Head of State Aircraft Advisory

Sovereign Aircraft.Independent Counsel.

Boeing BBJ & Airbus ACJ Specialists Since 1985

Independent advisory for the acquisition, completion, and management of Head of State aircraft — managed with the precision, discretion, and technical authority that government programmes demand.

Independent Advisory Since 1985FAA Designated Airworthiness RepresentativeNAAA Senior AppraisersZero Conflicts of InterestStrictly Confidential4 Continents Active35+ Sovereign Aircraft ProgrammesUSPAP Certified Appraisers

Who We Are

Advisors Who Have Operated the Aircraft.

Aviation Asset Advisors is the independent Head of State advisory division of Integral Aviation Solutions Inc — providing acquisition, completion, and asset management services for Head of State, government, and VVIP aircraft programmes worldwide.

Our principals are former airline captains, FAA-appointed airworthiness designees, and NAAA-credentialed senior appraisers — professionals who have personally led sovereign aircraft transactions across four continents. We carry no inventory, represent no manufacturers, and earn no commissions from third parties.

Every engagement is backed by our parent company, Integral Aviation Solutions Inc (inavsol.com) — specialists in sovereign acquisitions, VVIP completion management, FAA DAR-T compliance, and aircraft asset management.

120+
Combined Years Expertise
4
Continents Active
Zero
Conflicts of Interest
1985
Year Established
VVIP aircraft main lounge with custom seating
VVIP main lounge — sovereign cabin configuration

Why Independent Matters

Sovereign Programmes Demand Different Advisory

Head of State aircraft transactions carry complexity that commercial advisory firms are not equipped to handle. Security requirements, diplomatic documentation, communications systems, and confidentiality protocols require advisors with direct experience in sovereign programmes.

Strict Confidentiality

Every sovereign engagement is handled under the highest level of professional discretion. No transaction detail is disclosed without explicit authorisation.

No Conflicts — Ever

We carry no aircraft inventory, represent no manufacturers, and earn no commissions from completion centres. Our only obligation is to the client.

Security Systems Advisory

Independent advisory for secure communications, anti-intrusion systems, and classified configuration requirements for government aircraft.

Diplomatic Documentation

Export, import, and diplomatic documentation expertise for cross-border sovereign transactions — supported by our FAA DAR-T appointment.

Technical Authority

FAA-appointed airworthiness designees with direct authority to issue certificates — no FSDO routing, no intermediary delays.

Completion Oversight

Independent attendance at every major programme milestone. We hold completion centres to specification and protect your budget throughout.

VIP Completion Oversight

Every Detail.
Every Milestone.

From green airframe acceptance through delivery, our principals attend every major programme milestone — controlling change orders, monitoring specification compliance, and protecting your schedule and budget throughout the completion process.

The Sovereign Fleet

Boeing BBJ & Airbus ACJ Specifications & Range

Cabin dimensions, VVIP configuration data, and non-stop range — in kilometres and nautical miles — for every Boeing BBJ and Airbus ACJ Head of State and sovereign widebody platform, from the BBJ 1 through the ACJ350 XWB.

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Advisory Services

Head of State Aircraft Advisory Programme

Every engagement is structured around the unique requirements of sovereign operations — technical advisory, security integration, completion management, and regulatory compliance. Our principals operate exclusively as independent government jet advisors with no conflicts of interest.

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Acquisition & Buyers Agent

Independent buyer-exclusive representation for Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ, and sovereign widebody platforms. Market analysis, pre-purchase inspection management, technical records review, negotiation support, and delivery management — with zero conflicts of interest.

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VIP Completion Oversight

Independent oversight from green airframe acceptance through delivery. We attend every major milestone, control change orders, monitor specification compliance, and manage delivery acceptance — protecting your schedule and budget.

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Interior Design & Engineering

Translating sovereignty requirements — communications, security systems, and state cabin configuration — into precise technical specifications completion centres can certify. STC coordination with FAA and EASA design organisations.

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FAA DAR-T Certification

Our FAA DAR-T appointment enables direct issuance of Export Certificates of Airworthiness for cross-border Head of State transactions — eliminating FSDO appointment delays for international sovereign buyers.

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Asset Management & Appraisal

Retained technical advisory for sovereign aircraft owners — continuous airworthiness monitoring, maintenance oversight, records management, and NAAA-certified, USPAP-compliant appraisals for insurance, financing, and fleet management.

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Ferry, Storage & Transition

Global ferry coordination and long-term storage management for sovereign aircraft — FAA permit applications, international routing, insured operations, and full return-to-service coordination.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an independent Head of State aircraft advisor do?

We represent the government or royal buyer only — defining the mission, shortlisting Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ and widebody airframes, managing pre-purchase inspection and records review, negotiating the purchase, and overseeing the completion through delivery. We carry no aircraft inventory and take no commission from sellers, manufacturers or completion centres.

What is an FAA DAR-T, and why does it matter on a sovereign transaction?

A DAR-T is an FAA-appointed Designated Airworthiness Representative authorised to issue airworthiness certificates, including Export Certificates of Airworthiness. With a DAR-T on the advisory team, a cross-border delivery does not wait on an FAA field-office appointment.

Boeing BBJ or Airbus ACJ — which is right for a Head of State?

It depends on the mission: the non-stop range needed from your capital, the size of the delegation, the number of cabin zones, and the support network in your region. Widebodies such as the ACJ350, ACJ330neo and BBJ 787 suit intercontinental state travel; the narrowbody BBJ and ACJ families suit regional missions and smaller airfields. Our specifications and range pages compare every platform.

How is confidentiality handled?

No client is identified without explicit authorisation, and no transaction detail is disclosed to any third party. Every enquiry is received directly by a principal advisor.

Who is behind Head of State Aircraft?

Head of State Aircraft is the sovereign advisory practice of Aviation Asset Advisors, a division of Integral Aviation Solutions Inc of Delray Beach, Florida, established in 1985. Engagements are led personally by Capt. Ivan Klugman, a retired wide-body airline captain, and Michael Bonventre, an FAA DAR-T and NAAA Senior Appraiser.

Professional Discretion

Confidentiality Is Not a Policy. It Is the Standard.

Head of State aircraft transactions carry security, diplomatic, and political dimensions that demand the highest level of professional discretion. Aviation Asset Advisors has managed sovereign mandates under strict confidentiality for four decades. No client is identified without explicit authorisation. No transaction detail is disclosed to any third party under any circumstance.

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Confidential Enquiries

Select Conversations Are Welcomed.

Whether you are evaluating platforms, already engaged with a manufacturer or completion centre, or require independent technical representation in an existing programme — principals and qualified representatives are welcome to make contact. All enquiries are received in strict professional confidence.

Office
15300 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446, USA

All Enquiries — Strictly Confidential

Every enquiry is received directly by a principal advisor and handled with complete discretion. Select conversations with qualified principals and representatives are welcomed.

Call Direct
1.561.809.8606Speak with a principal advisor
Email
ivan@aviationassetadvisors.comResponse within one business day