Corporate Jet Investor Middle East & Africa 2020 is virtual.
Although we cannot meet face-to-face in 2020, Corporate Jet Investor Middle East & Africa is still designed to bring together a cross-section of leading financiers, lawyers, operators, brokers, insurers, manufacturers, appraisers and many others in the business aviation industry, involved in growing and supporting the Middle Eastern and African fleet.
Providing you with a unique opportunity to understand the region and meet like-minded professionals in the sector there will still be the opportunities to network with colleagues, pose questions to speakers and take part in interactive polling throughout the event.
Just as with our live events there will be engaging and entertaining panels, interviews and presentations, selected to stimulate debate and discussion, you’ll leave the conference ready to return to your organisation with the latest insights and new ways to develop your business.
This event continues to attract senior level executives to discuss the opportunities and threats, develop the latest strategies and explore new sources of revenue within the market.
The carefully selected roster of speakers and panellists will deliver relevant topics that are tailored towards you and others like you – including financiers, lawyers, brokers, operators, manufacturers, appraisers and arrangers.
We are living in these unprecedented times and while we may not be able to meet face-to-face, CJI Middle East & Africa 2020 will still bring together the industry for quality information-sharing and networking.
Mohammed Al Husary is an aviation enthusiast, entrepreneur, and business strategist with more than two decades of experience leading companies to global expansion and service sustainability.
Passionate about aviation since childhood, Al Husary co-founded aviation solutions provider UAS International Trip Support at the age of 21, growing it from a handful of employees to a global organization with headquarters on four continents and presence in 31 international locations. Today, UAS is globally renowned for delivering award-winning, customized trip support, air charter, executive travel, and technology solutions. As an Executive President of UAS and board member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Al Husary was instrumental in building the company’s global headquarters in Dubai and plays a crucial role in shaping the industry regionally, safeguarding its interests, and ensuring it is responsive to challenges and opportunities.
Al Husary utilizes his expertise to ensure UAS maintains its leading position and grows it success by foreseeing and responding to emerging industry trends. To ensure he brings the best energy and innovation to the organizations he leads, Al Husary also believes in constant professional development and continuous learning. He holds an Executive MBA in Business Administration from Hult International Business School and is currently undertaking the Owner President Program at Harvard Business School.
Al Husary is a frequent media commentator for aviation and business and has been interviewed by many publications including Forbes Middle East. He is also the recipient of a series of industry accolades including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Awards 2018 and was named in the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Top 40 Under 40 for his leadership and business aviation management prowess.
Committed to employee wellbeing and sustainability, Al Husary founded UAS’ corporate wellness program UAS BeWell to help accelerate performance through the power of sport and bring wellness to the workplace.
Ritu Bagri leads Charter Sales in the Middle East region for Vertis Aviation AG, the international business aviation charter specialist. With more than a decade’s experience in VIP aviation and sales, Ritu brings a deep understanding of the region’s market and customer needs. This knowledge coupled with her time spent in commercial positions at Air Charter International, Rizon Jet and Emirates Airlines brings an aptitude for, and expertise in, the region’s business aviation industry which have supported Vertis’ continued success throughout the Middle East.
In addition to her passion for the industry, Ritu holds a degree in Hotel Managements as well as a master’s degree in Services Marketing and Management. This combination perfectly fulfills the Vertis promise of discrete, efficient, secure passage for Vertis customers in the region.
Having initially established himself as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa, Mike Berry has since been involved in a variety of industry sectors including manufacturing, insurance, telecommunication and aviation.
Mike joined ExecuJet Middle East in 2002 as a Financial Director. In 2004 Mike’s prominent ability in ExecuJet saw him progress to the role of Managing Director – Middle East, overseeing the general management of the region including new and pre-owned sales, product support, aircraft management, flight operations, FBO and maintenance services.
His main objective for the region focuses on the development of ExecuJet as the premier business aviation service and solutions provider. Having become one of the main contenders in the Middle East Aviation market, Mike is confident that ExecuJet will remain prominent in the region.
Since becoming the Managing Director, Mike has seen ExecuJet Middle East move into a state of the art facility at Dubai International Airport, expanding support capabilities with over 240 employees and includes plans to open a new facility at Dubai South.
In late 2015 Mike became President Aviation Services of ExecuJet and in 2017 expanded this role to the whole Luxaviation Group being appointed Executive VP Luxaviation Group.
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Aircraft Finance, UBS
Johan was approached by UBS to set-up and head the Corporate Aircraft Finance team, and joined the bank in 2005 in Zurich.
Since the team was established in 2006, UBS has, under Johan’s leadership, grown its portfolio of business jets extensively. UBS was awarded “Best Financier Europe 2013” and “Best Private Bank in EMEA 2014” for corporate jet financings, “Best Business Jet Financier 2015” and “Best Business Support Services 2015” in APAC.
Johan started his career in commodity trading, and joined a large Swiss bank in 1999 to specialise in aircraft financing. He has since put his significant experience and understanding of the aircraft financing market at the disposal of the bank’s clients and, with his team, supports the bank’s WM business. Johan speaks German, French, English and Swedish.
Johan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich. Furthermore, Johan is also an Export Specialist with Swiss Federal Certificate and a certified Corporate Banker.
UAS International Trip Support, Vice President, Sales
With almost 25 years of aviation and management experience, Abdul is responsible for UAS’ global development and sales efforts, as the company continuously innovate to create stronger connections between client requirements and UAS’ service offering. He manages global sales operations and sales force across four continental headquarters and regional offices worldwide. His specialties include sales forecasting and planning, turnaround and high growth strategies, B2B sales management, market development and expansions and contract negotiations.
For the past two years he has worked alongside the executive management team to set strategic direction for each of UAS’ market segments. The results have translated into an aggressive expansion of UAS’ global network to include offices in Johannesburg, Houston, Hong Kong, Dubai, Beijing, Lagos, Nairobi, New Delhi, additional sales force in Europe, South East Asia and Latin America, and on-site airport supervisory support across Africa.
Andy Christie has been instrumental in the growth of both Air Charter Service Private Charter division and the North American offices. Andy began his career at ACS in 2004 in the London Passenger department, before moving to New York to head up the US Private Jet Department in 2008, and was later promoted to President of North America. During this time, Andy secured certification for ACS as an approved charter service by the US Government and opened two more offices in both Houston and LA respectively, before returning to the UK in 2014 to lead all private aircraft operations worldwide. Andy has also been responsible for managing the ACS European offices, Global Jet Card Department and The Travel Division. Throughout his time with ACS, Andy has worked with numerous Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies and has developed important relationships with HNWI and C-Level executives over the last 15 years. He has extensive charter experience in several key fields including medical, sports and entertainment and has been welcomed as a guest panellist at a number of industry events in both the US and Europe. In 2015 he was invited to join in the Mountfitchet Group Board. When not dealing in the world of air charter, Andy is a keen mountain biker and snowboarder.
Vice President of Sales, Middle East and India, Global Jet Capital
Mr. Davies has over 25 years in aircraft finance and has worked in senior-level positions for Sierra Advisors, Guggenheim Aviation Finance and Bombardier, providing financing solutions in the non-U.S. markets. He holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario.
Daniella Dawson is Sales Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa for the boutique charter specialist Vertis Aviation. Based in Dubai Daniella is responsible for expanding Vertis Aviation’s presence across the EMEA region and beyond. With a mandate that focuses on supporting the boutique charter company through ad-hoc charter sales, global business development and ACMI services, she plays an essential part in Vertis Aviation’s global operations.
She is also responsible for successfully navigating the unique demands and requirements of presidential missions in the wider Africa region, and has been integral to the growth of Vertis Aviation business across the continent.
Daniella has worked in the business aviation sector for more than a decade and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a variety of business roles at leading brands including VistaJet, Ocean Sky and World Fuel Services. She is passionate about aviation, the private aviation industry and delivering safe, efficient, discrete passage for the elite Vertis Aviation customer.
Rob DiCastri is a forward-thinking Global Senior Executive with over 25 years of International leadership in Aviation and Hospitality and a Management Consultant to leading corporations in various industries. This includes more than 10 years in the Middle East, where he played a key role in establishing National Air Services (flynas) / Net Jets Middle East (now NasJet) in Saudi Arabia as CFO and Head of Strategy.
Mr. Jonathan Deutsch rejoined JSSI in 2013 and is the responsible JSSI Sales Director for the African Continent.
Mr. Deutsch has advanced experience in the African markets working with clients especially in Nigeria for the last 5 years. Previously, Mr. Deutsch was responsible for the Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales department within the Jet Alliance Group in Austria. This is where he won his first experience in the African markets while doing Pre- Owned Aircraft Sales, Operate and Purchase Leases. Prior, Mr. Deutsch was the regional Sales Manager for JSSI in Europe, Middle East and North Africa.
Mr. Deutsch is the Owner of a Consulting Company specialized in aircraft transactions in the Emerging Markets. He is holder of a CPL/IFR, frozen ATP License and holds a Science Master Degree in Microbiology and Genetics from the University of Vienna.
Simon commenced his private jet business career in 2002 with Geneva based PrivatAir who sent him to start up their Saudi operation as Vice President Sales and Business Development based in Jeddah.
He has worked in business aviation since then holding a number of Executive Level positions with companies such as Rizon Jet in Qatar, NetJets/NAS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prime Aviation in Kazakhstan and MJets in Bangkok.
Prior to joining Royal Jet in August 2019 he worked at Constellation Aviation Services in Dubai leaving as GM and CEO.
Philip is experienced in various industries: from marketing and advertising to retail and business aviation. He’s got a keen sense of identifying business opportunities and managing business turnaround strategies. His client-centric, business outcomes-focused, and interactive management style have lead companies and teams to great success during challenging organisational transformations.
He mostly sees himself as a student of life. A corporate entrepreneur that takes pride in his work and ability to turn challenges into opportunities. His interest in business – and specifically how teams contribute to an organisation’s success – prompted a further study in both business management as well as business psychology and human behaviour.
From a personal perspective, Philip has a passion for all things flight-related. He completed his Private Pilot’s License and chose a career in the aviation industry that keeps this passion alive. It therefore came as no surprise that when Philip was afforded the opportunity to join ExecuJet in Cape Town, as General Manager in November 2015 that he opted to relocate and join this world-class company.
JP is a shareholder and the Executive Director, Aircraft Sales of NAC,
the largest General Aviation player in Africa.
With over twenty years of wide-spread global experience in the aviation
industry his personal and corporate experience ranges across
international aircraft financing, aircraft sales, aircraft ownership and
management, financial planning, investment management, risk coverage
and brokerage. In these fields he was both awarded, and recognised
internationally as achiever and pioneer. His varied background includes
being fully trained and conversant with the FMCG environment, the
Insurance sector, Financial planning as a holder of a Financial Services
Provider license and being a licensed Diamantaire. Besides his
particular interest in the earth’s geology and our origin, he also has a
majority interest in a financial brokerage and asset management
business. He chairs The Coves Homeowners association
(www.thecoves.co.za), as well as it’s Aero Club, and is the current Vice
Chairman of the African Business Aviation Association (www.afbaa.org)
As a pilot JP holds a Commercial and ATPL (F) license with IFR rating,
multi engine, aerobatic, and turbine privileges. Flying the Hawker
Hunter, and Extra 330 LX rates as particular highlights.
His corporate history includes having worked for listed entities such as
SASOL, Liberty Life, and Foodcorp. His studies were undertaken at the
University of Johannesburg, Graduate School of Business of the
University of Capetown, and currently at the University of Nicosia. He
holds several financial, investment, digital currency, blockchain,
cryptography, property, and forensic investigation accreditations, and
certifications. Look him up on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/jp-fourieaab0921aa
JP is passionate about shaping the future with National Airways
Corporation, and is an outdoorsman who loves nature, motorcycling,
reading, scuba diving, flying, breeding with Great Danes, and exotic
parrots. His daughter Jinel is the love of his live, and they share a love
for life, making sure that laughter is part of their every day medicine.
Jobby George, who was appointed General Manager in 2019. George has extensive experience in VIP and commercial aviation in the region, having previously worked at Chapman Freeborn in Dubai for nine years, most recently as Commercial Manager for Middle East & India. Prior to this, he held sales and finance roles at Air Partner for five years, also in Dubai.
Yosef F Hafiz is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for NasJet, the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, who has been leading the commercial department to new levels of success with a strong focus on Aircraft Management in the region. Yosef joined NasJet in 2004 moving through the various ranks and departments within the organization including Engineer, Aircraft Acceptance and Completions, and Sales. Yosef has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and also holds a Commercial Pilot license.
Head of Marketing Information Management Services EMEA, Collins Aerospace
James Hardie is responsible for Collins Aerospace global marketing and strategic planning for ARINCDirect services. ARINCDirect was established in the USA in 2003 to provide direct access for business jet operators to ARINC communication services. Additional services such as flight planning, were quickly established and continue to be developed. He took responsibility for the ARINCDirect business development in EMEA in early 2006 and subsequently in the Asia Pacific region.
Based in the UK, James joined ARINC in 2001 and has worked with various flight departments around the world providing and developing products and services to meet their needs. Now part of Collins Aerospace IMS division, he has been involved in various projects related to airline and business aircraft operations and communications. James also has a background as a pilot with a CPL(A) and military helicopter experience
Samih Kadora is an experienced professional with an efficacious history of working in the aviation industry. He has over 17 years of experience in sales and marketing with 13 years dedicated to the business aviation industry. Samih’s attitude, experience and vision in Commercial Business Development is exceptional and so he effectively establishes strategies and creates pricing mechanisms that are competitive with market fluctuations.
Over the years, Samih has developed and maintained excellent rapports with his clients and customers through established proficiency and trust. Samih is responsible for Constellation Aviation’s global sales and marketing as well as the strategic placement of the company’s fleet. He has achieved a master’s degree specialising in project management from the University of Roehampton.
Samih is currently working on launching the Medical Evacuation business for Constellation Aviation as well as expanding the business into the Africa region.
Gavin Kiggen is an experienced industry professional with over 29 years’ experience in aviation.
In 1989, after completing his military service, Gavin studied as an aircraft engineer at South African Airways. After qualifying and spending a few years honing his skills, he continued his studies to become a flight engineer, working on aircraft such as Boeing 747’s and Boeing 727’s worldwide, whilst pursuing his pilot’s licence. Gavin flew for many of South Africa’s major commercial airlines such as British Airways/Comair, Safair and Nationwide Airlines, between 1999 and 2008. It was at Nationwide Airlines where Gavin gave instruction and redirected his career into flight operations.
In 2008, Gavin joined ExecuJet’s Flight Operations Department as Aviation Services Manager and in 2009, became Flight Operations Manager. He refined the processes and procedures in terms of the regulations and implemented a full aircraft dispatch procedure, a first for General Aviation in South Africa. In addition, Gavin proactively got involved with supporting and growing ExecuJet’s FBO, Charter and Managed Aircraft business.
Gavin is on the Board of Directors for the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), as well as Commercial Aviation Association Southern Africa (CAASA).
In 2014 Gavin was promoted to Flight Operations Director – Africa and shortly thereafter Director of Aviation for Africa.
In November 2017 Gavin was promoted to Vice President Africa.
Gavin is a very proud father of three children – Ross (17), Taryn (14) and Kate (6 months).
After graduating from the University of Stuttgart and the Georgia Institute of Technology both with a Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering Tobias Laps started his career at Jet Aviation in Basel in aircraft completions in 1999 as an engineer. Spending 5 years at Jet Aviation he was promoted to engineering project coordinator after only 6 months and Sales & Program Manager after 2 and half years selling various completion projects. After that he worked for 4 years at a subsidiary of Saab in Hamburg as a Branch Manager winning customers and growing the business significantly. He then was offered a job at ExecuJet in aircraft sales and later as a General Manager of the Berlin facility. Before joining Comlux, he was recruited as Head of Sales at RUAG in Munich in the area of business aircraft maintenance and refurbishment where he was able to secure large cabin modification and refurbishment projects.
Tobias also holds a Private Pilot License since over 20 years and is passionate about aviation.
Tobias joined the Comlux team in November of 2015 as Vice President Sales for Western Europe, Asia and India. In 2018, Tobias is appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Sales for Large VIP Aircraft.
In 2019, Tobias was promoted Executive Vice President Sales, Large VIP aircraft.
Dawit Lemma is the Founder and CEO of Krimson Aviation – an aviation support services company based in Ethiopia and Switzerland since 2015. He is a Swiss citizen, but of Ethiopian origin, and has lived and/or worked all over the world; from Zambia to Afghanistan, the USA to Switzerland – making him a true global citizen. Dawit returned to Ethiopia in 2012, after almost 30 years abroad, as he recognized the thriving potential and opportunities being displayed by Ethiopia’s economic resurgence.
He is a graduate of Purdue University in the USA, where he received a degree in Aeronautical Engineering & Flight Technology. In addition, he received an MSc. degree in Aviation Management & Marketing from the Basel Business College in Switzerland. Dawit also holds an Airframe & Power- plant Mechanic’s License (American FAA), Commercial Pilot’s License (American FAA, South African CAA, Swiss FOCA/EASA), and an EASA Frozen ATPL. He has over 20 years of experience in the aviation sector across 4 continents, with a cache of notable experience garnered at leading companies from around the world, including TAG Aviation, Emirates Airlines, MAF, and Ethiopian Airlines, to name a few.
Dawit’s commitment to excellence and achievement has lead to Krimson’s rapid growth and sound reputation. Krimson’s mantra of Achievement through Quality & Integrity of Service serves as more than just a philosophy but a lifestyle and deep-rooted value that Dawit has applied throughout his education and professional career.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Steve is an educated engineer, master blackbelt, working sales professional with a strong background in private, business, and commercial aviation. Having more than 30 years of experience at GE in engineering, customer/product support and sales, Steve’s primary focus is business aviation engine and OnPoint sales and service on GE CF34, Passport and CFM engines powering Boeing Business Jets, Airbus Corporate Jets, Bombardier and Embraer Business Jets within his regions around the world.
As a pilot, Steve comes from a family of pilots and has enjoyed the pleasure and challenges of aircraft ownership as well.
Combining his 30+ years of professional experience with his passion for Aviation, Steve brings a firsthand understanding of business aircraft management and ownership to his customers.
I am based within Specialised Finance in the Capital Markets division. I focus on finance of corporate jets and commercial aircraft within Africa. Our team has specialist skills in structuring cross-border transactions. In addition we are able to offer pre-delivery finance and Export Credit Agency finance of commercial aircraft. We strive to be relationship-driven and are at our best when we can tailor funding solutions for our clients’ specific needs.
Ian Moore has served as Chief Commercial Officer of VistaJet since 2010 and is a Director of the company’s UK subsidiary. Ian is responsible for global market expansion, commercial negotiations, sales, marketing, customer service and product delivery.
Previously he worked in various roles including Vice President Strategy & Sales, Sales Manager and Strategy & Analysis Manager for NetJets Europe, from 2002 to 2008.
Ian also served as Vice President Sales & Marketing for the business jet subsidiary of TATA, Business Jets Pvt Ltd (BJETS), from 2008 to 2010.
Michael is as an asset finance lawyer, based in Clyde & Co’s Dubai office. Michael has experience in the financing and leasing of business and commercial aircraft and helicopters, the financing of vessels and the financing and leasing of equipment and vehicles. Michael graduated from the University of Nottingham (Law LLB), studied the Legal Practice Course at BPP and qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2009.
Holger is the Managing Director of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim in Dubai. A joint venture business between the DC Aviation Group and the Dubai based international business conglomerate Al-Futtaim.
He has been advising both JV partners in the making of the organization before taking on managing the live business in 2012
During the buildup stages Holger formed a team in Dubai to provide technical expertise on developing the hangar facility structure, establishing all operational, administrative and commercial structures, as well as obtaining a UAE aircraft operator certificate and a CAR 145 maintenance organization.
Originally educated at Frankfurt’s Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Germany in the area of Sports Science, Biology and Education he built his career with extensive experience in the areas of airline operations, aircraft brokerage, flight support as well as obtaining a commercial flight crew license back in 2001.
Holger is a passionate business professional with a strong emphasis on premium quality operations and an understanding for people relations.
Head of Business Development, ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets)
Mid 2006, Jean-Noel joined Airbus team in Dubai as Sales Contract Director, looking after airlines in Middle East. Mid 2008, he became ACJ North Asia Sales Director. In Sep 2010, he moved to Hong Kong and in June 2015, his regional responsibilities were extend to whole Asia.
Jean-Noel also served as Chairman of the not-for-profit Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) from 2011 to 2013. Under his leadership, AsBAA notably doubled its members, launched the 1st ABACE in Shanghai and created the Hong-Kong, Mainland China and South East Asia chapters.
Mid 2016, Jean-Noel moved to HQs (Toulouse – France) to his current position. His main mission is to develop initiatives supporting commercial activities with clients and industry influencers.
Jean-Noel graduated from Toulouse Business School. He started his carrier with Airbus in 1995 in the Customer Support division. In between his Airbus experiences, JeanNoel worked for Schneider Electric for 10+ years successively as Financial Controller in Middle East; Country CFO in South Korea; Project Manager at corporate level and West Africa General Manager based in Senegal.
Michael Skou Christensen has over ten years of experience with satellite communications within the
private aviation industry. In 2013, Michael lead the opening of SD’s Australasia office, where he acted as
Managing Director until 2016. He is now the Vice President for SD International, where he is responsible
for establishing and growing the sales, support, marketing and training presence across the international
business. His various roles throughout his time in aviation have seen him involved with many different
parts of the value chain, from OEMs and completion centers to end-customers. He holds a bachelor’s
degree in Engineering, and a master’s degree in International Management.
Jane has over 30 years’ professional experience working in business development positions in the media, communications, aviation, and travel sectors. She has run and sold two successful companies, and with a first-class MBA under her belt and a specialisation in crisis comms, launched her third business Arena Group in January 2017.
With firm foundations in the sales, business development, marketing and communications arenas working with leading international corporations Arena Group now supports SMEs in finding the voice of the company to communicate with internal and external marketplaces. She has spent significant time working in Africa, was part of the founding AfBAA team, and organised business aviation events in Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Ethiopia. Jane believes Africa’s future lies in the continued sustainable development of the business and general aviation sectors.
She has lived and worked in London, New York, Mallorca, Japan and Montreal, which brings an international perspective to any corporate situation. Driven by a desire to explore, and discover Jane is always seeking out new potential in the companies she works with.
Oliver is a partner in the aviation group.
Olivers practice has a primary focus on aviation finance matters, providing advice to equipment financiers, airlines, owners and operators on all types of cross border transaction structures.
He is experienced in documenting, negotiating and executing aircraft and engine financing, leasing and trading transactions, and has advised clients that together represent the full range of industry participants on transactions concerning all classes of commercial and business aircraft.
Oliver is notably active in the corporate jet market, where he has a strong practice representing financiers, high net-worth individuals and operators.
Oliver is recommended as a leading aviation finance lawyer by legal directories Chambers HNW, Legal 500 EMEA Whos Who Legal and Euromoneys Guide to Aviation Lawyers, as well as by Corporate Jet Investor magazine. Most recently, Chambers reported that he is very much a known entity and an established participant in the private aviation sector and that he is absolutely a go-to in the Middle East. He is knowledgeable, understands the market and understands how people operate in the region. His focus on that means that he is able to answer complex questions quickly.
He regularly presents at industry conferences, seminars and client training events.
Don Walsh is currently Senior Vice President of Originations for Stonebriar Commercial Finance, Business Aviation, the company’s global business aviation financing platform.
Don joined Stonebriar from Guggenheim Partners, where he was most recently a Managing Director and oversaw new transaction origination activity for Guggenheim’s Business Aircraft Investments group. He brings over 25 years of experience in the business aviation finance industry, previously originating transactions at US Bank Equipment Finance, Key Equipment Finance and Boeing Capital Corporation. He joined Boeing Capital following the merger between The Boeing Company and McDonnell Douglas Corporation. He previously worked at McDonnell Douglas Finance Corporation as an Asset Manager, responsible for the company’s portfolio of business aircraft operating leases. Prior to joining McDonnell Douglas Finance, he worked at Equitable Life Leasing Corporation as a lease manager. Don received a BS from University of the Pacific and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Senior Vice President, Business Development EMEAA, JSSI
Mr. Winzar brings many years of aviation experience to his role as Senior Vice President, Business Development – EMEAA. He began his aviation career as a helicopter engineer in the UK and spent eight years specializing in military helicopters with the Ministry of Defense. From there, he moved into commercial business before joining the BBA central sales team at H+S Aviation. During this time, he was responsible for generating business on all engine types covered within the BBA group. After four years, Mr. Winzar was promoted to Commercial Manager and was part of the team that set up the new PWC JT15D program at H+S, the company’s first fan engine type. He was also responsible for the combined commercial operations of both the Field Service and JT15D programs.
Mr. Winzar joined JSSI in 2009 as a Technical Services Representative and was promoted to Technical Services Manager two years later. He was integral in setting up the JSSI office in Hong Kong and expanding the business in Asia. Today, he leads business development activities in the EMEA and APAC regions.
Sponsors
Event Partner
UAS International Trip Support is an award-winning, customized flight support solutions provider, serving customers globally. Offering a one-stop shop for all aviation needs including trip support, executive travel, and air charter needs, UAS is trusted by Heads of State, VVIPs, Fortune Global 500 companies, and business jet operators worldwide. Founded in 2000 with a vision to serve places other suppliers had yet to reach served before, UAS has been at the forefront anticipating demands and exceeding the expectations of its clients ever since. With a ground presence at 31 locations, its global network is constantly expanding to ensure clients receive the best supervision and quality at every destination. UAS channels its expertise and experience to deliver game-changing technology solutions designed specifically for business aviation. Its over-riding mission is to revolutionize the international business flight and user experience. For more information, visit www.uas.aero
Lead Sponsors
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help to redefine the aerospace and defense industry.
We dedicate our capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solving customers’ toughest challenges and meeting the demands of the global market.
Through our ARINCDirect suite of solutions, Collins Aerospace offers business aviation best in class flight planning, flight deck communications, high speed cabin communications, and Flight Operations Systems (FOS®).
We are committed to "Simplifying the business of flight."
• Enhanced customer experience - easy, consistent, reliable and global
• One point of contact for all customer support
• One invoice for all services
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) is a joint venture between Stuttgart-based DC Aviation GmbH, the largest operator of business jets in Germany and one of the leading operators in Europe and Dubai-based Al-Futtaim, a privately-owned UAE business conglomerate.
The JV capitalises on Al-Futtaim's strong fundamentals and presence in the Middle East, and DC Aviation’s global reputation as a premium provider of aircraft management, executive charter operations, business jet maintenance and consultation services.
DCAF is the first and only fully integrated business aviation facility based out of Al Maktoum International Airport located at Dubai South (formerly Dubai World Central) with two dedicated hangars measuring 5,700sqm and 7,500sqm respectively and a 1,300sqm exclusive VVIP lounge area designed to international standards offering customers the highest levels of comfort and privacy, shower areas and a conference room.
DCAF’s core areas of business include Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO and Ground handling services as well as Business jet charter.
Through their line maintenance capabilities catering to various business jets; owners and operators receive a diverse range of maintenance services, from spare parts supply, procurement, and storage, to maintenance and airworthiness certification.
The Aircraft Management division is helping business jet owners to optimise their aircraft assets, by operating aircraft in an environment in line with the highest industry standards with regards to flight safety and airworthiness. Clients also benefit from significant cost-saving potential on insurance, fuel purchasing, and other relevant flight support services.
Located in a prime position just off the airport’s runway, the DCAF hangers and 7,700sqm dedicated ramp parking enables the company to support, maintain and operate private and businesses jets of all sizes. Along with the VVIP lounge, 24-hour on-site security, screening facilities, customs, and immigration services customers are assured of a speedy and enjoyable travel experience.
DCAF’s business jet charter clients will benefit from the operator’s fleet size and variety ranging from efficiently sized Learjet 40 to the 46-seater Airbus 319 Corporate jet and a 24/7 operation designed to provide an immediate response to requests.
For more information on DCAF’s services and offerings, please visit www.dc-aviation.ae or call +971 4 870 1800.
Founded in 1989, JSSI is the only hourly cost maintenance provider covering virtually all makes and models of business aircraft, engines and APUs. JSSI provides its customers with comprehensive, flexible and affordable financial tools for managing the often unpredictable costs of operating and maintaining nearly all types of turbine-powered aircraft, including jets, turbo-props and turbine-powered helicopters. JSSI serves customers globally and manages maintenance services through its worldwide infrastructure of certified technical advisors.
Sponsors
ExecuJet is part of the Luxaviation Group, one of the largest private aircraft operators in the world. It is comprised of Luxaviation Helicopters, Starspeed and some of the world’s leading business aviation entities including ExecuJet.
The Group offers a wide range of services including aircraft management for private and commercially registered aircraft, charter, maintenance and fixed-base operations (FBOs).
Luxaviation operates globally across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, under the regulatory umbrella of 15 air operator’s certificates (AOCs). Luxaviation has a global network of 28 FBOs which are operated under the ExecuJet brand.
Luxaviation operates more than 260 jets and helicopters under the most stringent safety standards and currently employs more than 1,000 employees worldwide.
Further information: www.luxaviation.com / www.execujet.com
GE Aviation is committed to providing leading propulsion systems for business and general aviation (BG&A) customers around the world. We provide jet engines for small and large cabin business aviation aircraft and turboprop engines for BG&A operators. We are passionate about customers and the flexibility, access and productivity their flight operations bring to remote communities, commerce, recreation, agriculture, medical missions, pilot training, and humanitarian aid.
GE has a global service network to support these offerings. GE and its customers are also working together to unlock new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity beyond traditional services. GE Aviation is becoming a digital industrial business with its ability to harness large streams of data that are providing incredible insights and in turn, real operational value for customers.
For over 100 years, Honeywell has been a pioneer in aerospace. Our wide range of products and services for the Business Aviation community includes Avionics, Cabin Management Systems, Satcom Connectivity Solutions, Engines and Airframe systems, Wheels and Brakes.
Today, we continue to innovate. Through the evolution of the Connected Aircraft, Honeywell continues to deliver safer, more efficient, more productive and ultimately more enjoyable travel experiences. With GoDirect, Honeywell offers the industry’s most complete portfolio of value-adding aviation services and applications. From hardware to apps to services, Honeywell provides solutions to optimize bandwidth and reduce data and operating costs while creating the best possible experience for your customers.
Honeywell is changing the way people communicate on and with an aircraft today and in the future. Find out more at aerospace.honeywell.com
17:00-17:30 GST/ 14:00-14.30 BST Live networking reception hosted by UAS International Trip Support
Wednesday 16 September LIVE
12:30 Gulf Standard Time (GST): 9:30 British Summer Time (BST) Welcome to Corporate Jet Investor Middle East and Africa Louisa Whyte&Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
13:05 GST: 10:05 BST
Welcome to the new world Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor James Hardie, Collins Aerospace Steve McManus, GE Aviation Oliver Tebbit, Watson Farley Williams
13:45 GST: 10:45 BST Flying and operating in the Middle East in 2021
Looking back at the last six months
Will things get easier? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Abdul Charafeddin, UAS International Trip Support
Mike Berry, Luxaviation Group Holger Ostheimer, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim
14:25 GST: 11:25 BST Networking – hosted by DC Aviation Al-Futtaim
14:55 GST: 11:55 BST Surviving and managing the crazy times Holger Ostheimer, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim
15:20 GST: 12:20 BST The Value of Data to Business Aviation Mark Winzar, JSSI
15:45 GST: 12:45 BST Country focus: Saudi Arabia and Business Aviation 2030 How does business aviation support Kingdom 2030
How have new regulations changed the domestic market? Yosef Hafiz, NASJET
16:10 GST: 13:10 BST The Middle East Charter Market Are we seeing new customers?
What are their flying patterns? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Ritu Bagri, Vertis Aviation
Andy Christie, Air Charter Service
Jobby George, Air Partner Ian Moore, VistaJet
16:50 GST: 13:50 BST Closing networking reception hosted by Jet Support Services, Inc.
On demand content
Operating in the Middle East post-Covid What should operators be aware of?
What does the future of trip planning look like? Mohammed Al-Husary, UAS Trip Support
Aircraft finance in the region What products are customers looking for? How easy is the region for financiers? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Johan Blitz, UBS
Simon Davies, Global Jet Capital Don Walsh, Stonebriar Commercial Finance
Opportunities in the VVIP market
Is Covid-19 an opportunity for large cabin jets?
From FBO to exclusive resort Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Rob DiCastri, Royal Jet
Tobias Laps, Comlux Jean-Noel Robert, Airbus Corporate Jets
Country focus: South Africa Are there any green shoots?
What effect is the weak Rand having? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor JP Fourie, National Airways Charter Gavin Kiggen, ExecuJet Africa David Minty, Investec
The costs of owning operating and chartering in Africa and the limitations What affects the choice to own or charter?
What ownership issues are there?
Ability to transact deals, cash availability and financial restrictions? Moderator: Dawit Lemma, Krimson Aviation Philip Du Preez, ExecuJet Africa
Michael Nelson, Clyde & Co
Middle East and Africa operations – a decade in the making What drives this regional relationship?
How can it be enhanced?
What can each region learn from the other ?
What are the opportunities? Moderator: Jane Stanbury, Arena Group
Daniella Dawson, Vertis Aviation Jonathan Deutsch, Jet Support Services, Inc.
Simon D’Oyly, Royal Jet
Samih Kadora, Constellation Aviation
Dawit Lemma, Krimson Aviation
Michael Skou Christensen, Satcom Direct International
Attendees
Companies that are attended in 2019:
Academy 147 | ACASS | Aerion Supersonic | AeroProp | Aerowise | Air Charter Service | Air Partner Inc. | Airbus Corporate Jets | Aircamo | ArenaGrp | Asia Flight Services | Asian Sky Group | AUGUSTA Pte Ltd | Aviation International News | Avinode Group | Bird & Bird | Blackbird Air | BNP Paribas | Boeing Business Jets | Bombardier Aviation | Boutsen Aviation | Camber Aviation Management Ltd | Click Aviation Network | Clyde & Co | Collins Aerospace | Comlux | Constellation Aviation Services LLC | Crux Solutions | DC Aviation Al-Futtaim | Dentons UK and Middle East LLP | Doehle Corporate And Trust Services Ltd | Down-Route | DS Aviation Consulting | Dubai South | Duncan Aviation | Dynamic Advanced Training LLC | Elit’Avia | European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) | ExecuJet | ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East | FlightSafety International | Flying Group Middle East | Fokker Techniek | Fontainebleau Aviation | G&G Aviation Srl | Gama Aviation | GE Aviation | GearUp TV | Global AVX | Global Flight Solutions | Global Jet Capital, Inc | Gogo Business Aviation | HADID International Services | Honeywell | Investec | Investec Asset Finance | Jet Aviation | Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) | Jetex | JetHQ | Krimson | Leading Edge Aviation Marketing | Legion Air | Ludick Consulting (Pty) Ltd | Luxaviation Group | Maples Group | Martyn Fiddler Aviation | MedAire | Mesotis Jets | MHS Aviation GMBH | NAC (National Airways Corporation) | NASJET | Nomad Aviation | OPMAS ApS | OPMAS Group | Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group | Philips | Portside | Private Flight Global Limited | QFE Zero | Rolls-Royce | Royal Jet | Satcom Direct | Saudia Private Aviation | Shearwater Aero Capital | Stonebriar Commercial Finance | Sturge Taylor | The Air Charter Association | TVPX | UAS International Trip Support | UBS Switzerland AG | Vedder Price | Vertis Aviation | Viasat | Vista Global | Watson Farley & Williams
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