About Us

The company was founded and currently financed by former owners and management of Alex. Brown and Sons, an eight-generation “old-style” merchant bank.

Since 1801, Alex. Brown and Sons took a leading role in establishing America’s infrastructure through capital, partnerships and deep personal relationships with clients. Most notably, Alex. Brown and Sons led the establishment of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad which become the backbone to America’s transportation system.

In 1997, the bank was sold to Banker's Trust for $1.64 billion.

Today, Brown Aviation Lease, LLC continues the firms legacy through its part in building the infrastructure necessary to train the world’s elite pilots.