“CJI London is the go to event for business aviation industry. Excellent networking opportunity and essential to keep skills and knowledge sharp and to debate pertinent issues facing the industry.”
Equiom Group
Corporate Jet Investor London 2023 brought together 600 business leaders from across the industry at The Landmark London from 6th – 8th February, 2023.
Pascal Bachmann joined Jetcraft in 2014 as a sales representative based in Europe. In his current role he leads all Jetcraft sales initiatives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and manages a team of Sales Directors based in those regions. Prior to Jetcraft, Pascal was Sales Director for ExecuJet Europe and Vice President Europe for NetJets.
A former professional pilot, Pascal still flies as a private pilot, is a
competitive rally and track driver (most recently the 2019 GT4
European Series Am Cup Champion) and is fluent in French, German and English. He currently resides in Dubai with his wife and four children.
Robert Baltus’ aviation experience spans nearly 25 years advising and supporting senior management and executive Boards of a variety of aviation related companies. He has worked for aircraft management, fractional and charter operators and has built strong relationships with the leading business aviation companies in the industry. A business aviation specialist, Baltus is experienced in start-ups, fleet selection, training and strategic change management.
As Chief Operating Officer of the EBAA, Robert oversees a team of experts to monitor and provide analysis on European aviation policies, new technologies like AAM and is responsible for member engagement through events such as EBACE, EBAA Safety Summit and AirOps.
He has a business management degree from HES Amsterdam and an MSc in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University, was a JAA Accountable manager and is a Commercial Pilot rated on the Boeing 737.
Katie Bancroft is an English business aviation lawyer and key point of contact for aviation matters at Jaffa & Co Superyacht and Aviation Lawyers. She handles all aspects of the multi-jurisdictional sale, purchase, finance, new build, registration and management of fixed-wing and rotor aircraft. She over ten years’ legal experience dealing with luxury assets, having previously worked in the City of London. Her clients value her practical and commercial approach to deals and praise her down-to-earth approach and adaptability. Katie works in Jaffa & Co’s London and Farnborough Airport offices.
Fabian Bello is CEO and founding member of Journey Aviation, a Part 135 Operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, USA with multiple locations throughout the world. Under his leadership, the company has demonstrated notable growth since its inception in January of 2014, exceeding $365 million USD in total revenue within its first 8 years in business, while establishing itself as an industry preferred quality operator.
Prior to entering the aviation industry, Mr. Bello worked for a top worldwide logistics company with over $3 billion USD yearly turnover. In addition to his extensive business knowledge, Mr. Bello has vast experience working with and uniting diverse cultures worldwide; particularly Hispanic, European, Asian and of Arabic regions. He has an innate ability of bringing and keeping individuals working together in pursuit of a common goal. Getting things done effectively, efficiently and with the buy-in of all related parties is one of the strongest attributes to his management style.
Mr. Bello was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to Miami, Florida at the age of three. He was raised in South Florida and attended the University of Miami where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and is currently an Executive MBA candidate at the University of Oxford Saïd Business School.
Megha Bhatia leads as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the dedicated business aviation organization at Rolls-Royce. Her passion for technology combined with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and Masters of Business from Embry-Riddle University has enabled her to serve as a driver of change within the aerospace industry.
During her time in business aviation she launched CorporateCare® Enhanced which was the first aftermarket program to expand its premier comprehensive protection for the full powerplant including engine & nacelle. Under her leadership, CorporateCare Enhanced market share has rapidly grown, having recently reached a milestone with their 1000th contract signature. She also led the introduction of SAFinity, which enables carbon neutral flight by combining sustainable projects with a direct investment in SAF.
Prior to her current position, Megha specialized for more than a decade in Sales and Strategy with Rolls-Royce. Based both nationally and internationally in the United Kingdom and Singapore, Megha has partnered with customers globally within marine, airlines and business aviation sectors. She led Sales & Business Development for an innovative division focused on advancing ship intelligence, including autonomous solutions. She also headed the global Customer Issues Resolution team to transform their process with significant improvements in customer satisfaction. Megha brings with her a breadth of customer & business transformation expertise with the proven ability to positively impact business revenue and performance.
Megha serves on the NBAA Advisory Council and the IADA Foundation Board, has co-founded Rolls-Royce Women Houston Chapter, and is a member of the NBAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group.
Mark is Head of Aviation Finance, Clyde & Co, London.
Clyde & Co is a global law firm headquartered in London with a focus on five core sectors: transport, insurance, energy, trade & commodities and infrastructure. The firm is one of the top 10 largest law firms in the City of London. The firm employs 2,600 legal professionals in 60 offices across six continents. Of these, around 100 are aviation law specialists and the firm is generally recognised as the world’s largest aviation law firm.
The firm’s aircraft finance team has 5 partners based in London, together with Mike Nelson in Dubai and Stuart Miller in Hong Kong.
Mark’s experience includes loan and lease financing, operating leases and tax-based leases, export credit finance, and aircraft purchase and trading, in a wide variety of jurisdictions.
Mark has been very active over the last two decades in the business jet market, acting for financiers, owners and operators. Mark is ranked as a Band 1 individual in Private Aircraft (Global-wide) in Chambers High Net Worth, and Clyde & Co is similarly first-ranked. Spear’s Magazine describes Mark as an “eminence grise” of business aviation.
Mark also has extensive aviation regulatory experience, including recently extensive advice on Russian sanctions. Mark led the Clyde & Co team which in January 2018 published the report “Brexit scenarios for business aviation” for the EBAA.
Mark is contributing editor of the annual publication “Getting the Deal Through – Aviation Finance and Leasing”.
Mark is a Guest Lecturer at the International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University.
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Aircraft Finance
Johan was approached by UBS to set-up and head the Corporate Aircraft Finance team, and joined the bank in 2005 in Zurich.
Since the team was established in 2006, UBS has, under Johan’s leadership, grown its portfolio of business jets extensively. UBS was awarded “Best Financier Europe 2013” and “Best Private Bank in EMEA 2014” for corporate jet financings, “Best Business Jet Financier 2015” and “Best Business Support Services 2015” in APAC.
Johan started his career in commodity trading, and joined a large Swiss bank in 1999 to specialise in aircraft financing. He has since put his significant experience and understanding of the aircraft financing market at the disposal of the bank’s clients and, with his team, supports the bank’s WM business. Johan speaks German, French, English and Swedish.
Johan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich. Furthermore, Johan is also an Export Specialist with Swiss Federal Certificate and a certified Corporate Banker.
Darren is the CEO of Asian Corporate Aviation Management Pte. Ltd. or ACAM as more commonly known, which is the largest privately owned and operated, corporate aviation management company
in the Asia Pacific Region, providing its clients with a wide range of customer centric, bespoke services from acquisitions through to full turnkey aircraft management solutions, aircraft maintenance support,
CAMO, flight support and handling services.
Ranked amongst the top 10 Operators by fleet in Asia Pacific, the company has demonstrated continuous annual growth since its formation in 2010 and operates a diverse fleet including Airbus Corporate Jets,
Boeing Business Jets, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Hawker, Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft. ACAMs Head Office is strategically located at Seletar Airport Singapore with an additional full operations,
maintenance and support base in Jakarta, Indonesia.
In 2022 the Company announced its expansion with a new venture ACAM Middle East located in Dubai, U.A.E. to support its growing fleet of managed aircraft in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, followed by another
recent announcement in January 2023 of the latest expansion plan – the establishment of ACAM Pacific in Melbourne, Australia to serve the expanding business aviation market in the Asia Pacific region.
In addition to being an accomplished businessman with long-term roots in the Asia Pacific region, Darren is an accomplished aviator himself and maintains ATP licences on both Aeroplanes and Helicopters accumulating
more than 15000 flight hours throughout his career. Darren received the prestigious Sikorsky Aircraft Rescue Award in 2001.
Nancy directly contributed into the voluntary market as a carbon offset provider and strategist for over 15 years, specializing in business aviation, building corporate portfolios and launching consumer offset programs. Her innovative first of its kind programs include corporate aviation, charter and jet card programs, OEMs, large scale events, shipping and commercial travel. Her deep knowledge of the carbon market, that can only come from building one of the first offset providers in the US, has led her to 4AIR. A comprehensive sustainable solution for private aviation with streamline access to tools, environmental products, offsets and fuel markets to meet reduction goals. Her passion for aviation and its sustainable future brings a unique understanding for a robust roadmap for climate success for the private aviation community.
Cat’s love and involvement in aviation was not only rich, but also well-proven before the age of 18. Joining the Air Training Corps at 13 years old, Cat’s flying experience began with military aircraft, including Hercules, Nimrods and Chinooks. At 15, Cat won a competitive gliding scholarship, and by 16 could fly flex-wing microlights (happily accommodated by a weekend job at a local aerodrome that paid in microlight lessons). By 18, Cat received her Private Pilot’s License before she could even drive a car and began her tertiary studies with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology and Management.
Cat commenced her business aviation career at major international broker Air Charter Service (ACS), absorbing the fundamentals of the industry and broker dynamic. Cat moved to Dubai with ACS when an opportunity came up at the UAE office, which was the start of a 12 year Middle Eastern adventure. With tenures at both Chapman Freeborn and Royal Jet, Cat gained invaluable operator and brokerage skills in a truly international market. Remaining in Dubai, Cat joined Vertis Aviation in 2013, starting out as the General Manager of the Middle East and quickly being promoted to Chief Commercial Officer and then Chief
Operating Officer in her time there. In her 7 years tenure at Vertis Aviation, Cat managed the sales and marketing of a fleet of aircraft, truly absorbing the complex requirements of an operator. Cat also managed a team of international satellite offices, developing an acute understanding of the importance of good communication practises supported by technology.
Cat joined STACK.aero in late 2021 as Director of Business Development, working to bring modern technology to the industry she holds so dear.
With a passion for business aviation and a keen eye for detail, Chris conceived of Crew Chiefs to raise the bar to better represent clients on pre-buy inspections around the world, even at short notice. Prior to Crew Chiefs, among other things, Chris led the growth of a single aircraft private jet operator in Asia and grew it into one the largest business jet fleets in the Asia Pacific Region, and into a leading MRO in Asia. Chris is a former mergers & acquisition investment banker, and received his bachelor’s from Oxford and his master’s from MIT. He is a jet type-rated commercial pilot, and is a squadron commander in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol.
Elouisa Dalli was appointed SVP global marketing & communications in August 2020, following her appointment to VP global marketing & communications in September 2019, when she also joined the Jet Aviation leadership team. She is responsible for the company’s brand, digital, marketing and communications activities and is a key driver of Jet Aviation’s sustainability agenda.
Dalli joined the company as senior director global communications in October 2017, bringing more than fifteen years’ experience in corporate affairs, journalism, and corporate social responsibility.
Dalli began her career as a global commodities journalist, reporting from various locations across APAC, EMEA, and the U.S. Prior to joining Jet Aviation, she spent ten years with Syngenta, serving as head of communications Asia-Pacific out of Singapore from 2012, and as global company spokesperson from Syngenta’s Basel headquarters before that. Dalli is native English and Maltese, with working knowledge of German, Arabic, and some Italian and French. She holds a degree in Economics from University College London.
As President of Jetcraft Asia since 2012, David Dixon is responsible for optimizing sales strategies and managing operations throughout Asia. A leading global authority on the private aviation sector, David has lived and worked in Asia in aircraft sales for more than 40 years and has more than five decades of aerospace industry experience. David joined Jetcraft following a long an over 30-year career with Bombardier’s Business and Commercial Aircraft divisions. In 1997 he was awarded the MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire distinction by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for his contribution to British exports. He is also a former Vice Chairman of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) an organisation he helped establish.
David is originally from the UK and resides in Hong Kong.
Delray Dobbins leads Sales and Global Strategy for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Eagle Service™ Plan (ESP™), an engine maintenance program for the corporate jet segment. Since joining the company in May 2018, Delray has worked closely with business jet customers, industry influencers, and other key stakeholders to continue to enhance P&WC’s ESP maintenance program offerings.
During his 25+ year career, Delray has held several key positions in the aviation industry. Starting with Rolls-Royce in the early 90’s, Delray worked in the technical publications division supporting the AE3007 engine program. Delray then advanced into a customer support role in 2001 on the GV and G550 engine programs. Later, he was promoted to Regional Customer Manager supporting NetJets’ 130 Gulfstream and Citation X aircraft.
In 2009, Delray became a regional sales executive for CorporateCare covering the Midwestern United States and developed strong relationships with many of those flight departments.
In 2015, Delray joined the Mente Group where his primary mandate was to assist clients in buying and selling aircraft as well as ensure they were knowledgeable of the available engine programs.
Delray has volunteered with the National Aviation Hall of Fame based in Dayton, Ohio and often supports their efforts at the Reno Air Races and their annual Enshrinement Gala.
Delray has a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Technology from Purdue University where he graduated with his airframe and power plant license as well as commercial/instrument pilot’s license. Delray is also part owner of a 1967 Beechcraft V35 Bonanza.
Don Dwyer, Guardian Jet’s co-managing partner, is particularly regarded for his extensive expertise on aircraft finance, asset management, fleet planning and aircraft sales.
He spent most of his career rising through ranks at the aircraft manufacturer, Hawker Beechcraft. As their Vice President of Global Sales, he led the entire sales team and oversaw the company’s international dealer network.
In 2010, Don Dwyer joined his brother, Michael, as co-managing partner of Guardian Jet. Since then, Guardian Jet has become one of the top three aircraft brokerage and consulting firms in the world.
Don is a member of the National Business Aviation Association Advisory Council. An avid sailor, Don is also a 4,500-hour commercial pilot and certified flight instructor.
Toby Edwards is co-CEO of Victor, the multi award-winning on-demand jet charter platform and sector leader in Europe. A loyal and steadfast member of the Victor family, Toby’s tenure with the jet charter broker started nearly a decade ago when he joined Victor as the very first Member Services Executive in July 2012. From that moment he has lived and breathed the company’s core values of Transparency, Integrity and Customer Centricity – rising up through the ranks to take the place of co-CEO of the company at the age of 33 in July 2020.
Since July 2020 he has driven growth, led the business to profitability and propelled Victor’s entire strategy around Sustainability, ensuring the mission of ‘A better way to fly’ is far from just an ESG tagline but the fulcrum of the whole Victor offering. Under his leadership, the jet charter broker is spearheading industry-leading initiatives within the private jet sector, this year securing a partnership with Neste, the world’s leading producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This SAF partnership is set to transform the aviation industry and change the behaviour of thousands of consumers worldwide as the blueprint that Victor and Neste have created is starting to be replicated in the wider commercial aviation sphere.
Under Toby’s leadership, the Victor global network has grown to encompass more than 200 operators and 7,000 aircraft. Toby is committed to upholding Victor’s key ethos of providing transparency for clients – disclosing aircraft, operator and carbon emission details at the point of quotation – whilst ensuring both an effortless and seamless travel experience.
Captain Alex Fecteau is the Director of Marketing for Boeing Business Jets (BBJ), a division of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. For several years, he also led BBJ sales for the Middle East, Africa, and the Mediterranean region. Previously Alex served in various roles as a pilot and engineer in Boeing Commercial Airplanes as an airplane operations and advanced technologies subject matter expert.
Prior to Boeing, Captain Fecteau served as a pilot for two major US airlines after completing a career as a senior officer in the United States Air Force as a commander, director of operations, and F-15 instructor pilot.
Alex has extensive experience working with Heads of State, VVIP business jet owners and operators. He also worked with large airlines and regulators worldwide on for airplane systems and flight operations certifications, and was an advisor to several EASA, ICAO, and FAA aviation rulemaking committees.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, and Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Boston University, Massachusetts.
President & Managing Director of Technology and Outsourcing
For the last two years Tim has been the Managing Director of Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing business unit. Responsible for running the Continuing Airworthiness Management, Software and Trip Support organisations which delivers services to both internal and external customers across both commercial and business aviation. Tim has an extensive background working within aviation, military aviation, and cyber security where he has built and driven growth in SaaS and service delivery organisations. Over the past 5 years, as the President of myairops, Tim has focused on solving the technology challenges of the business aviation market, and continues to innovate and develop next-generation software and solutions.
Craig Foster is the co-founder of Valour Consultancy, a leading provider of market intelligence and consultancy services. He has extensive experience covering a wide variety of technology markets including the Internet of Things, M2M, smart home, smart grid, maritime connectivity, in-flight entertainment and connectivity and cabin technology more broadly. Foster has been an industry analyst for 15 years and is based in Grantham in the United Kingdom.
Prior to establishing Valour Consultancy, he was a principal analyst at ABI Research and a market analyst at IMS Research. At ABI, he launched a new research area devoted to the home automation market, before focusing his efforts on expanding the research portfolio of the company’s M2M service. At IMS, Foster’s research focused on the power transmission and low voltage products markets, after which he moved on to take responsibility for the company’s then-nascent aerospace research group.
Foster is a regular speaker and participant in panel discussions and has been widely quoted in trade journals, magazines, and other forms of online and print media. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Leicester.
Steve Friedrich is the Chief Commercial Officer at Embraer Executive Jets, where he is responsible for the direct management of the global sales organization for new and pre-flown aircraft as well as the oversight of relationships with customers and industry collaborators. With more than 30 years of experience in the leasing and aerospace sectors, his wealth of experience spans across sales, marketing, finance, customer support and services and aftermarket programs.
Prior to joining Embraer, Steve led global sales efforts and marketing activities at Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace Business Aviation as the company’s Vice President-Sales & Marketing. His previous banking and aviation finance experience includes key leadership positions as Vice President at Summit Bank of New Jersey and Assistant Vice President at United Jersey Bank.
Steve graduated with an A.B. in Economics & Business from Lafayette College and received his M.B.A. from the Stern School at New York University.
Marie-Laure Gassier is Head of Business Jet financing for BNP Paribas, based in Geneva.
Marie-Laure is a senior finance professional with over 20 years of experience with BNP Paribas in France, Singapore and Switzerland.
Marie-Laure has successfully grown over the last 10 years the business jet financing franchise of the bank for clients private and corporate. Since 2016, BNPP has set up in Switzerland a new platform dedicated to business jets and yachts financing, in order to serve better UHNWI clients.
Based in Geneva, the team is dedicated to providing jets and yachts financing solutions with a bespoke approach to a wide range of private clients. The focus is on transactions from 10 MUSD onwards for new or pre-owned aircraft with a global approach.
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in the Eurozone with a well-recognized footprint in Aviation and Shipping finance globally. Since 1981, the aviation finance department originates, arranges and distributes all types of aircraft financing solutions. With a global exposure in excess of 10 Bn USD and a portfolio of more than 1000 aircraft, the group maintains a prime and leading position in the transportation sector.
Marie-Laure holds a Political Science diploma with major and economics and finance (Sciences Po) and a Master Degree in History from Sorbonne University. She is a regular contributor at some major corporate jets conferences and events.
Jack Gilchrist is the founding director and shareholder of Gilchrist Aviation Law. He serves as special counsel representing clients involved in all areas of the aviation industry. Since 1989, Mr. Gilchrist has specifically focused his career on aviation transactions involving every current structure of aircraft including engines, propellers and spare parts.
Mr. Gilchrist has counseled clients around the world in aircraft transactions, including many of the major air carriers, aircraft and engine leasing companies, fractional ownership programs, air cargo companies, corporations, banks and other lending institutions. He also works closely with aircraft brokers, dealers and manufacturers.
Heather Gordon is Legal Director at Martyn Fiddler Aviation. Heather joined the team in 2013 having previously practiced within a leading Isle of Man law firm’s aviation practice since 2007. Heather holds graduate and post graduate degrees in law and studied internationally for her MBA.
Coming from an aviation family, Heather is devoted to the industry and a passionate advocate for business aviation. Her enthusiasm is translated into her work and as a result she is often asked to speak at conferences and seminars internationally on tax, customs, and corporate aviation matters.
Eddie Gross has almost 40 years of experience representing bank-affiliated, captive and independent financing providers and investors, as well as lessees and borrowers. in all aspects of aviation and other equipment finance transactions, including documenting, structuring, negotiating, syndicating and enforcing these transactions.
Eddie is considered an industry leader regarding the leasing and financing of all types of aviation assets, including fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and engine pools. Clients include market-leading aircraft and helicopter financing providers, investors and operating lessors, as well as large publicly or privately held businesses, governmental entities or high-net-worth individual lessees and borrowers. The business aircraft financed in these transactions include jets and turbo-prop aircraft operated primarily for the customer’s business purposes, or for transportation services including chartering, or pursuant to fractional or “pay card” arrangements. The financed helicopters are typically operated in various service capacities (e.g., air ambulances, oil and gas service, fire suppression, hauling, etc.) or for VIP, business or other transportation purposes. These aircraft and helicopter financings vary in structure and include domestic and multi-jurisdictional tax and non-tax leases, operating leases and secured loan financings, involving progress payment, completion and other multi-funding structures. The structures of these transactions typically involve multiple counter-parties, including citizenship and other trusts, management companies, maintenance program providers and affiliated and unaffiliated users of the aircraft and the manufacturer or other seller.
In 2016 through 2022, Eddie was ranked Band 1 in Private Aircraft (Global-wide) in Chambers High Net Worth. The legal ranking recognizes the world’s leading high net worth advisers where one aviation professional described Eddie as “the most knowledgeable aircraft finance lawyer in the US that I’ve worked with, both from a know-how and market perspective.” He was also recognized among the world’s leading aviation attorneys by Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Expert Guides from 2013 to 2021.
Hamish Harding lives in Dubai with his family and is Chairman of Action Aviation. He has been an enthusiastic pilot since his days at Cambridge University where he gained degrees in Natural Sciences and Chemical Engineering. He holds an Airline Transport Pilots License and various business jet type ratings including the Gulfstream G650, and is an experienced skydiver.
In 2017, Hamish worked with Antarctic VIP tourism company, White Desert, to introduce the first regular business jet service to Antarctic using a Gulfstream G550, landing on Wolfsfang Runway, a newly-created ice runway in Antarctica.
Hamish has also visited the South Pole a number of times, accompanying Buzz Aldrin in 2016 as he became the oldest person ever to reach the South Pole (age 86) and, in 2020, Hamish took his son Giles Harding, who became the youngest person ever to reach the South Pole (age 12).
In 2019, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, Hamish, along with friend and Living Legend, astronaut Col. Terry Virts, led a team of aviators that captured the Guinness World Record for circumnavigation of the earth via North and South Poles. The record was achieved in a Gulfstream G650ER in 46 hours 40 minutes. A Hollywood movie, One More Orbit, was made of the successful capture of the world record.
In 2021, Hamish undertook a mission in a two-man submarine to the lowest point in the world’s oceans, Challenger Deep (in Marianna Trench, Pacific Ocean) to a depth of 36,000 ft. This 13-hour underwater mission resulted in two Guinness World Records, longest duration spent at Full Ocean Depth (4 hours 15 mins) and longest distance traversed at Full Ocean Depth (4.6 km).
In 2022, Hamish was one of six astronauts to go to space on Blue Origin’s 5th human spaceflight aboard the New Shepard rocket.
Owner of international business jet brokerage company, Action Aviation, Hamish is regarded as a leading authority on the worldwide business jet market. Hamish is one of the very few business jet brokers who also pilots the larger business jets himself.
Mr. Hernandez has extensive experience assisting clients with a wide variety of business aircraft transaction and regulatory matters, including aircraft purchase/sale agreements, aircraft flight department restructuring, aircraft management arrangements, fractional program documents, use
policies, cross-border transactions, personal use of aircraft, joint-ownership use agreements and regulatory and enforcement matters. He is the Chair of Vedder Price Business Aviation and Regulation Sub-Practice Group, the Chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s Tax Committee and a frequent speaker on various business aircraft and regulatory topics. Mr. Hernandez has been recognized among the world’s leading aviation attorneys by Euromoney Legal Media Group’s
Expert Guides “Aviation Guide” and Chambers as a highly rated High Net Worth Individual Aviation Advisor.
Glenn Hogben is the Chief Executive of The Air Charter Association, the leading trade association for companies and individuals engaged in aircraft charter. He joined the association initially as a Non-Executive board member in 2017 and was elected Deputy Chair in 2019 prior to taking on his current role as Chief Executive.
Glenn has over 18 years experience in aircraft charter, leasing and management. His aviation career started when he joined ACC Aviation in 2004. He has worked on a wide variety of leasing and air charter projects around the world. Initially becoming a successful ACMI leasing broker he then lead the diversification of ACC Aviation into the adhoc and corporate charter markets.
Glenn has built a wealth of knowledge across all areas of the aviation business, with both commercial brokering experience and operational experience whilst being instrumental in the growth of ACC Aviation to become one of the top 4 aviation brokerages and being part of the management team who carried out an equity backed MBO of the business.
Glenn has a Diploma in Leadership & Management and a BA Honours degree from the University of London in History and Geography. Prior to his aviation career held roles in a major utilities and retail companies.
Athar has spent the last 25 years as a leader, aero-political negotiator, lawyer, advocacy specialist and CEO in various aviation organisations and companies, in both the public and private arena. Using his experience in the international aero-political world and proven track record in association management, Athar continues to strengthen and advocate for the European business aviation industry in the Brussels’ arena.
As Secretary-General of the EBAA, Athar stands at the helm of Europe’s leading aviation association, strengthening the voice of business aviation in Europe at the highest EU political and institutional levels.
Athar is an Air & Space law expert by education. He received his Master of Law at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, and followed post-graduate courses in law, communications, management, finance, natural leadership and coaching. Prior to working at the EBAA, he held senior positions at AEA, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the Netherlands Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Education and Science. He is married with one son, is a keen sportsman and holds a private pilot license.
Ms. Sarah Kalmeta is a strategic leader, coach and educator in the business aviation industry. She has over fifteen years of experience working with vendors, service providers and aviation authorities in Asia Pacific and around the globe. Sarah is a passionate advocate for ensuring the future of business aviation and developing future leaders within the industry. AS a member of various aviation boards , she is heavily involved in programme development and training initiatives. Sarah sat on the Board of Governors for the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) and was head of the Discovery Programme, an educational outreach initiative to attract and retrain talent for the industry from Apr 2017 – Mar 2021.
An active public speaker, Sarah enjoys moderating and speaking on panels at various business aviation and leadership events and conferences around the world focusing on her expertise in operations and ground handling and leadership best practices.
Sarah, a former leader with Universal Weather & Aviation’s APAC offices, now leads her consultancy, Pivot Point International. She works with aviation companies and professionals that are overwhelmed with change, helping them become resilient for improved performance and wellbeing without sacrificing business focus. Having lived in four countries, Sarah has a passion for bridging cultures at work, school, and life. to help develop people to their full potential.
Sheila Kahyaoglu is a Managing Director in Equity Research at Jefferies, covering the Aerospace and Defense and Airlines sectors. She joined in March 2012. Ms Kahyaoglu has been ranked #1 or #2 in Institutional Investor’s All-America Research poll from 2020-2022 after being Runner-up in 2019. She was ranked Rising Star in the 2015 and 2014 polls. Before joining Jefferies, Ms Kahyaoglu was a research analyst at Credit Suisse, covering the Electrical Equipment and Multi Industry (EE/MI) space. From 2005 to 2008, she was a Leveraged Finance analyst at JPMorgan. Ms Kahyaoglu holds a BA in Economics from New York University.
Her Aerospace and Defense research is broad and extensive with a focus across the Commercial Aerospace, Defense, IT Service providers, Business Jet OEMs in addition to the Airlines. Sheila’s research uses a data intensive approach along with color from industry experts.
Vivek Kaushal serves as Chief Executive Officer for Global Jet Capital. Vivek joined the firm in 2015 and has been part of Management Team throughout, first as Chief Risk Officer, and most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer. Vivek has nearly 30 years of leadership experience in various financing businesses and was the Chief Risk Officer for GE Capital Business Aviation Finance prior to its purchase by GJC. Vivek received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Nadav Kessler is Managing Director Asian Sky Group and is in charge of leading, managing and directing the company’s aircraft sales, consultancy and business development activities. Shortly after the company’s foundation in 2012, Nadav joined the company and has since taken forefront positions with developing and growing the company’s aircraft sales and consultancy capabilities, responsible for a variety of aviation transactions and consultancy projects for a diverse range of business jet and rotary clients and operations, including, corporations, financial institutions, private owners, and government entities throughout the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
Kenneth Landau is the CEO and co-founder of Mytaverse, a leading enterprise metaverse company. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, he attended Universidad Metropolitana, attaining a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He then attended the George Washington University for an MBA with a concentration in Finance. Landau then joined McKinsey & Co. in their New York offices as a Management Consultant for two years before acquiring and expanding the Mail Boxes Etc. franchise in the Latam region. Landau led the expansion of MBE in different countries in Latam for 30 years, building one of the most successful networks in the world. He lives in Miami.
As Advisory Services Manager for Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), Brendan Lodge brings over 25 years of asset finance and business aviation knowledge, skills and experience to the JSSI Advisory Services and JSSI Parts divisions.
Mr. Lodge builds relationships with banks and financial institutions and promotes JSSI’s portfolio of services, including the JSSI Asset Monitoring Platform (AMP) and aircraft inspection and value appraisal consultancy services. Mr. Lodge provides additional support to JSSI Parts to assist in the acquisition of aircraft at the end of life for the purpose of tearing down and parting out to support aircraft on JSSI programs.
Previously, Mr. Lodge worked for over 20 years in the UK banking and finance industry with Lombard, part of Royal Bank of Scotland. As part of the Lombard Aviation Unit, he financed aircraft at all levels of the business and general aviation sectors. Mr. Lodge later joined the Icelandic bank, Kaupthing, where he was a key member of the small team that developed and grew their business aviation portfolio. He has a further 8 years of experience with JetBrokers as an aircraft sales broker and played a key role in establishing their European franchise.
Mr. Lodge is Founder and Chairman of The Aviation Supper Club, renowned for its regular business aviation industry networking dinners.
Jeffrey C. Lowe is currently the Vice Chairman of Avion Pacific Group. Established in 1983 as the first private General Aviation Service Company in the PRC headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the Avion Pacific Group consists of several integrated aviation companies including Avion Pacific Ltd., Asian Sky Group Ltd., and Global Sky Media Ltd., plus several regional & representative offices in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and SE Asia. The Group is a one-of-a-kind combination of Asian companies that offer exceptional services across the whole spectrum of business and general aviation, from new and pre-owned rotary & fixed wing sales, to representation, leasing, special aviation import and export, overhaul and spares support, special missions training, operational support, aircraft management, consulting, market research, charter and award-winning media platforms. As the experts in Asian aviation, Avion Pacific Group provides the crucial link between the East and the West. Lowe in his role as Vice Chairman will be assisting the Group with expanding its presence in the North American market, assessing growth opportunities and partnership/investment opportunities. Lowe, now based out of Toronto, Canada, will also become the Group’s representative with leading industry associations such as NBAA, AsBAA and IADA. As well as his new role as Vice Chairman of Avion Pacific, Lowe will also assume the role of Vice Chairman of Global Sky Media, the award-winning market intelligence and publishing business that was previously called Asian Sky Media.
Patrick Lucy is originally from New Zealand and joined Avinode Group in 2018 after moving to Sweden. With more than 5 years experience on the commercial team of Avinode for the EMEAA sector he took on the role of Team Lead for the EMEAA Account Managers in 2022.
Patrick holds a wealth of knowledge around technology solutions to assist the aviation industry. With a particular interest for the fin-tech space he was also heavily involved in rolling out Paynode – a fully integrated payment solution – to Avinode Group customers.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Viktoriya university in Wellington, with a focus on solving business problems and gaining the skills to manage information complex environments.
Patrick was an appreciated Chairman for the NextGen Group of the Air Charter Association for two years until stepping down in the autumn of 2022.
Adel Mardini launched Jetex in Dubai in 2005, with the mission to create a one-of-a-kind company catering to the needs of the most discerning travelers in every aspect of private aviation. His business philosophy encompassed delivering bespoke services, from the moment of departure all the way through to arrival at the client’s destination and beyond, providing a complete luxury travel solution every step of the way.
Mr. Mardini drives the company’s innovations and strong global
growth through his hands-on leadership and attention to detail. He embodies the spirit of developing a deep understanding of Jetex’s clients, while constantly inspiring the Jetex team to exceed their own ambitions and capabilities.
Today, Jetex serves an elite clientele through its extensive global network of private jet terminals and lounges, as well as ground handling facilities in more than 25 countries worldwide and employs more than 700 people. The company offers a comprehensive range of international trip planning, ground support and concierge services, all delivered with the highest degree of quality, flexibility and privacy.
A Board Member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), Mr. Mardini played a key role in
its development. This pioneering body was instrumental in starting a dialogue between airport operators and the region’s governing authorities. MEBAA has helped shape local
regulations to meet with international standards, as well as create extensive business opportunities in emerging markets.
Mr. Mardini is also an active member of the World Economic Forum and the Young Presidents’ Organization, a global leadership community of chief executives committed to a shared mission of becoming better leaders through lifelong learning and idea exchange.
A strong believer in corporate responsibility and giving back to the community, he is involved in numerous charitable activities and developed the first partnership by a general aviation company to champion and support electric aircraft for short-haul flights.
Bruce L. Marshall joined AIC Title Service as its Executive Vice President and General Counsel in February 2014, helping ensure that AIC’s clients and leadership are protected as they move through unprecedented FAA and industry changes. Marquis Who’s Who recognized Bruce as a recipient of the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. In August, 2019 he was a recipient of the Drinker Biddle First Chair Top General Counsel Award for the third year in a row. The First Chair Awards is an annual selection of in-house counsel who have, thorough their hard work and innovation, made significant contributions to the legal community nationwide. He received his initial First Chair Award in August, 2017 and his second in August 2018. Bruce was also recognized in the November 2013 issue of D CEO Magazine as one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s top corporate attorneys following his win as Outstanding General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer in the Small Legal Department category at the Association of Corporate Counsel and D CEO’s 2013 Corporate Counsel Awards. Individually a 2011 winner of the Texas General Counsel Forum’s Magna Stella Award in the Small Legal Department category and finalist in the Major Litigation category, Bruce and his team also won Texas Lawyer’s 2013 Legal Department of the Year in the Diversity and Quality of Life category. With over 20 years’ experience in aviation legal matters, specializing in contracts, regulations, and litigation, he previously served as Senior Director and Division General Counsel of Bombardier’s Flexjet fractional aircraft ownership program where he strategically managed two cases challenging state and federal taxes that affected the entire fractional aircraft ownership industry and resulted in the refund of millions of dollars of paid taxes.
Bruce served as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Aviation Law Section for the years 2011-2012 and 2019. Adding to his depth of experience, he also taught Corporate Jet Investor’s Aircraft Transactions Masterclass US in November of 2019. He was elected as a Board member of the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) in May 2021 and currently serves as chair of the association’s regulatory committee.
In private practice, Bruce served as corporate counsel and business manager for a charter management company with both Part 135 on-demand air cargo and passenger operations, served as vice president and legal officer for a major financial institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in private practice, he represented banks, construction companies, transportation companies, and employee benefits funds in commercial litigation matters. Bruce graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s of Science in General Management focusing on finance and marketing and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Michigan State University College of Law. He serves as a frequent speaker or panelist at aviation industry events.
Zipporah Marmor has over 20 years of global business aviation
experience spanning sales, management, and marketing. She
launched her career in 2000 as a marketing professional with
Bombardier in Montreal. She transitioned to sales and ultimately
relocated to Bombardier’s Farnborough office as a sales manager. In
2006, Ms. Marmor took on a Sales Director role in Monaco with NewJet
International, which was the exclusive Bombardier representative for
Monaco, Italy, and Switzerland.
Her natural sales and management talent were quickly recognized, and she was promoted
to Vice President of Sales, where she played a pivotal role in NewJet’s growth and success.
Since joining ACASS in 2011, Ms. Marmor has helped drive the company’s global expansion and
continued growth in increasingly vital capacities.
Simon is Co-Founder and Director of Flightcare Global, an Australian company providing medical consulting and health risk solutions to the aviation industry. Simon is a specialist physician in Aviation Medicine and has previously held medical management roles with Qantas, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways. Simon is expert in all areas of passenger and crew health and has extensive experience in medical support across commercial aviation, business aviation and VVIP operations. During the COVID – 19 Pandemic Simon has represented Australia at the ICAO CAPSCA group providing medical input to the Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce guidance. Simon takes a risk based approach to the management of health issues in aviation.
Mike McCready has over 26 years of experience working in the aviation industry ranging from manufacturing to training to private and commercial operations. He is a commercial rated pilot and a business leader who specializes in growing companies while bringing innovative solutions to the market. Building a career in aviation, Mike has run and built flight schools, worked as a contract pilot, advised clients on aircraft purchase and management, and worked with airlines on finding increased operational efficiencies. Mike has worked with startups such as Adam Aircraft, introducing the industry to carbon fiber aircraft structures, and leading teams at Jeppesen, Boeing and Jet Aviation.
Joining ARGUS International in 2020 on a mission of growth, Mike brought new solutions to market for data analytics (ClearView), and new continuous monitoring audits for private aircraft charter operators (Platinum Elite). Over this time, Mike supported the sale of ARGUS to SGS and has led the company through integration, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of SGS. Today Mike is the President of ARGUS, a wholly owned company of the SGS Group, and the company is growing in audit services, aviation consulting (startups, acquisitions, certifications, optimizations), and software tools for Safety Management Systems and industry analytics.
Mr. Miller has extensive experience in global asset-based financing with a primary focus on business jets, yachts and former military aircraft used for training purposes. Prior to Shearwater, Mr. Miller lead a prominent Financial Institution’s asset-based lending group providing capital solutions to the Business Aviation Industry.
Before entering the business world, Mr. Miller served in the United States Marine Corps, as an F/A-18 pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Aviation Safety Officer. Mr. Miller currently holds a commercial pilot rating. He is an accredited “Senior Aircraft Appraiser” with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the former President of the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA). Mr. Miller received a BA from Denison University and an MBA from Columbia University.
After five years working in the Swiss finance sector, in 2014 Karl decided on a career change by moving back to the UK and into the aviation industry with bespoke airline leasing brokerage, ACC Aviation. He then joined TAG Aviation as a Charter Sales Executive and subsequently transitioned towards a more direct client focus, becoming Area Sales Manager for the UK business development team. He immediately began instigating innovative business practices and procedures within the charter sales business and as a result, Karl was made Charter Manager UK in 2018, overseeing new and existing client revenue generation. March 2020 saw Karl become Director of Sales, TAG UK, a role in which he was responsible for developing the UK Charter business as well as the company’s Aircraft Acquisition and Aircraft Management activities. His success in these fields resulted in his promotion to Chief Commercial Officer in June 2022 for TAG Europe.
Ian Moore is a director of VistaJet’s UK subsidiary, serving as Chief Commercial Officer since 2010.
Mr. Moore is responsible for global market expansion, commercial negotiations, sales, marketing, customer service and product delivery. Previously, Mr. Moore worked in various roles including Vice President Strategy & Sales, Sales Manager and Strategy & Analysis Manager for NetJets Europe, from 2002 to 2008.
Mr. Moore also served as Vice President Sales & Marketing for the business jet subsidiary of TATA, Business Jets Pvt Ltd (BJETS), from 2008 to 2010. Mr. Moore holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne.
Web: www.vistajet.com
Jessie Naor is President of GrandView Aviation, a Global Medical Response solution – GrandView owns and operates a fleet of 18 Phenom 300s available for VIP charter and organ transport. She currently sits on the National Air Transportation Association’s Board of Governors, is Vice Chair of the Air Charter Safety Foundation, she was a member of the FAA’s Duty & Rest ARC and a NBAA Top 40 under 40 in 2020. Jessie holds an associate’s degree in Air Traffic Control, CCBC Catonsville, and a BA in Aviation Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a MBA in Management & Finance from The Johns Hopkins University – Carey Business School.
Aoife is an owning partner of The Air Law Firm, a boutique law firm dedicated to the aviation industry. She specialises in international and cross-border aircraft finance, sale and leasing in the commercial and corporate aviation sector. She advises clients on aircraft finance and regulatory issues, including corporate structures, aircraft acquisitions and airline start-ups. Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine named her as one of the Top 10 Leaders in business aviation in Europe. Aoife is Chair of the British Business and General Association who liaise closely with Government, regulatory bodies and industry on matters affecting the business aviation community. Aoife has been independently nominated by her clients, contacts and peers for inclusion in all exclusive industry and legal guides for her work in aviation law and her contribution to the industry, including Chambers; Legal 500: Finance; Euromoneys Women in Business; Expert Guides: Aviation; International Who’s Who of Aviation Finance Lawyers; Best Lawyers; Who’s Who Legal; and Lawyers World Leading Lawyer Awards.
Aoife is regularly invited to speak at international aviation conferences and events. She writes for and has been quoted in all major leading publications including the Financial Times, BART, Fly Corporate, Airfinance Journal and Altitudes.
Aoife was admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland in 1997, England and Wales in 1998 and admitted to the Supreme Court of the Cayman Islands in 2002.
David Paddock was named President of Jet Aviation in July 2019, drawing on over 25 years’ aviation experience. He is responsible for operations across some 50 global locations and five lines of business, including business aircraft maintenance, completions, FBO, aircraft services and defence.
Paddock was appointed SVP U.S. regional operations in January 2015, where he was responsible for Jet Aviation’s U.S. portfolio, including maintenance, FBO and aircraft services. Paddock was previously SVP business development and strategic planning where he oversaw strategy, M&A, facility expansions, and significant improvements in operational efficiency, since joining the company in January 2007.
Prior to joining Jet Aviation, Paddock served as VP and Managing Officer for SH&E, specializing in business aviation strategy and market analysis, business planning, commercial aircraft fleet analysis, maintenance, asset management, and appraisals. During his 11-year tenure, he supported numerous aerospace industry transactions and acted as an expert witness in various legal proceedings. He joined SH&E in May 1996.
Paddock holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Stockton University and is active with many industry organizations including GAMA, NBAA and MEBAA. He holds a US Private Pilot certificate is an ISTAT-certified aircraft appraiser. He was recently accepted as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Myra Perez is the Executive Director for Customer Experience and Fleet for NetJets Europe. NetJets is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company known for its unwavering commitment to safety, service and unmatched global access. Myra joined the company in 2001 and has been part of the Executive Leadership team since 2018. She is responsible for ensuring the experience the NetJets Europe Customers are receiving is excellent, seamless and unique across all touchpoints and channels. At the same time, she is overseeing the NetJets Europe fleet requirements and coordination with the Global Asset Management team, and leading the Global Sustainability Program for Europe. With more than 20 years of experience in private aviation, her experience spans across service, logistics, quality assessment, communication, management, recruitment and training.
Myra is originally from the Netherlands, where she graduated in Clinical Psychology at the University of Amsterdam; she has been living over the last twenty years in Portugal where the NetJets Europe operational headquarters are based.
Andy Priester serves as Priester Aviation’s Chairman and CEO.
He is the third generation of Priesters to lead the business, the largest and oldest family-owned Management and Charter company in the world. The Priester family has a rich aviation history starting in 1945 including owning Palwaukee Airport – KPWK (now renamed Chicago Executive Airport), operating a flight school, operating multiple FBOs, providing 145 maintenance services, and operating an aircraft sales division. Priester Aviation currently focuses solely on Aircraft Management and Global Charter after the strategic sale of the other business units. In this role, Andy is dedicated to leading the growth of the organization and enhancing Priester’s position as the preeminent choice in aircraft management, aircraft charter and related aviation services. During Andy’s tenure at Priester, he has grown the fleet from seven aircraft to over 65 aircraft they manage from 15 bases globally today.
Andy currently sits on the board of the Air Charter Safety Foundation, is current Chair of YPO Chicago – Windy City, and past Chair of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). Andy is a proud University of Dayton Flyer and holds a Master’s degree from Concordia University.
Mr. Reynolds joined the Aircraft Bluebook in 2007 as an Associate Editor of the Aircraft Bluebook with quarterly responsibilities for timely and accurate assessments of over 7,000 general and business aviation aircraft and helicopter model year instances. Since 1952, the Aircraft Bluebook, which is produced on a quarterly basis through print and electronic dissemination has been one of the premiere resources for aircraft valuations and serves thousands of customers worldwide.
Since 2012 Mr. Reynolds is also an Accredited Senior Appraiser by the American Society of Appraisers under the Machinery and Technical Specialties Discipline/(Aircraft Specialist). As an appraiser for ACUKWIK/Aircraft Bluebook Jet Appraisals, he offers aircraft appraisal services to clients worldwide; services include but are not limited to: appraisals with on-site asset survey including logbook reviews, desktop appraisals, future value analysis, damage/diminution of value, fractional resolutions, portfolio valuations, and other custom valuation analysis/studies; serving financial institutions, companies, lawyers, and individuals/owners for all their valuation needs.
Mr. Reynolds is also a licensed U.S. pilot, with his Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Airplane License with Instrument Rating in addition to being a Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating (CFII), all earned through his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology course of study at Kansas State University – Salina.
Having been active in the aviation business since 1988, Joan Roberts is currently a Vice President and Escrow Agent for Insured Aircraft Title Service, LLC in Oklahoma City. She has been with Insured Aircraft since 1997 handling a worldwide customer base that literally numbers in the thousands.
Previously Mrs. Roberts worked in a similar role for another major aircraft title and escrow company in the Oklahoma City area after leaving a paralegal role with a major law firm in their aviation division.
Mrs. Roberts is a member of National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA), National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA), International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), Women in Aviation International (WAI), Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA), and International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA). She has also been involved in the NBAA Leadership conference and has actively worked in the IATS management team in marketing and development efforts, traveling to and actively working to assist and cultivate existing and potential clients at EBACE in Geneva, ABACE in China, and CJI in London and Miami.
Joan is an active proud mother of four grown children, Katie and Carrie, twins who both graduated from Florida State University, Claire, a veterinarian practicing in Colorado Springs, and her son, Ryan, who graduated from Southern Nazarene University. When not engaged with her family, she enjoys travel, golf with friends, cooking and entertaining.
Sven Rieve is Air bp’s Sustainability Advisor. His remit is to drive Air bp’s sustainability and advocacy strategy, as well as help deliver growth in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sales to customers.
Sven joined bp in 2012 as part of the dual study programme gaining valuable experience across a number of departments including sales, marketing, communications, credit management and supply and logistics before moving to Air bp in 2016. Sven has held positions of increasing responsibility in supply & logistics and product support. Most recently he held the position of Supply and Logistics Coordinator where he was responsible for delivering strategic projects for Air bp’s Central Europe cluster including SAF activities and its market entry into Germany.
Sven is based at bp’s Hamburg office and holds a master’s degree in Management from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a BSc Degree in Business Science and Management from Nordakademie, Elmshorn.
Fabrice Roger as senior vice president for business development in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, as the company continues to support the rapid growth of business aviation across these regions.
Roger brings more than a decade of experience in senior sales and business development leadership roles at international financial services corporations, including Travelex and Western Union. He later joined Jetcraft, one of the world’s leading aircraft dealers, where he spent the last 10 years managing close to $1 billion in aircraft transactions across Latin America, Europe, and Northern Africa, with a particular focus on newer, larger aircraft.
As a French-American citizen, Matthieu Rosanvallon grew up in Paris and later lived in New York City for 25 years. He currently resides in Bergen County, NJ with his wife and 2 children.
With two close family members with very long-term involvement in the industry, Matthieu Rosanvallon has always had a passion for airplanes and business aviation in particular.
Matthieu is currently the Director of Sales and Acquisition at Freestream Aircraft, a global brokerage and consulting firm in Business Aviation.
Prior to joining Freestream, Matt served as Sales Director, Mid-Atlantic for Guardian Jet. He also previously spent 10 years as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the high-end New York-based commercial real estate firm, Coalition LLC.
Matt graduated from Clark University in Worcester, Mass., with a BA in Business Management and served as the President of the Entrepreneurship club.
For more than 20 years with Hahn Air, Daniel Rudas has been the Accountable Manager and the sole driving force behind Hahn Air´s success and its state-of-the-art flight operations.
Known as the specialist for VIP and celebrity charter flights, Hahn Air has recently pushed the limits with its remarkable Connoisseur Service.
For more than a decade, Hahn Air’s strong partnership with Textron Aviation has seen them operating the most modern jets, currently the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and the Citation Latitude. Hahn Air sets the standards.
Daniel Rudas is an aviation enthusiast and specializes in customer care and strategic planning. He is also an active blogger in VIP and executive travel, and has appeared in several TV programs.
He has held a Commercial Pilot License since 1997, acts as a Captain in the company and is also involved in different fields and activities at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
In addition, Hahn Air is a member of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), the NBAA, EBAA and GBAA.
Jonathan is a transactional lawyer based in Mayfair, London. Jonathan’s primary areas of focus involve advising on the sale, purchase, financing, ownership and operation of corporate aircraft. He also has significant experience acting for commercial aircraft lessors and has advised on a multitude of international aircraft sale and purchase, financing and leasing transactions. In addition to aircraft-related matters, Jonathan also has extensive experience advising on the sale, purchase and financing of superyachts.
Jonathan is proud to have advised some of the best-known financiers in the aviation sector, in addition to individuals and large corporations. He maintains an extensive, global network of contacts within the aviation community and is known by his clients to give pragmatic and commercially minded advice.
Ranked by Chambers Guide, he is also featured in the Spear’s 500 directory, considered the essential guide to the top private advisers for high net worth individuals. The guide, dubbed the “Forbes of Europe”, describes him as “client-focused… good humoured and personable”.
A recent client commented as follows: “Having gone through the process of buying aircraft and yachts for UHNWs with the help of other London firms, I can only confirm that Jonathan came across as the most knowledgeable and responsive; he has the ability to deal with difficult situations, staying calm, listening first and pursuing afterwards his legal advice backed up with a strategic view and knowing very well when it is time to play his cards.”
Chadi SAADE is currently Vice President Commercial leading ACJ sales, contracts and marketing teams.
Chadi started his commercial career with Airbus in 2004, as a Senior Marketing Analyst. Chadi accumulated several management responsibilities, both in the corporate jets (VP Commercial) and in the airline world (VP Commercial for South Asia region). Chadi holds a master degree in Aeronautics from University of Southampton, as well as a management degree from IAE France and an Engineering Degree from ISAE-Supaero.
After completing his Masters in Space Mission Analysis and Design, Shuaib started his career in Madrid, Spain designing satellite augmented landing systems for aircraft. He returned home to the United Kingdom to help launch Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband service and ran the business aviation portfolio for a further five years. Currently, Shuaib works for Gogo Business Aviation as their Director for Global Sales where his team is responsible for Airtime sales for the Inmarsat and Iridium networks, as well as hardware sales outside North America.
Sidhant Sharma is the Director: Commercial & Legal at 2-REG. Previous experience includes Leasing & Finance at PK AirFinance, working closely with the legal team and enhancing the country risk index for aircraft investments. As well as Asset Management and Technical Services at SGI Aviation, providing advisory services during critical repossessions, risk mitigation and induction of SGI Aviation’s key asset management portfolios.
Mr Sharma holds an Advanced Masters’ degree from Universiteit Leiden in Air & Space Law graduating cum laude with the thesis focussing on the regulatory and practical practices in aircraft de-registrations and export impacting asset value and owner’s interest.
With a background in aviation finance and the commitment to further enunciate the regulatory abilities of 2-REG, Mr Sharma possesses the ideal balance of regulatory and technical knowledge to cultivate a safe and effective product for 2-REG’s clients and its key industry stakeholders
Adam Sheppard is the Director of In-Flight Connectivity for Honeywell Aerospace, Services and Connectivity. He has been part of Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft business for the past 8 years, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth in both passenger and pilot communications. Prior to joining the Services and Connectivity group, Adam held various roles within Honeywell, including positions in finance, business development and product management, which have been influential in helping to advance Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft vision. Spending the majority of his career in the satellite communications industry, Adam enjoys taking technically complex ideas and translating them into an executable customer experience. In his current role, Adam is responsible for the strategic vision of the overall In-Flight connectivity portfolio, including strategic partnerships, business innovations and the overall customer strategy.
Paul Henry Richard Smith has over 40 years in the aviation industry, with experience in both the private and public sectors of the industry; he is a venerable veteran who is well known through the Caribbean region and internationally. His career has been spent working with Civil Aviation Authority (CAACI) of the Cayman Islands with attachments and secondments to international training organizations and a stint with the national flag carrier – Cayman Airways, Ltd., as a pilot.
The following is a history of his training and qualifications to date:
Joined the Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Department July 1976 as trainee Air Traffic Controller. Attended the Air Traffic Control Training Centre in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles and qualified as an Air Traffic Controller in 1977.
Appointed as Operations Officer in February 1982.
Attended FAA Academy, Oklahoma, USA in February 1983 and received certification in Airport Systems and Airport Master Planning.
Obtained FAA Private Pilot Licence, July 1983 from Sowell Aviation, Panama City, Florida.
Attended Cranfield College of Aeronautics in 1987 and received certification in Aircraft Accident Investigation Course.
Obtained FAA Commercial Pilot Licence, July 1988 from Flight Safety International, Vero Beach, Florida. Attended Transport Canada Training Institute in 1989 and received certification in Aviation Inspector and Enforcement.
Attended the International Aviation Management Training Institute, Montreal, Canada in 1990 and received certification in Advanced Airport Management.
Qualified as First Officer on the B737-200 aircraft in 1993 and flew with Cayman Airways until 1996.
Appointed Director of Civil Aviation in October 1995.
February 2003 appointed to the Board of Directors of Air Safety Support International (subsidiary of the UK CAA).
December 14, 2004 inducted to the Royal Aeronautical Society as a Fellow with the designation FRAeS.
Jan 2005 he received the Queens Certificate and Badge of Honour for his tireless efforts during and after Hurricane Ivan.
June 2008 he was named as a recipient of the Member of the British Empire (MBE) award by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Stuart Jack at the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.
He actively participates and is involved in board meetings. In addition, he was nominated to the Board of Directors of the Air Safety Support Inc (ASSI) in February 2003 and served until 2009. ASSI is a subsidiary company created by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) to facilitate the UK Government’s obligations to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding the safety oversight of civil aviation in the UK’s Overseas Territories
Mr. Smith is the country’s foremost aviation official with authority delegated by Her Excellency the Governor.
Jason has over 18 years’ experience in the business aviation industry including avionics, software, and connectivity services. Before joining OneWeb, Jason previously held roles in product management, business development, and strategy at Bansbach Easylift and Satcom Direct. As an engineering graduate from the Florida Institute of Technology, Jason’s career was initially centred on engineering and avionics hardware, this focus has subsequently evolved to include commercial and strategic elements. Combining his technical experience with a commercial aptitude, Jason enjoys a holistic viewpoint that enables him to understand and empathise with the customer, delivering solutions that are both commercially and technically viable – while meeting the unique demands of the business aviation customer.
At OneWeb, Jason is responsible for delivering fibre-like connectivity solutions to business jet owners, operators, and end users – passengers and crew alike. Jason brings a wealth of experience from the IFC service provision perspective, including significant satellite provider insight spanning both GEO and LEO technologies.
Don Spieth is the VP of Sales and Analytics at General Aviation Services. Working with top Analysts and Industry leaders to inform Aviation Directors, Flight Departments, and colleagues in the business aviation world. Using data and expertise to simplify and visualize market dynamics has been Don’s passion for several years. As a certified Black Belt in Six sigma, he attributes data analysis and the use of sophisticated analytics to his success in commercial roles over his 25-year career.
Don has had the privilege of contributing to leadership teams at premier companies including Alstom Grid, Van Buren Advisors, and General Electric. In his ten plus years at the General Electric Company, Don held senior leadership positions in Energy Services, Power Generation, and Corporate Communications.
As an accomplished presenter in large audiences of commercially focused personnel, Don is able to champion and communicate key initiatives from top level leadership in domestic and international capacities. He has provided direction to Global Executives and Local Commercial Leaders on proper planning and execution of sales training curriculum based on analysis of local market conditions in mature and emerging markets. He is proficient in the coaching, training and development of Sales Leaders and Sales Professionals at all levels for multiple P&L’s in matrix organizations.
Prior to joining GE, Don was VP of Sales and Marketing for Programma Electric in North America. He graduated with a B.S. in Marine Engineering at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. Don Lives with his wife Klaudia in Long Grove Illinois where they are raising their three children: Kevin, Calvin, and Olivia.
Rob has had a long and distinguished career covering the Global Aerospace & Defense Industry. He joins most recently from RBC where he was a Managing Director covering the sector and also Head of Industrial Research. He has covered the Industry for 18 years, including senior positions at Macquarie, BofA and JP Morgan. Rob has been ranked numerous times in the annual Institutional Investor and Greenwich polls, including most recently #3 in the 2015 U.S. II survey. Rob began his career in accounting doing audit work in London for Ernst & Young and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CPA equivalent). He graduated with honors from Durham University in the UK.
Wayne Starling is an aviation industry consultant. His expertise is in Sales, Sales Management and Marketing. Previously he was a Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager for PNC Aviation Finance. He has been in the banking and finance industry for over 25 years, specializing in aviation for over 20 years. Prior to PNC, his career in aviation began with Aviation Finance Group, where he was part of a very successful startup company. He later stayed on to manage the aviation finance division after it was acquired by PNC Bank.
Wayne has extensive experience in sales, sales management, sales training, marketing, and strategic business development. Along with his success with Fortune 200 companies, he also has vast experience as an entrepreneur. His video sales training program -Success Cycle of Selling- has been a training program used by many companies. His program has been used by several of the nation’s largest banks and financial institutions to train their outside and inside sales organizations. Wayne has served as a board member on the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) and the National Aviation Finance Association (NAFA), as well as serving on the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Leadership Council. Wayne was honored in 2018 by the National Aviation Finance Association and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership, contribution, and service to the association, its members and the aviation industry.
Duncan van de Velde is an experienced Vice President of Sales with a history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry. He is a passionate leader, graduated from the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
During his 10 – year career at Textron, he has held several sales and leadership roles across the business. In 2015, Duncan was named Director Aftermarket Sales EMEA at Textron Aviation. He was instrumental in reforming the support network, which resulted in a robust network of 6 Textron owned service facilities across Europe and a parts warehouse located in Dusseldorf, Germany.
In 2018, Duncan transitioned to Bell Helicopter, another powerful brand of Textron Inc. Bell is the aircraft manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, changing the way the world flies with superior safety and vertical lift. At Bell, Duncan held the role of Managing Director for Europe, where he managed an integrated sales team to promote Bell’s commercial aircraft and support to European customers.
Today, Duncan is responsible for leading the regional sales team, as well as developing and overseeing the sales of Beechcraft and Cessna products and coordinates the authorized sales representatives based throughout the territory.
Steve Varsano founded The Jet Business – the world’s first street-level corporate aviation showroom. His 30-year career in corporate aviation has seen him build a dynamic business in the aviation industry dealing with the most successful entrepreneurs and corporate executives throughout the world, and involved with over 450 aircraft sales to date and in excess of $5 billion. His extensive expertise and knowledge of the corporate aviation jet market has positioned him as an internationally regarded industry authority.
Varsano started his aviation career with the American Association of Airport Executives and as the Special Assistant to the President of the General Manufacturers Association where he oversaw the Statistical Forecasting Committee and the Airport and Airways Committee. He is a commercial-instrument-rated pilot, single and multi-engine. He graduated magna cum laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies.
Varsano also was heavily involved in the merchant bank/Mergers and Acquisitions sector as a senior Vice President of Triangle Industries and Trian Group, President of the international division of Yorkshire Global Restaurants, Senior Director of Business Development of Yum Brands International and consulted for Grotech Capital Group, Centre Partners and FTI Consulting.
Varsano sat on the Board of Directors for XOJET and Virgin Galactic. He has also served as President and senior executive positions for a number of private equity companies and the companies they controlled in various industries in America, Russia and Europe.
Don is senior vice president of Stonebriar Commercial Finance and SCF Aviation Capital. Previously, Don was a managing director at Guggenheim Partners Aviation Investments, where he oversaw global business aviation originations. Earlier in his career, he played key business aviation origination roles at US Bank Equipment Finance and Key Equipment Finance. Prior to that Don served in originations and portfolio management at Boeing Capital, McDonnell Douglas Finance, and Equitable Life Leasing. He received his undergraduate degree from University of the Pacific and his MBA from Pepperdine University.
Myles Walton is a Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Wolfe Research covering the Aerospace & Defense industry in the Americas. Prior to joining Wolfe, he was a Managing Director at both UBS and Deutsche Bank with similar roles at Oppenheimer & Co, CIBC World Markets and Morgan Stanley. Beyond Wall St, he’s worked on defense policy systems acquisition with the Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office during his graduate studies and then through a long-standing relationship with the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.
He is a co-author of the 2002 book: Lean Enterprise Value: Insights from MIT’s Lean Aerospace Initiative, as well as conference papers and journal articles on topics ranging from finance to satellite design to lean manufacturing. His PhD and MS from MIT were both in the field of Aerospace Engineering. He worked for TRW on NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Space Telescope after completing his undergraduate work in Mechanical Engineering at WPI. He is the CFA charter holder. He is a top-3 aerospace and defense analyst as ranked by Institutional Investor. He is a member of the WPI Engineering Advisory Board as well as a member of the WPI Board of Trustees.
Nigel Warren has 10 years in the role as Regional Sales Manager, Northern Europe for FlightSafety International (FSI) responsible for UK, Scandinavian & Polish based customers training at any of FSI’s Learning Centres globally. Previous to this: he flew Falcon Jets under Part-91 for a US Corporation; King Airs for an Air Ambulance under Part-135; Sold Russian Aerobatic Aircraft in both Europe & USA; worked within General Aviation Operations & Aircraft Maintenance.
Group Aviation Commercial Program Director, Luxaviation Group
Chay White was born in Durban, South Africa. While his career in aviation started in 1995, his love for it commenced as a young boy. After achieving a private pilot licence and qualifying as an aircraft engineer. Chay’s hands on approach and ambition to experience new opportunities aviation had to offer has allowed him to gain invaluable fixed wing and helicopter knowledge in general and business aviation. After gaining experience in aircraft maintenance, offshore helicopter operations, ACMI contracts, project management, aircraft sales, charter and ground operations. He joined ExecuJet South Africa in 2008 as Operations Coordinator where he honed his skills in FBO, VIP charter, away from base operations and aircraft management as Aircraft Manager-Contracts.
Chay immigrated to the UK with his family in 2017 and re-joined the Luxaviation Group with ExecuJet UK as Manager Aircraft Management – Sales, was promoted to Commercial Manager in 2018, Commercial Director 2019 and was bestowed with the role of Group Aviation Commercial Program Director in January 2021. He continues to care for Aircraft Management Sales and responsibilities for Luxaviation Group. Working closely with Senior Management, Business Development Teams, Key Account Managers, CAMO and Aircraft Management support divisions. Chay supports the Groups’ efforts with a special emphasis on customer relationships, success of our employees and the health of our organization through sincerity, integrity and attention to detail.
Director, Head Global Aircraft Finance & Advisory Services
Mr. von Weise is currently a Director and Global Head of the Aircraft Finance Group & Advisory Services at Citi Private Bank. The group provides private aircraft financing solutions and aviation advice to individual ultra-high net worth clients and their companies throughout the world. Mr. von Weise’s responsibilities and roles while at Citi have included loan origination, product program management, reporting and workouts. The group focuses on transactions typically in the range of $10 to $75 million.
Mr. von Weise has over twenty-three years of related business aviation experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Business Aviation Finance for Merrill Lynch Capital and GMAC Commercial Finance. Prior to joining GMAC, he was Vice President of Capital Transactions at Lend Lease Real Estate Investments,
where he was responsible for the recapitalization and workout of large multi-family properties throughout the U.S.
Mr. von Weise is also the most recent past president of the National Aircraft Finance Association and was appointed by the Boards of Selectmen from the Massachusetts towns of Concord, Lincoln, Bedford and Lexington as a member of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission. He is also a past board member of the Massachusetts Business Aviation Association and a local volunteer representative for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
He is also an instrument rated pilot with over 2,500 hours of experience, aircraft owner, and a pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. von Weise has also appeared on the Discovery Channel as an aviation expert in the Celebrity Crash Files, J.F.K., Jr, documentary series. He is also currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Brown Aviation Lease.
Ford began his career in the Credit Analyst Training Program at Chemical Bank and holds a joint History and Environmental Studies degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Vermont.
Johnnie White, CEO, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President, of the American Society of Appraisers is an association professional with close to 30 years serving in a variety of management and leadership roles. In addition, White serves as an adjunct faculty member of Georgetown University and the Northern Virginia Community College. White holds his M.B.A. from University of Maryland University College. He has served in volunteer leadership roles for the American Society of Association Executives and the Professional Convention Management Association and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his association work. Connect online with Johnnie at ASA, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Jonathan is VP for Neste’s Renewable Aviation business in the Europe/Middle East/Africa and Aspac regions. Responsible for commercial and operational activities including the supply and sale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and related services to all customers (Commercial and Cargo Airlines, General Aviation, OEMs, military, and distributors), business development and investments. Jonathan is also responsible for engagement with government authorities and other key stakeholders on regulatory matters, as well as with partners to help accelerate the growth of the SAF market and support the aviation industry on its path to reduce emissions.
Jonathan has 25 years’ experience in the energy industry in leadership positions and as board director/shareholder rep, responsible for commercial, business development, M&A, strategy, marketing and operations.
Jonathan graduated in Economics from London University, and completed an Executive MBA programme at Harvard Business School.
18.00 Welcome Cocktail Reception hosted by Global Jet Capital
All timings are subject to change
07.45 Breakfast hosted by Bombardier
08.45 Is business aviation under attack?
How serious a threat is the industry facing?
How can the industry fight back? Athar Husain Khan, EBAA
09.05 New vs pre-owned?
EMEA versus the rest of the world
The wait for new aircraft? Moderator: Wayne Starling, IADA
Alex Fecteau, Boeing Business Jets Hamish Harding, Action Aviation Zipporah Marmor, ACASS
Fabrice Roger, JSSI
Pascal Bachmann, Jetcraft
Matt Rosanvallon, Freestream Aircraft
09.55 How do brokers stand out?
Don Dwyer, Guardian Jet
Steve Varsano, The Jet Business
10.25 From Russia With Sanctions How are governments targeting business jets?
What effect are sanctions having?
Buying and selling Russian aircraft
Providing MRO and technical support to Russian aircraft
What has happened to the Russian fleet? Alan Cunningham, Ernst & Young Jonathan Russell, Jaffa & Co David Hernandez, Vedder Price
Heather Gordon, Martyn Fiddler
11.05 Morning Coffee hosted by Gama Aviation
11.35 One small step for business aviation…one giant leap for FBOs Adel Mardini, Jetex
11.55 Money Talks Has the market fundamentally changed?
Business aviation versus other sectors Moderator: Ford von Weise, Citi Private Bank
Rob Stallard, Vertical Research Partners Sheila Kahyaoglu, Jefferies Myles Walton, Wolfe Research
12.35 A new player in the ULR market Is the ACJ TwoTwenty an ULR jet?
Where is the value? Chadi Saade, Airbus Corporate Jets
12.55 Lunch hosted by Stonebriar Commercial Finance
14.25 How Asia’s business jet market has tilted When will China come back? Moderator: Sarah Kalmeta, Pivot Point
David Dixon, Jetcraft Asia
Darren Broderick, ACAM
Nadav Kessler, Asian Sky Group
15.05 Around the world in 20 minutes David Paddock, Jet Aviation
15.25 Selling Jets in the Metaverse Attracting new customers
Is it too early?
Jeffrey Lowe, Asian Sky Group
Kenny Landau, Mytaverse
15.45 Afternoon Tea hosted by TAG Aviation
16.15 Will the US keep leading the market? How has the market coped with sudden growth?
What is the future for flight departments?
Are we seeing a more balance market? Moderator: Eddie Gross, Vedder Price
Stephen Friedrich, Embraer Executive Jets
Andy Priester, Priester Aviation & Mayo Aviation Fabian Bello, Journey Aviation
Jessie Naor, GrandView Aviation
17.00Do we need to worry about pandemics again? What other medical risks should operators prepare for? Simon May, FlightCare Global
17.20 The interest in business aviation How do high interest rates affect loans and leases
Are ESG policies a threat to business jet finance?
Loan to values and aircraft values Moderator: Mark Bisset, Clyde & Co
Vivek Kaushal, Global Jet Capital Don Walsh, Stonebriar Commercial Finance Johan Blitz, UBS Switzerland
Marie-Laure Gassier, BNP Paribas
18.00 Closing Remarks
18.00 Cocktail reception hosted by JSSI
20.00 Historic Public House Walking Tour hosted by Action Aviation
All timings are subject to change
07.30 Breakfast hosted by Boeing Business Jets
08.30Is the market turning? Richard Koe, WINGX Don Spieth, General Aviation Services
09.10 Transparency in business aviation Are owners more jet savvy? What do clients need to know now? Karl Mills, TAG Aviation
09.30 Why SAF is key to the future of business aviation Looking at demand and supply
Why 2023 is a key year for supply?
The three pathways for SAF
Carbon costs Moderator: Nancy Bsales, 4Air
Jonathan Wood, Neste Toby Edwards, Victor Sven Rieve, Air bp
Elouisa Dalli, Jet Aviation
10.10 Morning Coffee hosted by Jet Aviation
10.40 Phish and chips – cybersecurity
Is cyber security more important now?
Who is targeting aviation?
The importance of transactional integrity Moderator: Mike Stones, Corporate Jet Investor
Bruce Marshall, AIC Title Service Jack Gilchrist, Gilchrist Aviation Law
Joan Roberts, IATS Andrew Douglas, Make Tech Fly
Katie Bancroft, Jaffa & Co
11.20 Making Pre-buys fun Do maintenance programmes simplify or complicate?
Simplifying technical aspects of transactions
Are borescopes still needed with engine monitoring?
How will pre-buys look in five years Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
Aoife O’Sullivan, The Air Law Firm Delray Dobbins, Pratt & Whitney Canada Justin Kral, GE Aviation
Megha Bhatia, Rolls-Royce
Chris Buchholz, Crew Chiefs Corporation
12.00 The new connectivity world Where are we now and where are we going
LEO vs MEO vs Geostationary – what does it all mean? Moderator: Craig Foster, Valour Consultancy Jason Sperry, OneWeb
Nazeif Habboub, Collins Aerosapce
Adam Sheppard, Honeywell
Shuaib Shahid, Gogo Business Aviation
12.40 Lunch hosted by Freestream Aircraft
14.10 The importance of Safety to Business Aviation Moderator: Robert Baltus, EBAA
Sidhant Sharma, 2REG
Richard Smith, Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
Mike McCready, ARGUS
14.50 Now is the time: Bizav at its best What is the industry currently getting right?
How are we innovating to keep the momentum Paul Walsh, EBAA
Duncan van de Velde, Textron Aviation
Myra Perez, Netjets
Chay White, Luxaviation
Nigel Warren, FlightSafety
15.30 The diversification contemplation Is it no longer enough to focus on one business area? Will we see more diversification?
How to maintain core values? Tim Ford, Gama Aviation
15.50 Afternoon Tea hosted by ARGUS International
16.20 A View from the Stage Where are aircraft values now
Appraiser versus broker perspective
What has 2023 got in store? Moderator: Johnnie White, ASA
Brendan Lodge, JSSI
Chris Miller, Shearwater Global Capital
Chris Reynolds, Aircraft Bluebook
17.00 Is the post Covid charter bounce slowing? Moderator: Catherine Buchanan, Stack.aero
Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air Lines
Patrick Lucy, Avinode
Glenn Hogben, The Air Charter Association
Ian Moore, Vista
17.40 Cocktail reception hosted by Gogo Business Aviation
20.00 The Dealmakers Dinner hosted by 2-REG, AIC Title Service, Asian Sky Group and Jaffa & Co
22.00 Flightcap After Party hosted by OneWeb
Sponsors
Event Partners
Action Aviation, a part of the Action Group, is a global aircraft sales & acquisitions company that has undertaken a wide variety of aviation assignments including but not limited to purchasing and selling most types of business jets as well as owning and operating large cabin aircraft. Established in 2004, the company has a solid track record of sales & acquisition successes. Along its core business activity and under the leadership of its chairman, in 2019 Action Aviation founded the “One More Orbit” project which captured the Guinness World Record for “Circumnavigation of the Earth Via Both Poles” in 46 hours, 40 mins on a Gulfstream G650.
Captain Harding is Chair of the Middle East Chapter of The Explorers Club, an international organisation founded in New York in 1904 which is dedicated to the advancement of field exploration and scientific enquiry
Gama Aviation (AIM:GMAA) is a global business aviation services company specialising in providing aviation support for individuals, corporations and government agencies. Established in 1983, our fleet now includes over 230 fixed wing and rotary aircraft, spread across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Regionally, we offer aircraft management in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, aircraft charter, FBO and maintenance services, and aviation software solutions. Our local headquarters are at Sharjah International Airport: the intelligent FBO gateway to Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The Sharjah FBO provides VIP handling, with award winning facilities for passengers and crew, business jet and turboprop maintenance, parking and hangarage. Our global headquarters are located at Farnborough Airport, UK, where Gama Aviation is a public limited company, listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Gogo is the world’s largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo’s products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.
As of September 30, 2022, Gogo reported 3,079 business aircraft flying with Gogo’s AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed, 6,777 aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, and 4,484 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.
A global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional FBOs, aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to an elite clientele including owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out how you can benefit from Jetex's award-winning services, visit jetex.com today.
For more than 30 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry. JSSI is responsible for maintaining in excess of 2,000 business jets, regional jets and helicopters across the globe and serves customers through an infrastructure of certified technical advisors. JSSI leverages this technical knowledge, experience, buying power and data to provide support at every stage of the aircraft life cycle; from aircraft acquisition to aircraft teardown and part out.
JSSI products and services include:
• JSSI Maintenance Programs stabilize aircraft maintenance budgets, enhance residual value, and provide peace of mind to aircraft owners and operators of virtually all makes and models of aircraft, engines and auxiliary power units (APUs).
• JSSI Parts & Leasing provides aircraft parts, leasing and supply chain solutions. From a single bolt to a complete engine, customers gain access to an inventory of over 50,000 aircraft parts, engines and APUs and a global vendor network to source assets for anything that flies. All backed by the buying power and expertise of JSSI, one of the largest purchasers of parts and maintenance services in the aviation industry.
• JSSI Maintenance Software comprises Traxxall and SierraTrax to provide software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) solutions for aircraft maintenance tracking, parts inventory management services, and cloud-based software to enhance the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) workflow.
• JSSI Advisory Services utilizes JSSI’s technical expertise and global network to deliver desktop appraisals by ASA-accredited appraisers, asset inspections, technical advice and maintenance event management. Trusted aviation advisors draw on decades of technical knowledge, experience and real-world data to consult clients.
• JSSI Conklin & de Decker enables aircraft owners and operators to make more informed decisions. More than 35 years of objective and impartial data powers digital tools to analyze aircraft ownership options with the most accurate performance and comparison data available, and review critical U.S. state tax information.
SCF Aviation Capital, part of Stonebriar Commercial Finance (SCF), is an aircraft leasing and financing platform that provides customized capital solutions to owners, operators, dealers and manufacturers of business and commercial aircraft worldwide. SCF is a privately held commercial finance company established in 2015 and based in Plano, TX. With financial backing from Security Benefit Corporation, SCF actively originates and manages a multi-billion-dollar platform of commercial loans and leases. SCF specializes in transactions for businesses in a wide variety of industries (aviation, rail, realty, marine, transportation, manufacturing, energy, etc.) across the entire credit spectrum with assets located throughout the world.
Lead sponsors
2-REG is the aircraft registry based out of the States of Guernsey. Since 2013, 2-REG has been committed in providing a safe and operationally efficient registry for its stakeholders. 2-REG is proud to share its culture of safety and operational flexibility towards its customers across the world existing of corporate and business jet owners, asset managers, financiers and leasing companies.
As of November 2021, 2-REG has registered over 700 aircraft and continues to thrive further in supporting the aviation industry. Our consistent regulations, a specific aircraft and engine register and the robust ratification of international conventions such as the Cape Town Convention, has further enhanced the trust of its customers. In addition to leading our efforts for aircraft lessors and financiers in facilitating aircraft transitions, 2-REG has a strong focus on committing towards Private Operators Certifications (POCs) for business and corporate jets owners and asset managers with various operators’ certifications issued across the world.
With the support of our proactive and dedicated registry, airworthiness, flight operations and safety oversight team, 2-REG committed in providing excellence and a timely service to all our clients.
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from our deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout our target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com
AIC Title is based in Oklahoma City, OK, and is the industry leader in title search, escrow, FAA Aircraft Registry document submission, transaction management, lien clearance and International Registry services for fixed wing and rotary aircraft.
AIC Global, based in London, United Kingdom. AIC Global is a closing company offering a fully integrated managed services platform to close transactions across all asset classes, including aircraft, and in multiple currencies.
The AIC group of companies offers its users a technological infrastructure – including the Aircraft Closing Room secured by Blockchain – that delivers superior reliability, efficiency, and performance. These capabilities, combined with the industry's most experienced, dedicated, and customer service-oriented staff, have been the key to AIC's success.
Our job is to serve you in all of your documentation and transaction management needs.
If you have any questions about any of our services, please call, write, or visit:
AIC Title
+1-800-288-2519
https://aictitle.com/request-services.html
www.AICTITLE.com
Air bp is a leading global aviation fuels and services business that is dedicated to keeping people flying safely around the world. We have been innovating, leading and investing in the aviation industry for more than 90 years and will continue to do so in the future as a valued part of the wider bp business. At present Air bp has a network of around 700 locations in more than 35 countries and our commitment to safe, sustainable and reliable operations is at the core of everything we do. As we look to the future and helping to advance the industry, we will continue to develop sustainable and digitally enabled solutions. This includes our ongoing investment in sustainable aviation fuels including eFuels, ensuring we remain carbon neutral across our global operated locations and introducing digital tools, such as our award-winning safe2go fuel data platform, technology to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
ARGUS International (ARGUS), a member of the SGS Group, is the leader in Aviation Data, Software, Audits, and Certification Services. ARGUS Market Intelligence is the premier Aviation Forecasting service in the United States and have emerged as a leader among market intelligence service providers. ARGUS PROS is one of the 1st accredited audit organizations in the United States and involved in the development of the IOSA Auditing Program. We continue to be the leading provider of on-site safety audits nationwide. ARGUS PRISM is the worldwide leader in safety management systems and a pioneer in FAA Accreditation Consulting for UAS service providers. ARGUS was founded in 1995 and headquartered in Colorado. To learn more about ARGUS international, please visit www.ARGUS.aero
Boeing Business Jets, the most preferred platform for VVIPs, brings the best of commercial aviation to private air travel.
BBJ offers a range of jets, all uniquely customized for private, business or government use with an emphasis on passenger and cabin health. The robust characteristics of these airplanes make them not only the most reliable business jets in the sky, but the most versatile.
Our entry-level BBJ offers space that allows you to relax, dine, work, shower, and sleep in full-sized comfort, prepared to start fresh upon landing. BBJ widebodies offer even more capability, and bring you the first business jet that can fly you from any city to any other city nonstop, anywhere in the world.
Visit us to explore the next step in your private jet journey.
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance and reliability. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Bombardier employs some 13,800 people worldwide and operates engineering, aerostructure, assembly, completion and service facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico and several other countries. In Spring 2022, Bombardier designated its Wichita site as its official U.S. Headquarters – home to a growing MRO service center, the Bombardier Flight Test Center and the Defense Aircraft Division.
Aircraft
Bombardier’s industry-leading line of business jets allows customers and operators to efficiently meet their evolving business and travel needs. The large-cabin, long-range Global line of business jets lead the industry in performance and cabin experience. This renowned product line includes the new Global 8000 launched in May 2022 and the industry flagship Global 7500 aircraft, which redefines the business jet experience with four distinct living areas, unprecedented range, award-winning innovations including the Nuage seating collection, and pioneering environmental accountability. Bombardier’s bestselling Challenger family of business jets, including the new Challenger 3500 aircraft scheduled to enter service in late 2022, sets the industry benchmark in terms of reliability, performance, design and comfort. The Challenger 3500 is also a testament to our commitment to sustainability and embodies our latest thinking in sustainable aircraft design with advanced technologies and sustainable cabin materials. Bombardier delivered the last Learjet aircraft in spring 2022and continues to proudly service and support a global fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft.
Support
Bombardier delivers exceptional, around-the-clock service to customers worldwide operating our in-service fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft. This expanding global customer support network includes company-owned and operated service centres strategically located across the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, UAE, Singapore, China and soon in Australia. Customer support also features a growing Mobile Response Team unit and numerous line maintenance stations.
Defense
Bombardier Defense was established in 2022 reflecting the company’s strategic expansion of the unique aircraft solutions it has been providing for decades to special mission operators for the most demanding missions, ranging from urgent humanitarian assistance, head-of-state transport to airspace calibration, infrastructure validation and battlefield and border surveillance
Air Safety
Bombardier is a longtime leader and steward of air safety – from its strong engagement in drafting ICAO Annex 19 Safety Management Systems standards for Design & Manufacturing to its ongoing contribution to international air safety and accident organizations, to supporting safety workshops and seminars with numerous aircraft manufacturer and business jet operator associations worldwide. Bombardier organizes and hosts the awarding winning Safety Standdown, recognized as one of the top annual safety events in civil aviation and celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2022. Additionally, Bombardier SMS systems – approved by Transport Canada – are in place at all Bombardier engineering, production, aircraft assembly and MRO service facilities globally and in 2021, Bombardier’s demonstration aircraft team was awarded Stage 3 IS-BAO certification for flight operations.
Sustainability
Bombardier is a longtime leader and steward of the increasingly important environment portfolio – ranging from its strong commitment to ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection and its multi-pronged engagement with key aviation manufacturer, operator and environmental associations, to its unique Eco-Design approach, innovative EcoJet aircraft program, and a growing portfolio of industry-leading Environmental Product Declarations including the Global 7500 and the Challenger 3500 awarded in May 2022. Bombardier is also highly involved in the usage, development, scalability and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) worldwide bringing SAF refiners and suppliers closer with aircraft operators, FBOs and airports.
Information: www.bombardier.com
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help to redefine the aerospace and defense industry.
We dedicate our capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solving customers’ toughest challenges and meeting the demands of the global market.
Through our ARINCDirect suite of solutions, Collins Aerospace offers business aviation best in class flight planning, flight deck communications, high speed cabin communications, and Flight Operations Systems (FOS®).
We are committed to "Simplifying the business of flight."
• Enhanced customer experience - easy, consistent, reliable and global
• One point of contact for all customer support
• One invoice for all services
Freestream Aircraft is the premier destination for discerning aviation clients who value best in class service and want to secure the best value for their aircraft. We believe that luxury service is defined by our legacy - agility across markets, efficiency and discretion. Our team handles each detail from start to finish sourcing the highest quality materials and customized design to white glove delivery. We specialize in state of the art, medium through ultra-long range corporate jet aircraft and we are able to cover all aspects of aircraft brokerage, acquisition, marketing, sales, custom design services, import/export and maintenance review of your aircraft. Additionally, our affiliation with brokerage firms worldwide and our collateral buying power with the aircraft manufacturers, assures professional assistance to international and multinational companies as well as private individuals, artists, royalty and head-of-state clients.
Freestream’s expertise, commitment to integrity, and vast experience provide our clientele the exclusive opportunity to experience a seamless transaction in a timely manner. Principals the world over continue to find their experience with Freestream advantageous and beneficial.
GE Aerospace is committed to providing leading propulsion systems for business and general aviation (BG&A) customers around the world. We provide jet engines for small and large cabin business aviation aircraft and turboprop engines for BG&A operators. We are passionate about customers and the flexibility, access and productivity their flight operations bring to remote communities, commerce, recreation, agriculture, medical missions, pilot training, and humanitarian aid.
GE has a global service network to support these offerings. GE and its customers are also working together to unlock new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity beyond traditional services. GE Aviation is becoming a digital industrial business with its ability to harness large streams of data that are providing incredible insights and in turn, real operational value for customers.
With more than $5 billion invested in business aviation and a unique ABS program that has attracted over $3 billion into the sector, Global Jet Capital provides financing solutions for the business aircraft market. The Company is capitalized by world-class private investors with expertise in the global aviation industry: The Carlyle Group, FS/KKR Advisor, LLC, a partnership between FS Investments and KKR Credit, and AE Industrial Partners. The Global Jet Capital management team has served the business aircraft industry for a combined 250-plus years and has completed over 3,500 aircraft transactions. The Company has the expertise, financial strength, industry relationships and infrastructure necessary to offer a variety of flexible financing solutions at the speed the market requires. Visit www.globaljetcapital.com to learn more.
At Guardian Jet we earn the right to buy and sell aircraft for the world's largest and most sophisticated flight departments through providing industry leading consulting services. This approach leads to a deep understanding of our client's operations as well as the culture of their company. Our consulting revolves around the financial, operational and transactional impact of the choices our clients make about the aircraft they fly. Guardian offers a wide variety of consulting services that focus on helping aircraft owners and aviation managers manage their assets more effectively.
At Guardian Jet, we elevate corporate jet decisions to a higher strategic level. Our unmatched expertise and experience, combined with proprietary data analytics, earn us the right to buy and sell your planes, deliver the insight you need to make aircraft decisions, and help you manage your aviation assets to maximize value and drive down ownership costs
An award-winning, industry leading law firm specialising in the sale and purchase of aircraft and superyachts. Headquartered in the UK and with a truly global client base, Jaffa & Co is widely regarded as a leading authority for transactions and litigation. Boasting one of the largest specialist teams in the market, they have advised on deals worth billions of USD and are formidable opponents when it comes to litigation. Clients say: “Jaffa & Co are my go-to attorneys. They are the most responsive and most deal-focussed. They treat my case as if it were their our own and they achieve results – quickly, discreetly and without complication”. Call them today on +44 207 8460341.
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 50 locations worldwide. Maintenance to management, completion to charter; countless hours of expertise creating an experience so easy, it seems effortless.
Behind every effortless experience, are our people. 4,000 artisans of aviation. Whether in the air, or on the ground, arriving or departing, underneath every journey are hundreds of hands, dedicated to the details. We started as a family business, and throughout our growth we have maintained our commitment to this personalized service.
Owned by General Dynamics since 2008, we uphold the GD values of Trust, Honesty, Alignment and Transparency in everything we undertake.
Mytaverse was founded in Miami, Florida in early 2020. Ever growing, our team today is composed of over thirty professionals from a wide array of backgrounds: tech development, former C-level executives, logistics, sales and marketing professionals. Tested by time, this dynamic team is using all its know-how to create a more seamless and true-to-life virtual experience in a dimension we call the Mytaverse Experience.
Using the Unreal Engine to craft high-quality graphics, we create realistic virtual experiences with people, products, and environments. Interaction with these environments is realized in a cloud-based world, without requiring users to wear virtual reality or augmented reality gear.
Reimagining connectivity for aviation
OneWeb is building a satellite communications network in space that will deliver seamless and uninterrupted in-flight connectivity globally.
With globally consistent performance comparable to terrestrial services, delivering hundreds of Mbps per aircraft and latency of less than 100ms – over every continent, every ocean and even in the polar regions, OneWeb is transforming the airborne connectivity experience now and for the future. We’ll enable airlines to offer their passengers an in-flight connectivity experience that is limited only by their imagination – not bandwidth.
With nearly 80% of our operational fleet of 648 high-tech, high-performance satellites already in low Earth orbit, we remain on mission to deliver aviation services in 2023. We’re working with world-class distribution and technology partners to deliver a viable, certifiable and scalable in-flight connectivity solution for the aviation industry – by the aviation industry. Our constellation will enable continuous, high-speed connectivity for passengers and deliver tangible operational benefits for airline operators worldwide.
To find out more visit https://www.oneweb.world/aviation
At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed – and will continue to transform – the world.
That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s most advanced aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio – including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation – and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers.
This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Priester Aviation is among the world's elite private aircraft operators, specializing in aircraft management and private travel solutions. Founded by George Priester in 1945, Priester started as a flight training school that eventually evolved into the private aviation services company that it is today. It was a simple proposition at first, to provide a platform to educate and demonstrate the practices of a progressing industry that would eventually integrate itself into the lives of on-the-go business and leisure travelers alike. As the aviation community developed and businesses began to expand globally, the need for point-to-point travel became a necessity and alternatives to commercial airline service were imperative. Priester’s goal is to provide businesses and other discerning travelers with premium private aviation services individually tailored to fit their needs. Visit us at www.priesterav.com.
Private Aviation Services:
- Aircraft Management / Ownership Consulting
- Global On-Demand Charter
- Jet Card
Top 1% of aircraft operators: ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern, IS-BAO Stage III and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications
Rolls-Royce is the world’s leading engine supplier in business aviation, powering some of the largest, fastest, and longest-range business jets available. Rolls-Royce powers aircraft built by Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer and Gulfstream. Our products and services include the Pearl, BR725, BR710, AE3007, Tay, Spey, MR&O, and CorporateCare Enhanced, the leading solution for engine care. This maintenance program offers increased asset liquidity, nacelle coverage and complete engine management, from line maintenance to shop visits. CorporateCare® Enhanced, the comprehensive, fixed-cost engine maintenance management plan, provides customers with a global support infrastructure which includes: Engine Health Monitoring, a worldwide network of Authorised Service Centres and globally distributed spare parts and engines, all managed by our dedicated 24/7 Business Aircraft Availability Centre.
TAG Aviation leads the world in providing award winning business aviation solutions across the globe. With operational bases in Europe and Asia, TAG has the exact, experience and expertise to manage, maintain and charter aircraft providing clients with an unparalleled service the world over.
The TAG objective is to provide a tailored service to each client, meeting their unique requirements and setting the global standard in business aviation with a philosophy of excellence. Our values, our global presence, our safety standards, our people and recognition across the industry are some of the elements that make our services unique.
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flight.
For more information, visit www.txtav.com
Vista Global Holding’s (Vista) subsidiaries provide worldwide business flight services. Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset light services to cover all key aspects of business aviation: guaranteed and on demand global flight coverage; subscription and membership solutions; and cutting-edge mobility technology. The Group’s mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world. Vista’s knowledge and understanding of all facets of the industry deliver the best end-to-end offering and technology to all business aviation clients, through its VistaJet and XO branded services and duly licensed carriers.
Sponsors
ACJ creates the world's most rewarding flying experiences with customers by providing them with unique expertise, the finest service, best technology and highest standards of care in corporate aviation.
All Airbus corporate jets come from the most modern aircraft family on the market. Derived from Airbus successful market-leading jetliners, ACJ customers will invariably be close to Airbus global support network and, wherever in the world they choose to fly their aircraft, they will be supported around the world, around the clock.
The ACJ family gives customers the greatest choice of wide and spacious cabins, presenting inspiring and infinite possibilities in creating unique spaces that offer the best comfort and functions. Those customers who want even greater space to carry even more passengers can opt for one of ACJ's family of VIP widebodies that also deliver non-stop to the world range.
The Air Law Firm LLP is a boutique aviation law practice providing international legal services to the aviation industry. Our practice model sets us apart: we offer a bespoke and focused service from an agile and responsive team who can react quickly to the changing demands of your business environment. Our legal services are partner-led and we are proactive not reactive. Our lawyers are passionate about aviation, recognised internationally as being experts in their fields, focused and unique. As your legal partner in aviation, your experience with us will be different.
Avinode Group offers a fully connected suite of essential software to support Business Aviation professionals through the full supply chain of managing, sourcing, and marketing aircraft.
Avinode Group’s essentials are crafted to minimize stress and maximize profit. Avinode’s marketplace is the world’s leading sourcing platform for air charter. The marketplace makes it easy to find aircraft, book trips and market aircraft globally. Schedaero makes flight operations smoother for charter operators, flight departments and private aircraft owners. Paynode adds the comfort of sending and receiving hassle-free payments, fully integrated in the rest of your workflow.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) is the statutory body responsible for aviation regulatory (technical/safety and economic) oversight of the Cayman Islands aviation industry including aircraft registered on the Cayman Islands Aircraft Registry. The CAACI has full designation for safety oversight as a UK Overseas Territory. In addition, the Cayman Islands is classified as Category 1 by the USA Federal Aviation Administration under their International Aviation Safety Assessments programme that evaluates a country’s civil aviation authority’s ability to effectively regulate its aviation industry. The CI Aircraft Registry is the registry of choice for many discerning owners and companies globally, with stringent standards and a mandate for safety. The CAACI works proactively with experts from the legal and financial services industries to ensure secure transactions and innovative solutions for registration of aircraft.
Clyde & Co is a global law firm headquartered in London with a focus on five core sectors: transport, insurance, energy, trade & commodities and infrastructure. The firm is one of the top 10 largest law firms in the City of London. The firm employs 2,600 legal professionals in 60 offices across six continents. Of these, around 100 are aviation law specialists and the firm is generally recognised as the world’s largest and leading aviation law firm.
Embraer is creating tomorrow’s world of bespoke private air travel today, utilizing industry-leading innovation, design, and technology — all the while incorporating sustainable and socially responsible practices. As a global company with more than 50 years in aerospace, Embraer delivers the ultimate experience in business aviation through aircraft that feature disruptive performance, comfort, and technology. Its portfolio consists of the Phenom 100EV, which offers the business aviation experience in its purest form; the Phenom 300E, which is the best-selling light jet for the past eight years straight; and the Praetor 500 and the Praetor 600, which with best-in-class flight range, are the most disruptive and technologically advanced midsize and super-midsize business jets, capable of continent-crossing and ocean-spanning missions, respectively.
Every day, Embraer business aircraft operate around the globe, supported by a strong, responsive customer support network that’s top-ranked in service across the industry. For more information, visit executive.embraer.com
At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and services we provide help to create long-term value for clients, people and society, and to build trust in the capital markets.
EY Law harnesses the power of people, data and technology, combined with a deep sector knowledge across all our specialisms, giving clients in-depth, practical and commercial advice.
Our ambition is to enable you to make better informed decisions, quickly and confidently. We are committed to deliver consistently exceptional client service, helping you navigate the shifting legal and regulatory landscape in which your business operates. Our lawyers have extensive legal knowledge and we harness the diversity of thought from more than 3,500 legal professionals in over 90 jurisdictions.
Clients look towards EY Law to help them improve the value they bring to their business.
FAI Aviation Group is operating an exclusive fleet of Bombardier Aircraft (Global / Challenger / Learjet), is one of the largest operators in Germany and of the largest flight-ambulance operator worldwide.
Fokker Techniek is a world leading Aircraft Maintenance & Completion Company in Woensdrecht, the Netherlands. We build on more than a century of experience, craftsmanship and commitment.
Gilchrist Aviation Law, P.C. is celebrating 30 years of aircraft title, escrow, registration, financing and leasing service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This law firm is uniquely positioned to serve their clients, including other law firms, as special FAA counsel, special Cape Town Convention and International Registry (IR) counsel for all manner of aircraft transactions. Gilchrist Aviation Law assists brokers, dealers, operators and their law firms around the world as they structure aviation transactions.
The work of the firm includes escrow services, legal counsel and written legal opinions regarding aircraft registration, title, financing, and leasing liens. As special FAA Counsel, Gilchrist Aviation Law assists in the drafting and preparation of instruments, pre-positioning executed instruments in Oklahoma City in advance of closing and filing instruments with the FAA Registry upon closing. The firm also serves as Special Cape Town Convention Counsel, advising of the “international interests” and other interests registrable on the IR and serving as IR registering agent for one or all of the parties to a transaction.
Gilchrist Aviation Law is best known in the aviation industry for the availability of their team members, the accuracy of their work product and legal counsel and the timeliness of their response to pressing client needs. The firm has built a reputation on the level of service, quality and practicality of the counsel provided to their clients.
Hahn Air Lines is a German scheduled and executive charter airline and a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Founded in 1994, Hahn Air Lines is today based at the German airport Dusseldorf (DUS).
Preferred airline of connoisseurs
The airline offers domestic and international bizjet charter flights to 1,500 airports in Europe and beyond. With its “Connoisseur Service” it offers unique experiences featuring an array of exclusive services. Its fleet consists of a factory new Cessna Citation Latitude and a Cessna Citation CJ3+.
Market leader in airline distribution In the aviation industry, Hahn Air Lines is especially known for its distribution services which it has been offering to other airlines since 1999. Today, its partner network spans more than 350 partner airlines. With its services, it reaches more than 100,000 travel agencies in 190 markets.
Innovator in providing solutions for corporate shuttle management Hahn Air supports companies that operate corporate shuttle flights with its HR-Shuttle Manager product. It allows outsourcing the complete distribution process and handling of corporate flights, including displaying the inventory in the GDS, booking, ticketing and reporting processes, as well as a departure control system.
Hahn Air Lines is 100% owned by the Hahn Air Group, an international corporation based in Dreieich near Frankfurt, Germany. The Group, which has offices around the world, including Minneapolis, Montevideo, Casablanca, Johannesburg, New Delhi and Manila, achieves an annual global turnover of approximately 1 billion USD for its clients.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Itshardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights, and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Founded in 1963, Insured Aircraft Title Service has provided aviation firms and financial institutions with the professional expertise needed to make sound business decisions. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, just minutes away from the FAA records center at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (which is adjacent to the Will Rogers International Airport), we provide worldwide escrow services and title and document recordation services to the entire aviation industry.
Through our innovation and ability to foresee the needs of our clients in the ever-changing aviation industry, we’ve grown to become one of the world’s largest aircraft title and escrow companies with clients on every inhabited continent.
Today, Insured Aircraft Title Service provides escrow, document and title recordation services for aircraft registered anywhere in the world. Buyers, sellers, brokers and lenders can contact us toll-free day or night.
Journey Aviation is a worldwide aircraft management company with an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate. Our professional team provides turnkey aircraft management, on-demand charter for domestic and international travel, acquisition of aircraft, and other consulting services to the most discerning clientele.
It takes experience to translate a visionary idea into a unique private jet. With Lufthansa Technik, you benefit from a long history of customizing cabin interiors, exceptional engineering, and excellent craftsmanship “made in Germany”. With more than 65 years of experience and 150 aircraft completions and major modifications of private, business or government aircraft, we are the undisputed market leader and fully understand your individual needs and requirements. Our facilities located in Hamburg exceed the capabilities of every other completion center as we are not only the expert for VIP interior completions including designing and manufacturing innovative cabin products, but also for engines, components, landing gears, and any other aspect of your aircraft. This makes us the preferred choice for those seeking not only a customized aircraft but also a peace of mind during operation.
With over 70 professionals in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dallas and Miami, the Global Transportation Finance team of Vedder Price is one of the largest, most experienced and best recognized transportation finance practices in the world. Since 2016 Vedder Price has been ranked Band 1 in Private Aircraft (Global-wide) of Chambers High Net Worth, recognizing the world’s leading high-net-worth advisers.
With one of the largest and most experienced Business Aircraft and Helicopter Finance practice in the world, Vedder Price is able to provide counsel in all aspects of business aircraft and helicopter financing transactions, particularly large jet aircraft but also small jets, turboprop aircraft and helicopters. Attorneys in the group are considered to be thought leaders regarding commercial and contract law matters pertaining to aircraft finance and leasing transactions, whether governed by U.S. law, English law or the commercial laws of other jurisdictions, or international treaties. You can expect to work with creative, experienced attorneys who have both deep practical experience and broad transportation industry perspectives insight that can support you in matters ranging from simple to highly complex.
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. Our fast, reliable technologies have powered businesses, consumers, and heads of state around the world for more than 30 years.
Through our unrivaled capacity, Viasat’s business aviation’s in-flight connectivity solutions are meeting the demands of bandwidth intensive applications to allow crew and passengers to be as productive in the air as on the ground.
So go ahead. Connect without compromise – even at 40,000 feet.
Viasat.com/business-aviation.
Sustainability Partner
4AIR is an industry pioneer offering sustainability solutions beyond just simple carbon neutrality. Its industry-first framework seeks to address climate impacts of all types and provides a simplified and verifiable path for private aviation industry participants to achieve meaningful aircraft emissions counteraction and reduction.
The 4AIR framework offers four levels, each with specific, science-based goals, independently verified results and progressively greater impacts on sustainability that make it easy for private aviation users to pursue sustainability through access to carbon markets, use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, support for new technologies and other strategies.
For more information, visit us at www.4air.aero.
AMSTAT is the leading provider of global business aircraft market information. Our services are designed to generate revenue and deliver competitive advantage to: aircraft brokers, dealers; finance companies; OEMs; fractional providers; FBOs; airports and parts suppliers active in the business jet, turbo-prop and turbine helicopter segments. Through accurate reporting on the worldwide fleet, resale market, new and used transaction activity, fractional market, and aircraft values we enable our clients to work more efficiently and to generate new business every day.
Association Partners
The Air Charter Association (The ACA), founded in 1949, has seen many changes in the last seventy years and is now a global association, considered to be a world leader focusing on the role of the air charter broker.
We lead industry self-regulation and our members are accredited as experienced and trustworthy professionals, with best practice and compliance at the core of the Association. The ACA is the “go-to” source of industry information, represents members to government and regulators, provides expert guidance, support and training, and organises unrivalled networking events.
Our primary focus is on raising and maintaining standards of conduct in the market, and to promote integrity and ethical business practices, so that members can deal with each other (and clients can deal with members) with confidence. We have more than 320 members in 50 countries and our membership comprises air charter brokers, aircraft operators, airports and FBOs, consultants and closely connected suppliers working to support the industry. We represent the whole air charter market, from helicopters to light jets and long-range, transcontinental aircraft, to commercial passenger and cargo airliners.
In this modern age of technology, the Association strives to educate the travelling public in what represents a safe and legal charter. Flights are now so easily sourced but The ACA continues to ensure that public safety is not compromised.
BBGA Annual Conference and AGM
2nd March 2023
Leonardo St Paul’s Hotel, London
All day Event with Evening Reception
The Theme is Flying Into a New Era of Aviation
The conference will look to examine the perception of Business Aviation and how to address its image. Business Aviation will evolve into a sustainable future with the use of new technologies as will rotary, unmanned and scheduled aviation. The conference will debate the need for a closer relationship with the different sectors of aviation. As the aviation industry grows so does the demand for a trained workforce.
The conference will scrutinise future training requirements for pilots and crew, current demands for engineers and training for young/new entrants. Lastly, the event will reflect on 2022 and how the industry responded to a once in a lifetime mass royal event. Are there lessons to be learnt and what worked well?
IADA is a professional trade association formed more than 30 years ago, promoting the growth and public understanding of the aircraft resale industry. IADA's dealers consist of the top 12 percent of the world's experts who handle 46 percent of used business aircraft sales. IADA accredited dealers buy and sell more aircraft by dollar volume than the rest of the world’s dealers combined, annually averaging over 1,100 transactions. Ninety-six percent of IADA dealers do business in North America, 55 percent of dealers operate in Europe, 49 percent are active in Latin America, 46 percent do business in Asia and the Pacific region and 41 percent work in the Middle East and Africa. IADA also represents a variety of IADA-verified product and aviation services members that operate with the highest professional standards in the industry.
The Malta Business Aviation Association (MBAA) was founded in October 2009. MBAA aims to promote excellence and professionalism amongst our Members to enable them to deliver best-in-class safety, operational efficiency, and a commitment to embrace socially responsible work ethics. The association will represent its members interest at all levels in Malta and consequently Europe, through its representation at EBAA Board and CEBAA. The MBAA will strive to ensure recognition of business aviation as a vital part of the aviation infrastructure and the Maltese economy.
Amongst its top priorities the MBAA will continue to promote Malta as a business aviation friendly jurisdiction in the heart of Europe. It will also engage with its members and its counterparts to have a strong and unified voice at European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and their rulemaking process, the European Commission, as well as with Maltese Government institutions. Last but not least the association will strive to ensure that our industry reaches its carbon neutral objectives
Attendees
Companies that attended in 2023:
2-REG Aircraft Registry | 4AIR | 80:20 Communications | 88K AG | AAAdvice GmbH | ACASS | ACC Columbia | Access Jet Group | Action Aviation | activelaw | Acumum Services Ltd | Aelia Assurances | Aero Handling | AeroBid | Aero-Dienst GmbH | Aero-Space Reports Inc | AeroVisto Group | AIC Global Solutions | AIC Title Service | Air bp | Air Charter Service | Air Hamburg Private Jets | Air Law Office, P.A. | Air Partner Inc. | Airbus | Airbus Corporate Jets | Airbus Helicopters | Aircamo | Aircraft Acquisitions, Inc. (AAI) | Aircraft Bluebook | Aircraft Executives, Inc. | Aircraft Finance Germany | Alliance Jet | American Society of Appraisers (ASA) | AMSTAT | ANAP Business Jets | Appleby | ArcosJet | ARGUS International | ARGUS International Inc | Arnecke Siebeth Dabelstein | Asian Corporate Aviation Management Pte Ltd (ACAM) | Asian Sky Group | AssuredPartners Aerospace | Av8jet Limited | Avia Consult GmbH | Aviapartner Executive | Aviation Partners | Aviation Tax Consultants | Aviation Week Network | Avinode Group | AvJet Global | Bank of America | BBGA (British Business and General Aviation Association) | BDO Malta | Bermuda Aircraft Registry | Blueberry Aviation | Blum&Grob Attorney at Law | BNP Paribas | Boeing Business Jets | Bombardier | Boutsen Aviation | bp | C4j Aviation | Cains Advocates Limited | Camber Aviation Management Ltd | Cavendish Trust | Chailease Finance Co. Ltd. | Cirium | Citi Private Bank | Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands | Close Brothers Aviation and Marine | Clyde & Co | CMS UK | Colibri Aircraft | Collins Aerospace | Conyers Dill & Pearman | Course Correction Consulting LTD | Credit Suisse | Crew Chiefs | Crowell | DC Aviation Al-Futtaim | Dentons | Deutsche Bank | DG Aviation Law | DiamondStream Partners | Directional Aviation | DLA Piper | Döhle Corporate and Trust Services | Drivania | Eagle Wings Aviation | EAN Aviation | EH Aviation Advisors AG | Embraer | Emerald Media | Equiom Group | Ermini AG | Ernst & Young | European Aircraft Sales | European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) | Evening Standard | Explair | F/LIST | FAI | FAI Aviation Group | Fai Technik | Falcon MGA Ltd | FBO RIGA | FCF Assets | Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Financial Times | Flight Consulting Group | FL3XX | FlightAware | Flightcare Global | FlightSafety International | Floog | Fly Louie | Fly Safely Ltd | Flying Colours | Fokker Services Group | Four Corners Aviation | Freestream Aircraft | Gama Aviation | GANADO Advocates | gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd | GE Aerospace | GearUp TV | General Authority of Civil Aviation | General Aviation Services, LLC | Gilchrist Aviation Law | Global Jet Capital, Inc | Global Sky Media | Gogo Business Aviation | GrandView Aviation | Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Greenpoint Technologies | Guardian Jet | Gulfstream Aerospace | GVZH Advocates | HADID International Services | Hahn Air Lines GmbH | Hald&Lie Aviation | Halo Aviation | Haute Aviation | HFW | HMG Aerospace | Hogan Lovells | Honeywell | Houck & Christensen CPAs, LLC | IADA | IBA Group | InFlight Law | Inflite Engineering Services Limited | Insight Partners | Insured Aircraft Title Service | Investec Aviation & Marine | Invicta Finance | Ionic Aviation | Isle of Man Aircraft Registry | ITIC Co Ltd | IW Aviation | Jaffa & Co. | Jefferies Aviation Investment Banking | Jet Aviation | Jet Luxe | Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) | Jetcraft | Jetex | JetHQ | Jetleg | JETNET LLC | Jetquity | JetStage | Journey Aviation | JSSI Parts & Leasing | K5 Aviation | Kartal Law Firm | Klein Law | Liberty Aviation | Liberty Aviation DWC – LLC | LJ Fiduciary | Lombard | London Biggin Hill Airport | Lone Mountain Aircraft | Lufthansa Technik AG | Luxaviation Group | Mach Aviation | Make Tech Fly | Martyn Fiddler Aviation | mba Aviation | McAfee & Taft | McKay-Aircraft.Expert Witness | McLarens Aviation | Mercury Aero GmbH | Mesinger Jet Sales | Mira Aviation | Mourant | myairops | MySky | Mytaverse | NESTE Corporation | NetJets | Nomad Aviation | Odi-se Avocats | OGARAJETS | Ogier | OneWeb | OPMAS Group | Opus Aeronautics | Paragon Business Finance plc | Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group | Pen Aviation | Piedmont Jets | Pilatus Aircraft | Pivot Point International | Pratt & Whitney Canada | Premier Aviation Group | Priester Aviation | PrivaSky | Private Flight Global Limited | Pula Aviation Services | Raiffeisen Leasing GmbH | Rheinland Air Service | Rimôn Law | Rolls-Royce | SAEI | San Marino Aircraft Registry | Satcom Direct | Schellenberg Wittmer | Seefeld Group | Shearwater Global Capital | Shoosmiths | Signature Aviation | Skyluxe Aviation | SOLJETS | Sotheby’s | Southern Cross Aircraft LLC | Southern Cross Aircraft, Inc. | STACK.aero | Stonebriar Commercial Finance | Strategy1 Advisors, LLC | Supreme Jet | TAG Aviation | Textron Aviation | Textron Financial Corporation | The Air Charter Association | The Air Law Firm | The Aviation Collective | The Jet Business | The Sharpwings | Thomson Reuters | Titan Aviation | Traxxall Technologies (UK) Ltd | Triple C Aviation | Triton Aviation | TVPX | UBS Switzerland | Universal Avionics International | Universal Weather and Aviation | Vaia Legal | Valiair Aircraft Trusts | Valour Consultancy Ltd | Vedder Price | Velocity Black | Vertical Research Partners | Vertis Aviation | Viasat | Victor | Vienna Jets | Vista Global | VistaJet | VOLUXIS | VOO | Watson Farley & Williams | Wetzel Aviation Inc | Wheels Legal Advice | Wheels Up | Winch Design | WINGX | Wolfe Research | XO | Y & A Group, LP | Zedra Group – Corporate Services
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