AeroGroup Incorporated

AeroGroup Incorporated AeroGroup is a Virginia based corporation operating in Hampton Roads. Veteran owned. Pilot owned.

One of the things that always makes me smile is that we’re considered one of the largest operators of Piaggio aircraft i...
06/15/2026

One of the things that always makes me smile is that we’re considered one of the largest operators of Piaggio aircraft in the United States.

We manage three airplanes.

That’s it.

Three airplanes, a small team, and a lot of responsibility.

It reminds me that “large” isn’t always measured by headcount, square footage, or corporate complexity. Sometimes it’s measured by consistency, experience, and the willingness to show up every day and do the work well.

Behind every flight are countless details most people never see: scheduling, maintenance coordination, member communication, accounting, logistics, safety considerations, and a hundred small decisions that keep everything moving.

There is something satisfying about operating in a niche where competence matters more than scale.

No giant corporate machine.

Just good people, managing remarkable airplanes, for owners who expect excellence.

Three aircraft.

One of the largest Piaggio operations in the country.

Aviation is funny that way.

Pictured is our Head of Operations and our lead Piaggio pilot…his full bio can be found on our website www.flyaerogroup.com

No windows?It sounds crazy until you think about it.Windows add weight, complexity, noise, and design limitations. Remov...
06/09/2026

No windows?

It sounds crazy until you think about it.

Windows add weight, complexity, noise, and design limitations. Remove them, and suddenly the cabin becomes stronger, quieter, more efficient, and infinitely more customizable.

The tradeoff?

You lose one of aviation’s greatest luxuries: the view.

Technology can recreate a horizon. It can project a sunset. It can display a mountain range in 8K.

But can it replace watching the real thing from 45,000 feet?

What do you think - future of aviation or solution looking for a problem?

Private aviation has a funny way of humbling people.Everyone wants the fastest airplane.Until they’re paying for fuel.Ev...
06/06/2026

Private aviation has a funny way of humbling people.

Everyone wants the fastest airplane.

Until they’re paying for fuel.

Everyone wants the biggest cabin.

Until they’re flying with two passengers.

Everyone wants the longest range.

Until they realize they haven’t flown west of Nashville in three years.

The best aircraft isn’t the one with the most impressive brochure.

It’s the one that quietly fits the mission so well that nobody thinks about the airplane at all.

In aviation, as in life, more isn’t always better.

Better is better.

That’s why we spend so much time asking questions before making recommendations.

Because the right airplane should serve the owner.

Not ego.

One of the biggest misconceptions in private aviation is that the “best” aircraft is simply the fastest, newest, or most...
06/02/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in private aviation is that the “best” aircraft is simply the fastest, newest, or most beautiful. The truth is that the best aircraft is the one that fits your mission.

A stunning turboprop like the Piaggio P.180 Avanti offers incredible speed, efficiency, and comfort. But if your typical travel includes frequent trips from the East Coast to destinations west of the Mississippi, operational realities matter.

Range, passenger count, baggage requirements, airport accessibility, weather capability, and fuel planning all become part of the equation. Even aircraft with impressive performance may require fuel stops depending on winds, payload, and route. A fuel stop isn’t necessarily a problem but it should be part of the conversation before the purchase, not after.

That’s why aircraft acquisition should never begin with a favorite airplane. It should begin with understanding how you’ll actually use it.

The goal isn’t finding the perfect airplane. It’s finding the perfect airplane for you.

Memorial Day.This photo captures something deeper than aviation.  One pilot reaching out midair to support another aircr...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day.

This photo captures something deeper than aviation. One pilot reaching out midair to support another aircraft mission in motion.

That spirit never leaves you.

At AeroGroup, both of our founders are retired fighter pilots, and one thing military aviation teaches you is this: you never do the mission alone. You look out for the people beside you. You step in when needed. You help carry the load whenever you can.

Today, we remember the men and women who gave everything in service to this country, those who answered the call knowing the cost.

Their sacrifice is the reason we have the freedom to live, work, build, and serve today.

We honor the fallen.

We remember their families.

And we remain committed to serving others with the same spirit of professionalism, humility, and sacrifice they modeled so well.

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The pilot receiving fuel in this image is one of AeroGroup’s founders during his time serving in the Navy.

Safety. Strategy. Service.Three words that define everything we do in aviation.Safety is the standard, not the selling p...
05/22/2026

Safety. Strategy. Service.

Three words that define everything we do in aviation.

Safety is the standard, not the selling point.

Strategy is what keeps operations moving efficiently behind the scenes.

Service is what people remember long after the wheels stop turning.

In private aviation, the best flights are the ones where every detail feels effortless…because a team already handled the hard part before takeoff.

That’s the difference between simply booking a flight and operating intentionally with a management team.

May has always carried that feeling.Fresh starts. Long light. New chapters.And in aviation, it becomes something else to...
05/19/2026

May has always carried that feeling.
Fresh starts. Long light. New chapters.

And in aviation, it becomes something else too.

It’s the season of wedding flights.

Private aviation is often viewed as luxury.
But some of the most meaningful flights have nothing to do with status.

They’re about making sure the people who matter most make it there safely, calmly, and together.

This time of year reminds us that flying isn’t always about business.

Sometimes it’s about bringing a family home to a moment they’ll remember forever.

Congratulations to the May 2026 newlyweds and endless well wishes for many years together

The average airline pilot in the U.S. is pushing into the upper 40s and 50s, retirements are accelerating, and the pilot...
05/15/2026

The average airline pilot in the U.S. is pushing into the upper 40s and 50s, retirements are accelerating, and the pilot shortage is still very real, especially in private aviation where experience matters most.

Which means this industry has learned how to adapt. Fast.

Some operators rely heavily on a rotating pool of contract pilots. Others invest in dedicated crews on payroll who know the aircraft, the operation, and the clients inside and out. Both models have their place.

But here’s what people outside aviation rarely realize: private aviation runs on relationships and resourcefulness just as much as airplanes.

Schedules change overnight. Trips appear with hours of notice. Weather moves. Maintenance happens. Crews get displaced across the country. And somehow, every day, operators, dispatchers, maintenance teams, pilots, and flight departments work the phones nonstop to make impossible logistics come together.

This industry is basically built on:
“Give us a minute….we’ll figure it out.”

And most of the time, they do.

That’s the side of aviation passengers rarely see, the thousands of moving parts and people behind one smooth departure.

In corporate aviation, the flight is usually the easy part.The hard part is communication.One airport code off.One unche...
05/06/2026

In corporate aviation, the flight is usually the easy part.
The hard part is communication.

One airport code off.
One unchecked assumption.
One “I thought someone else handled it.”
And suddenly timing, catering, customs, crew duty, ground transportation, passenger experience, fuel, or an entire itinerary can unravel fast.

Private aviation runs on details most people never see.
Not because the industry is dramatic — because precision matters.

The best operations aren’t built on fancy jets.
They’re built on clear communication, good systems, and people willing to verify instead of assume.

In this world, details are not “small.”
Details are the job.

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Most people don’t choose the wrong private aviation option because they’re careless, they choose wrong because no one ex...
04/28/2026

Most people don’t choose the wrong private aviation option because they’re careless, they choose wrong because no one explains this clearly.

Jet Card vs. Charter vs. Ownership

Here’s the truth:

Charter (On-Demand)
Best for: Occasional flyers
You pay per trip. No commitment.
Simple but pricing is typically higher, availability can tighten, and you’re always starting from scratch.

Jet Cards
Best for: Consistent but not heavy flyers
You prepay for hours at a fixed rate.
More predictability, easier booking but you’re buying into a program, not an aircraft. Terms matter more than people realize.

Ownership / Fractional
Best for: High-frequency flyers
You own a share of an aircraft.
Maximum consistency and control with the added benefit for those who value relationships and the ability to monetize their aircraft over time.

Where people get it wrong:
They choose based on what sounds right… not how they actually fly.

The right question isn’t:
“What’s the best program?”

It’s:
“What’s my mission and which structure supports it without waste?”




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5172 W Military Highway
Chesapeake, VA
23321

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