Private Aviation Consulting in the US

Costing architecture, operations design, and regulatory compliance consulting for private aviation owners and operators in the US, from PATL.

Private Aviation Technology Ltd. (PATL) helps US operators, aircraft owners, and flight departments across the full set of hard problems in private aviation: costing architecture, operations design, financial and ownership structure advisory, data integration, and regulatory compliance across FAA, IS-BAO, IS-BAH, and multi-registry requirements. PATL works independently and in strict confidence.

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15 years of leadership across military, commercial, and business aviation held by Ray Wilson, PATL's IS-BAO Stage 3 auditor. IS-BAO Stage 1, 2, and 3 audit and preparation support, plus IS-BAH set-up. L'VOYAGE's Hong Kong operator network since 2014 feeding into every engagement.

15+ Years Multi-Registry AOC Leadership IS-BAO Stage 3 Auditor on the Team L'VOYAGE Operator Network Since 2014

What does PATL do for US operators and owners?

PATL builds the consulting architecture that an operation needs: documentation, cost models, processes, and data visibility that match how the aircraft actually flies, with regulatory compliance as one component, not the whole engagement.

ServiceWhat PATL delivers
Costing architectureCost models so charter quotes align with real operating costs
Operations designAudit-ready workflows that produce predictable results
Financial and ownership structure advisoryGuidance for aircraft owners and ownership groups
Data integrationOperating rules turned into software for real-time visibility
Regulatory and compliance supportFAA, IS-BAO, IS-BAH, and multi-registry AOC compliance

Which US consulting services does PATL support?

PATL supports operators from single-aircraft startups to multi-aircraft, multi-registry fleets. Its operating depth today sits in Asia, and the US is part of its expansion toward global markets. That combination serves N-registered operators flying into Asia and US flight departments that want an IS-BAO Stage 3 auditor's perspective.

AreaWho it applies toWhat PATL delivers
Costing and quotingCharter operators, ownersReconcilable cost models
Operations designCorporate and private flight departmentsDocumented, audit-ready workflows
FAA Part 135 operating certificateCharter operators, startups through multi-aircraft fleetsAOC compliance support through the FAA's five-phase certification process
FAA Part 91 flight departmentCorporate and private flight departmentsOperations design, documentation, IS-BAO preparation
Multi-registry AOCFleets crossing US and Asian registriesRegistry-by-registry compliance mapping

What regulatory and compliance support does PATL provide in the US?

As one part of the wider consulting engagement, PATL provides AOC compliance support through the FAA's five-phase certification process for Part 135 operators, operations design and IS-BAO preparation for Part 91 flight departments, IS-BAO Stage 1, 2, and 3 audits, IS-BAH set-up for FBOs and ground handlers, and multi-registry AOC compliance mapping for fleets crossing US and Asian registries.

Independent engagements, with every client's data kept strictly confidential
Proprietary cost models and strategies kept private to each client
Processes designed with the audit trail in place from day one
Solutions tailored to each client's fleet, bases, partners, and regulatory context

Why use one team instead of separate audit, strategy, and IT firms?

Private aviation problems tend to occur where regulation, operations, and systems meet. PATL puts aviation operating leadership, enterprise technology, and military and commercial operations expertise inside one firm. Pure-audit, pure-strategy, or pure-training firms each cover one piece. PATL covers the full architecture.

Ray Wilson: IS-BAO Stage 3 auditor, 15 years across military, commercial, and business aviation — multi-registry AOC compliance, audits
Jolie Howard: former CEO in the Asia private aviation sector, active in industry associations — operator strategy, regional operations
Bernard Lee: enterprise systems, networks, and data integration from global technology and aviation enterprises — data integration, tooling
L'VOYAGE heritage: sister company operating in Hong Kong private aviation since 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PATL help with FAA Part 135 certification?

Yes. PATL provides AOC compliance support from single-aircraft startups to multi-registry operations, and in the US the Part 135 operating certificate fills the AOC role. PATL supports the FAA's five-phase certification process with operations design, manuals, and documentation.

What does the FAA SMS rule require of Part 135 operators?

The FAA's 2024 final rule extends Part 5 safety management system requirements to Part 135 operators, with compliance due by May 28, 2027. PATL designs SMS processes and documentation that also meet IS-BAO expectations.

Can PATL support N-registered aircraft operating in Asia?

Yes. PATL specialises in multi-registry AOC compliance and in navigating varied airport and jurisdictional rules across Asia, backed by sister company L'VOYAGE's Hong Kong private aviation operations since 2014.

Does PATL work with US FBOs and ground handlers?

Yes. PATL provides IS-BAH set-up and preparation for FBOs and ground handlers. For US handlers with European stations, EASA guidance recognises IS-BAH as an industry standard under Regulations (EU) 2025/20 and 2025/23.

How does PATL keep client information confidential?

PATL operates as an independent firm under strict confidentiality. Proprietary client data, cost architectures, and operational strategies stay secure and are not shared with brokers, sellers, or other clients.

About Private Aviation Technology Ltd.

Private Aviation Technology Ltd. (PATL) is an independent consulting firm that solves the technical and regulatory hard problems underneath private aviation, including costing architecture, operations design, AOC compliance, and IS-BAO/IS-BAH auditing. It serves aircraft owners, private flight departments, and operators from single-aircraft startups to multi-registry fleets, with FBOs and ground handlers as an expansion focus. PATL is the sister company of L'VOYAGE, a Hong Kong-based private aviation consultancy and travel agency founded in 2014, and draws on that operator network and regulatory experience across its engagements.

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