Western Aviation Insurance

Western Aviation is an aviation consulting firm that was established in 1999. The company brings more than 40 years of industry experience to its work and serves customers worldwide. It is a veteran owned business. The founder served as a crew chief in the United States Air Force and later worked at GE Aviation in aircraft finance and appraisals. The firm is based in Houston, Texas.

The company provides aircraft appraisal services. An ASA Senior Accredited Appraiser performs the appraisal work. The firm is USPAP certified. Its appraisal offerings include certified appraisals, desktop appraisals, onsite appraisal reports, and helicopter appraisals. Certified appraisals provide detailed valuations for major transactions and legal matters. Desktop appraisals offer quick value estimates without a physical inspection. Onsite appraisal reports involve evaluating the aircraft condition, modifications, and maintenance history in person.

Western Aviation offers aviation advisory services to aircraft owners, operators, investors, and aviation businesses. These services include transaction advisory, acquisition consulting, seller advisory, technical due diligence, and fleet strategy. The advisory team helps clients navigate the complex aviation industry and make informed decisions about buying, selling, or managing aircraft and fleets.

The firm provides expert witness services for aviation related legal cases. Its experts are members of the Lawyer Pilot Bar Association. They offer clear and factual testimony to explain complex aviation issues in court. These services draw on decades of industry experience and technical knowledge.

Private flight arrangements are also available through Western Aviation. The firm arranges empty legs, on demand charter flights, and private flights. It offers a jet card program, which it describes as its newest addition. Clients can arrange flights through its consulting team.

Western Aviation offers virtual consultations by Teams. Clients can connect from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The firm is a member of the National Aircraft Finance Association. Its facilities include wheelchair accessible parking, entrance, and restroom. The business is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday.

The company works with clients across the globe. Its listed service areas include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Russia, Greece, Egypt, Nigeria, Ecuador, Türkiye, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Guam, Portugal, and cities including Chicago, Kansas City, Montreal, and Monterrey.

Services

• Aircraft Appraisals
• Certified Appraisals
• Desktop Appraisals
• Onsite Appraisal Reports
• Helicopter Appraisals
• Aviation Advisory
• Transaction Advisory
• Acquisition Consulting
• Expert Witness Services
• Private Flights