BGA

Business & General Aviation

Business & General
Aviation Solutions

Aircraft advisory, FBO strategy, fractional & charter advisory, ESG, and new entrant support — for the full spectrum of private and general aviation.

Our BGA Practice

SO Aero's Business & General Aviation practice is rooted in generational FBO, GA, and private aviation experience. Our founding team grew up in this industry — we understand the relationships, the operators, and the clients who make it work.

We serve HNWI and corporate aircraft owners, independent FBO operators, charter companies, regional airports, and new entrants to the aviation industry — providing advisory that is both sophisticated and genuinely personal.

Whether you're buying your first aircraft, optimizing an FBO, navigating fractional ownership, or just entering aviation for the first time — we have the connections and expertise to make it SO.


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Who We Serve

Primary
HNWI & Corporate Aircraft Owners
Emerging HNWI, existing owners, and corporate flight departments from small to mid-size
Primary
Independent FBO Operators
Single-location and small regional chain operators across the Americas
Secondary
Small Charter Operators & Regional Airports
Independent charter companies and regional airports underserved by large advisory firms
Secondary
New Aviation Entrants
Entrepreneurs and new operators entering the aviation industry for the first time

Service Lines

BGA Advisory Services

Aircraft Advisory

Full ownership lifecycle advisory — from first aircraft decision through ongoing management and eventual disposition.

  • Aircraft acquisition & disposition advisory
  • Pre-purchase inspection support
  • Financing advisory
  • Management company selection & evaluation
  • Management contract review & benchmarking
  • Technical oversight & owner liaison
Fractional & Charter Advisory

Helping owners and operators make smart decisions about fractional programs, charter operations, and fleet right-sizing.

  • Fractional program selection advisory
  • Small charter operator advisory
  • Fleet right-sizing & optimization
  • Business development & customer strategy
  • Cost optimization & benchmarking
FBO & Airport Advisory

Strategy, development, and positioning advisory for independent FBOs and regional airports across the Americas.

  • FBO strategy & development
  • Fuel program advisory
  • Airport relations & air service development
  • FBO acquisition & disposition advisory
  • Competitive positioning & market strategy
ESG Strategy

Practical sustainability and ESG advisory — grounded in real operational experience including SAF program development.

  • Sustainability program development
  • SAF program advisory
  • Diversity & inclusion strategy
  • ESG reporting & compliance
New Entrant Advisory

Guiding aviation entrepreneurs from concept to launch — with the network introductions and real-world advisory that textbooks can't provide.

  • Business planning & feasibility assessment
  • Market opportunity analysis
  • Capital & financing guidance
  • Industry network introductions

"We make it SO."

Whatever your BGA challenge — aircraft, FBO, charter, sustainability, or starting fresh — bring it to SO Aero.

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ESG & Sustainability

Aviation's sustainable future
starts here.

SO Aero's ESG practice is grounded in real operational experience — not consulting theory. Our Managing Partner led SAF program development and procurement for Honda Aircraft's first 100% SAF demonstration flight, and developed supplier sustainability governance for a major business aviation firm.

We also bring an authentic diversity story. Our firm's roots include a woman-owned FBO — giving us genuine credibility on diversity and inclusion advisory that most aviation consultants cannot offer.

For FBOs, airports, charter operators, and corporate flight departments navigating increasing ESG regulatory pressure, SO Aero provides practical, actionable advisory — not generic frameworks.

Sustainability Programs
End-to-end sustainability strategy development, goal-setting, and implementation roadmaps
SAF Advisory
SAF procurement, blending strategy, and program development for operators of all sizes
Diversity & Inclusion
D&I strategy grounded in authentic aviation heritage — from a firm that lives these values
ESG Reporting & Compliance
Navigating emerging ESG disclosure requirements and regulatory frameworks for aviation operators

Next Steps

Discuss Your BGA Challenge

Aircraft, FBO, charter, sustainability, or starting fresh — tell us what you're working on. We'll bring the connections and expertise to make it SO.

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Commercial Aviation Solutions

Looking for lessor advisory, technical due diligence, or transaction support? Our commercial practice serves mid-size lessors, regional carriers, and emerging airlines.

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