PPA technicians working on aircraft wing with business jet in background

About PPA

Built by operators, for operators.

Plane Place Aviation is an FAA Part 145 repair station in Cleburne, Texas that exclusively serves Hawker, Citation, and Challenger operators. We deliver deep airframe expertise, reliable turnaround times, and transparent pricing — all backed by founders who came from the operator side.

PPA hangar with multiple business jets undergoing maintenance in Cleburne, Texas

Our Story

Tristan Noe and Travis Roberson spent years on the customer side of the MRO relationship — managing charter operations, overseeing maintenance programs, and dealing with the frustrations that come with unclear pricing, missed turnaround dates, and impersonal service.

They decided to build the MRO they wished had existed when they were operators. The premise was simple: narrow the focus to three airframe families, hire experienced technicians, communicate transparently, and be accountable.

The approach hasn't changed — specialization, transparency, and accountability remain the foundation of everything we do. Precise. Professional. Attentive.

PPA team collaborating on winglet structural work

Leadership

TN

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Tristan Noe

Co-Founder

tristan@ppa.aero

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Travis Roberson

Co-Founder

travis@ppa.aero

Precise. Professional. Attentive.

Three airframe families. Zero compromises.

Certifications

PPA holds FAA Part 145 and Mexico AFAC repair station certifications.

CERT

FAA Part 145 Repair Station

CERT

Mexico AFAC Certification

Cleburne, Texas — KCPT

Located 30 minutes south of DFW at Cleburne Regional Airport (KCPT), our facility offers the space and access we need without big-city overhead — savings we pass on to our customers.

Fly directly into KCPT — we operate out of three hangars right on the field.

1650 Airport Dr, Hangar 98

Cleburne, TX 76033

(817) 768-8884
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