Aircraft ownership offers unmatched freedom, flexibility, and control, but it also comes with significant operational responsibility. Full service aircraft management is designed to remove that burden while preserving every benefit of ownership. At its core, it means having a trusted partner handle the complexity of aviation so owners can focus on flying, business, and lifestyle.

At 45 North Aviation, full service aircraft management is delivered through a boutique, white glove approach built on precision, discretion, and attention to detail. Whether supporting a private owner or a corporate flight department, the goal is simple. Simplify ownership while maximizing value.

A True Turnkey Approach to Aircraft Management

Full service aircraft management begins long before an aircraft ever takes flight. From acquisition support through daily operations, every detail is handled seamlessly. This includes crew staffing, maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance, dispatch coordination, charter revenue opportunities, and ongoing operational planning.

Owners gain complete freedom from the day to day complexities of operating an aircraft while retaining full control. Your aircraft remains your asset and your staff remains dedicated to your needs. The difference is that everything operates smoothly under a single, experienced management structure.

45 North Aviation functions as an in house flight department, caring for each aircraft as if it were their own. Every operation is tailored to meet the owner’s expectations, preferences, and mission profile.

Day to Day Operations Without the Stress

Managing an aircraft requires constant coordination across multiple disciplines. A full service aircraft management program ensures nothing is overlooked.

Dedicated personnel provide flight crew services, aircraft dispatch, in flight catering coordination, ground transportation arrangements, maintenance tracking and scheduling, crew training, and detailed monthly utilization and expense reporting. Each component works together to create a safe, efficient, and reliable operation.

By centralizing these responsibilities, owners gain peace of mind knowing their aircraft is being handled professionally and efficiently by a team that does this every day.

Managing More Than Aircraft, Managing Trust

What truly defines full service aircraft management is trust. Owners rely on their management company to protect their investment, uphold safety standards, and act with integrity at every decision point.

With a selective client approach and a hands on team, 45 North Aviation prioritizes relationships over volume. The result is a level of service where communication is clear, decisions are proactive, and accountability is personal.

This is not just aircraft management. It is stewardship.

Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions Support

Full service aircraft management often includes expert guidance when buying or selling an aircraft. With more than 25 years of hands on aviation experience, 45 North Aviation approaches every transaction with an operator’s mindset and a mechanic’s eye.

Support spans the entire process, from identifying the right aircraft to closing the deal with confidence. Whether entering ownership for the first time or upgrading an existing fleet, owners benefit from practical insight grounded in real world operations.

Our team specializes in new and pre owned fixed wing aircraft including turboprops such as King Air, Pilatus, and TBM models, light, mid, and heavy jets including Citation, Learjet, Falcon, and Gulfstream, piston aircraft such as Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft, as well as special mission aircraft for cargo, charter, and utility operations.

Every aircraft is thoroughly evaluated by an in house maintenance team before listing or acquisition, ensuring no surprises after delivery.

Global Aircraft Delivery and Logistics

Full service aircraft management can also extend to aircraft transportation and international delivery. For owners purchasing aircraft from the United States, Canada, or overseas, 45 North Aviation provides comprehensive logistics and export support.

Aircraft can be ferried by a professional pilot or transported by open or closed trailer to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan. Once onsite, the aircraft is expertly crated and packed using custom forms and jigs, prepared for secure container shipping. Services include export documentation, dockside handling, loading, and shipment to the destination port. For fixed wing aircraft that require dismantling, reassembly services at the destination are available when needed.

This end to end support ensures a smooth transition from purchase to operation, anywhere in the world.

Why Full Service Aircraft Management Matters

True full service aircraft management delivers more than operational support. It delivers confidence. Owners know their aircraft is compliant, well maintained, efficiently operated, and positioned to retain long term value.

At 45 North Aviation, the philosophy is simple. Your aircraft, your staff, handled with care and expertise. From ownership consulting to daily flight operations, full service aircraft management means everything is covered so owners can enjoy aviation without compromise.

If you are considering aircraft ownership or looking to elevate your current operation, contact 45 North Aviation today to schedule a consultation and experience what full service aircraft management really means.