# Aero

> Aero is a Los Angeles-based semi-private airline that sells individual seats on custom-configured business jets, slotting itself between full private charter and commercial first class. Founded in 2019 out of Garrett Camp's Expa studio, it flies all-black Embraer ERJ-135 jets reconfigured to 16 leather seats from private terminals on routes like Los Angeles to Aspen, Los Cabos, Napa and Maui, letting guests arrive about 20 minutes before departure for fares roughly comparable to premium commercial cabins.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, United States
- **Founders:** Garrett Camp (Founder (via Expa) / Chairman)
- **Team size:** ~550 employees
- **Products:** Scheduled semi-private flights, Private charter, Private terminal experience, Luxury hospitality partnerships
- **Notable:** Launched semi-private service in Europe (Mykonos-Ibiza) before expanding to North America in 2021, Opened a flagship private terminal at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, Raised $65M Series B in 2022 at a ~$300M valuation with Capital One Ventures joining

## Products & services

- **Scheduled semi-private flights** — Book-by-the-seat scheduled service on custom Embraer ERJ-135 jets (16 seats, 1-1 Italian leather configuration) between markets like Los Angeles, Aspen, Los Cabos, Napa, Maui, Sun Valley and New York, operating from private terminals.
- **Private charter** — On-demand full-aircraft charter across Aero's fleet, including Gulfstream IV-SP and Embraer Legacy 600 jets, for groups and bespoke itineraries.
- **Private terminal experience** — Dedicated lounges (such as Van Nuys) with complimentary champagne, fresh juice and light bites, ~20-minute pre-flight arrival, fast boarding and generous baggage allowance.
- **Luxury hospitality partnerships** — Curated packages and amenities tied to high-end properties and destinations to extend the experience beyond the flight.

## Achievements

- Launched semi-private service in Europe (Mykonos-Ibiza) before expanding to North America in 2021
- Opened a flagship private terminal at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles
- Raised $65M Series B in 2022 at a ~$300M valuation with Capital One Ventures joining
- Reconfigured Embraer ERJ-135 jets to 16 Italian-leather seats with suede walls for a quiet, 1-1 cabin
- Expanded scheduled network to include Aspen, Los Cabos, Napa, Maui, Sun Valley and transcontinental LA-New York service

## Latest updates

- **2022-08** — Closed $65M Series B ($50M equity + $15M convertible notes) at a ~$300M valuation to fund route expansion.
- **2023-09** — Leadership transition: Aero changed CEOs as it scaled its scheduled network.
- **2026-05** — Published an updated route map covering Los Angeles, Aspen, Los Cabos, Napa, Maui and seasonal Sun Valley service.

## Links

- Website: https://aero.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goaero
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GoAero
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aero/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetAero/

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Last updated: 2026-06-10