Airfields are complex systems—we make them more digital.
With innovative software, we support operators in managing their processes intelligently.
Our goal is to make airfields more efficient, connected, and future-proof.
aerops was founded in 2018 by pilots to solve a simple problem: the cumbersome payment of landing fees at airfields. With the aerops app, pilots could pay their fees digitally for the first time—without having to go to the operations office or pay in cash.
The solution quickly spread to airfields in Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. During the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic, aerops became the preferred system for contactless payments at many airfields.
As usage grew, airports increasingly requested additional features. The system was therefore gradually expanded, including PPR requests, fuel pump activation via the app, and interfaces to existing airport systems.
At the same time, it became clear that many airfields were still operating with outdated on-premise systems. This led to the next step: the development of our own Airport Management System (AMS).
In parallel, in 2021, DFS Aviation Services commissioned aerops to take over fee management for the FSAAKV. Since then, aerops has been invoicing approach fees at all regional airports operated by DFS Aviation Services.
In 2025, the rollout of AMS Enterprise followed, which is now in use at more than 40 airports in Germany.
With the founding of aerops America Inc. in 2026, the company is preparing to enter the U.S. market, where landing fees are also increasingly being introduced.
Investors include, among others, Smudo, rapper of Die Fantastischen Vier, as well as Sebastian Moser, co-founder of Quandoo.
| Developed by aviation experts | We know what it’s about and what we’re talking about. Flying is in our DNA. |
| Collaborative partnership | You are not our customer but our partner. Together we overcome challenges and create sustainable success. |
| IT Made in Germany | To this day software development primarily takes place in Germany. |
Even today, many operations at regional airports, airfields, and FBOs are characterized by manual processes, media discontinuities, and a lack of connectivity. Operators spend a great deal of time every day on administrative tasks, even though safety, precision, and efficient flight operations should be the top priorities.
At the same time, pilots, airlines, ground handling agents, and operators all operate within the same aviation network—yet they often communicate via phone, email, and paper forms rather than through digital processes.
Our vision is the complete digitization and automation of ground operations. From flight preparation through PPR and handling requests to landing, refueling, billing, and accounting, all parties involved should be seamlessly connected.
In this way, we reduce administrative burdens, streamline processes, and free up more time for what matters most: safe, cost-effective, and sustainable airport operations.