As a woman-owned jet engine broker, we have a unique perspective
Altus Global Aviation LLC was founded in 2004 by Liz Franz, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. As an industry veteran, Liz has developed strong business relationships and extensive knowledge of the aviation industry. Altus Global Aviation LLC was created to provide excellent service for customers, quick delivery times for purchase orders and competitive pricing of engine material.
Our size affords us flexibility and a quick response time while maintaining personal relationships with all of our customers. With our low overhead we can pass on cost savings to our large network of customers and vendors worldwide. When you do business with Altus Global Aviation LLC, your experience will truly be "a part from the rest".
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Liz Franz
CEO and Founder
Liz Franz founded Altus Global Aviation, LLC in September 2004 after working in London for three years. Along with 21 years of industry experience, Liz has an undergraduate degree from Kenyon College and a masters degree in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Liz also speaks fluent Spanish.
Sue Soden
Vice President of Operations
Sue Soden joined Altus in 2005. She oversees sales and parts repair. Her sales skills and management experience are demonstrated in the company’s excellent reputation of integrity and strong customer relations. She received a BA in International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her previous experience is in sales and sales management. Sue also speaks fluent Italian.