The Aviation Consumer Introduces New Digital Subscription Plan

Industry’s leading source for unbiased aircraft evaluations transitions to a digital-only era.

FLYING Staff

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Parris Clarke

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Key Takeaways:

The Aviation Consumer, a long-standing authority in aviation evaluations, is transitioning to a new digital-only subscription model.
This strategic shift is overseen by new lead editor Jonathan Welsh and aims to continue providing unbiased, expert content to aviators.
The digital subscription will offer access to the full suite of coverage, including the "Used Aircraft Guide" archive, for $40 annually or $3.99 monthly.

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For more than five decades, The Aviation Consumer has been the undisputed authority for pilots and prospective buyers looking to receive an expert opinion on everything from avionics and accessories, all the way to specific aircraft evaluations.

The Aviation Consumer team is dedicated to providing the same invaluable expertise that it has for years to the next generation of aviators. As part of those plans, The Aviation Consumer is launching a new digital subscription plan, marking a new era for the storied publication.