Aviation Portfolio

Aviation Portfolio is an advisory firm for private aviation. It was founded in 2011. The firm describes itself as an unbiased advocate for private flyers and aircraft owners. Its goal is better service, lower risk and better value from aviation spending.

The firm advises fractional, card and charter fliers. It also works with whole aircraft owners. Its work is a professional service that reviews every part of the private aviation experience, from program agreements to day to day flying.

For fliers, the firm reviews program agreements and terms. It consults on new bookings with a focus on risk. It provides pre-flight support, handles issue escalation through to resolution and completes post-flight follow-up. It also audits statements and holds vendors accountable when they fail.

For owners, the firm benchmarks costs against the original budget and against similar aircraft in the region. It advises on maintenance and operating plans and on cost reduction that does not affect safety or reliability. Its services also include management company oversight, pilot retention strategies and help with aircraft selection, purchase and replacement.

The firm reports that it advises on about 30,000 flights a year and has worked on more than $4 billion in aviation related transactions. Its historical retention rate is 95 percent, which it defines as clients who stay for multiple years. Its leadership team is made up of former C-suite executives and industry specialists.

The firm points to common problems in private aviation. It says program agreements often favor vendors and include fine print. It says vendor marketing can be confusing and that customer support often lags during delays. It also says demand for private flights has grown faster than fleets and pilot availability.

Services

• Continuous assessment
• Mission support
• Financial stewardship
• Operational readiness
• Aircraft acquisition and replacement
• Program agreement review
• Booking and flight support
• Cost benchmarking
• Statement audits
• Management company oversight