General Aviation
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 1 known investors
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General Aviation builds remote air traffic control (ATC) towers for small airports in the National Airspace System that lack traditional control infrastructure. The product addresses safety and operational efficiency needs at airports unable to support the cost of conventional tower operations.
Also known as Fastsky
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
General Aviation was founded in 2026 by Ben Frank.
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Ben FrankFounderBen Frank founded General Aviation after launching two prior aviation software ventures—Rotabull and Seer Aerospace, which was acquired by Aviation Week. He previously worked at Rotor Technologies, a company focused on autonomous helicopter development, and has hands-on experience as a pilot and aircraft mechanic.
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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- What does General Aviation do?
- General Aviation builds remote air traffic control (ATC) towers for small airports in the National Airspace System that lack traditional control infrastructure. The product addresses safety and operational efficiency needs at airports unable to support the cost of conventional tower operations.
- Who founded General Aviation?
- General Aviation was founded by Ben Frank in 2026.
- Who are General Aviation's investors?
- General Aviation's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is General Aviation headquartered?
- General Aviation is headquartered in San Francisco, US.