ASI-Aero Services Inc. was started in 1983 by Tim Ashenfelter selling Used piston aircraft, then eventually becoming factory Dealers for Mooney and Piper Aircraft. In 1987 Tim bought out the very reputable maintenance facility Modern Aero. In 1991 ASI/Modern Aero became a Socata TBM Sales Affiliate and the very first TBM Service Center in the US. Then in 1996 became a Cessna Caravan Area Sales Representative. From then on, the company sold more and more New, and Used Turbine powered aircraft and eventually changing the company name to ASI JET. In 2001, ASI became one of the first Diamond Aircraft Dealers in North America as well.
Tom Ashenfelter (Tim’s youngest Son) joined the company in 1999 at 16 years old, starting at the bottom as an FBO line Technician and eventually becoming a part of the Aircraft Sales team in 2007. 20 years later (2019) Tom became the sole owner of ASI JET.
In 2009, with the vast experience of Turbine powered aircraft, ASI Jet became a Factory Authorized Thrush Aircraft Dealer. This substantial rebranding put a primary Focus on the Aerial application markets. As a result in early 2013, ASI Jet moved its entire operation to Hutchinson Municipal Airport.
In the Spring of 2018, ASI Jet built its 7,000 Square foot climate-controlled showroom hangar to offer an excellent and comfortable buying experience during even the coldest of Minnesota Winters.
Today; ASI Jet continues Buying, Selling, and Brokering Aircraft for Owners and Operators all over the world! We still focus on Aerial application, Business, and the General aviation Markets for high performance Piston and Turbine powered aircraft. ASI Jet has had continued success over the years by treating people right, earning trust, and performing for you with class, integrity, and dignity.
Top Photo: 3 Generations of Pilots – Taken in 2003 (Tim, Bruce, & Tom Ashenfelter)
Middle Photo: From the Cessna 185 Cockpit – Taken in 2021 (Tom Ashenfelter)
