About SkyFuns 
About SkyFuns

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.

Founded 2025 Team of 5 Operating across Portugal

What drives us

We believe aviation can be safer, more approachable, and community-powered when pilots and passengers share clear expectations.

Accessible adventures

Cost-share tooling and transparent pricing help travellers experience aviation without hidden fees or guesswork.

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

  1. Q1 2025

    SkyFuns takes flight

    Duarte and Ricardo assemble the founding crew, sketch the first product flow, and secure partner aerodromes in Cascais.

  2. Q2 2025

    Beta flights launch

    Early pilots and passengers complete the first shared flights with guided safety briefings and transparent cost calculators.

  3. Q3 2025

    Team grows to five

    We bring on community, product, and engineering specialists to support every stage of the journey.

  4. 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.