The Venture Codex

Led · Series A · Jul 2022

AeroVanti operates a membership-based private aviation club built around the Piaggio P.180 Avanti turboprop, offering lower hourly rates and no repositioning fees. Membership tiers start at $1,000/month for individuals, $1,500/month for families and $2,500/month for corporates; hourly rates start at $2,495. Its core fleet includes nine P.180s, plus three Learjet 31s, one Gulfstream G3 and an MD 600N helicopter. CEO and founder Patrick Britton-Harr, a pilot who previously bought a Piaggio for private use, positions the P.180 as fuel-efficient with a smaller carbon footprint and strong performance relative to similar turboprops. Members include NFL players, C-suite executives and families; the company emphasizes value and lower cost per hour versus competitors. AeroVanti says it is in growth mode and plans to expand its fleet, customer service team and pursue strategic M&A while building maintenance capability.