Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President

Brand refreshes, new digital platforms, and expanded editorial investments follow a transitional year for the company’s aviation portfolio.

FLYING Staff

Wednesday, January 07, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Aircraft in flight [Credit: Jim Barrett]

Key Takeaways:

Firecrown Media's Aviation Group announced a strategic vision for renewed growth and investment in 2026, alongside the appointment of Ryan Ewing as its new President.
The group reported record financial performance in 2025, with a 270% increase in net operating income and a 160% rise in subscriptions across brands like FLYING, KITPLANES, and AVweb, following post-acquisition integrations and infrastructure investments.
For 2026, initiatives include refreshing identities and digital experiences for brands like The Aviation Consumer and Plane + Pilot, launching new digital platforms for journal content, and expanding investment in editorial, digital, and multimedia storytelling across its portfolio.

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Firecrown Media’s Aviation Group this week outlined its strategic vision for 2026, emphasizing a renewed phase of growth and investment across its aviation media portfolio. The company also announced the appointment of Ryan Ewing as president of Firecrown’s Aviation Group, effective immediately.

The announcement follows a transitional 2025 for the Aviation Group, during which Firecrown completed post-acquisition integrations while investing in long-term editorial leadership, digital infrastructure, and platform modernization. These efforts build on previously announced portfolio investments and editorial appointments over the past year.