H D · 2 months ago
They cancelled our trip 3hrs before scheduled departure and they have not refunded the payment. It has been well over a month and more than $20,000
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Foundation Aviation is a private jet charter broker based in Brea, CA. As a broker, Foundation Aviation arranges flights on FAA Part 135 certificated aircraft operated by third-party charter operators, sourcing the right aircraft and negotiating terms on the client's behalf.
In their words
When Timothy Lomakin started Foundation Aviation in 2020, he had a vision for what aircraft charter should be. With over two decades of industry experience behind him and decades more behind his team, he was not content to become just another player in the private charter space. He would adhere to his values, build his company upon a foundation of integrity, and, in time, Foundation Aviation would become a leader in all areas of operation and business. Three years later, Timothy’s vision is well on its way to becoming a reality. Foundation Aviation has earned a reputation for accepting nothing less than the highest standards in safety, maintenance, and charter experiences, and the company is rapidly growing to meet increasing demand.
Company-supplied profile text.
Charter broker, not a direct operator. Brokers arrange flights on aircraft flown by Part 135 operators. Comparing brokers? See the operator register for who actually flies the aircraft.
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Trust
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Brief the trip
Route, dates, passengers, and preferences, a good broker turns that into a precise aircraft spec.
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Source the operator
Brokers shop your trip across FAA Part 135 operators, comparing aircraft, positioning, and price.
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Verify, then fly
The operator on the certificate flies you. Check their safety ratings and reviews here before you sign.
Ask any broker which Part 135 operator will fly your trip, then look them up on the operator register.
Safety pedigree
Arranges flights on FAA Part 135 aircraft flown by third-party certificated operators.
WYVERN Registered
Publishes safety intelligence data to charter buyers through the WYVERN PASS program.
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Coverage
Foundation Aviation is registered in Brea, CA (ZIP 92626). Brokers arrange charter nationwide, the trip departs from wherever you are, not from the broker's office.
From around the web
H D · 2 months ago
They cancelled our trip 3hrs before scheduled departure and they have not refunded the payment. It has been well over a month and more than $20,000
Wen W · 5 months ago
I rarely leave 1-star reviews, but this experience warrants one. One segment of our charter was not performed due to an AOG. Prior to that, passengers had already experienced a significant delay and were diverted to an alternate airport about an hour away by car. After the aircraft went AOG, we requested a refund for the unused segment. We reached out to the company multiple times by phone and email. On several occasions, we were told someone would call back or provide an update the next day, but those follow-ups never happened. While we did eventually receive responses, they were vague and did not include a confirmed refund amount or timeline. We were informed the funds would be held as credits for 30 days. As of today, the funds remain with the company, and no confirmed refund date has been provided. In charter aviation, transactions involve substantial sums of money. When operational issues occur, clear communication and timely resolution are essential. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.
Tim Johnson · 6 months ago
I wish I could give zero stars. This is hands down the worst company I’ve ever worked with. They look for any excuse to cancel a flight and then refuse to issue a refund. Completely unprofessional and impossible to trust.
Levi Edwards · a year ago
Garbage driver. Guy who’s driving their van around on January 18 is going to cause an accident. Can’t imagine anything decent coming out of this company or their small little prop engine planes being anything but terrible if this is the type of people they employ.
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