Accessible adventures
Cost-share tooling and transparent pricing help travellers experience aviation without hidden fees or guesswork.
Our story
Making shared aviation accessible
SkyFuns was founded in early 2025 by co-founders Duarte Baptista (CEO) and Ricardo Sa Pessoa (COO). With a five-person crew, we are on a mission to open private flying to more people, one carefully briefed flight at a time.
What drives us
We believe aviation can be safer, more approachable, and community-powered when pilots and passengers share clear expectations.
Community first
We cultivate pilot and passenger communities that swap tips, plan meetups, and keep each other informed before every take-off.
Compliance you can trust
Every workflow is designed with EASA guidance in mind so safety documentation, briefings, and approvals stay front and centre.
How far we have come
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Q1 2025
SkyFuns takes flight
Duarte and Ricardo assemble the founding crew, sketch the first product flow, and secure partner aerodromes in Cascais.
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Q2 2025
Beta flights launch
Early pilots and passengers complete the first shared flights with guided safety briefings and transparent cost calculators.
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Q3 2025
Team grows to five
We bring on community, product, and engineering specialists to support every stage of the journey.
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Next
Global horizons
Our roadmap includes new Portuguese bases, richer pilot tooling, and expansion into other European airspaces.
The crew behind SkyFuns
Five people with complementary skills, united by the goal of building a more connected and productive aviation community.
Duarte Baptista
Co-founder & CEO
Leads strategy, partnerships, and the vision to make shared aviation accessible to more travellers.
Ricardo Sa Pessoa
Co-founder & COO
Keeps operations disciplined, from compliance checks to airport relationships across Portugal.
Joao Ferreira
Developer and adviser
Supports the team with technical expertise and guidance on best practices.
Filipe Cunha
Cybersecurity Specialist
Designs and implements security measures to protect user data and ensure compliance with regulations
Daniel Oliveirinha
Aviation media specialist
Crafts compelling narratives around aviation, focusing on safety, innovation, and community engagement.
Let us plan your next shared flight
Join the community, publish a seat, or chat with our safety team to understand how SkyFuns can support your goals.