Owning a private aircraft offers unmatched convenience, flexibility, and prestige, but it also comes with serious responsibilities. From regulatory compliance to safety oversight, the behind-the-scenes demands of aircraft ownership are extensive, technical, and unforgiving of error.

At 45 North Aviation, we understand that true luxury lies in peace of mind. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, we’re a boutique aircraft management company built on precision, discretion, and white-glove service. Our hands-on approach gives owners the freedom to enjoy their aircraft, while we take care of everything else.

Safety Is Never Optional

In aviation, safety isn’t just a goal, it’s a requirement. Ensuring that every aspect of your operation meets or exceeds FAA standards is a continuous process, not a one-time task. That’s why our management model prioritizes active compliance, maintenance integrity, and operational discipline.

Here’s how we protect your investment, and your peace of mind:

• Maintenance Oversight: We manage and monitor all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, tracking airframe, engine, and component life cycles. Our team works directly with certified technicians and trusted MROs to ensure every detail is properly addressed.

• Crew Staffing & Training: Whether working with your crew or sourcing pilots and flight attendants, we ensure all personnel meet rigorous training and certification standards. We prioritize ongoing professional development and recurrent training to uphold safety and service excellence.

• Regulatory Compliance: We navigate the complex landscape of FAA regulations, ensuring your aircraft is always compliant with airworthiness directives, operational requirements, and documentation protocols.

• Flight Operations & Dispatch: From pre-flight planning to in-flight support, our operations team maintains complete situational awareness, providing real-time coordination to keep every flight smooth and secure.

Tailored Management, Total Confidence

We recognize that no two owners, or aircraft, are alike. That’s why our management services are fully customized. Whether you’re a high-net-worth individual or overseeing a corporate flight department, we tailor every aspect of our support to your operational preferences and long-term goals.

Need help with acquisition? Want to explore charter revenue when your aircraft isn’t in use? Prefer to keep your own crew onboard? We’ll make it happen, seamlessly.

Our clients trust us to simplify ownership while maximizing the value and readiness of their aircraft. That trust is something we earn daily, through rigorous standards and relentless attention to detail.

Your Aircraft, Your Staff. Simple.

With 45 North Aviation, you remain in control. We bring the structure, accountability, and technical oversight that ensure your aircraft operates safely, efficiently, and profitably.

We’re not just managing aircraft, we’re managing your trust.

Give us a call to explore your options.
Let’s simplify ownership, together.