Western Aviation

Western Aviation is an aviation consulting business in Houston, Texas, with an office on Old Katy Road. The company states that it was established in 1999 and describes itself as veteran-owned, founded by a former U.S. Air Force crew chief who later worked with GE Aviation.

Much of its published work centres on aircraft valuation. It lists certified, desktop, onsite and helicopter appraisals, and its site cites ASA Senior Accredited Appraiser status and USPAP certification. It also provides aviation expert witness services for legal cases and is a member of the Lawyer Pilot Bar Association.

On the transaction side, Western Aviation offers advisory work for buyers and sellers, including acquisition consulting, seller advisory, technical due diligence and fleet strategy. Third-party directory listings describe the firm as handling pre-owned turbine aircraft sales and acquisitions, mainly light to midsize jets and helicopters.

The company also promotes private flights, covering on-demand charter, empty-leg flights and a jet card. Its site does not describe an owned or operated fleet, so flyers should assume flights are arranged with third-party operators and ask which operator and certificate will be used for a given trip.

The firm works across piston, turboprop, jet and helicopter types, which may suit owners who need a valuation or advisory support alongside occasional charter.