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10 Best Airport and Air Services Stocks to Buy

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In this article, we will look at the 10 Best Airport and Air Services Stocks to Buy.

According to a report released by Fortune Business Insights, the global airport services industry had a market size of $196.96 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%, going from $222.26 billion in 2025 to $570.12 billion by 2032.

The report further showed that North America dominated the airport services market, holding a market share of 28.98% in 2024.

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On June 2, CNBC reported that the aviation industry is also expected to experience improved profitability in 2025 despite the global gross domestic product growth projected to fall to 2.5% in 2025 from 3.3% in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association.

The IATA released a report, showing that the industry’s revenue, net profits, and operating profits are projected to rise from 2024 levels, although some were lower than the December expectations.

CNBC further stated that net profits for the industry are expected to reach $36 billion in 2025, up from $32.4 billion in 2024 but slightly below the December estimation of $36.6 billion. Total revenues are anticipated to hit a record high of $979 billion.

The aviation industry is also expected to undergo a rise in net profit margin to 3.7% in 2025 from 3.4% the previous year.

With these trends in view, let’s look at the best airport and air services stocks to buy.

Our Methodology

We used stock screeners to compile a list of top airport and air services stocks and chose the top 10 most popular among hedge funds as of Q2 2025. We sourced the hedge fund sentiment data from Insider Monkey’s database. The list is sorted in ascending order of hedge fund holders.

Note: All data was sourced on September 7.

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10 Best Airport and Air Services Stocks to Buy

10. Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A

Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR) is one of the best airport and air services stocks to buy. On August 21, Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR) announced a transformative public-private initiative for the development and operation of the first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR) of the United States, securing the country’s critical minerals and metals supply essential to clean energy, defense, and industrial leadership.

Management announced that the SMR would be headquartered at the Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) in Mineral County, Nevada, specially designed to refine, store, and distribute essential minerals such as copper, gallium, and graphite. These minerals are critical for various purposes, ranging from semiconductors and defense systems to EVs and battery technology.

Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR) reported that the announcement came after a report from the Hoover Institution, which “made a compelling case for a U.S.-led multilateral critical minerals stockpile, and collaborative planning efforts with various federal and state agencies, including the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), which welcomed M2i Global’s long-term investment in the state and its people.”

Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR) is an aviation company that provides aircraft products and other services. Headquartered in Chamblee, GA, the company’s aircraft include HondaJet and Gulfstream G280.

9. Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 5

Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) is one of the best airport and air services stocks to buy. Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) reported its fiscal Q3 2025 results on August 13, with total operating revenues for the quarter reaching $92.8 million.

The company reported $20.6 million in pre-tax income and $20.9 million in net income, while adjusted net loss for the quarter was $0.6 million, primarily excluding a gain of $25.1 million on the write-off of warrant liabilities.

Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) further reported an adjusted EBITDAR of $6.1 million and operated at a 99.99% controllable completion factor, with a scheduled utilization for the quarter of 9.8 block hours per day.

The company also attained single fleet operation, training 160 pilots to transition from the CRJ fleet to the E-175 fleet. The stock’s median price target of $1.29 implies an upside of 55.04% from current levels.

Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) is involved in the provision of regional air carrier and passenger transportation services. The company’s fleet includes United Express, American Eagle, and DHL Express flights.

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