Simply speaking, Charlie Bravo Aviation “pushes tin.” The company combines hard work and integrity with innovative marketing and in-depth industry analysis to buy and sell corporate aircraft better than anyone else.

Located just off the airport in Georgetown, Texas, Charlie Bravo is an aviation consulting company and a broker and dealer of business jets and turboprops. With more than 30 years combined experience, the company helps small and large clients alike maximize their aviation investments.

Charlie Bravo Aviation…

• buys, sells, trades, and brokers aircraft,
• determines accurate market valuations,
• facilitates every aspect of an aircraft transaction including inspections, negotiations, import/export arrangements, financing, etc.
• markets aircraft in traditional outlets and with strategic word-of-mouth campaigns,
• maintains a vast network of related professionals, so that every aspect of aviation management is at the clients’ fingertips.

Charlie Bravo Aviation was founded in 2008 by Rene and Curt Banglesdorf. Since its inception, Charlie Bravo has tripled its staff to include specialists covering nearly every line of popular business jet available on the market. The company began covering turboprop markets in 2010 and rotorcraft in 2013.

In 2009, the company became the first broker and dealer of aircraft to hold a woman-owned business certification. This gives our clients that participate in supplier diversity programs a distinct advantage in meeting their goals.

Charlie Bravo Charter was introduced in 2011 and landed a contract as Circuit of the America's offical aviation partner for the inaugural Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas.

The sales team at Charlie Bravo Aviation believes knowledge is king. Thus, our staff is structured in a way that each member of the team researches and specializes in a specific type of aircaft. They make calls to owners and their representatives around the world to ensure they know everything about on-market planes and often have a wealth of information about aircraft that are not advertised but may be available.

It is Charlie Bravo's goal to be the best aircraft broker and dealer in the world...armed with the most up-to-date market data and the best connections in the industry.

Our dedication to high ethical standards and a strong work ethic shows in our branding with World War II flair, industry affiliations, and corporate sponsorship of Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy.

Charlie Bravo Aviation…

•  buys, sells, trades, and brokers aircraft,
•  determines accurate market valuations,
•  facilitates every aspect of an aircraft transaction including inspections, negotiations, import/export arrangements, financing, etc.
•  markets aircraft in traditional outlets and with strategic word-of-mouth campaigns,
•  maintains a vast network of related professionals, so that every aspect of aviation management is at the clients’ fingertips.

NBAA

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world's largest civil aviation trade show.

For more information, visit NBAA.org

WBENC

Aircraft almost always are among the largest assets of companies with an aviation department. For those companies that also have a supplier diversity program, a logical business plan would tie the two together.

Charlie Bravo Aviation is the only certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in the aircraft sales and acquisitions field, providing its clients with benefits not available anywhere else—a unique way to meet diverse spend goals more effectively.

Charlie Bravo’s acquisitions and sales departments maintain thousands of industry contacts, which enable them to assist buyers and sellers with every aspect and every type of aircraft transaction. From determining if private aviation is the right decision to helping large fleets and charter companies maximize their aviation investments, Charlie Bravo is a great choice in aviation consultants.

Call today for a free market analysis on your aircraft or to find out how Charlie Bravo Aviation can best help you meet your diverse spend goals.

For more information, visit WBENC.org

NAFA

The National Aircraft Finance Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the general welfare of individuals and organizations providing aircraft financing and loans secured by aircraft; to improving the industry's service to the public; and to working with government agencies to foster a greater understanding of our members' needs.

Additionally, we work to provide our members with a forum for education and the sharing of information and knowledge to encourage the financing, leasing and insuring of general aviation aircraft. We invite you to explore this site to learn more about NAFA and the benefits of membership.

For more information, visit NAFA.aero

WPO

The WPO is a non-profit membership organization for women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies. The members of the WPO take part in professionally-facilitated peer advisory groups in order to bring the 'genius out of the group' and accelerate the growth of their businesses.

For more information, visit WOMENSPRESIDENTSORG.com

AOPA

The future of GA is inextricably linked to the dedicated pilot philanthropists who fund the initiatives of the AOPA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AOPA.

Today’s aircraft owners and pilots face complex issues that threaten the very existence of general aviation in the United States. The AOPA Foundation was created to address a multitude of issues impacting GA — issues our supporters and members have identified as mission critical. Through your tax-deductible donations, the AOPA Foundation is able to fund efforts to address four key initiatives to ensure a bright future for GA:

• Improving GA’s safety: Keeping Pilots Safe
• Growing and nurturing the pilot population: Safeguarding the Future of GA
• Preserving and improving community airports: Keeping Aviation Accessible and Affordable
• Improving General Aviations Image: Fostering a Positive Public Image of GA

For more information, visit AOPA.org

Alliance for Aviation Across America

For more information, visit AVIATIONACROSSAMERICA.org

Austin Chamber of Commerce

The Austin Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of 2,400+ business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for its members.

Investing in the Austin community through Chamber membership supports a program of work that includes economic development, education and talent development, public policy, transportation and infrastructure, technology, as well as business attraction, retention, and expansion.

The Austin Chamber builds its program of work around the three core principles an investment in membership brings: business connection, community impact and economic prosperity.

For more information, visit AUSTINCHAMBER.com

TXAA

For more information, visit TXAA.org

Citation Owners Group

For more information, visit CITATIONJETPILOTS.com

Phenom Jet Association

For more information, visit PHENOM.aero

Leading Edge Aviation Insurance:

For more information, visit AVIATIONINSURORS.com

Charlie Bravo Aviation consults with and represents some of the world’s most prestigious aircraft owners.

Here’s what a few clients have to say:

"You better be sure you are ready to buy or sell when you call Charlie Bravo… Curt found both my Citations in a couple weeks and had the deal closed in even less time than that! Again recently, I called him and told him what I wanted in a newer Citation, and you guessed it, by the very next day he had located one! I am an experienced owner/operator with more than 15 aircraft transactions. I have found Curt effective and fun to deal with. He gets the job done!"

Dr. Ron C. Bingham
Owner, EMG Clinics of Tennessee

"When it comes time to buy or sell your airplane, you don't want advice from someone who knew the market a year ago. The staff at Charlie Bravo is in touch with today's market. Their real-time knowledge can save you money by not wasting your time."

Fletcher Aldredge, Publisher
Vref Aircraft Value Reference

"Before we even listed our CJ, Charlie Bravo Aviation brought a buyer to us and the deal was closed in five days from start to finish. I can’t help but think that all their hard work, acquired knowledge and keen eye on the market enabled us to have the results we did in the time frame we had hoped for.

When it comes to pilots or brokers I rarely give endorsements, but I will gladly pass along Charlie Bravo’s name to anyone asks about our CJ sale. It truly was a pleasure to do business with them, and I look forward to our paths crossing down the road again."

Mark Walker
Chief Pilot
Engineered Structures, Inc.

“Charlie Bravo Aviation brokers respected our time and efforts, were honest to us, did not promise things they could not achieve and took them less time than the market average to sell the advertised aircraft. Not to mention the performance and the perfect coordination of the execution of the specific transaction.  In this difficult industry, the fast execution, the perfect coordination and the services provided by a sales and purchase broker is very important and is usually reflected in a higher commission the broker charges.”                                                                                   

Chrysostomos Kokkinos                                                                                    
CFO in Greek Shipping Company 

I wanted to thank you specifically for your assistance in determining the asset value of our King Air Fleet.  As you are aware, the TxDOT Flight Services Section is required to annually update our "Fleet -Replacement Plan."  Your precise evaluation of our fleet composition and current market value is a critical metric determining future fleet composition in terms of scope and type of aircraft.

 J. F. Joseph Director
Flight Services Section TxDOT Aviation Division

My wife and I were in a bind and had to get from Austin to Baton Rouge on very short notice. We called several charter companies in our panic, but Lisa and the team at Charlie Bravo Charter were the only ones who were able to come through for us. They worked hard to not only get us where we needed to go, but also managed to come in under our budget. Lisa not only got us a plane, but kept checking in to make sure we were happy with the pilot, plane, and trip home. An excellent experience throughout, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

Jason Herd
Charlie Bravo Charter client

Without a doubt I would have to say Charlie Bravo is at the top of the list in organization, friendliness and overall ease to work with.  I value the fact that I am able to align myself and my business with your organization.  Whenever I even hear someone suggest they need air travel the first thing out of my mouth is Charlie Bravo.

Beau Edge
Host of “The Nooner” and "The Sports Edge"on FM 104.9

I think Charlie Bravo brings a lot of integrity, good work ethic, and a real sense of “service to your customers” to the table.  You are poised to become the go-to contact for charter in the Austin market, and we are delighted to be a partner in that effort.     

Jim Craig
Airport Manager KEDC