Corporate Jet Investor London is the essential event in the calendar for international business aviation executives.
If you are involved in operating, managing, buying or selling aircraft internationally then you cannot afford to miss this meeting.
Over 580 dealmakers and decision-makers met in London from over 45 different countries – providing an efficient networking opportunity to meet clients & prospects in one place.
Our carefully crafted agenda is designed to give you a 360 degree view of the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the international business aviation market – ensuring all delegates leave the conference better positioned to serve their clients.
This is a high-level, traditional conference with three days of structured presentations, panels, and networking receptions. All delegates are in the same room for three days, allowing for genuine relationship building in a relaxed (yet exclusive) setting.
CJI London is a CPD/CLE accredited event with CPD Group and IADA.
Included in the ticket:
Exclusive access to the three-day conference
Three cocktail receptions
Flight-cap After Party
The Dealmakers Dinner
Keynote Presentations
Historic Public House Walking Tour
Tour of the Lord’s Cricket Ground
Group Yoga
All refreshments
Networking lunches
Conference documentation
Delegate list
Event app
Recorded sessions
Event news
Event news by email
“CJI London is one of the highest value industry events that we attend annually. Networking is superb and the content is excellent”.
– Jim Riner – Managing Partner, Wetzel Aviation
"Great opportunity to meet different people from all sections of the industry with some thought-provoking and insightful panels."
Jessica Richards, Farrer & Co
"Best aviation conference, second to none."
Mark Kammer, Dynamic Advanced Training
"The best business aviation event in Europe. An excellent conference and outstanding networking opportunities."
Marie-Laure Gassier, First Abu Dhabi Bank
"CJI London is always one of the best events of the year! C4j Aviation have been attending since its beginnings..and still enjoy every minute."
Colin Brickman, C4j Aviation
"I spent all afternoon yesterday talking with a variety of industry contacts and colleagues about what is going on in the industry and how we can assist - for me that is the real point of coming to CJI."
Martin Kennaugh, Martyn Fiddler Limited
"In business aviation everything is about knowledge. If you know the products, the market and the people, you have the power. CJI conferences bring the right people in the room to discuss the key topics of the business aviation of today."
Severine Cosma, Comlux
"Best year yet! Great topics and superbly organised."
Charles began his aviation career 35 years ago, earning his private pilot licenses for both helicopters and airplanes. Over the course of two decades, he founded and led several aviation companies, including Hélifrance, iXair, and Astonjet, establishing himself as a key entrepreneur and operational expert in the industry.
Since 2011, he has been developing Griffon Aero, a company specializing in high-end aerial services tailored to the needs of demanding clients.
In 2024, Charles became President of EBAA France (European Business Aviation Association France), where he advocates for business aviation in France and across Europe. He also serves on the Board of EBAA and is a member of the Executive Committee of FNAM (Fédération Nationale de l’Aviation et de ses Métiers), further demonstrating his commitment to the aviation sector.
A passionate pilot and visionary leader, Charles combines hands-on experience with strategic insight to promote a business aviation industry that is innovative, safe, and sustainable.
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 brings more than twenty-five years of extensive managerial experience in the aviation sector, having held senior leadership positions across a wide range of aviation-related organizations, including serving as Chief Operating Officer of the EBAA. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in driving the commercial, operational, and strategic success of multiple aviation companies. As a seasoned executive, he offers deep expertise in day-to-day management, sales and marketing, strategic change management, advocacy and lobbying, and board-level governance. He is currently active as Commercial Director at Zeusch Aviation, a special operations operator specializing in aerial surveys, mapping, air ambulance services, passenger charter, and relay flights.
Stefan Benz is the Chief Executive Officer of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) since July 2025. In this role, he leads the association’s strategic direction and represents the interests of the European business aviation sector at the highest political, institutional and industry levels. Stefan brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience in global aerospace and business aviation. Graduated as an aeronautical engineer, he combines strong technical expertise with extensive commercial and operational leadership, having held executive roles with full P&L responsibility across complex international organisations.
Prior to joining EBAA, Stefan served as President of Aviation Services at Luxaviation Group. Before that, he spent over ten years at Jet Aviation, holding several senior executive positions across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at RUAG Business Aviation, MTU Maintenance, EADS and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace, gaining deep experience in marketing, sales, business development and large-scale organisational integration.
At EBAA, Stefan focuses on strengthening the association’s role as a credible, solutions-oriented voice for business aviation in Europe. He works closely with the EBAA Board, the association’s members and international partners to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory, economic and geopolitical environment. His leadership style is rooted in transparency, reliability and value-based management, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term sustainability for the sector.
An experienced executive and advisor, Stefan also brings a global perspective shaped by years of international leadership and board-level engagement. His mandate at EBAA is centred on ensuring the association delivers tangible value to its members while positioning European business aviation as an essential, responsible and resilient part of the wider aviation ecosystem.
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 Zoe Tite in Dubai and Liz Evans in New York
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.
Jules has been in the aviation industry for more than 25 years, starting her career as a graduate in the marketing department of London City Airport and since then has followed an interesting career flightpath via airport / FBO management and eventually into charter broking.
She has worked on all manner of interesting charter projects from music tours, movie promos, HNWI flights, executive and corporate charters, government, Head of State, medevac and many other diverse charters.
She has been with the Hunt & Palmer group for nearly 9 years where she is now Head of Business Aviation, overseeing the private jet charter operations worldwide for an enviable corporate and VIP client base and also including music touring brokerage Premier Aviation.
Since 2019, Jules has served as Deputy Chair of trade body, the Air Charter Association where she has been a key driver of significant initiatives such as the growth of the Air Charter Expo + Conference, “ACE” as well as developing the training curriculum for the ACA Broker Qualification, a key initiative in setting industry standards. This year will feature a first ever partnership for the ACA with AERO Friedrichshafen.
Jules is mum to two grown up daughters who tries hard to find the time to enjoy reading, music, comedy, creative writing, country and coastal walks (usually punctuated by a pub lunch). She also enjoys writing for trade publications and speaking at conferences about business aviation, the live music industry and women in business. She loves the travel opportunities that a job in aviation brings and absolutely cannot imagine working in any other field.
Managing Director Global Head Aviation & Yacht Finance
Hello! I’m Johan. Swedish by heritage, Swiss at heart. After starting my career in commodity trading, I discovered my passion for aircraft financing and, in 2006, was appointed by UBS to launch their aircraft finance division. Under my leadership, UBS became a leader in corporate aircraft finance, and in 2024, I introduced UBS’s yacht financing offering, leveraging shared expertise for complex, high-value assets. With a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich and specialist certifications, I focus on connecting people and delivering tailored solutions – notably in the dynamic world of aviation & yacht finance.
Colin was a British Aerospace Warton apprentice in the UK, learning his trade as an aircraft engineer
on Tornado, Jaguar and Lightning, fast jets from 1986 onwards.
He has since worked as an EASA licenced engineer & supervisor for multiple global airlines, 3rd party
maintainers, cargo companies, military establishments and VIP owners, operators and lessors of a
vast range of aircraft. Colin has also repossessed, recovered & repaired damaged aircraft from
several locations for an array of different clients. To mention a few: Jet Aviation, Swiss, KLM, BA,
FedEx, Heads of State , VVIP and Special Missions providers.
On founding CAMO4jets AG, (now C4j Aviation) in Basel Switzerland in 2010, the sole intent was to
provide independent, impartial advice and services for aircraft owners of all kinds.
As one of the Managing Partners of C4j he is responsible for business development, strategic
planning, aircraft acquisitions and client relations. He has represented several lessor, airline and
private clients as an expert witness in London, Asia, the USA and Singapore.
His personal experience also includes quality control and assurance systems, airworthiness
responsibilities for importing, exporting & operating aircraft, phase in and out projects, repossession,
fleet changes and coordination of large modification and end of lease projects-which are now
specialities of C4j across multiple jurisdictions.
Colin’s specialist knowledge extends not only from Engineering & CAMO, but also operations & MRO
set up, several of which projects are successfully in place and operational.
With intimate knowledge of aviation authorities and regulation; with reliable, personal relationships
forged with most EASA countries, Bermuda, Cayman, Isle of Man and the 2-REG and frequent
interaction with the FAA, Transport Canada and other international jurisdictions all contribute to C4js
experience base and truly global capabilities.
In the current aviation market, C4js expansion is accelerating in several global locations. Across
Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. With some of the major banks, lessors, aircraft
traders, VVIP and Special Missions providers already as primary clients. In addition to flourishing
agreements with several major aircraft operators, MROs and logistics providers to offer wide ranging
services to their global client base, Colin & C4j are globally positioned and accelerating towards the
future.
Mark’s expertise in the aviation industry goes beyond an impressive track record in aircraft transactions. His vast experience and expertise enabled him to navigate the complex world of aviation with both passion and precision.
He began his aviation career in 2004 at Cranfield Airport, as Sales Manager responsible for Bell Helicopter sales in the UK.
Alongside his professional achievements, Mark’s passion for flying is evident from obtaining his Private Pilot License and from his role as instructor for an airline simulator company teaching members of the public to fly an airliner and how to overcome their fear of flying.
In 2008, Mark joined Action Aviation as Sales Director and worked closely with the company’s Founder, Captain Hamish Harding.
This signified the early stage of the company, filled with challenges, uncertainties, excitement, and boundless possibilities and potential that accompany any new business endeavor.
Through dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, they nurtured the company’s growth and success together.
As the years passed, their collaboration flourished, steering Action Aviation towards greater heights in the aviation industry.
Mark’s decision to join Captain Harding in this venture served as the beginning of a remarkable partnership that would leave a lasting impact on the industry.
Mark’s unwavering dedication continues to propel his success in the field of aviation and his personal pursuits. As the CEO of Action Aviation since November 2023, his dedication has been and remains a pivotal factor in the company’s development and achievements.”
Christian Certa joined Invicta Finance in September 2025 and is responsible for Sales and Originations. Before joining Invicta Finance, Christian had a 9-year career with Credit Suisse Aviation & Yacht Finance (last two years UBS group), covering the largest portfolio of the team. Christian originated the largest jet and yacht financing ever done by the bank and was the sales director with the largest volume of financings ever closed in one year (more than 450m USD). Before that Christian had an 11-year career with General Electric (GE). At GE Christian was for 7 years sales director for GE Corporate Aircraft Finance EMEA where he gained extensive aircraft finance & operating leasing and aircraft remarketing experience and was also responsible of the run-off of the European jet portfolio. Previously Christian was heading a branch network at GE Money Bank Switzerland and held roles as sales manager for industrial leasing with GE Capital.
Christian holds a Master degree from Bocconi University Milan and an MBA from RSM Erasmus University Rotterdam. Christian holds the Italian, Swiss and German citizenships and is also fluent in French and English and is conversational in Russian.
Christian is an avid sailplane pilot, skier and (average) tennis player and is also a legally certified translator for German and Italian.
David Colindres was born in Honduras into a family with a deep passion for aviation. Growing up, he was surrounded by stories of pilots and aircraft, fueling his own fascination with the industry. Born and raised in the heart of aviation, he developed a keen interest in aircraft technology and regulations from a young age.
David pursued his education at Purdue University Krannert Business School with a focus on International Business and Marketing, earning a degree from this prestigious university. His academic journey equipped him with a solid understanding of the complexities of the aviation industry, including aircraft registration processes, safety regulations, and international aviation laws.
After completing his education, David embarked on a dynamic career in aviation with his father “The Godfather of Aircraft Registries” Sir Jorge Colindres. He began his professional journey working for the family business and world renowned The Registry of Aruba, where he gained invaluable experience in aircraft registration, transactions, regulatory compliance, and international aviation. His expertise and dedication quickly earned him recognition within the industry.
David’s passion for aviation and his desire to contribute to the industry’s growth led him to transition within five (5) years to a role as VP of Operations of The Registry of Aruba. He joined the aviation regulatory arena of Aruba, where he played a key role in shaping aviation policies and overseeing the registration and certification of aircraft. Her leadership skills and strategic vision propelled him to increasingly senior positions within the company.
In recognition of his exceptional leadership and expertise, David was appointed as the President of the San Marino Aircraft Registry. As the head of the registry, he is responsible for overseeing the registration and certification of all civil aircraft. His role involves ensuring compliance with international Civil Aviation Standards, enhancing the efficiency of registration processes, and fostering collaboration with industry stakeholders.
Under David’s leadership, the aircraft registry has achieved as of December 2023, 417 active registrations and 938 in total since 2012. Have implemented innovative solutions to streamline registration procedures, improve data accuracy, and enhance transparency. His commitment to excellence and dedication to safety have earned him the respect of his peers and the trust of the aviation community.
As President of the San Marino Aircraft Registry, David is driven by a vision of advancing the registry’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry. He is committed to leveraging technology and modernizing processes to enhance the efficiency and reliability of aircraft registration services. Additionally, he is focused on promoting international cooperation and harmonization to facilitate seamless aircraft transactions across borders.
David’s unwavering dedication to aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service continues to position the aircraft registry as a global leader in the field. His passion for aviation and his visionary leadership inspire confidence and drive progress in the industry.
Sir Jorge Colindres Marinakis is the Founder, Owner and Executive Chairman of Aviation Registry Group of Companies (ARG), a pioneering organization in the aviation industry. With over thirty years of experience spanning aircraft sales, acquisitions, certification, and regulatory matters, Sir Jorge has made a lasting impact on the industry. His vision and leadership have guided to found, develop, and manage two of the world’s most respected aircraft registries– The Registry of Aruba, founded in 1995 and the San Marino Aircraft Registry, founded in 2012. In 2020, ARG secured an exclusive agreement with His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, approved by the UK Department for Transportation. This agreement grants ARG exclusive development, management, and administration rights over the Gibraltar Aircraft Registry for a period of twenty years.
These Registries serve an elite clientele that includes Heads of State, royal families, high-profile individuals, and well-regarded aircraft operators from around the globe. Mr. Colindres is well regarded for his exceptional relationships with clients and his expertise. Before his aviation career, Mr. Colindres served as a Lieutenant JG Piranhas for the Special Forces of the Honduran Navy, awarded with the distinguished navy medal second-grade, showcasing his leadership and commitment to service. In recognition for his contributions, he was honored by the Serene Republic of San Marino as a Knight of the Order of Saint Agatha and was inducted into the Honor Wall of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, a testament to his legacy and pioneering influence in the aviation industry.
Andrew Collins is the Global Chief Executive Officer of Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation with 5,000+ employees, a 340+ strong fleet and multiple global locations. He has oversight of operations, strategy, M&A, revenue management, and multiple portfolio companies (Sentient Jet, FXAIR, Sirio S.p.A).
Collins has spearheaded some of the group’s key M&A activities and global expansion projects in recent years. This includes the acquisition of Halo Aviation in London in 2021 which was integrated with the further acquisition of Associated Aircraft Group in NYC to form Flexjet’s helicopter division – creating a global fleet of helicopters and a platform for future of flight vertical lift. In 2018 Collins led the acquisition of private charter provider PrivateFly, which evolved to become the European division of FXAIR, a key milestone in the group’s expansion into Europe.
Collins has also motivated significant digital and technology transformation across the group, including the creation of retail product, online consumer touch points, mobile applications, and a brand-new, supply-side platform for driving further efficiencies in flight time procurement.
Over 20+ years at Sentient Jet and under his leadership as President & CEO, the company evolved into the defining brand and leader in jet cards and a $450 million EBITDA-positive entity, benefiting from a digital business model transformation and an organisational restructuring. He was also instrumental in leveraging the company’s exclusive partnership programme with leading, world-class brands such as the Kentucky Derby, Aspen/Snowmass, Sotheby’s, and YPO/WPO.
Collins is featured regularly in media outlets and forums including CNN, CNBC, the FT, Forbes, NBC, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2016, Sentient Jet and Collins were featured in a Harvard Business School case study entitled “Sentient Jet: The Uber of Private Jets.”
He received his BA from Union College and a Master’s Degree from the Sloan School of Management at MIT. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and the Wall Street Journal CEO Council.
Alan is a leading UK asset finance lawyer focusing on aviation, shipping, equipment finance, receivables, automotive, and defense. He advises on high-end transactional mandates and financings, as well as broader aviation, marine, and financial services matters.
Prior to joining Hunton Andrews Kurth, Alan led the asset finance teams at EY Law and DLA Piper. He began his career as an aviation finance and leasing lawyer at large international law firms in London, Hong Kong, and Paris, then later broadened his practice to include ship, rail, and equipment finance, leasing, automotive, and energy assets. Alan also acts on receivables funding structures, particularly for private credit institutions including the sale and purchase of asset finance and other lease and loan books, forward flow receivables deals, and non-capital markets securitization work.
Alan is consistently ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading lawyer in his field. Chambers & Partners quotes clients who call Alan “the very best lawyer specializing in business and private aviation,” noting that he is “great at negotiating,” “firm, fair and diligent,” and “very savvy and skilled at putting everyone at ease.”
Vice President of Strategic Market Engagement, Business Aviation
Claudio D’Amico has over 22 years of experience leading development of products and solutions for the aviation industry. Claudio has helped OEMs and tier one suppliers to build solutions grounded by customer centric requirements. At Viasat Claudio is responsible to lead the Viasat Business Aviation Strategic Engagement Team supporting our OEMs, channel partners, and fleets. Claudio holds a BS degree in International Business and Marketing from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has recently concluded an Executive Leadership Customer Obsession program from Harvard.
Simon Davies is the VP Sales, UK, Middle East, and India, for Global Jet Capital. Simon has been with Global Jet Capital since its inception. With over thirty years of aviation finance experience, Simon has savoured the opportunity to originate and structure private aircraft financing for Global Jet Capital’s clients in many different jurisdictions.
Before joining Global Jet Capital, Simon was part of the team that launched Guggenheim Aviation Finance Company. Simon had responsibility for the International Sales team, providing asset-backed financing solutions to emerging markets. Prior to this, Simon ran the Bombardier Business Aircraft Structured Finance team, helping to source financing for Bombardier’s diverse clients on a global footprint.
Simon is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Economics. Simon speaks both English and French
I am an aviation professional with over four decades of experience spanning military service, commercial aircraft engineering, senior leadership, and international regulatory oversight. My career began in the Royal Air Force as an aircraft engineer, before moving into civil aviation and progressing into senior management roles. Along the way, I have worked across a range of operational and leadership environments, including ten years as General Manager for aircraft engineering within a major global cargo operation, before transitioning into independent consultancy. Today, I work closely with airlines, aircraft operators and civil aviation authorities worldwide, advising on airworthiness, regulatory compliance, organisational maturity and operational effectiveness. A significant part of my current role includes acting as Chief Airworthiness Surveyor for an international aircraft registry, supporting and leading a global team responsible for oversight of aircraft and approved organisations. Alongside technical and regulatory expertise, I bring a strong focus on leadership, governance and people development. I am particularly passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation of aviation professionals, helping individuals and teams navigate complex decisions, regulatory challenges and leadership responsibilities with confidence. I am a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. My approach is grounded, practical and collaborative, shaped by years of operating in high responsibility environments where trust, clarity and sound judgement matter. I value thoughtful discussion, shared learning and building strong professional relationships across the aviation community. I am always keen to connect with others who care about safety, standards and the future of the industry, and I welcome conversation and engagement.
Matthieu is the founder and managing partner of Odi-sé Avocats, an aviation boutique law firm based in Paris. He has more than 30 years of experience of advising lenders, lessors, manufacturers and airlines on all legal aspects of aircraft operation, maintenance, finance and leasing. He is a recognized expert in business aviation, having acted on the purchase, disposal, financing and operation of all types of business jets in a great variety of jurisdictions across the globe.
Paul has accumulated a wealth of experience in senior finance roles and key positions in the aviation industry. He joined ACASS in 2020 as Finance Director, based in Shannon, Ireland. His proven leadership abilities and business acumen quickly earned him a promotion to his current role as Managing Director, where he oversees ACASS Europe’s operations and overall performance. Paul’s areas of expertise include Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), European operations and regulations, and the customer-centric features and benefits of various aircraft registries. He is adept at guiding clients to the aircraft registries best suited for their aircraft and specific business needs.
Doc Dwyer is Guardian Jet’s Managing Partner. Among his many responsibilities in this senior leadership role, Doc helps set the strategic direction for the company, both for the short and long term. He also oversees the company’s aircraft acquisitions, aircraft sales and consulting teams. And, what’s more, Doc is responsible for promoting and growing Guardian Jet’s increasingly dynamic brand around the globe.
Doc joined Guardian Jet In 2009, in a job that collected and managed data for the company’s consulting offerings, such as fleet planning. Doc grew in this role until he eventually became head of the company’s consulting efforts. In 2013, he was named Vice President of Sales, responsible for the aircraft acquisitions and sales teams. In 2020, he became President, and then, in 2024, was named a Managing Partner.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Colorado, in Boulder. He has served on the Board of Directors for the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), and as Chairman of the IADA Foundation, which administers the organization’s Business Aviation Scholarship Program.
Doc is also a member of the National Business Aviation Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. In 2019, he earned his aircraft broker certification from IADA. Doc serves as the Co-founder and President of Jack’s Corner Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for the rare disease SPG50.
Based in London, Meghan Dwyer is the European Sales Director for the international aircraft brokerage and consulting firm, Guardian Jet. Meghan will be spearheading the grand opening of the Guardian Jet Europe office in Marylebone this April.
She is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and CFII, and in addition to her experience in aircraft acquisitions and sales, she also has a deep connection to the world of oenology. She has served as a respected authority in France, working as a certified sommelier and a wine director and consultant.
Kurt Edwards is Director General of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) with responsibility for leading IBAC’s unique position as the voice for Business Aviation at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN specialized Agency for aviation matters based in Montreal, Canada.
Kurt joined IBAC in 2012 following a 12-year career at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration where he held increasingly senior roles as liaison with Europe-based regulatory authorities and civil aviation organizations, and as a leading specialist on global environmental portfolios.
Headquartered within the ICAO building in Montreal, IBAC has nurtured increasingly stronger relations and greater engagement with ICAO whilst growing its global membership to 15 national and regional Business Aviation associations across six continents. Concurrently, a growing network of IBAC regional offices worldwide include locations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, United States, and the United Kingdom.
Kurt has also led the dramatic growth in the IBAC codes of best safety practices for business aircraft operators and ground handlers while redoubling its commitment to environmental programs. During Kurt’s tenure, IBAC launched its popular International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAH) and, in 2021, introduced the IBAC Carbon Credit Exchange for the business aviation community in partnership with Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX) and recently introduced a new Industry Partner/Operator Affiliate membership opportunity to further support its work.
A respected industry leader, Kurt currently serves as co-chair of the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and sits on the Board of Directors of the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group and frequently speaks at key conferences and seminars worldwide.
Guy joined Hyperion Aviation Limited in 2023 where he is the Managing Director. Based in Malta he is active in spearheading closer integration of Hyperion into the larger FLYINGGROUP group of companies. He also leads the FLYINGGROUP Middle East office in Dubai.
Guy has 40 years of aviation experience that has been gained with the commercial airlines as well as corporate operators. He has held senior roles within flight operations of major airlines as well as corporate operations.
Guy is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and has a Masters in Aviation Management from London City University.He continues to maintain his commercial pilots licence having amassed over 15,000 hours on business jets and commercial airliners in his career.
Robert Fisch was born in Luxembourg. He studied law in France and holds an Airline Transport
Pilot License with instructor and examiner ratings. Robert’s business aviation experience started
25 years ago in the US. Joining Luxaviation in 2011, he presently holds the responsibility as Chief
Aviation Officer, supervising the global operation, he is also the managing director of Luxaviation
San Marino and an active pilot, trainer and checker. He speaks 6 languages and holds several
world speed records. He resides in Luxembourg.
Craig Foster is the co-founder of Valour Consultancy, a multi-award-winning provider of market intelligence and consultancy services to the global aerospace sector. He has extensive experience across various aviation technology markets, spanning in-flight entertainment and connectivity through to the emerging field of advanced air mobility. An industry analyst for nearly two decades, Foster is based just outside 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 the firm’s smart home research service before helping expand its M2M portfolio. At IMS, he was responsible for building the company’s nascent aerospace research group.
Foster is a regular conference speaker and panel contributor and has been widely quoted in trade journals, magazines, and online and print media. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Leicester.
Bernhard started his aviation career more than 20 years ago. Today an experienced Chief Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation industry. Strong entrepreneurship, balanced leader professionally skilled in operations management.
A passionate aviator himself, Bernhard is a strong believer in revolutionizing short haul travelling by applying the air taxi model, which maximizes aircraft utilization along with strong IT support. With these objectives and a strong focus on customer service he became one of the first movers in the air taxi industry operating the world’s largest homogeneous fleet of Textron Citation Mustang jets.
Bernhard is driven by his personal mantra ‘Passion into Profession’ and pushes his team to new limits each day, making sure particularly customer service – one of the very main pillars of his business model – is performed with extreme precision and care to exceed clients´ expectations. During last 15 years Bernhard has managed to position GlobeAir as an innovative market leader in Europe, providing clients with a newly enriched experience in customer care. Bernhard graduated as a civil engineer in mechanical plant design from Vienna University and attended an MBA aviation management program at the Blue Danube University in Krems, Austria. Furthermore, he holds an EASA ATPL license, including a type rating instructor and examiner authorization. After having worked as a commercial director in industrial plant design for several years he was trained in all EASA post holder management positions.
Bernhard has been awarded for his success with various prestigious awards like the Flight Safety award by EBAA in 2015, the price for the best performing Austrian exporting business in 2016, Austrian Pegasus award for best business in 2016 and recently for the best business jet operator award in 2017 and lifetime achievement in aviation by Sapphire.
Philippe Fragniere started his career in Business Aviation in 1994 at ALG Aeroleasing in Geneva and moved on years later to market the international business aviation activities of a large international charter broker. He joined in 2004 Exklusiv Aviation Services (Switzerland) SA to assist private aircraft owners, enabling him to further specialize in the supervision of high value flying assets as well as to direct the organisation of interim lifts and high value charter flights . Philippe and his colleagues priorities are service , transparency and flexibility . When dealing with any situation at any time a solution will always be found for any issue that arises or is to be addressed. Experience and personal skills do prevail when dealing with enquiries or request for services in a fashion that is more than ever essential.
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.
George is a founding member of LEA (London Executive Aviation) now known as Luxaviation UK and oversees Operations and Customer Care. He has over 20 years’ experience of commercial flying and Charter Management.
He is a Fellow of the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators and Member of various Aviation Industry committees and Bodies. He is also Council Member of BBGA (British Business and General Aviation) and on the Air Transport liaison Committee with the Civil Aviation Authority.
George started his career in aviation flying Piper Seneca, followed by the Piper Navajo, Beechcraft King Air 200 and eventually the Citation Jets. He served as a Director of Flight Operations, Authorised Examiner of the UK CAA and AOC Accountable Manager.
Today George is the CEO of Luxaviation UK. He is a big advocate of Social Media, as a method of spreading the message of the importance of Business Aviation to the community and to the economy in general. He also actively encourages the young generation to come into Aviation as a great career choice.
Marie-Laure is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of international banking experience across Europe, Asia and Middle East, blending corporate banking and wealth management expertise and perspectives.
Marie Laure is responsible for developing FAB’s aviation finance franchise covering commercial aviation (airlines and lessors) and business jets, for corporate clients or private individuals. FAB is the first bank in the Middle East offering tailored business jets financing solutions to clients and prospects, with large funding capacities, expertise and flexibility.
Marie-Laure held previously various leading and managing positions with BNP Paribas. She had among others, successfully grown the jet financing activity over the years with a global coverage.
FAB (rated AA-) is one of the largest banks from Middle East, with a presence in 25 countries. As a global provider of financing solutions to a wide range of clients, FAB has a leading position in aviation finance in Middle East and beyond.
Maureen is based in London and currently serves as the Programme Manager – Europe at 4AIR to offer expertise and guidance for creating meaningful and comprehensive sustainability programmes focused on aviation. Previously, she was the Sustainability Manager at the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) in Brussels. Being a dual-qualified lawyer since 2016 (in France and in England & Wales) she previously held various legal roles at The Air Law Firm where she covered aircraft transactions, finance, and management and at Borealis Maritime Limited where she focused on shipping finance and corporate transactions. Her training includes roles at Dassault Falcon Jet in New York and Airbus Miami.
Responsible for providing strategic insights and guidance for Collins Aerospace Connected Aviation, working across multiple product teams to define growth strategies.
Paul brings 30 years of aviation industry experience, having worked in leadership roles at SITA, Navblue, and most recently as Vice President, Product at FlightAware.
Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire.
Lindsey joined Rolls-Royce in 2012 and is currently the Vice President of Sales & Marketing,
Business Aviation. In her role she is responsible for leading the global Sales & Marketing Team and
driving growth of their aftermarket maintenance program, CorporateCare® Enhanced.
Throughout Lindsey’s tenure at Rolls-Royce she has served in a variety of roles within Sales and
Finance. Having started as a finance intern, she has held finance positions across many different
sectors including Group, Defense, and Civil Aerospace. In 2018, Lindsey joined the Business
Aviation team as the Sales Director supporting CorporateCare® customers in Central US. In this
role she was a key player in negotiating contracts with large US fleet operators and launching new
service offerings including CorporateCare® Enhanced and CorporateCare Flex.
Lindsey holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana
and has her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. She currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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.
Oscar has been producing conferences for Specialist Insight since 2022 and has been working on SAF Investor since 2023. He has been producer of “The SAF Podcast” since its launch in June 2023 and a host since December 2023.
Oscar focuses on writing conference agendas with the most relevant and up to date industry topics and inviting key industry leaders to speak at SAF Investor conferences both in London and New York. He also writes newsletters, news articles and moderates at conferences.
Prior to Specialist Insight, Oscar gained a BA from The University of Warwick and a MA from King’s College London.
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.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the aviation sector, John Hewett has established himself as a formidable presence within the industry. Beginning his journey in operational roles at a prominent international cargo airline, John swiftly rose through the ranks in, leveraging his talent for strategic thinking and leadership.
During his time at Universal Aviation. and in his current role as the Global Vice President, John’s impact has been nothing short of transformative. Based in London, he has been instrumental in driving sales growth and business development initiatives across the business.
John’s forward-thinking approach have played a pivotal role in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the aviation industry. By analysing market trends and identifying opportunities, he has consistently positioned Universal Aviation as a market leader. As the aviation industry continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges, John remains at the forefront, driving innovation, fostering growth, and shaping Universal’s future.
Glenn Hogben is the Chief Executive of The Air Charter Association, the global trade association for 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 22 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 ad hoc 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.
At the Association Glenn has led the growth and development of the association into a global organisation supporting over 440 member businesses across 62 countries. He has built a capable executive team providing value to members, designed and delivered the association professional training courses, created the highly successful internship programme and heads the advocacy efforts with authorities and government departments.
Glenn is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, has a Diploma in Leadership & Management and a BA Honours degree from the University of London. Prior to his aviation career held roles in a major utilities and retail companies.
James Horner is Senior Broker, EMEA for AeroVentures with 15 years of experience in business aviation, specialising in aircraft transactions across international markets.
Anant Jain oversees product strategy, feature development and roadmap execution for Azzera’s platforms, Fly Beyond and Azzera Celeste. He brings deep expertise in Sustainable Aviation fuels and carbon markets: EU ETS, California-Quebec WCI, and RGGI, with specialized knowledge of sustainable aviation fuels, from book-and-claim systems to SAF blending mandates. Anant ensures both products help clients navigate emissions reporting, SAF compliance, and evolving regulatory requirements with low effort and high confidence.
Kolin Jones is an entrepreneur, licensed pilot, and the Founder & CEO of Amalfi Jets, a global private aviation company, built on transparency, excellence, and modern technology.
Kolin’ passion for aviation began early in his life, taking his first flight lesson at age 12, which eventually lead to him to getting his Private Pilot’s License at 18.. He continued his love of aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL, earning a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics with a minor in Aviation Business Administration. He currently serves on 2 boards at ERAU, the Industry Advisory Board to the College of Aviation and the College of Aviation Philanthropy Council.
Under Kolin’s leadership, Amalfi Jets has grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the space, supported by a team of over 30 full-time employees. The company has made significant steps toward pioneering aviation technology in order to streamline the booking process, manage flight operations, and maintain safety standards through Amalfi’s AI program. Amalfi is committed to building the future of charter optimization software and technology by putting safety at the forefront of the industry and recognizing the need to raise industry standards.
Amalfi Jets is headquartered in Calabasas, CA in its state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot headquarters which serves as both a client experience hub and a creative studio.
In addition to his work in aviation, Kolin is also an active innovator, public speaker, and digital creator with over 4 million followers across all platforms, generating over 1 billion impressions each quarter. He continues to leverage his platform to educate, inform and bring greater transparency to private aviation.
From 2009, Deputy Vice President Commercial for AIRBUS Corporate Jets.
From 1997 to 2009, Regional Sales Director South and East Europe at AIRBUS Commercial Aircraft, in charge of airlines in Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta and Poland.
From 1992 to 1997, Business Manager Civil Aviation at OFEMA (Office Français d’Exportation de Matériel Aéronautique) in Paris.
From 1990 to 1992, Assistant Manager at BBL Aviation in Paris, the aircraft finance division of Bank Brussels Lambert.
Following a management career in the manufacturing industry Marwan started Gama Aviation Ltd in 1983 in the UK with his business partner Stephen Wright. He has overseen the group’s expansion from its foundation to its current multinational status encompassing many varied markets and areas in the aviation industry. Marwan continues to take a very active and hands on role in all aspects of the group’s development and has also headed the group’s expansion into the US market.
Marwan is both Chairman of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) and a board member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
Marwan holds an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence and occasionally flies the Beech 200.
Oliver King is CEO of Avinode Group and a recognized leader in business aviation, known for driving digital transformation across the global industry. With more than 25 years in aviation and over a decade focused on business aviation, he brings deep sector knowledge, practical insight, and international experience to an industry that’s always evolving.
At Avinode Group, Oliver leads the development of mission-critical technology that powers the global infrastructure of air charter. From charter sourcing and fleet management to integrated payments, his focus is on solving real challenges for operators and brokers every day.
With a PhD in Economics and a background in finance, Oliver combines strategic thinking with a sharp eye for the details that matter. His work is shaped by a global perspective, but always grounded in making a difference for the people who rely on Avinode Group’s technology. Whether he’s driving digital transformation or supporting customers day to day, Oliver brings a steady hand and a clear sense of purpose to everything he does.
Richard Koe is one of the founders of WINGX, which he developed over the last decade with his business partner Christoph Kohler, establishing WINGX as an industry-leading provider of market intelligence on the business and general aviation sector. WINGX serves hundreds of subscribers from across the industry with dashboards which relate data, analytics and insights on aircraft utilisation. In 2023, WINGX was purchased by JETNET LLC and is now a key component in the group’s build-out of ownership, valuation, equipment and flight data to the wider aviation market. Prior to WINGX, Richard worked in a variety of industries including telecom, oil & gas and security printing. Richard has a BA from Oxford and an MA from Johns Hopkins universities.
Tobias Kleitman, founded TVPX in 2002. TVPX has since brought together a team of experts who have earned a reputation for integrity, efficiency, confidentiality and security among business and commercial aircraft owners, lessors, operators, and professionals worldwide. Each year, TVPX facilitates billions of dollars in aircraft owner trust transactions, and in 2018 TVPX expanded services by establishing a licensed US customs brokerage.
TVPX became a leader in the global marketplace by providing clients with the highest levels of customer service and by appreciating the interests of all parties to a transaction. We listen to our clients, understand their objectives, offer creative solutions and respond promptly and accurately to their time-critical requirements throughout the relationship. When closings occur, our team’s familiarity with transactions and extensive experience working with OEM’s, lessors, lenders, attorneys, advisers, brokers, dealers, and closing agents, allow TVPX to integrate seamlessly and constructively into the process. Tobias is the Treasurer for The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) and a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and is a licensed US customs broker.
Róman Kok is the Director of Public Affairs and Communications at the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). In this role, he leads the association’s efforts in advocating for the business aviation industry at the European Union level, shaping policies and regulatory frameworks that impact the sector.
Róman’s passion for policy advocacy began during his European Studies at Maastricht University, where he envisioned a career at the centre of European policy in Brussels. His academic background provided a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of EU institutions and policymaking processes.
Before joining EBAA, Róman gained valuable experience at the Dutch Embassy in Warsaw, honing his diplomatic and policy analysis skills. He then moved to Brussels to work for an American firm focused on environmental policy advocacy, further expanding his expertise in EU policy engagement and stakeholder relations.
At EBAA, Róman is dedicated to intertwining public affairs with strategic communications to create better synergies and strengthen the association’s policy advocacy. He works closely with EU institutions, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to ensure that the interests of the European business aviation sector are effectively represented and advanced.
An experienced leader, Róman heads a team of public affairs and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. His commitment involves highlighting the contributions of business aviation to Europe’s economy and society, and navigating the evolving policy landscape to promote the industry’s interests.
Travis Kuhn has spent nearly two decades in aviation and joined ARGUS in 2009 as a data intern. He currently serves as the Senior VP of Software & Consulting overseeing product development, strategic planning and growth. During his career he has maintained a focus on data analysis and reporting which led to the development and launch of the TRAQPak forecasting model, which is used across the industry today.
In addition to his role at ARGUS he has served as a flight instructor and spent 5 years serving as a First Officer with Republic Airways. He currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and has logged approximately 4,000 flight hours.
Head of Regional Marketing: MEA, Türkiye, and India
Omar Kuwatly is a senior marketing executive with over 22 years of experience driving brand growth across the FMCG, Automotive, Telecommunications, and Aerospace industries. Since joining Bombardier in May 2011, Omar has been instrumental in leading aviation marketing efforts across Europe, APAC, and MEA.
Prior to his tenure at Bombardier, Omar honed his strategic expertise at world-renowned advertising agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi and McCann. In his current role, he is dedicated to positioning Bombardier as the preeminent leader in business aviation throughout the MEA, Türkiye, and India regions.
Omar holds double Master’s degrees from the Swiss Business School in Marketing Management and Digital Marketing, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and MIS from the American University of Sharjah. His academic background is further developed with specialized diplomas in Luxury Brand Management, Global PR, and International Marketing Strategy from the London School of Business and Finance. Committed to delivering innovative, forward-thinking marketing strategies.
Director Darren Large is the Director, Facilities & Operations at Morristown Municipal Airport. He has been with MMU for the past 24 years and has served in various capacities such as Operations, Projects and Grants and Facilities Manager. He is currently responsible for day-to-day maintenance and operations at the facility, airport capital improvement plan, obstruction removal/approaches and any other number of things that come his way throughout the day.
Darren recently served as President of the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. Darren received his bachelor’s in history with airport management minor from Dowling College and a master in Aeronautical Science and Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also a licensed private pilot.
Director, Business Transformation and Aftermarket Services
Sebastien Larue joined Pratt & Whitney in May 2017 serving several positions such Digital Engine Services Sales Lead & ESP strategy for our General Aviation customers. He is currently Director for Business Transformation and Aftermarket Services. In his responsibilities, he overlook at Long Term Engine leasing solutions & other aftermarket services and products. He also lead enterprise risk management, 3rd party relationship with banks, dealers, brokers, appraisers and financial institutions.
Prior joint Pratt & Whitney, Sebastien spent more than 18 years at CAE inc. where he held many different roles such as product management, marketing and commercial strategy. His last position was OEM Account Manager for Airbus and ATR and Senior Sales Manager for European customers such as Air France, KLM & Finnair.
Regional Director, UK, EU & International Markets – International Aircraft Dealers Association & Director – Pegasus Global Aircraft Appraisals
Brendan is an experienced aviation professional as well as being an “ Accredited Senior Appraiser” (ASA) under the American Society of Appraisers.
After 18 years in Asset Finance Brendan joined the Lombard Aviation Unit in 2002 and joined the industry that he is passionate about.
In 2008 Brendan left the Banking & Finance sector when his employer Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Ltd went into administration and in 2009 he became an Aircraft Sales Broker working within the small team at JetBrokers Europe, where he significantly developed his knowledge, Skills & Experience within the Business Aviation Sector.
In 2016 Brendan left JetBrokers Europe to work on his own and in late 2017 he joined the great team at JSSI with the title “Advisory Services & Aircraft Acquisition Specialist”. During his time at JSSI Advisory Services Brendan became an Accredited Senior Appraiser under the American Society of Appraisers and was extensively involved in working with the Aircraft Appraisal Team with non-US clients providing Aircraft Valuation Appraisals and Aircraft Inspections for an array of clients including Banks, Lawyers, Aircraft Owners and Buyers and their Family Offices.
However, Brendan’s main role was at JSSI Parts & Leasing where he was responsible for Aircraft Acquisitions within a small team that was involved in the purchase of around 70 aircraft, mostly sourced for parts tear-down from numerous locations and different registers around the world.
In December 2024 Brendan retired from employed work at JSSI and formed his consultancy business with Richard Berkemeier, ASA of Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group, a well established appraiser in the USA. Together as partners they have established Pegasus Global Aircraft Appraisals to leverage the global appraisal market outside of the USA.
Additionally, In June 2025 Brendan proudly joined the team at International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) as Regional Director to support members in the International markets outside of the Americas.
Brendan now enjoys bringing many years of experience of aircraft transactions and advisory services to the sector and has an extensive contact list within the industry.
Kevin Macnaughton, Managing Director at Air Partner, a Wheels Up Company, has a vast wealth of experience in the aviation industry spanning over 20 years.
Prior to his Air Partner appointment in 2019, over a period of 13 years Kevin held a number of senior roles at NetJets, the last being Company Director, Head of European Sales, where he led the planning and execution of the sales strategy.
As Managing Director at Air Partner, he is focused on delivering growth in the charter division, driving innovation, upselling and cross-selling all products across the organization.
Kevin’s passion for private aviation was born out of the personalized customer experience, and the value private flying can offer in giving back precious time to HNWI’s and Corporate executives.
Originally from South Africa, Kevin is now settled in the UK with his family, where he enjoys playing golf and dog walks in his spare time.
Per Martinson is the Co-founder and Chief Revenue
Officer of Avinode Group, a company he helped launch
in 2001 while studying at Chalmers University of
Technology in Gothenburg. What started as a research
initiative quickly grew into a mission to bring private air
charter into the digital age, and Per has been helping
lead that charge ever since.
With a background in engineering and a deep
understanding of the charter market , Per has played a
key role in building the digital infrastructure the
industr y now relies on to buy, sell, and manage charter
services.
Today, he focuses on commercial strategy, long-term
partnerships, and the continued evolution of aviation
technology.
With more than two decades in the industr y, Per brings
a global perspective and a sharp focus on what
customers need to succeed.
Jay Mesinger is the CEO and Founder of Mesinger Jet Sales, an international aircraft brokerage firm, with 51 years of experience in the aviation industry. Mesinger Jet Sales has modernized the formula for buying and selling aircraft and provides its clients with the best market intelligence for aircraft sales pricing and correct acquisition expectations.
Jay is a published Aviation Journalist and Industry Leader. He is a member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA); a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Leadership Council; a member of Gulfstream’s “Key Player” team; and a member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). In addition, he is a member of the Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA).
Additionally, he was the Chairman of the Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC) and a member of the Board of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). He was the first aircraft broker to serve on the NBAA board. Jay also served on the Customer Advisory Board of Jet Aviation and on the Customer Advisory Board of Airbus North America. Jay also served on the Duncan Aviation Customer Advisory Board for 2 terms and was on the Board of Directors of The Morris Animal Foundation.
Jay regularly speaks at industry gatherings, writes the monthly Mesinger Pulse newsletter (Jay Mesinger’s Industry Perspectives), and started the very first aviation brokerage website over 30 years ago, www.jetsales.com. Jay continues to communicate from the cutting-edge of business aviation through various social networking platforms – The Mesinger Blog (https://jetsales.com/articles/) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com).
Broker
Stuart has built a diverse and interesting career, starting with military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the King’s Regiment. His early military experience included serving as a platoon commander in operations in Northern Ireland. After transitioning to civilian life, Stuart became a Commercial Diver, working on various engineering projects across the EMEA region. Upon returning to the UK, he spent four years in automotive sales management before pursuing his passion for aviation, completing his ATPL at Oxford Aviation Training in 2001/2002. He leveraged his extensive sales skills and love for flying by joining a UK aviation company, specialising in the sales of Piper and Pilatus aircraft. His success led to his role as Sales Director at Pilatus UK, where he focused on the operation and sale of PC-12 aircraft. Following his time at Pilatus UK, Stuart continued his career at Patriot Aviation, operating and selling Cessna, Bell, and Airbus products. He was then headhunted by a leading aircraft brokerage in London. Over nearly a decade, he was involved in close to $1 billion in aircraft sales, amassing significant expertise in cross-border transactions, tax, and customs regulations while also working alongside manufacturers and MRO, ensuring his client’s interest were always put first. He also actively contributed to AMAC/EBAA, serving on the sales and acquisition committee, and helping to develop the Aircraft Brokers Guidebook. Stuart started CJC in late 2021
Ehsan Monfared is a Canadian aviation lawyer and entrepreneur. He is the Managing Partner at the law firm YYZlaw, where he focuses on transactional and regulatory matters in the aviation and travel industries. Ehsan also co-founded FC (also known as Flight Club Life), a peer-to-peer aircraft rental and sharing platform aimed at helping aircraft owners offset costs and providing pilots with access to aircraft. He also founded EscroAir, Canada’s only aircraft transaction escrow service provider.
Dr. Leemeshan Moodley is a medical doctor with over 15 years of clinical and operational experience, driven by empathy and a passion for advancing medical care in the aviation industry.
He earned his medical degree (MBBCh) from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and began his career at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital as a Medical Officer. He subsequently spent nearly 6 years in private practice as a Family Physician, providing comprehensive care to adult and pediatric patients, including minor surgical procedures and prenatal care.
Dr. Moodley holds certifications in Advanced Medical Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and maintains a Dispensing Practitioner’s License.
In 2016, Dr. Moodley joined International SOS as a Coordinating Doctor, specializing in medical case management, air ambulance evacuations, and remote medical support for both aviation and maritime operations. His expertise expanded to include MEDA/MEDIF clearances, OSHA and IADC reporting guidelines, and coordination with Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers. He rose to the position of Senior Coordinating Doctor and Medical Case Lead before transitioning to MedAire.
His dedication to aviation medicine led him to complete the Aviation Medical Examiner course through the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
Since July 2021, Dr. Moodley has served as Deputy Medical Director for Aviation and Maritime at MedAire, where he provides clinical leadership and client engagement across global aviation and maritime medical portfolios. He is committed to continually developing as both a medical professional and a leader in the medical aviation industry.
As the CEO of Gogo Inc a global leader in air to ground, satellite communications, cyber security, software, and aerospace solutions for Government and Business Aviation, I oversee all aspects of the company’s P&L, strategic vision, innovation, business operations, and customer service.
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.
The founder and CEO of EMCJET. A visionary with a joy for expanding his different business ventures, his passion is in aviation. Highly skilled in acquisitions, sales, and aircraft management with over 15 years of experience in the aviation industry. When he is not in the office he enjoys golfing, formula 1, and traveling with his family.
Experienced in luxury markets, developing sales strategies for UHNW and HNWI throughout Europe with a strong background in the private Aviation industry.
Munguía started her Aviation career by joining Aerolineas Ejecutivas (ALE) in México City and brings 20 years of Aviation experience from a variety of roles including marketing, charter sales, Flight solution programs, fractional ownership and aircraft sales having worked with operators such as Execujet and Vistajet.
In early 2019 she founded her own lifestyle company while worldwide situation settled focusing on creating memorable travel experiences for her clients, and it was in 2023 when she turned her Aviation focus towards Gestair Aviation Group to bring advisory for the exciting times in this privileged moment for the company´s international expansion.
Greg Norwood is the Sr. Sales Director for GE Aerospace. Greg is responsible for OnPoint sales outside of the Americas and LEAP VIP Services sales for the Americas and APAC.
Greg brings with him nearly 25 years of experience in aviation. Over the course of his career, he has extensive experience in repair and overhaul for GE/CFM powerplants. The last 11 years Greg has worked exclusively in Business Aviation specializing in sales, account management, customer support, and strategy.
Greg received a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Oklahoma State University. Greg currently resides near Wichita KS.
Daniela has 20 years of experience in business aviation industry. Within her 18 years at Honeywell Aerospace she has held various positions with growing responsibility within Business and General Aviation sales and business teams. She has a vast expertise in Repair& Overhaul business, engines, APUs, maintenance programs as well as avionics’ retrofits and modifications. Currently Daniela is a Honeywell MSP Program Sales Leader for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
She holds Bc. in Marketing Communication and Bc. in English and American Studies at Charles University in Prague, CR.
Daniela is a proud mother of 3 children.
Aoife is an internationally recognised aviation lawyer with expertise across private, corporate, and commercial aviation. She advises a global client base—including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporations, aircraft operators, financiers, lessors, manufacturers, and private owners – on all aspects of aircraft acquisition and sale, financing, and regulatory compliance.
Aoife is also Chair of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA), where she leads strategic advocacy efforts to promote and protect the interests of business and general aviation in the UK and internationally.
Olivier Perdriel launched Skyfirst in 2012, building an aircraft management and charter company specializing in long-range and ultra-long-range jets. It was one of the first companies to obtain an operating certificate with Transport Malta and has developed a close working relationship with Maltese authorities ever since.
Perdriel began the company with one Learjet 45 aircraft. The company now operates a fleet of larger jets including the Falcon 8X and the Bombardier Global Express. The Skyfirst team prides itself on attentiveness to owners and their aircraft. The company is capable of performing virtually any charter mission.
Perdriel, 41, entered the aviation business at age 27 in 2010, managing sales at Le Bourget-based air ambulance firm Air Albatros. The very nature of the medevac business—quick response for critical missions—gave him a solid orientation in meeting high customer expectations on short notice and with attention to detail.
Perdriel is a 2009 graduate of Institute Supérieur de Gestion (ISG), one of France’s leading business schools. He is a board member of Aviation Sans Frontières, a charitable organization that transports medical personnel and supplies in Africa among its philanthropic endeavors.
Perdriel participates in operator advisory groups for major business aircraft and engine OEMS and for service providers such as simulator training companies. These activities help maintain close working relations with important providers.
The company also maintains offices in Paris and Geneva.
John is a performance-driven, seasoned executive with 30 years of demonstrated success leading commercial strategies of companies in the travel industry. His diverse commercial and aviation experience is instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive strategies to best position future growth.
With Atlantic, John is responsible for sales, marketing, revenue management, customer experience, loyalty, and sustainability functions. He is a thoughtful, innovative leader that is passionate about harnessing diverse skills, knowledge, and perspectives to drive team and organizational success. John earned a B.S. in Business from the University of Vermont.
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.
Michael Schrage is a Visiting Fellow in the Imperial College Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship where he examines the various roles of models, prototypes, and simulations as collaborative media for innovation risk management.
He has served as an advisor on innovation issues and investments to major firms, including Mars, Procter & Gamble, Google, Intel, BT, Siemens, NASDAQ, IBM, and Alcoa.
In addition, Michael has advised segments of the national security community on cyberconflict and cybersecurity issues. He has presented workshops on design experimentation and innovation risk for businesses, organizations, and executive education programs worldwide. Along with running summer workshops on future technologies for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment, he has served on the technical advisory committee of MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory. He has been a contributor to such prestigious publications as the Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, strategy+business, IEEE Software, and the Design Management Journal.
Alan Semsar is a seasoned aviation executive and brand strategist with over two decades of experience in private and commercial aviation. His expertise spans aircraft management, MRO, VIP completions, and high-net-worth client services, with hands-on work across Part 91, 121, 125, and 135 operations.
Alan currently manages a diverse fleet including a Gulfstream G550, Global XRS, HondaJet, and Vision Jet, overseeing all aspects of operations from BBJ and ACJ VIP completions to global MRO coordination and charter sales growth.
He played a pivotal role in building a Part 135-compliant FBO from the ground up, acquiring five aircraft and spearheading the recruitment of hundreds of pilots and flight attendants. Alan has also developed and launched fractional ownership programs and branded jet card offerings, directly fueling client acquisition and market expansion.
From aircraft acquisition and crew negotiations to luxury aviation marketing and FBO operations, Alan has delivered end-to-end solutions across the full lifecycle of private jet ownership. His leadership in MRO operations, creative direction, and VIP cabin completion programs has earned him the trust of UHNWIs, family offices, and global aviation brands.
In addition to aviation, Alan brings world-class brand experience through his work as CEO of Barcelona, Inc., where he has led campaigns for major airlines and luxury brands including JetBlue, United Airlines, Emirates, Maserati, Porsche, Jimmy Choo, St Regis and Christian Louboutin. He also owns and produces 20 of the largest festivals worldwide, and has executed high-profile activations at NBAA, EBACE, MEBAA, F1 Monaco, F1 Las Vegas, Monterey Car Week, and the Monaco Yacht Show.
A licensed jet pilot and passionate aviation advocate, Alan brings a rare blend of operational expertise and marketing vision to every aircraft and project he touches. For him, aviation is more than a profession—it’s a lifelong passion and pursuit.
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.
A Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in the aerospace, defence and civil aviation industries.
In 2004 Nigel set-up SWS Certification Services Ltd (SWS) with business partner, Phil Williams, originally as a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 21, Subpart J approved Design Organisation [2007 – 2020] and due to Brexit is now a UK CAA Part 21, Subpart J approved Design Organisation [2021 to date]. Scope of work primarily comprised fixed wing and rotorcraft interior and exterior modifications, repairs and regulatory consultancy, with a specialisation in passenger seat dynamic structural and occupant injury certification.
Nigel retired at the end of 2025 as Managing Director and Head of the Design Organisation for SWS and now operates as an independent aircraft certification consultant.
Nigel is also one third of the Air4All consortium with Chris Wood, working with Delta Flight Products, to bring to market a prototype aeroplane seating facility, designed to accommodate wheelchair users. This is currently going through certification.
Nigel’s professional achievements reflect his personal passion and drive. He was a key member of the FAA Aviation Regulatory Advisory Committee (ARAC) responsible for the introduction of AC25.562-1B, the now very familiar FAA advisory circular, (a dynamic evaluation of seat restraint systems and occupant protection on transport airplanes).
As a pro-active manager of a committed and accomplished company and team, Nigel has been instrumental in pioneering various certification approaches, responsible for resolving many challenging technical and regulatory issues in order to produce some of the most unique aircraft seating and cabin interior products for the top international airlines and VIP aircraft operators, which include the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Suites, Air New Zealand’s Skycouch™ and Greenpoint Technologies Aeroloft®; working with them and National Aviation Authorities to establish an airworthiness approvals route for the UK, European and US organisations.
During his time in the industry, Nigel has worked for major UK aerospace companies such as ML Aviation, Martin-Baker Aircraft and Contour Premium Aircraft Seating (now Safran Seats GB).
This valued experience has given him a considerable understanding of the industry in which he works and where possible, he endeavours to pass this extensive knowledge and experience onto his colleagues, young engineers and clients.
Nigel is frequently invited to speak and advise clients and other organisations on certification and airworthiness issues.
Paolo is co-founder of FL3XX, an innovative solution for business charter and brokers that delivers complete, automated workflows for all team members and managers. With over 25 years of experience in technology as well as several in private aviation, Paolo has a vision to open the market to the wider world of travel by leveraging technology. He strives to live in a word filled with innovation, where great talents turn disruptive ideas into realities and people collaborate and focus to get things done. Prior to FL3XX, Paolo founded the first seaplane airline service in the southern Italian islands and later a regional airline in northern Italy. He has extensive operations, finance and technology experience, gained in large corporations such as General Electric, startups such as Virgilio.it, and Venture Capital firms such as Syntek. Paolo also actively advises companies in the fields of greentech, fintech and avtech.
Captain Paul Stephens is a seasoned aviation professional with over 40 years of diverse experience in various roles within the industry. Currently, he serves as the Head of Flight Operations for the San Marino Civil Aviation Authority, a position he has held for the past 4.5 years following four years as a Designated Flight Operations Inspector.
Throughout his extensive career, Capt. Stephens has demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise, holding pivotal positions such as Flight Operations and Training Manager for Commercial Air Transport Operations. His professional capabilities include roles as an instructor, examiner, and senior examiner, showcasing his commitment to fostering high standards in flight training and operational safety.
Capt. Stephens spent 20 years with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as a Senior Flight Operations Training Standards Inspector, where he contributed significantly to the development of EASA aircrew regulations. He played a key role in the implementation of these regulations within the UK CAA, focusing on Flight Operations, Licensing, Training Standards, and ATO Approvals.
In addition to his regulatory expertise, he has served as the EASA Chair of the Operations Evaluation Board for Boeing 737 and Bombardier Global aircraft, leading technical initiatives to support overseas assistance projects for National Aviation Authorities across the globe on behalf of both EASA, CAA International and the UK CAA.
Capt. Stephens was also instrumental in the delivery of basic, intermediate, and advanced Safety Management System (SMS) training for all departments within the UK CAA, enhancing the safety culture across the organization.
Residing in the UK with his wife, Capt. Paul Stephens values family life and enjoys spending time with their daughter, grandson, and two border terriers.
His outstanding contributions to aviation, combined with his passion for safety and training, have solidified his reputation as a respected leader in the field.
Oliver is the managing director for Colibri Aircraft Ltd., a private aircraft brokerage and advisory firm based in London. Oliver started with Colibri Aircraft in 2011, after spending the previous 8 years managing the brokerage and advisory unit for a firm in the United States. His focus has been on the international arena, selling and purchasing aircraft for clients as well as advising lenders on asset value protection and repossessions. Having bought and sold aircraft for customers in Asia, South America, Europe, the Middle East and the US, he has a first-hand perspective on different cultures and their approach to private aviation, as well as the demand for such aircraft around the world.
Mike Stones is a journalist with Specialist Insight. Before joining the group in 2019, previous roles included writing about farming and food. Private passions include flying old aeroplanes, food and farming. He lives in Surrey and co-owns an arable farm in Yorkshire.
Andrew Thomas is the Director of Sustainability at Vista. Innovating the industry for over 20 years through continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure, 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. With more than a decade at Vista, Andrew has played a pivotal role in embedding sustainability at the core of the company’s operations. He has led Vista’s sustainability strategy since 2018, aligning the Group’s mission to offer the most advanced flying services with long-term environmental responsibility.
Under Andrew’s leadership, Vista has achieved major milestones in sustainable aviation. He has overseen multi-year Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting, enhancing transparency and accountability across the Group. He introduced a comprehensive Carbon Offset initiative that has successfully retired over 3.1 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Most notably, Andrew led the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a company-wide standard, culminating in the purchase of 43 million litres of SAF (25% blend) — one of the largest commitments in the industry to date.
Andrew is recognised for his forward-thinking approach, combining regulatory rigor with scalable environmental solutions across Vista’s global operations.
As Chief Executive Officer, Paul leads Otto Aerospace with a singular focus: building the most efficient and advanced aircraft of the modern era—leveraging laminar flow technology to transform sustainable flight from concept into reality.
A visionary entrepreneur with a passion for progress and a relentless drive to create positive change, Paul brings a deep track record of leadership across aviation, government, and enterprise technology. The engineer and private pilot previously founded XOJET, a private charter aviation company that redefined access to business jet travel, and co-founded Ariba, an innovative supply chain visibility platform now part of SAP. He also served as Senior Advisor and Chief Strategy Officer in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, helping shape policy at the intersection of technology and global development.
The common thread across Paul’s pursuits is transformation—pinpointing challenges and delivering revolutionary solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics and mechanical engineering from the University of the Pacific.
Joining in 2014, Algernon played a central part in the strategies and decisions that led to the growth of Air Hamburg to become Europe’s largest charter-only business jet airline. In 2023 he left with two business partners and leaned on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to found LUMINAIR. Gaining 9 aircraft in 12 months and with more on the way, LUMINAIR is Europe’s fastest growing private jet operator.
George started his professional career at Bombardier Aerospace in 1996. As a member of the Strategy and Business Development team at the Business Aircraft Division, George oversaw the implementation of service-related projects. He has held senior leadership positions with aircraft maintenance tracking firms, aircraft management companies, a technical services oversight consultancy and an interior completions overhaul facility where he secured its 145 Repair Station certification. Over the course of his 30-year career, George has also advised OEMs, private equity firms and tier I suppliers on the business aviation services space. His experience has brought him full circle back to Bombardier where he leads the Customer Engagement Team for Smart Link Plus, the company’s aircraft health management service. For a full account of George’s professional record, please refer to his profile on LinkedIn.
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.
David Van Den Langenbergh has over 35 years of experience in business and commercial
aviation. A native of Schoten, Belgium, David, 53, was Airworthiness Manager of Belgium-based
Abelag Aviation, which he joined in 2006 as head of Part 145 repair station maintenance. Prior
to that, he worked for ten years as line and base maintenance manager at Lufthansa Technik
and Delta. His early years were spent in general aviation, first at Bossaerts Aviation Service,
then Styl Aviation and finally ABC Aviation, where he worked as a mechanic before moving up
to the post of inspector. David entered aviation right out of vocational school and is largely self
taught. He obtained his pilot’s license at the tender age of 21.
David has been a Dassault Falcon Operators Advisory Board chairman for 5 years and became
Chief Technical Officer of Luxaviation Group in September 2014, President of Luxaviation
Aviation Services between January 2019 and May 2023 followed by Luxaviation Chief Industry
Affairs Officer since June 2023. David is member of the Board of Directors in multiple
Luxaviation AOCs of which one is the only Single EASA licensed AOC for business aviation.
David is also accountable Manager for the Luxaviation San Marino AOC, offering an
international commercial operation platform for aircraft owners that need a flexible solution
combined with professional, secure and safe aviation environment.
Since 2016 he is board member of the General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association (GAMA)
having been the Chairman of the European Leaders Steering Committee for 4 years and an
active member of multiple working groups. He’s the Co-Chair of the EBAA – GAMA
Maintenance Working group and Chairman of AMAC’s Maintenance Working Group. David
discusses on a regular basis with EASA, FAA and EU aviation representatives to support
Business and General Aviation interests.
In his role as vice president of European Sales, Duncan Van De Velde is responsible for leading the regional sales of Cessna and Beechcraft products and coordinating the authorized sales representatives based throughout the territory.
Duncan has over 30 years of aerospace and defense industry experience, with 14 years within the Textron enterprise.
Most recently, he has served as the managing director of Europe and Russia for Bell Helicopter, and prior to that role, he was the director of Aftermarket Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Textron Aviation.
His vast international experience provides him a strong understanding of Textron Aviation’s European footprint and customer base.
Duncan graduated from the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Managing Director, Aircraft Management and Charter
Graham Williamson is a senior leader with more than four decades of experience at the forefront of the global business aviation industry. He has held executive roles spanning airlines and aviation services across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including nearly two decades building and leading aircraft management and charter businesses. Most recently, Graham served as President of TAG Aviation Europe where he oversaw a multi-jurisdictional fleet and operations and has been a long-standing member of the European Business Aviation Association’s Board of Governors. At Gama Aviation, he leads strategic growth in aircraft management and charter, bringing deep operational insight, commercial leadership, and a reputation for industry-wide collaboration and innovation.
Simon Williams has successfully held a series of challenging senior operational & staff appointments. He has operated as Aircraft Commander, Training Captain, Qualified Helicopter Tactics Instructor, Instrument Rating Examiner and has flown a wide variety of aircraft including Royal Air Force Search & Rescue Sea Kings, Special Operations Pumas and civil Boeing 757s & Boeing 767s, most recently for British Airways.
During 5 years at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, he developed a very broad safety portfolio which saw him chairing groups at national & international level. These groups were focused on delivering tangible safety benefits whilst working closely with a diverse cross section of the civil aviation industry. Towards the end of that tenure he increasingly devoted much of his time to working in ‘Safety Partnership’ with the Business Aviation community.
In his current role as Director of Civil Aviation (DCA) he is leading & managing a large multi-disciplinary internationally-based team and is directly responsible for a multi-million pound budget. The breadth & depth of the DCA role is significant and includes: leading & managing the world’s 6th largest international private/corporate business aviation aircraft registry; regulating civil aviation, airspace & airport activity on behalf of the Isle of Man Government with direct accountability to the UK Department for Transport. ‘Safety with Service’ is our ethos.
Neil Williams is a senior aviation safety leader with more than 30 years of experience in airworthiness regulation, safety policy and international aviation standards. He is currently the Head of Safety Regulation at the newly formed Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority. Prior to joining the GCAA, he was the Rulemaking Manager at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, where he led the organisation’s aviation legislation, policy development and international safety agreement programmes. Neil played a key role in shaping the UK’s post‑EU regulatory framework, including leading negotiations for the aviation safety annex of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement and securing new bilateral safety arrangements with multiple global partners.
Previously, Neil served as the CAA’s Policy Lead for Airworthiness, representing the UK at EASA, the European Commission and ICAO, advising senior leaders on regulatory and safety matters. He has overseen national responses to significant safety events, contributed to major regulatory reforms and developed risk‑based, proportionate airworthiness policies that strengthen both safety and industry performance.
Neil began his career as a licensed aircraft engineer with British Airways and went on to hold various engineering and training roles with GAMCO in Abu Dhabi and HAECO in Hong Kong, gaining extensive experience across a wide range of commercial aircraft.
He holds an MSc in Air Safety Management from City St George’s University London and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is recognised for his strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and deep technical expertise in airworthiness and aviation safety regulation.
Chris is a campaigner and lobbyist in aviation and disability, he is also an Aviation Accessibility Consultant, working alongside industry on innovation and regulation/legislation. He is a regular speaker in the aviation circuit. In the past Chris has sat on boards for the Football Association and the Consumer Credit Trade Association.
Chris has also set his sights on bringing wheelchair air travel in line with land and sea. His goal is to establish the solution “to enable a wheelchair user to stay in their chair whilst on a flight” – he is now one third of the Air4Alll consortium that is collaborating with Delta Flight Products and Sunrise Medical to bring a prototype to market designed around airlines not losing any pax places. This is currently going through certification.
His two children now in their thirties are keen to travel, he does not want the fact that they are both in wheelchairs to hinder their aspirations in both work and of course pleasure. A common yearning to everyone who uses a wheelchair. Recognising an aging demographic that is loyal and keen to travel, innovation is needed to keep these people flying and spending money– we need to DeTech and keep an analogue lifeline to keep them onboard.
Chris received an investiture in 2021 in Her Majesty the Queens Birthday Honour’s list with an MBE, this was for his work in Accessible Aviation.
Andrew joined AMSTAT in 1994 and since 2013 has served as the General Manager for the AMSTAT market research business, which includes Aircraft Shopper Online (aso.com). He previously held positions as the AMSTAT Sales Manager and the AMSTAT & ASO Director of Sales and Customer Service. Andrew is an active member of the business aviation community having served on the board of directors for the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA), as Education Chair for the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA, now IADA), as a HAI Finance and Leasing Committee member and most recently serving on the IADA Products and Services Member Advisory Council.
8:30 Registration and Refreshments hosted by WINGX 9:30 Opening remarks – Aircraft Registration Workshop Graham Williamson, Gama Aviation
9:35 How management companies choose AOCs Picking the right one for your company? When do you get economies of scale? How much of an investment is an AOC? Moderator: Graham Williamson, Gama Aviation Paul Doherty, ACASS David Van Den Langenbergh, Luxaviation Andrea Zanetto,Comlux Aviation
10:15 Moving aircraft between registries Moving aircraft to the US – working with DARs? Key issues to watch out for How does registry affect value? Moderator: Brendan Lodge, IADA Colin Brickman, C4J Aviation Alan Cunningham, Hunton David Hernandez, Vedder Stuart Metcalfe, Corporate Jet Consulting Oliver Stone, Colibri Aircraft
10:55 Morning coffee hosted by WINGX
11:30 Registering in Europe Moderator: Graham Williamson, Gama Aviation David Colindres, San Marino Aircraft Registry Ian Dearing, 2-REG Paul Stephens, San Marino Aircraft Registry Simon Williams, Isle of Man Aircraft Registry Neil Williams, Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority
12:10 The aircraft finance perspective What are financiers looking for? How important is the Cape Town convention? Using registries for repossessed aircraft Moderator: Eric Lewin, AIC Global Solutions Mark Bisset, Clyde & Co Johan Blitz, UBS Aviation & Yacht Finance Marie-Laure Gassier, First Abu Dhabi Bank Christian Certa,Invicta Finance
12:50 The ABCs of registration Moderator: Graham Williamson, Gama Aviation Jorge Colindres, The Registry of Aruba Kyle James, Bermuda Aircraft Registry Richard Smith, Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
13:20 Light Lunch for all attendees hosted by ACASS 13:20 Women in Business Aviation reception
14:40 Welcome back Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
14:45 Opening up business aviation Can we keep the new flyer momentum going? How to reach the next generation? How private should private aviation be? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
Omar Kuwatly, Bombardier Alan Semsar, Barcelona Enterprises Steve Varsano, The Jet Business
15:25 Valuing the global charter market What is the charter market worth? Is it growing? Richard Koe, WINGX
15:45 Afternoon Tea hosted by WINGX
16:20 The economics of charter Can you make money owning aircraft? Which aircraft types give the best returns? Competing with managed aircraft? Moderator: Glenn Hogben, The Air Charter Association Bernhard Fragner, GlobeAir Algy Trotter, Luminair Ian Moore, Vista
17:00 The state of business jet charter Is charter becoming commoditised? How can you stand out? How is AI working now Moderator: Oliver King, Avinode Group Julie Black, Hunt & Palmer Kevin Macnaughton, Air Partner Philippe Fragnière, Exklusiv Aviation
17:40 How tech is reshaping charter Using technology as a differentiator Making the market more efficient Kolin Jones, Amalfi Jets
18:00 Cocktail reception hosted by Global Jet Capital
18:00 Emergency Town Hall: Canadian aircraft tariffs David Hernandez, Vedder Ehsan Monfared, YYZLaw Tobias Kleitman, TVPX
20:00 CJI London Poker Tournament hosted by EMCJET
Tuesday 3rd February
7:00 Morning Yoga
8:00 Breakfast and registration hosted by Bombardier
9:00 Welcome to London Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
9:05 Operating business jets in 2026 Why launch an aircraft management company? How can operators try to manage supply chain issues Are new deliveries getting priority over supporting the fleet? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Robert Fisch, Luxaviation Olivier Perdriel, Skyfirst Guy Farnfield, Hyperion Aviation Limited
10:05 What are European customers looking for? Duncan van de Velde, Textron Aviation
10:25 Morning coffee hosted by Morristown Airport11:00 Analysing the global market The last 12 months in numbers What are the leading indicators? Forecasting 2026 Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, CJI TravisKuhn, ARGUS International Andrew Young, AMSTAT
Matt Rosanvallon, Freestream Aircraft Simon Davies, Global Jet Capital
11:40 Out with the old, in with the new: the changing nature of jet brokerage What is the future for aircraft brokerages? How will AI change transactions? Meghan Dwyer, Guardian Jet Doc Dwyer, Guardian Jet
12:05 Goal – Flying to FIFA How will the World Cup affect airports How close can you get? Who will win the World Cup? Darren Large, Morristown Airport
12:20 Otto Aerospace: finding a new window in the market How much difference does Laminar flow make? Is there room for a new super-mid? When will it fly? Paul Touw, Otto Aerospace
12:45 Lunch hosted by Eldridge Capital Management
14:05 The connected, predictive aircraft How predictive maintenance is evolving
Where AI is really making a difference
When will we get to zero surprises? Moderator: Sébastien Larue, Pratt & Whitney Canada Lindsey Gillen, Rolls-Royce Greg Norwood, GE Aerospace Daniela Nova, Honeywell George Tsopeis, Bombardier Paul Gibson, Collins Aerospace
14:45 Flexjet taking on the world Growing outside North America Strategy behind L Catterton investment Taking control of maintenance Andrew Collins, Flexjet
15:05 What does good connectivity really mean? Latest insights from passengers and industry Rethinking old rules Claudio D’Amico, Viasat Michael Schrage, MIT
15:45 Afternoon tea hosted by Rolls-Royce 16:20 The economics of aircraft brokerage Boutique versus large team
Brokerage versus dealing
How can you stand out?
AI versus human intelligence Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
Mark Butler, Action Aviation Memo Montemayor, EMCJET Pascal Bachmann, Jetcraft James Horner, Aero Ventures
17:00 What drives EBAA – The EBAA perspective Stefan Benz, EBAA
17:20 Business aviation – the 100-year perspective Is business aviation still cyclical? How can you tell when a market is turning? How can you keep selling in a downturn? Old School or does experience keep you relevant? Why things were better in the old days Moderator: Jay Mesinger, Mesinger Jet Sales Ted Farid, JETHQ George Galanopoulos, Luxaviation
18:00 Cocktail reception hosted by Aero Ventures
20:00 Historic Public House Walking Tour hosted by Action Aviation
Wednesday 4th February
8:00 Breakfast hosted by Textron Aviation 9:00 Welcome back Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
9:05 Is this the Golden Age of Business Aviation? What is driving demand? Are supply chains improving? Stephen Friedrich, Embraer
9:30 How business aviation is being targeted Lessons from France How serious is the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force aviation levy? How should the industry contribute? Moderator: Matthieu de Varax, Odi-sé Avocats Charles Aguettant, Griffon Aero and EBAA France Kurt Edwards, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) Róman Kok, European Business Aviation Association Carmen Munguía, Gestair Aoife O’Sullivan, Keystone Law
10:30 Everyone talks about innovation. Few talk about what powers it. What really drives long-term value in business aviation? How do technology, people, and workflow need to align? Per Marthinsson, Avinode Group
11:00 Morning coffee hosted by Argus International 11:45 Build it and they will come The rise of FBOs as an asset class US versus international market What are the hot markets? Moderator: Robert Baltus, Zeusch Aviation Tom Chesney, Jetex John Hewett, Universal Aviation John Redcay, Atlantic Aviation Marwan Khalek, Gama Aviation
12:30 The rise of the large cabin market Why are customers looking for more space? Simplifying the purchase Eric Jullien, Airbus Corporate Jets
12:55 Lunch hosted by Freestream Aircraft
14:15 How much does operating on SAF really cost? What difference does it make to a flight? Should SAF cost more than jet A1? Will the price come down? Moderator: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor Maureen Gautier, 4Air Anant Jain,Azzera AndrewThomas, Vista
14:55 Future-proofing connectivity How is the market evolving? Why LEO is not the only game in town Moderator: Craig Foster, Valour Consultancy Claudio D’Amico, Viasat Chris Moore, Gogo
15:35 Afternoon Tea hosted by ACASS 16:15 Supporting the ageing (customer) fleet How can business aviation keep older travellers flying Making flights even more accessible for people with extra needs Designing for Passengers with Reduced Mobility Moderator: MikeStones,Corporate Jet Investor Nigel Smith, SWS Certification Chris Wood, Flying Disabled Leemeshan Moodley, MedAire
16:55 Navigating the technology landscape What are the key decisions that operators need to get right? Why it matters Getting it right for the future Paolo Sommariva, FL3XX
17:20 The Big Corporate Jet Investor Quiz Can the US keep driving the market? Is it time for supersonic? Eddie Gross, Vedder Delray Dobbins, Engine Assurance Program
18:00 Cocktail reception hosted by TAG Aviation
20:00 The Dealmakers Dinner hosted by AIC Title Service, Airbus Corporate Jets, EMCJET, Qatar Executive and Viasat
22:00 Flight-Cap Afterparty hosted by Action Aviation
Thursday 5th February
10:00-11:40 Tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground, the global home of cricket.
12:00-14:00 Cricket Game in the indoor cricket centre.
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Monday 2nd February 08:30 – Early registration and refreshments
09:30 – The Aircraft Registration Workshop: Finding the best home for your jet
13:10 – Women in Business Aviation reception
13:10 – Light lunch for all attendees
14:40 – Deep Dive into Charter
18.00 – Welcome cocktail reception
20:00 – CJI London Poker Tournament
Tuesday 3rd February
07:00 – Group Yoga
08:00 – Registration and breakfast
09:00-18:00 – Conference sessions
18:00 – Drinks reception
20:00 – Historic Public House Walking Tour
Wednesday 4th February 08:00 – Breakfast
09:00-18:00 – Conference sessions
18:00 – Drinks reception
20:00 – The Dealmakers Dinner
22:00 – Flight-cap After Party
Thursday 5th February (Post-event networking) 10:00-11:40 – Tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground (the home of global cricket) and introduction to cricket
12:00-14:00 – A game of indoor cricket
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