEO of transportation digital media provider FreightWaves, acquired Flying from Bonnier Corporation, a market leader among American outdoor enthusiasts, which has owned Flying for more than a decade. Flying is a 94-year-old lifestyle publication that focuses on pilots and aviation.