What Aura Aviation does

Aura Aviation is a London-headquartered aviation consultancy and aircraft brokerage operating as a trading style of Blackbrooks LLP, a UK-registered limited liability partnership (Company No. OC 302216, registered office 7 Bell Yard, London WC2A 2JR). The firm advises on and executes the purchase, sale, and ownership of aircraft assets spanning private jets, commercial jets, turboprops, helicopters, and special mission platforms. Its service platform is built on three integrated lines — aircraft sales, aircraft acquisition, and ownership consultancy — supplemented by aviation asset and project finance advisory and ancillary client services such as tax optimisation, insurance, crew provision, recruitment, and ferry flights. The firm maintains brand-specialized brokerage coverage across seven private jet OEMs: Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, Boeing Business Jets, Airbus Corporate Jets, and Cessna Citation.

Aura Aviation serves a horizontally diversified client base that includes high net worth individuals, corporates (financial institutions, international law firms, accountancy professionals), government entities, airlines, oil & gas sector operators, and MROs. Revenue is generated through transaction commissions on facilitated aircraft sales and acquisitions, with a quote-based, consultative pricing model tailored to individual client requirements; no standard pricing is publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is entirely direct and relationship-led, supported by blog/insights content, an email newsletter, organic social media presence, and a counterparty distribution network spanning 550+ aircraft brokers, 300+ operators, and a hand-picked list of private jet owners. Regional sales coverage extends to India, West Africa, the Americas, and South East Europe.

The firm has no proprietary technology platform — its value is delivered through human expertise, with a team combining over 100 years of collective experience across aviation, finance, insurance, and asset management. Differentiation rests on KYC/AML/ABC compliance infrastructure (including a dedicated compliance officer and a multi-jurisdiction approved escrow-agent network for second-level verification), discretion in transaction execution, and access to both on-market and off-market opportunities. No external funding, M&A, ownership changes, or patent/trademark filings are disclosed in the available data, and the entity remains a small private practice of 1-10 employees.

Name

Aura Aviation

Legal name

Blackbrooks LLP

Website

https://auraaviation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aura Aviation is a London-based aviation consultancy and aircraft brokerage (a trading style of Blackbrooks LLP) that facilitates sales, acquisitions, and ownership advisory for high net worth individuals, corporates, government entities, airlines, and aviation operators globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Brokerage

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Flight Brokers & Air Charter Ticketing Agents (THAKALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Air Ticketing Agencies (SME/Enterprise Accounts) (THAKALAB)

Keywords

• Aircraft brokerage
• Aircraft sales
• Aircraft acquisition
• Aviation consultancy
• Private jet brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Brokerage and Transaction Fees: The company earns revenue through commission and transaction fees from facilitating aircraft sales and acquisitions. Services cover the full aircraft lifecycle including sales, acquisition, and ownership consultancy, with fees likely structured as percentage-based commissions on transaction values.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aura Aviation provides expert advice and execution for the purchase and disposal of aircraft assets, covering aircraft sales brokerage, aircraft acquisition, and aviation consultancy across private jets, commercial jets, turboprops, helicopters, and special mission platforms. The firm also offers aviation asset and project finance advisory, plus client support services including business plans, tax optimisation, insurances, crew provision, recruitment, and ferry flights, serving HNW individuals, corporates, and government entities globally.

Product overview

Aura Aviation is an aviation consultancy and aircraft brokerage firm offering a unified service platform for aircraft transactions. The core offering consists of three integrated services: Aircraft Sales (managing the full sales process from valuation through completion), Aircraft Acquisition (sourcing aircraft aligned to client requirements), and Consultancy (advisory services for ownership decisions). Supporting these are Aviation Asset and Project Finance (financial advisory and introductions), and Consulting & Client Support (business plans, tax optimisation, insurances, crew, recruitment). The company specializes in brokering transactions across seven major private jet brands: Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, Boeing Business Jets, Airbus Corporate Jets, and Cessna Citation Jets, serving private clients, family offices, corporates, airlines, and government entities globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Sales Full-service aircraft sales management covering valuation, market positioning, negotiation, and transaction completion, maintaining discretion and transparency throughout. For owners looking to sell aircraft.
• Aircraft Acquisition End-to-end aircraft sourcing and acquisition service, from defining buyer requirements to identifying suitable on-market and off-market opportunities and managing the transaction process through completion. For buyers looking to purchase aircraft.
• Aviation Consultancy Independent advisory services covering aircraft ownership decisions, usage alternatives such as charter and fractional ownership, ownership costs, operational considerations, and strategic implications. For prospective and current aircraft owners.
• Aviation Asset and Project Finance Financial services advice including loans, leasing arrangements, special project finance, and commercial project delivery for airport operators, MROs, and governments.
• Consulting and Client Support Tailored support services including business plans, independent verification, tax optimisation, insurances, crew provision, aviation recruitment, and ferry flights for aircraft owners and operators.
• Gulfstream Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Gulfstream private jets, covering six aircraft models with flight ranges between 3,600 NM and 7,500 NM. For buyers and sellers of Gulfstream aircraft.
• Bombardier Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Bombardier business jets, including Challenger and Global families, with over 50 years of aircraft production heritage. For buyers and sellers of Bombardier aircraft.
• Dassault Falcon Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Dassault Falcon aircraft, featuring spacious cabins and global support network for reliable worldwide operations. For buyers and sellers of Dassault Falcon jets.
• Embraer Private Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Embraer Executive Jets, offering clean sheet aircraft designs with latest technology and competitive pricing. For buyers and sellers of Embraer executive jets.
• Boeing Business Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Boeing Business Jets, bringing commercial aviation quality into private jet travel with premium cabin experiences. For buyers and sellers of Boeing Business Jets.
• Airbus Corporate Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Airbus Corporate Jets, offering a modern jet family with customisable and spacious cabin configurations. For buyers and sellers of Airbus Corporate Jets.
• Cessna Citation Jets Brokerage Sales and acquisition brokerage services for Cessna Citation Jets, featuring seven aircraft choices accommodating 7 to 12 passengers with style, comfort, and reliability. For buyers and sellers of Cessna Citation jets.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Holstein Aviation: US-based private jet brokerage and acquisition firm representing buyers and sellers of pre-owned business jets. Directly comparable to Aura Aviation's core aircraft sales and acquisition model across major OEM brands.
• International Jet Trading: Aircraft brokerage firm focused on business jet sales and acquisitions globally. Directly comparable in target customer (HNW, corporate) and OEM-agnostic positioning.
• Aviatrade: Global aircraft brokerage handling business jets, turboprops, and helicopters. Closely matches Aura's cross-segment advisory, sales, and acquisition offering.
• Global Flight Group: Independent aircraft broker and consultancy assisting with sales, acquisitions, and management services. Closely aligned with Aura's lifecycle service approach.
• Trans-Air Sales: Used business jet and turboprop sales brokerage with multi-OEM coverage. Comparable in target market and transaction-fee model to Aura Aviation.
• Airstream Jets: Pre-owned jet brokerage and acquisition service covering multiple major OEMs. Comparable offering structure and HNW client focus to Aura Aviation.
• Jeteffect: Aircraft acquisition and brokerage firm advising buyers and sellers of business jets. Comparable transaction-fee model and consultative sales motion to Aura Aviation.
• OGARA JET: Business jet broker specializing in pre-owned aircraft transactions for HNW and corporate clients. Comparable consultative sales approach and OEM specialization to Aura Aviation.

Emerging players

• Solairus Aviation: Aircraft management and charter operator that also supports acquisition and resale advisory. Partial overlap with Aura's services given shared HNW clientele and lifecycle positioning.
• Louped: Aircraft brokerage platform providing pre-owned jet listings and advisory. Comparable core activity with a more technology-led delivery model than Aura's relationship-led approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AuraAviation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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