About Hodapp Aviation

Aviation. Built on Trust. Driven by Opportunity.

At Hodapp Aviation, we believe aircraft are more than machines—they are valuable assets that connect people, businesses, and opportunities.

We were founded with a straightforward mission: to provide reliable, flexible aircraft leasing solutions while making aviation more accessible to the operators who depend on it.

Hodapp Aviation works with aircraft owners, flight schools, charter operators, and aviation businesses to connect quality aircraft with the right operators. Our approach combines aviation knowledge, careful asset management, and a commitment to building long-term relationships.

Our Approach

We understand that every aircraft and every operator is different.

An aircraft can be a training platform for an aspiring pilot, a critical business tool for an operator, or a significant investment for its owner. Regardless of its role, every aircraft deserves to be managed with professionalism and attention to detail.

At Hodapp Aviation, we focus on creating leasing solutions that work for both sides of the partnership.

Our goal is to make the process of acquiring, leasing, and operating aircraft straightforward, transparent, and dependable.

What We Do

Hodapp Aviation provides aircraft leasing and aviation asset solutions designed around the needs of our partners.

Our services include:

• Aircraft leasing

• Dry-lease solutions

• Aircraft acquisition

• Aircraft placement

• Aviation asset management

• Fleet expansion solutions

• Aircraft owner partnerships

Whether an operator needs an aircraft to expand its fleet or an owner is looking for a qualified operator for an aircraft, Hodapp Aviation works to create the connection.

Built Around Aviation

Aviation demands precision.

From aircraft maintenance and regulatory compliance to financial planning and operational requirements, successful aircraft leasing requires an understanding of the details that keep aviation moving.

We approach our business from an aviation-first perspective.

Safety, reliability, transparency, and long-term value are at the center of everything we do.

We believe strong partnerships are built through communication and trust. That's why we work closely with our customers and partners throughout the life of an aircraft lease.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

To connect quality aircraft with the people and organizations that need them while creating long-term value for aircraft owners and operators.

We're building Hodapp Aviation with the goal of becoming a trusted name in aircraft leasing—one aircraft, one partnership, and one successful operation at a time.

Christian Hodapp

Hodapp Aviation Founder

Connecting Aircraft. Creating Opportunity. Advancing Aviation.