While we are unable to meet face to face in 2020, CJI Americas 2020 Virtual brought the industry together online.
CJI Americas focused on the changing business aviation landscape in the US. It looked at the growth strategies of some of the biggest US operators and have an in-depth look at business aviation in Brazil and Mexico. And much more.
The conference was designed to allow attendees to CONNECT, LEARN and ENGAGE.
Over 450senior level operators, brokers, OEMs, financiers, flight support companies, charter arrangers, expert advisers, appraisers, and many others active in business jet transactions came together to stay updated with the latest developments and connect with others across the industry.
For more information or to register for CJI Miami 2021, please email [email protected] or call +44 1737 844 383/+1 800 757 8059.
Michael Amalfitano is the President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets, leading the company’s global business with annual revenues of $1.5 billion and a fleet of more than 1,400 aircraft with over 850 customers worldwide. A long-standing industry veteran, Amalfitano brings 40+ years of experience in executive leadership, global originations, product portfolio management, strategic planning, marketing, communications, aircraft valuation, asset management and lease/finance structural analysis for the business aviation industry.
Prior to joining Embraer, Amalfitano served as Executive Vice President, Senior Managing Director of Business Aviation at Stonebriar Commercial Finance. He also led as Managing Director and Executive Head of Global Corporate Aircraft Finance at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for more than 22 years, following a decade-long tenure in sales management at GE Capital.
For the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Amalfitano chairs the Communications Committee and serves on their Finance, Investment and Strategic Committees. He is actively engaged with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and serves as Vice Chair of their Advisory Council, as well as a member of their Leadership Council and Joint Task Force Committee. In addition, Amalfitano is a member of the board of directors for the International Aircraft Dealers Association (f/k/a the National Aircraft Resale Association), serving on their Marketing Committee, and is an active member of the European Business Aviation Association.
Past associations include the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, the National Aircraft Finance Association and Helicopter Association International. Amalfitano also holds the distinction of being the former two-term President of the National Aircraft Finance Association and of being the former Chairman of the Associate Members Advisory Council for the International Aircraft Dealers Association.
Amalfitano graduated with a B.A. in Economics and a master’s in Financial Management from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has written numerous articles for aviation industry publications and is an active speaker and panelist at business aviation seminars and finance conferences throughout the industry.
Founder and CEO of Avantto, Brazilian leading company in private air mobility, specialized in fractional ownership and aircraft management. Started his career as a management consultant for Accenture and later, before joining Avantto, worked as CFO and CEO for HeliSolutions, pioneer company in helicopter fractional ownership in Brazil. He is also a board member for ABAG – Brazilian Aviation Association for General Aviation. Mr. Andrade is graduated in Civil Engineering for the University of São Paulo and has an MBA in Finance for Insper Institute.
Chad Anderson joined Jetcraft in 2005 and was named President in 2010. In his current role, Chad is responsible for leading the companys overall global operations and strategy, with specialties in transaction structuring, aviation finance and tax. Prior to Jetcraft, Chad was the national asset manager and business development officer in the corporate aircraft finance division of Bank of America Leasing (formerly Fleet Capital Corporation). He directed all aircraft asset marketing, operation, support, and management functions with special focus on finance, industry intelligence and market research. He also held positions at Regent Aviation and Cessna Finance Corporation, and was an aviation underwriter for American Eagle Insurance Company.
Chad holds a B.A.A. in Aviation Administration from the University of North Dakota. He is a commercial pilot (single and multi engine) and certified flight instructor and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Partner, Fenelon Advogados Roberta is a Brazilian lawyer specializing in aviation, litigation and regulation. Has advised clients from different countries on complex regulatory issues related to aircraft financing and acquisition, fractional ownership, airport infrastructure, air medical services, drones and eVTOLs over the past 10 years. Holds a postgraduate degree in Civil Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
Joe brings a consultative, problem-solving approach to his position as Vice President of Fleet Development. He works closely with aircraft owners, C-level executives, family offices, and flight department personnel to identify how Clay Lacys suite of services can best support their flight operations. He offers complete turn-key aircraft management with a custom set of services to enhance an existing flight department. Joe considers his efforts as an extension of each customers mission or company, with a detailed understanding of their needs to develop a solution that achieves their goals.
Joe began his aviation career in 2004 as an intern at an aircraft management and charter company which moved him quickly into a prominent role in flight coordination and fleet development. He has spent the last eight years defining, analyzing and implementing efficiencies for aircraft owners around the globe. He is committed to enhancing the aircraft ownership experience for every client.
Joe is an NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM). He serves on the board of the Southern California Aviation Association (SCAA), focusing his time on mentoring students in non-traditional careers in aviation. He is also the Leadership Committee Co-Chair of the NBAAs Business Aviation Management Committee (NBAA-BAMC), hosting the Annual Leadership Conference and helping develop the tools of the NBAA Management Guide.
Joe has a BA in communication studies from California State University, Northridge, where he minored in business marketing.
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Jet Aviation
David Best is the Head of Jet Aviation’s global Business
Development function, based out of Orlando, Florida. With
over twenty years industry experience he has worked on
projects and transactions across the globe with experience in
both the Business and Commercial aviation sectors.
In addition to his role at Jet Aviation David serves as Board of
Governor of the Asian Business Aviation Association and sits
on the Governing Board of the International Business Aviation Council. He is also a board
advisor to Trainingport.net and co-owner of Emerald VIP services, an Irish based travel and
tourism company. David has worked and lived in Europe, Asia and the USA throughout his
business career.
Prior to returning to the USA in 2015 David was President of BBA Aviation Asia Pacific, based in
Singapore, where he headed up the strategic development of the Services and Aftermarket
businesses in the Region. Previously he served as Signature Flight Support Chief Commercial
Officer in the USA, and was Managing Director Europe, Middle East and Africa for Signature
Flight Support.
He is a graduate of the University of Strathclyde where he earned his MBA and is a member of
the Institute of Directors.
As the CEO and co-founder of FlyEasy Software, Shaan Bhanji, along with his team, provides enterprise SaaS solutions to charter operators and charter brokers to help streamline their business and balance their approach to private jet charter. Before founding FlyEasy, Shaan was the Project Manager for Bombardier Business Aircraft appointed to lead the $6.7 billion order from NetJets for 120 Global 5000 & 6000 aircraft. Shaan�s passion for aviation began when he was working on flapping wing aircraft design during his engineering degree and flying Cessna 172 aircraft from Buttonville Airport, which you’ll often hear him describe saying: “You can get bit by the travel bug, but there’s also an aviation bug, and I’ve definitely been bit by both” Shaan holds two degrees from the University of Waterloo in Mechanical Engineering and Science, respectively, and holds a MBA from the Ivey School of Business.
Kirsten Bartok Touw is the managing partner of AirFinance, a firm that specializes structured finance, leasing and the financing of aircraft and aerospace assets, with emphasis on emerging markets. AirFinance’s core business is as an originator and servicer of aerospace structured financings backed by government Export Credit Agencies. To date the firm has originated more than $1 billion in aircraft financing and working capital loans.
Kirsten is also an active venture investor, with emphasis on advanced air mobility and the enabling technologies and technology infrastructure required for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs/drones) and vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs). Most recently, she has focused on building up AirFinance’s venture platform, AirFinance ventures.
Prior to founding AirFinance, Kirsten was Vice President, Strategy, Structured Finance & Corporate Development at Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), the manufacturer of business, special-mission and military trainer aircraft. There she led the company’s expansion into Asia, joint ventures and strategic sourcing relationships, as well as M&A and strategic partnerships.
Before AirFinance, Kirsten was a co-founder, board member and CFO of XOJET, a US based next generation fleet operator sold to VistaJet and prior to the sale was the third largest US business jet fleet operator.
Prior XOJET, Kirsten spent the prior 12+ years in venture capital and early stage private equity. Most recently, Kirsten was a partner at Alpine Investors, a small cap growth private equity firm, where she led investments in the transportation, software, services, gaming and business process outsourcing. Prior to that she worked for Hambrecht & Quist’s venture fund where she focused on software and internet investments, eventually the fund was acquired by JPMorgan Partners/Chase Capital Partners. Kirsten began her career at Goldman, Sachs & Co., in investment banking and fixed income capital markets.
Kirsten received a BA, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania where she was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar, and an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Kirsten splits her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.
Credit Origination Head, Citi Private Bank, Brazil.
Denis Botini is Credit Origination Head for Citi Private Bank in Brazil.
Denis joined Citi in 2014 and since them, he has been developing the lending business in Brazil. Initially as a Transactor, and later as Team Leader.
Within this capacity, he led the efforts on reshaping the Brazilian portfolio, pivoting it from mostly margin finance to a truly structured lending-led business.
Denis has 18 years of banking experience, with expertise in credit, debt capital markets, corporate finance, and private equity.
He spent most of his earlier career at Credit Suisse, where among others, he participated in the portfolio management of their private equity funds in Brazil.
He joined Citi from Banco Safra, where he ran the local structured credit business for large corporate names.
Denis has a BSBA from INSPER in Sao Paulo, and a MBA from IE Business School in Madrid.
Like many aviation enthusiasts, Bernie found a passion for aviation early in life. “Growing up in New Jersey, I lived underneath Newark Airport’s flight path which was the busiest airport in the world at the time. I quickly realized that I would eventually have to find out how those 100 ton machines soared through the air.”
Obsessed by the desire to bring his childhood dreams to fruition, he attended Jacksonville University where he would gain all of his pilot certificates. Upon graduation, most followed the path of the airlines. Instead, Bernie chose the path less traveled and pursued a career in private aviation. Prior to launching B2 Aviation, Burns held management and executive positions with CitationAir by Cessna, Flexjet by Bombardier and even polished his culinary skills all in Chicago. Bernie offers a wealth of knowledge to the team on the dynamic landscape of private air travel.
Daniel Cheung is a member of Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC. He is a certified public accountant who specializes in aviation tax compliance matters. He has established great working relationships within the general aviation community with business aircraft owners, pilots and aircraft sales professionals.
Daniel is a frequent speaker at aviation events and aviation tax conferences around the country and a regular contributor to aviation trade journals. He received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from Indiana University in 1989.
Daniel was born and raised in Hong Kong and he has been a naturalized Hoosier since 1985. He relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 2019 when ATC opens an office at Scottsdale Airport.
For over 30 years, David Clark has delivered value in the private aviation industry through several key roles working with international corporations and Family Offices. During that time, Dave has overseen over $100 million in private aircraft transactions. His highly relational approach and deep commitment to understanding the client’s deepest concerns ensure that their interests are always protected. David is an NBAA Certified Aviation Manager, Airline Transport Pilot, and has held roles as Aviation Manager, Pilot and Aircraft Sales Director. Fluent in Portuguese and English, he divides his time between North and South America working with Family Offices and companies large & small to bring the best solutions for those who rely most on business aviation.
President/CEO of Sentient Jet & Lead Executive at OneSky
As the President and CEO of Sentient Jet, Andrew Collins is responsible for a $350 million aviation business that has rapidly flourished over the last five years. Under his leadership the company has benefited from both a digital and business model transformation, in addition to an organizational restructuring. This includes re-positioning the brand, integrating a full suite of retail and wholesale technology applications, doubling Jet Card sales, and moving topline revenues by 60 percent, while also evolving Sentient into an EBITDA-positive entity.
With his direction, the company has also leveraged its exclusive partnership program to include such leading, world-class brands and events as Aspen Snowmass, the Breeders Cup, Sothebys, and YPO/WPO. In 2016, Sentient Jet became the first official private aviation partner ever for the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs.
In 2018, Collins, on behalf of parent company OneSky, led the acquisition of international digital charter provider PrivateFly (London, UK) to help establish a $100 million, on-demand global platform with a network of 20 localized websites and offices in London, Boston, New York, and Florida. In addition to helming Sentient Jet, Collins is also the Global Brand Leader for PrivateFly, acting as the teams executive sponsor as this platform is further enhanced.
In recent years Collins has motivated a significant digital and technology transformation at Sentient Jet and its parent company, OneSky. This has included the creation of retail product, online consumer touch points, novel mobile applications, and a brand-new, supply-side platform for driving further efficiencies in flight time procurement.
Collins has been featured in a number of media outlets and public speaking forums. Coverage and visibility include CNN, CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business News, NBC, the Wall Street Journal and Worth magazine. In addition, in 2016, Sentient Jet and Collins were featured in a Harvard Business School case study entitled Sentient Jet: The Uber of Private Jets.
With extensive additional experience in software and internet-related technologies, Collins has helped lead, establish, or improve a number of prominent, venture-backed technology enterprises.
Collins resides in Needham, Massachusetts, with his wife and two children. He received his BA from Union College of Schenectady, NY , and a Masters 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.
Sr. Account Executive – Business Aircraft Finance, TCF Bank
Joe DiLallo manages TFC highly experienced specialty finance group that focuses exclusively on providing lease and loan financing of fixed-wing corporate/private jets for large corporations, middle market businesses, and ultra-high net worth individuals located throughout the United States and Canada.
Over his 30 year career in corporate aircraft finance and equipment leasing, Mr. DiLallo has built trusted relationships throughout the business aviation industry, including aircraft manufacturers, financiers, broker/dealers, attorneys, appraisers, charter/management companies, advisors, consultants, etc.
Prior to joining TCF, Joe worked for several prominent firms, including BMO Bank of Montreal, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Getjets Aviation Consulting
Mr. DiLallo is a frequent speaker and panelist at top industry conferences and is an active, longstanding member of the National Business Aviation Association and National Aircraft Finance Association. Joe resides in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and their five children.
Kenny Dichter is Founder and CEO of Wheels Up, the revolutionary membership-based private aviation company that minimizes the upfront investment needed to fly privately. the company provides members with unmatched accessibility and flexibility through its innovative business model and diverse fleet. Wheels Up offers the only scalable total private aviation solution in the marketplace, ranging from the King Air 350i to the Global 6000, through partnerships with industry leaders such as Beechcraft, Cessna, Heliflite, JetSuite, Jet Aviation and VistaJet.
Previously, Dichter founded Marquis Jet in 2001 and introduced the first ever fractional jet card program, which revitalized and democratized and private aviation industry. Led by Dichter, Marquis Jet generated over $4 billion in revenue, culminating in its sale to Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets in 2010. At that time, Dtchter was named Vice Chairman of NetJets.
An entrepreneur at heart, with a sociology major from the University of Wisconsin, Dichter is a self-proclaimed man of the people. Since his youth, he has been known for being a trend spotter and a trendsetter, and has always had an innate knack for branding, marketing, public relations and advertising. Dichter’s successes prove the he can apply these skills to a variety of industries. As always, Dichter has his eye on early-stage businesses where he sees potential for hype growth. He has an active role and has invested in Juice Press, a Manhattan-based, multi-location, grab-and-go organic, raw food and juice company; SportsYapper, a global communications platform for talking sports; CYC, which offers an exhilarating, beat-based, 45 minute ride that activates the whole body, the whole time; and Cirrus, a fitness company that customizes premium exercise equipment.
MD, Head of Aerospace & Aviation Investment Banking, Jefferies LLC
Nick Fazioli – Managing Director – Head of Aerospace & Aviation Investment Banking, Jefferies, LLC
Mr. Fazioli has over 20 years of strategic, operational and financial experience within the commercial aerospace sector and at Jefferies leads the Aviation and Aerospace coverage efforts focused on the Aerospace manufacturing, MRO, commercial and business aviation, and aircraft leasing verticals, Mr. Fazioli has completed numerous M&A, debt and equity transactions for both strategic and financial sponsor clients globally.
Prior to Jefferies, Mr. Fazioli was a Principal at SH&E Inc., a leading aviation advisory and consulting firm, where he focused on aerospace strategy and financial advisory, airline restructuring and analysis, fleet planning and aircraft leasing.
Mr. Fazioli began his aviation career with Delta Air Lines Inc. where he focused on financial planning, supply chain management and technical operations. He later joined Delta Tech Ops where he was responsible for finance and business development for Delta’s third-party MRO activities.
Mr. Fazioli received his BBA and MBA in Finance from Goizueta Business School at Emory University
Brazilian lawyer specializing in aviation, infrastructure and regulation. Former Director of the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). Air Law and Regulation Professor at Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Público (IDP). President of the Brazilian Institute of Air Law (IBAER). Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Economic Law from Georgetown University.
Neville Fernandes has been a keen promoter and supporter of renewable fuels in USA and Canada for the past decade. He has managed the market development, sales and marketing teams at Neste US, Inc., that successfully commercialized renewable diesel in the USA and Canada several years ago. Neville has held many roles at Neste including General Manager and President of Neste US, Inc., and he is now focusing his efforts on commercializing sustainable aviation fuel. Neville is passionate in his belief that sustainable, low-carbon, biofuels are an important contributor to the responsible management of greenhouse gases and to the fight against climate change. He has presented and given testimony at numerous conferences and proceedings on renewable fuels. Neville is the Chairman Emeritus of the Advanced Biofuels Association based in Washington, DC.
Brian Foley formed the aviation consultancy Brian Foley Associates (BRiFO) in 2006. He sources and executes advisory assignments for private equity, aerospace firms and other consultancies in multiple aspects of civil and defense aviation, with a focus on general aviation. Previously he was Marketing Director for Dassault Falcon Jet for 20+ years. His career began at Boeing Commercial as a flight test engineer and marketing manager.
Flying since age 16, he holds a private pilot license with an instrument rating. An active Series 7 license is held through his affiliate, where he serves on the investment bank�s board. He serves the Transportation Research Board on several subcommittees including commercial airlines, business aviation, helicopters and UAV systems.
Mr. Foley holds a dual BS degree in aerospace and mechanical engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from Seattle University. He is also a graduate of Wharton�s Executive Education Program. Before college, Foley was appointed as an alternate to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Senior Director, Business Development and Governmental Affairs,
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Alexandre Gagnon was appointed Senior Director, Business Development and Governmental Affairs, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) in 2018. In this role, he also leads aftermarket business development activities. Mr. Gagnon joined P&WC in 2016.
Previously, Mr. Gagnon held various senior management positions at Pétrolia, namely President and Chief Executive Officer and Director, as well as other senior positions in various financial institutions.
Mr. Gagnon holds a Master of Science in Finance from HEC Montréal, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration. In addition, he studied at the Institut d’études politiques de Paris. He was also a lecturer at HEC Montréal.
Mr. Gagnon is the chair of Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec and a board member of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.
An expert on private aviation fractional ownership, Patrick has served the industry in numerous roles for almost two decades.
As President of Sales, Marketing & Service at NetJets, Patrick is responsible for strategic oversight of NetJets’ sales and marketing efforts across the Americas. He understands the unique needs of people seeking private aviation and develops solutions that improve the lives of each NetJets Owner. Prior to joining the company, Patrick was Executive Vice President, Head of Sales at Marquis Jet Partners, where he was instrumental in the sale of Marquis Jet® to NetJets. He’s also held sales and management positions at Jet Aviation, United Airlines®, The Tom Peters Company, and Cintas® Corporation. Patrick received a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University® serves as a foundation board member of Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, and is an advisor to technology startup, SirenGPS.
Jack Gilchrist is the founding director and shareholder of Gilchrist Aviation Law, P.C., and heads the firms practice as special FAA and International Registry counsel with respect to transactions involving aircraft, engines, propellers and spare parts.
For almost 30 years Mr. Gilchrist has focused his career on aviation transactions, representing clients from all areas of the industry with regard to every current structure of aircraft and aircraft engine transaction. He has counseled clients around the world in aircraft transactions, including most of the major air carriers, aircraft and engine leasing companies, air cargo companies, corporations, banks and other lending institutions, as well as aircraft brokers, dealers and manufacturers. These transactions include the sale, purchase, lease and financing of large transport aircraft as well as business aircraft. He also counsels clients in connection with establishing and operating aircraft fractional ownership programs.
Mr. Gilchrist regularly assists clients in structuring transactions and working with pertinent documents with respect to their recordability with the Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Records Branch, in Oklahoma City, and the registration of International Interests under the Cape Town Convention, Aviation Protocol. He regularly serves as special FAA and International Registry counsel to other law firms and companies in aviation matters.
Mr. Gilchrist is also a frequent lecturer and author in the areas of aircraft financing, registration and title law. He is the author of numerous articles regarding aviation title and registration law. He has served as a lecturer for organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Transportation Lawyers Association, International Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.
Mr. Gilchrist serves on the Legal Advisory Panel to the Aviation Working Group under Unidroit, the management arm of the Cape Town Convention, Aviation Protocol. He is a member of the Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Federal, American and International Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Business Law Section, the Aircraft Financing Subcommittee and the Forum on Air and Space Law of the American Bar Association, as well as the Association of Aircraft Title Lawyers, the American Transportation Lawyers Association and the FBA Transportation Law Section.
Doug is a veteran reporter and media executive whose career in travel, aviation, luxury goods, and services spans over 30 years. He is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Private Jet Card Comparisons, a buyer’s guide to jet cards and memberships comparing over 250 programs by more than 65 variables, and DG Amazing Experiences, a weekly consumer e-newsletter reaching over 25,000 full, fractional, and jet membership owners. Previously, he launched the first audited luxury lifestyle magazine delivered on private jets, serving as President and Editor-in-Chief from 2001 to 2015. He started his career in 1987 as a junior reporter covering the airline industry for a trade publication, advancing to Managing Director and Group Publisher, where he launched the travel industry’s first online training programs for travel agents in 1997. During 20 years in executive positions, Doug and his teams generated over $100 million in profits for ownership. He is the author of several books on marketing to UHNWIs. He is also a contributor to Forbes.com, where he writes about the business of luxury travel and private aviation. Doug is often quoted in national media for his insights on private jets and luxury travel.
Edward Gross has 30 years of experience representing bank-affiliated and large, independent equipment financing companies in all aspects of equipment finance transactions, including documenting, structuring, negotiating, syndicating and enforcing these transactions.
Edward is considered an industry leader in business aircraft and helicopter finance. These transactions vary in structure and include tax and non-tax lease, operating lease and secured loan financing of managed and /or chartered aircraft, fleet aircraft and helicopters operated in various service capacities and engine pools, aircraft operated under fractional and �pay card� arrangements and progress payment, completion and other multi-funding structures. Clients include market-leading aircraft and helicopter financing providers, investors or operating lessors, as well as large publicly or privately held businesses, governmental entities or high-net-worth individual users. Many of these transactions involve foreign registered aircraft.
Senior Advisor, Business Aviation Product Management, Intelsat
Matt Halsey is responsible for the business case, product development and lifecycle management of Intelsat’s business jet initiatives worldwide. He partners closely with all of Intelsat’s stakeholders, including program management, network operations, engineering, solutions management, regulatory, strategy, product marketing and sales to ensure the business jet products are aligned with market needs, customer requirements and emerging trends.
Matt brings over 20 years of satellite communications experience to this role and has held a variety of roles at Intelsat with increasing responsibility. He began his career at Cable & Wireless as part of the global business radio and satellite sales engineering support team.
Matt holds an engineering degree from City University, London.
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the largest, most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure in the world. We apply our unparalleled expertise and global scale to reliably and seamlessly connect people, devices and networks in even the most challenging and remote locations. Transformation happens when businesses, governments and communities build a ubiquitously connected future through Intelsat’s next-generation global network and simplified managed services. At Intelsat, we turn possibilities into reality. Imagine here, with us, at Intelsat.com.
Hamish Harding is the Chairman of Action Aviation, an international aircraft brokerage company with a long history in the Middle East and Asia.
Action Aviation sold over US$ 200 million of pre-owned business jets in 2015, and Action Aviation has, in recent months, sold a number of business jets to Asian buyers, including a Boeing Business Jet and a Gulfstream G650ER.
Hamish is enthusiastic about the potential in the Asian market for preowned business jets, both for sales and acquisitions, and sees business aviation partnerships as the way forward to better cover the geographically largest continent.
Hamish originally gained a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cambridge University. From there he joined UK IT consultancy company Logica and was involved in information technology for the banking sector throughout the 1990s, operating as Regional Managing Director for Logica in the Middle East and later India.
Hamish has been a pilot for over 30 years and holds an Airline Transport Pilot with a number of jet type ratings, and is the holder of several FAI speed records in business jets. He was a commissioned officer in the British Territorial Army for 8 years, and enjoys scuba diving, skydiving, snow skiing, golf and spending time with his young family in Dubai.
Senior Vice President & National Sales Manager, PNC Aviation Finance.
Keith Hayes is senior vice president and national sales manager of PNC Aviation Finance. Prior to joining PNC Aviation Finance in 2017, Keith was with Regions Bank, BB&T and GE Capital for 27 years where he held numerous leadership roles across different business lines, including the last 8 years as national sales manager for GE Capital Corporate Aircraft Finance. Keith holds a B.A. in business administration and a MIS degree from the University of North Florida.
Clay is a pioneer in the aviation services industry, leading technological innovation in the aviation services industry over the past 16 years. A seasoned pilot, Clay is licensed in the following: Cessna 525, Cessna 680, Pilatus PC-12, Baron G58, Cirrus SR22, BonanzaA36, Cessna 210. Cessna 172. and Grumman Tiger.
AIC is the global industry leader in aviation Title Services, Escrow, Document Filing, Lien Clearance, and International Registry filings. AIC is also the exclusive provider of title searches for AvSure, easing client access to aviation title insurance both domestically and internationally.
Customers can request title searches online, and complete escrow transactions all within the Aircraft Closing Room, the only virtual aircraft closing platform in the industry. Additionally, the Closing Room is protected by Blockchain, making AICs customer data the most secure in the industry. AIC’s team of 40+ employees boasts over 600 years of aviation experience and completes over 15,000 title searches and 4,000 closings annually. AIC uses this experience to bring ease and speed to an Aircraft Closing.
David M. Hernandez is a Shareholder at Vedder Price and a member of the firm’s Global Transportation Finance team, whose performance led Vedder Price to be named Aviation 100 Law Firm of the Year 2015. In 2016, David was ranked Band 1 in Private Aircraft (Global-wide) in Chambers High Net Worth, which recognizes the world�s leading high net worth advisers.
David has considerable experience assisting clients with aircraft transactions, complex government investigations, aircraft, air carrier and part certifications, and enforcement matters (FAA and DOT violations, export controls, hazardous materials and drug/alcohol testing). He frequently advises clients on aircraft purchase/sale agreements, leases, fractional program documents, aircraft management agreements, aircraft use policies, cross-border transactions, personal use of company aircraft and regulatory (FAA, SEC and IRS) compliance. Mr. Hernandez represents a wide variety of clients, including public and private corporations, aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, airlines, defense contractors, airports, corporate flight departments, charter operators and high-net-worth individuals. Mr. Hernandez is also an active member of the National Business Aviation Association Tax Committee and Regulatory Issues Advisory Group.
Prior to joining Vedder Price, David was a prosecutor at the FAA as well as an honors attorney for the U.S. Department of Transportation. He also served in the Office of the Counsel to the President during the Clinton administration and was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force.
Janine Iannarelli is the founder and President of Par Avion Ltd., an international aircraft brokerage firm, established in Houston in 1997. Par Avion specializes in the exclusive representation and acquisition of business aircraft whose area of expertise lends itself to a variety of small, super midsize and large cabin jets. An industry veteran, Ms. Iannarelli has more than 35 years of business aviation experience and 400+ transactions to her credit having represented a diverse group of corporations and private individuals worldwide. Ms. Iannarelli has extensive experience in cross-border transactions, with nearly 90% of Par Avion’s business to date concentrated in this area of specialization.
Iannarelli is a member of the National Business Aviation Association; the European Business Aviation Association where she serves as the Vice Chair of the Associate Members Advisory Council and Chair of the AMAC Sales & Acquisition committee; Women in Aviation, International, and the American Marketing Association. In 2014, Iannarelli was appointed to the Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee by Governor Perry and made presiding officer by Governor Abbott in 2016, serving in that capacity through April/2020. In 2016 Iannarelli was one of three inductees into the Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey and named a “Women on the Move” by the Texas Executive Women’s organization. In the Fall of 2019, Corporate Jet Investor declared Ms. Iannarelli as one of America’s Top Dealmakers. As a sought-out mentor and inspirational advisor, Iannarelli is a frequent guest lecturer for youth groups and women’s organizations. She is a passionate advocate and supporter of those charities benefitting children and animals.
A native of Fair Lawn, New Jersey and a long-time resident of Houston, Iannarelli graduated from Montclair State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
– Industrial Engineer with a Masters in Executive Management @ IPADE business School
– Started my professional career at the Pharmaceutical Industry; moved on to Unilever for 4 years (Retail) and entered the Executive Aviation industry @ 2010.
– Joined Aerolineas Ejecutivas ( Leader company in Mexico) as a Sales Manager
– During the past years have been on Sales, Customer Support, Finance, and Operations.
– 2017- 2020 General Manager for de MRO (ALE Service Center)
– Actual Role is General Manager for MEXJET (Mexico´s biggest Charter program; operates 30 Aircraft with more than 200 customers in 5 different cities)
Flying all over the world and serving as a manufacturer’s internationally based sales director gave Garett a detailed perspective into to the world of aircraft transactions. He recognized that customers in the preowned market weren’t receiving the same level of service and information as those buying new from OEMs.
He founded JetHQ to change that. His vision was to provide clients the best value for their investment, while forming relationships built on trust. He brought together a highly experienced team to connect buyers with the right aircraft, and sellers with a world of options to market their valuable assets.
Garett began his career as a pilot, flying demonstration and ferry flights for Raytheon, which later became Hawker Beechcraft. He traded ferrying – where he flew legs from Arkansas to Singapore and Scotland to South Africa – for the sales side of the business. He eventually served as regional sales director of Hawker Beechcraft, responsible for Europe, Russia and North Africa territories, based in the United Kingdom and Spain.
As JetHQ managing director, he still frequently travels to provide aircraft solutions for clients. A typical week might be a couples days in the Dubai, then to Hong Kong and then heading home to the Pacific Northwest. Garett gets the most fulfillment from solving problems, accepting that every transaction has unique challenges and logistical needs, and his knowledgeable team has the diverse expertise to solve them.
He continues to fly – holding multiple type ratings and an Airline Transport Pilot license and a current CFI– assisting with deliveries when the situation arises. He also takes advantage of the unique opportunities worldwide work offers, whether that’s shark-cage diving off the coast of South Africa or running a marathon in Switzerland. His main passion, however, is bringing together parties separated by language or culture, and coming away with relationship-based transactions that allow everyone to win!
President & Chief Operating Officer, Global Jet Capital
Vivek Kaushal serves as President & Chief Operating Officer for Global Jet Capital. In this role, he leads the commercial customer facing activities, credit, valuation and operations functions at GJC. Vivek has nearly 30 years of leadership experience in various financing businesses and was the Chief Risk Officer for GE Capital Business Aviation Finance prior to its purchase by GJC. Vivek received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Adam Keller is the President of Chartright Air Group, Toronto’s largest operator of private jets and Canada’s largest provider of private jet charter service. Adam holds an ATR pilot license and is a graduate of the Ivey School of business with an MBA. With over 35 years’ experience in the aviation industry Adam has developed a deep understanding of the Canadian marketplace and its unique challenges.
Richard Koe is managing director of WINGX Advance GmbH. WINGX, based in Germany and
founded in 2012, provides business intelligence for the global business aviation market.
WINGX’ expertise is derived from tracking flight records and the research of all associated data
points which enable it to provide a global analysis of market conditions and trends.
From this data infrastructure, WINGX builds insights, reports and dashboards through which it
supplies actionable intelligence to support our customers’ decision-making.
In today’s uncertain market, WINGX’ analysis and understanding of prevailing trading
conditions provide critical insights enabling companies across the sector to survive and thrive.
WINGX customers span the entire industry supply chain, from airports, operators and
manufacturers to industry investors and financial analysts.
Prior to senior management roles in business aviation operations and investment, Richard has
worked widely across several technology and manufacturing industries, picking up decades of
high level business analysis experience.
Richard has a first class bachelor’s degree from Oxford University and a master’s degree in
international business relations from Johns Hopkins University.
Editor, Private Art Investor & Reporter, Corporate Jet Investor
Yuvan is Editor of Private Art Investor and reporter across Corporate Jet Investor, Revolution Aero and Helicopter/VTOL Investor. Outside the office, he can be found exploring new places and capturing life from behind a 50mm lens. His projects and interests span — but are not limited to — visual and other types of storytelling, acting & filmmaking and music.
Prior to joining AirFinance, Mr. Lacayo was CFO and Credit Manager for Ravago Mexico from April 2012 to December 2013. In that time, Rodolfo had responsibilities for the credit line structuring and limits, and all tax related and administrative functions of all Ravago companies as well as currency trading and exposures. This included coordinating audits, inventory reports, margin analysis, tax reports, credit line analysis and credit structure set ups, as well negotiating with banks for forwards and credit lines. Overall receivables were north of USD$60 million with sales north of USD$400 million.
Assistant Vice President – Aviation, LBC Capital Inc.
Isabelle Lafond is currently Assistant Vice President, Aviation Finance at LBC Capital. LBC Capital’s Aviation Finance Group provides capital for the acquisition and refinancing of corporate aircraft and helicopters, serving corporations, high-net worth individuals and aircraft charter operators within the North American General Aviation market. Before joining LBC Capital, Isabelle was Financing Manager at Export Development Canada, and she spent 14 years with the Bombardier Business Aircraft Group where her role was to facilitate aircraft financing for domestic and international clients. She began her aerospace finance career at Air Canada in 2001. Isabelle has served on the board of the National Aircraft Finance Association and is an active member of the CBAA, NBAA, HAC and HAI. She holds an International Aviation MBA from Concordia University in Montreal, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Hautes Études Commerciales Montréal
Yves is a reporter for Corporate Jet Investor and Superyacht Investor. Hailing from the island of Guernsey, his background is in print journalism. When he’s not reporting on the latest developments in the business aviation and superyacht world’s, Yves can usually be found playing football, or these days, watching it.
Rios Zertuche, González Lutteroth y Rodríguez, S.C.
Partner, Rios Zertuche, González Lutteroth y Rodríguez
Gilberto León Vargas is a Mexican attorney specialized in corporate and finance law, with a main focus in aircraft finance and aviation laws. Mr. León Vargas is the Partner in charge of Aeronautic, Aviation and Maritime Law in Mexico, attending international and national clients. He represents local, national and foreign banking institutions and financial corporations in matters related to aircraft structuring and financing transactions (cross-border and domestic) for aircraft to be operated in Mexico. He also represents local and national Mexican air taxi corporations in the acquisition, financing, leasing, operation and selling of aircraft in Mexico and abroad. He has much experience in advising and counseling Mexican air taxi corporations and banking institutions in connection with the registration of domestic transactions in the International Registry and currently acts as administrator for many Mexican corporations.
Mr. León Vargas participated as the leading Mexican attorney in the largest aircraft transaction for Latin America, representing the Mexican entities of seller of an aircraft portfolio. His participation in relevant aircraft transactions have earned him to be ranked in Chambers Latin America for 2018 and 2019, as a highly recommended as a ranked lawyer in Aviation.
Mr. León Vargas was admitted in 2000 from the Universidad de Monterrey, Law Degree; obtained a Master Degree in Mexican Tax Laws from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; studied in Carleton University, Ontario, Canada, in International Private Law, Commercial Arbitrage Proceedings and Mediation.
Director Public Affairs and Communications, Bombardier Aviation
Since 2016, Mark Masluch has led the Bombardier Aviation Public Affairs and
Communications organization. Under his leadership, this worldwide team oversees Industry
Affairs and advocacy, Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Public & Media Relations
and Employee & Customer Communications—all related to Bombardier’s leading portfolio of
Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft, a growing number of special-mission aircraft
conversions, an evolving portfolio of aerostructures and engineering services, and an
expanding global network of aircraft MRO and support locations.
Mr. Masluch represents Bombardier on the General Aviation Manufacturers Association
(GAMA) Environment Committee and is Chair of the GAMA Carbon Offset Working Group.
He is a popular speaker across the industry, particularly on the environment and Sustainable
Aviation Fuel (SAF). He also sits on Aéro Montreal’s Comité image, influence et marketing.
Over the past decade at Bombardier, Mr. Masluch has led communications and public affairs
functions across a variety of business segments, with a heavy focus on community
involvement, honing the company’s outreach to future generations of Aircraft Maintenance
Technicians and Pilots and driving environmental stewardship through the adoption of SAF—
all while promoting Bombardier’s award-winning business jets and support services.
Mr. Masluch began his aerospace career as part of the communication team at Air Canada
Vacations and then transitioned to aviation training leader CAE. He joined Bombardier in 2009
as part of the communications team dedicated to Bombardier’s Customer Experience network
supporting business and commercial aircraft.
Based at Bombardier Aviation headquarters in Dorval, Quebec, Mr. Masluch holds a
Mr. Masluch holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Concordia University in Montreal.
Simon is Managing Director of Flightcare Global, an Australian company providing medical consulting and health risk solutions to the aviation industry. Simon is a specialist physician in Aviation Medicine and has previously held medical management roles with Qantas, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways. Simon is expert in all areas of passenger and crew health and has extensive experience in medical support across commercial aviation, business aviation and VVIP operations. During the COVID – 19 Pandemic Simon has represented Australia at the ICAO CAPSCA group providing medical input to the Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce guidance. Simon takes a risk based approach to the management of health issues in aviation.
Scott McCreary represents local, national and international clients in connection with matters involving the buying, selling, leasing and financing of aircraft. His practice is primarily focused on matters relating to the Cape Town Convention, the Federal Aviation Act and the FAA Aircraft Registry, such as aircraft title, registration, finance and leasing law, as well as regulatory issues relating to the operation of aircraft under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Scott is a frequent speaker at aviation conferences in the United States and abroad and has made presentations at venues such as the Strategic Research Institutes Annual FAA Aircraft Registration, Lien & Securities Interest Conference; the Federal Bar Associations Aircraft Title, Registration, Finance and Leasing Law Conference; the Institute for International Researchs Corporate Aviation Symposium; the NBAAs Cape Town International Registry Meeting; and the Geneva International Forum on Aircraft Finance & Commercial Aviation.
His achievements in the area of aviation law have earned him inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (equipment finance law), Oklahoma Super Lawyers, The International Whos Who of Aviation Lawyers and Whos Who Legal.
Scott currently serves on the Regulatory Issues Advisory Group and the Tax Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). He has previously served as the leader of the firms Aviation Group and on McAfee & Tafts board of directors.
David has over 20 years’ experience in the private aviation industry serving in various capacities including founder of AirCharter.com (the first online reservation system for private jets, acquired by FlightTime in 1998), board member of holding company for Wyvern Aviation safety, chairman of the Air Charter Association of North America. Prior to aviation, David spent several years in the banking industry with Bank of America
Shareholder and Managing Attorney, Advocate Consulting Legal Group, PLLC
Suzanne Meiners-Levy is a Partner and the Pro Bono Coordinator at Advocate Consulting Legal Group, PLLC (ACLG). ACLG is a boutique legal practice, employing over twenty-five lawyers, CPAs, accountants and para-professionals to exclusively serve the legal and tax planning needs of the general aviation aircraft owners and operators. Suzanne has worked on hundreds of aircraft transactions on behalf of aircraft owners and operators, successfully represented clients in local, state, and federal audits, and has been certified as an aircraft leasing expert witness in both state and federal courts. She is a member of the Bar in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, New York, and the United States Tax Court. She is a sought-after public speaker on tax matters, presenting at a range of aviation professional events, and authors quarterly tax columns for several aviation publications. Suzanne graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University and magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from NYU School of Law. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of and Executive Committee of Juvenile Law Center and is a Program Director and Team Coach for Odyssey of the Mind.
Chris Miller is Managing Partner at Shearwater Aero Capital
Shearwater is a private finance company offering asset-based financing on business jet aircraft for clients across the globe. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Shearwater has financed aircraft in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the USA.
Prior to Shearwater, Mr. Miller oversaw Guggenheim Partners Business Aircraft Investment (BAI) Group. The BAI Group provided capital solutions to the business aviation industry, specifically asset-based lending on medium to large sized business aircraft.
Prior to a career in business aviation finance, Mr. Miller ran the US Division of a UK based performance management consultancy working with management teams of both small and large organizations on the execution of their strategies. Notable projects include working with a private equity group to form a venture to fly cargo into geopolitically unstable regions of the world as well as working with large defense contractors to help fulfill urgent need requests from US military forces based in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Before entering the business world, Mr. Miller served in the United States Marine Corps, as an F/A-18 pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Aviation Safety Officer. He is a graduate of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps School of Aviation Safety and currently holds a commercial pilot rating. He is an accredited Senior Aircraft Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and serves on its Investment Committee. He is also the former President of the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA). Mr. Miller received a BA from Denison University and an MBA from Columbia University.
Ian Moore is a director of VistaJets UK subsidiary, serving as Chief Commercial Officer since 2010.
Mr. Moore is responsible for global market expansion, commercial negotiations, sales, marketing, customer service and product delivery. Previously, Mr. Moore worked in various roles including Vice President Strategy & Sales, Sales Manager and Strategy & Analysis Manager for NetJets Europe, from 2002 to 2008.
Mr. Moore also served as Vice President Sales & Marketing for the business jet subsidiary of TATA, Business Jets Pvt Ltd (BJETS), from 2008 to 2010. Mr. Moore holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne.
Web: www.vistajet.com
David T. Norton is a partner and head of the aviation practice at the law firm of Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, in Dallas, Texas. He received his B.A. from the United States Air Force Academy, his M.B.A. from Louisiana Tech University, and his J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Air Law & Commerce, published by the SMU Law Review Association.
While his firm offers a broad array of legal services, Mr. Norton focuses solely on aviation law, having an internationally recognized practice that encompasses a broad range of business aviation regulatory, risk management, transactional, tax, and commercial dispute resolution matters. He is a frequent speaker at various business aviation conferences addressing current hot-topics in the industry, and actively participates in many business aviation industry-related committees and groups, including previously serving as: Manager of the 2015 Fair Sales Tax Initiative for Texas Aircraft, LLC, a coalition that interfaced with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and resulted in new statutory provisions designed to bring much more clarity and fairness to the assessment of sales/use taxes on aircraft in Texas; Industry Co-Chair of the joint FAA/Industry RVSM LOA Process Enhancement Team of the Performance based Advisory Rule Marketing Committee and the subsequent related efforts to re-write AC 91-85; a member of the Applicability Working Group of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 135/125 Advisory Rulemaking Committee; and as the founding Chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s Domestic Operations Committee. He currently serves as a member of the American Bar Association’s General Aviation Committee; the National Air Transportation Association’s President’s Council, Air Charter Committee and Illegal Charter Task Force; the NBAA’s Tax Committee and Regulatory Issues Advisory Group and Chair of the NBAA’s Operational Excellence Strategic Focus Team; and as a member of Texans for General Aviation. He is a past Chair of the Aviation Section of the State Bar of Texas, and is an advisory board member for the Journal of Air Law & Commerce, published by the Law Review Association of the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Mr. Norton is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He is also active in many community organizations, previously serving, for example, as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Challenger Air for Kids & Friends, Inc., as well as the Frontiers of Flight Museum, located at the Dallas Love Field Airport.
Mr. Norton was a regular commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1984 to 1993, serving primarily as a KC-10A pilot and aircraft commander. Before becoming a pilot, he also briefly served as a KC-135A navigator. He is a veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (the first Gulf war), Operation Southern Watch (the Middle East no-fly zone), and Operation Restore Hope. Mr. Norton currently holds many civil pilot certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. He is an airline transport pilot (multi-engine land) with a DC-10 type rating, and a commercial pilot (single-engine land). He also maintains certification as a certified flight instructor, instrument and multi-engine, as well as an advanced ground and instrument instructor. When not spending time with his beautiful wife of over thirty years, Martha, or flying his Cessna C-177B Cardinal around North Texas on the weekends, he can be frequently found strumming one of his several favorite Ukuleles to the delight of all (or so he thinks).
President & CEO, National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Timothy R. Obitts was named President and CEO of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) in January of 2020.
Obitts most recently served as the Association’s Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the day-to-day operation of NATA.
Prior to joining NATA in November 2014, Obitts served as the managing partner of Gammon & Grange, P.C., a national practice law firm specializing in nonprofit and communications law. During Obitts’ 18 years at Gammon & Grange, he served as corporate counsel and general counsel for many nonprofits and trade associations, handling a wide array of issues that affect their day-to-day activities and also lobbied Capitol Hill and federal agencies.
Obitts earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree, double major Philosophy and History, from Gordon College, where he also was named All-New England in Tennis, NAIA. Obitts is licensed to practice law in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia and Virginia, as well as numerous federal and appellate courts, and the U.S Supreme Court. Obitts co-founded several nonprofit organizations and serves on several nonprofit boards. Obitts and his wife of 20 years, Krista, have five children, ranging in age from seven to seventeen.
Aoife is an owning partner of The Air Law Firm, a boutique law firm dedicated to the aviation industry. She specialises in international and cross-border aircraft finance, sale and leasing in the commercial and corporate aviation sector. She advises clients on aircraft finance and regulatory issues, including corporate structures, aircraft acquisitions and airline start-ups. Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine named her as one of the Top 10 Leaders in business aviation in Europe. Aoife is Chair of the British Business and General Association who liaise closely with Government, regulatory bodies and industry on matters affecting the business aviation community. Aoife has been independently nominated by her clients, contacts and peers for inclusion in all exclusive industry and legal guides for her work in aviation law and her contribution to the industry, including Chambers; Legal 500: Finance; Euromoneys Women in Business; Expert Guides: Aviation; International Who’s Who of Aviation Finance Lawyers; Best Lawyers; Who’s Who Legal; and Lawyers World Leading Lawyer Awards.
Aoife is regularly invited to speak at international aviation conferences and events. She writes for and has been quoted in all major leading publications including the Financial Times, BART, Fly Corporate, Airfinance Journal and Altitudes.
Aoife was admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland in 1997, England and Wales in 1998 and admitted to the Supreme Court of the Cayman Islands in 2002.
Adrian Jones is a director of Martyn Fiddler Aviation and a Chartered Tax Advisor. Adrian joined the team in 2014 and spearheaded the tax consultancy division of the business. Having worked for over 20 years’ in customs, government, leading tax advisory firms and his own business, Adrian has used his combined experience to tailor the services he provides to clients and their aircraft.
Adrian’s attention to detail together with his extensive knowledge of VAT rules relating to aircraft allows him to customise advice to each client’s individual circumstances to ensure maximum compliance with all applicable rules. His success has led to Adrian being appointed by his peers as the only EU member of the NBAA Tax Committee. Similar peer recommendation has led to Adrian holding positions on tax committees in the EU and UK.
Sr. Director, Global Business Development for Business and VVIP Aviation, Viasat
James Person joined Viasat in 2013, where he leads sales and business development in the Business and VVIP Aviation segment of the company, an area that Viasat has been active in for more than ten years, including both Ka and Ku-band networks.
Prior to Viasat, Mr. Person had general management, sales, and product management roles in high technology wireless and satellites communications companies. He began his career as a US Naval officer where he deployed during combat operations to the Middle East twice on a destroyer.
Mr. Person earned a BSEE degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA in international marketing from the University of Southern California (USC).
He is the third generation of Priesters to lead the family business. In this role, Andy is dedicated to leading the organization to become the preeminent choice in aircraft management, aircraft charter and related aviation services. During Andys tenure at Priester, he has grown the fleet from seven aircraft to over 50 aircraft they manage globally today.
Andy holds a masters degree from Concordia University and has held many leadership roles at aviation safety and trade associations.
Andy is a former Board Chair of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).
Urban Air Mobility, a Division of Hyundai Motor Group
Sr. Manager, Global Partnerships, Urban Air Mobility, a Division of Hyundai Motor Group
“Yesh has always found himself at the center of developing solutions for new and emerging markets. It’s perhaps because he thrives in challenging and undefined environments, and garners success by treading the gray and seeing the opportunity in every challenge.
After 16 years at BAE Systems, he recently joined a new dynamic enterprise, Urban Air Mobility, a division of Hyundai Motor Group. At Hyundai’s UAM team, as Sr. Partnership Manager, he now focuses on developing and deploying blueprints for sustainable multi-modal mobility ecosystems that will create the right environment for air mobility to thrive and be successful. His objective is to create these blueprints with strategic partners at the broader market level such that it encourages standardization & interoperability, scalability, and transferability of these plans globally.
Yesh has had the opportunity to be part of a variety of markets and acquire a large spectrum of skills and experience. He has been in leadership roles in Engineering, Program Management, BD and strategy. His market experiences include military and commercial ground transport, maritime covering military and commercial in surface and under water vessels and now aviation. In all these markets he has strived to connect technology, platforms and the operational eco-system in a seamless manner through clean tech, innovation and a human-centered angle.”
Brian Proctor is Founder, President and CEO of Mente Group, LLC. He founded Mente in 2009 and has been serving private aviation clients for over 19 years. Having been involved in over $8 billion in aircraft transactions and over $7 billion in aviation business planning, Brian’s experience is sought by corporations and individuals, worldwide.
After serving for six years in the US Army as an infantry Ranger and intelligence officer, Brian left the military to pursue a career in the private sector. After working at Transamerica Corporation, Mr. Proctor served as consultant, COO and President of the world’s second largest consultancy and broker/dealer.
Brian serves on boards for: International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), Jet Aviation Advisory Board, and formerly, the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. He also previously served as President of IADA. He holds a BA degree in International Studies in Politics and Diplomacy from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
Throughout his career, Lee has worked with a wide range of clients representing them throughout the process of new and pre-owned aircraft acquisitions, providing analysis of their current flight operations, as well as audits and management reviews of both internal and third party flight departments and charter management companies. Additionally, he has managed a number of new aircraft completions, pre-purchase inspections and retrofit projects for various aircraft types. Lee has also managed the exportation and importation of aircraft on and off the United States and various foreign registries. Lee has worked with all the major fractional, membership and jet card programs representing clients in the acquisition, leasing, re-purchase by the program provider and sale or leasing of various fractional shares to third parties.
Lee is a member in good standing of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA). Lee is currently an active Board Member of the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) and member of the Robb Report Corporate Aviation Advisory Board and was a previous member of both the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) Associate Member Advisory Council and the Board of Directors.
Lee has held prominent positions within top aviation services companies. Most recently, Lee served as President and COO of Aviation Management Systems, Inc., (2005 – 2013) an aviation consulting and aircraft acquisition firm. Lee was co-founder of Londavia, Inc., (1988 – 2004) which was acquired in 2001 by the Marmon Group becoming part of the AmSafe Aviation group with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, China and Singapore.
Lee served in the United States Air Force where he held top-secret security clearance and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant before his honorable discharge. Lee is an experienced pilot and holds a MBA and BA in Economics from the University of New Hampshire.
Greg Ryan is a Senior Sales Director for GE Aviation with responsibility for OnPoint engine services sales for the Bombardier 600 series Challengers and Global 7500 aircraft. Greg covers the Eastern half of the US and Latin America. Additionally, he manages the global CT7 ECMP portfolio and is responsible for turboprop sales in North America.
Greg brings over 27 years of business aviation turbine engine sales and technical experience including prior roles at Pratt & Whitney Canada and Standard Aero. He has extensive experience managing turbine aircraft engine programs and MRO events.
Earning his MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree (cum laude) in Aeronautical Studies as well as an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Based in South Florida, Greg has his airframe and powerplant mechanics license as well as a single and multi-engine pilot license. He continually delivers value to his customers by drawing from his direct experience as an owner, operator, pilot and mechanic.
As Senior Vice President of Sales, Rob leads the Textron Aviation’s global Commercial Aircraft Sales, Pre-Owned Sales and Business Development functions. He also oversees the company’s Flight Operations team. In this role, Rob is responsible for the global sales initiatives to ensure a strong and direct industry presence to meet customers’ needs for Citation jet, turboprop and piston products. Prior to his current position, Rob’s prior roles within the company included vice president of Customer Service Parts & Programs, vice president of Marketing and regional vice president of Sales.
Rob began his career with Textron in 2007 as a member of Textron’s Leadership Development Program where he was a Manager of Customer Leadership in Sales & Marketing. In 2008, Rob was promoted to Director of Corporate Strategy at Textron, Inc. Later in 2010, Rob moved to CWC, a division of Kautex as Director of Business Development. Rob has a bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences and Business Economics from Brown University and a MBA in Marketing Management from Ohio State University. He holds a private pilot’s license and Six Sigma Greenbelt
With over 15 years in the industry, Mr. Sherbacow is a recognized pioneer in the development of low carbon fuels and responsible for the first commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
In 2009, Mr. Sherbacow co-founded AltAir Fuels for the refining and marketing of low carbon renewable fuels. The Company’s Paramount, CA facility is the world’s first refinery designed to produce SAF. Mr. Sherbacow was responsible for identifying strategic industry partners and equity investors in addition to negotiating contracts for the refinery JV, technology licensing, engineering and construction.
Commissioned in January 2016, AltAir Paramount converted a petroleum refinery to the production of SAF, renewable diesel, naphtha and propane. Mr. Sherbacow negotiated the aviation industry’s first commercial contracts for SAF with United Airlines and World Fuel Services. Additionally, he executed the first contract for operational use of renewable diesel fuel by the U.S. Navy. Subsequent contracts include Gulfstream, Boeing, UPS and Amazon.
In March 2018, Mr. Sherbacow facilitated the acquisition by World Energy of AltAir and the Paramount refinery assets. Mr. Sherbacow serves as its Chief Commercial Officer in addition to being a Director for the Company’s Paramount Pipeline, LLC business. Mr. Sherbacow also serves as Chairman of the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition and a steering committee member of the Business Aviation Coalition for SAF.
As an aviator, entrepreneur, and investor, Cyrus Sigari has committed his life’s work to the advancement of aviation for the betterment of humanity. Sigari is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the rapidly advancing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)) and Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft industries, which are forecasted by Morgan Stanely to reach $1.4 trillion by 2040.
Sigari is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of UP.Partners, an early-stage venture firm investing in technology companies that are supporting a multi-dimensional future. He is an active investor and advisor to numerous AAM companies, co-founder of the UP Summits, and founder of TransportUP, the leading AAM related news and media company.
Sigari is also a global leader in the business of private aviation. As the Executive Chairman and co-founder of jetAVIVA, Sigari led jetAVIVA to become one of the largest sellers of business jets in the world with annual sales in excess of $300M USD.
With over 27 years and thousands of hours of aviating experience, Sigari is an instructor pilot in 13 different jets including the Boeing 747, he has owned dozens of aircrafts, is a helicopter pilot and owner, a graduate of Purdue University’s Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering program, an experienced acceptance test pilot and formerly a nationally ranked competitive aerobatic pilot.
Sigari is also an Ironman triathlete and self-admitted adventure junkie.
Jim joined First Republic Bank in March 2006 in his current position as Managing Director of Aviation & Marine Finance. Since joining, Jim has built a team that has originated, closed, and funded over half a ($US) billion in aviation and marine secured transactions for First Republic Bank’s high net worth clients. Because of the focus on understanding the clients business and alternative asset categories, Jim and his team customize the transactions that suit their clients specific needs.
Prior to joining First Republic Bank, he was a regional manager for Bank of America Equipment Finance and Leasing where he managed team of 14 professionals and support staff located throughout the Western United States. While at Bank of America, he worked on a variety of aviation finance transactions for its commercial airline and corporate clients. Jim is a pilot who began flying aircraft in high school. He graduated from Boston University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance.
FXAIR President Gregg Slow is a leader in the private jet industry with two decades of experience in innovation, sales and premium customer service at some of the private aviation industry’s most well-respected brands.
As President of the Americas at UK-based PrivateFly, Slow focused on building a progressive and collaborative culture among employees in addition to improving the company’s asset management and large cabin strategies. By the end of his tenure, XOJet’s U.S. business represented two-thirds of the company’s global flight sales. Slow joined XOJet as Senior Vice President of Sales and national accounts and quickly emerged as a valuable leader so the organization created a new position for him – Executive Vice President of Sales and Client Services. His continued high performance became vital to the company and led to the company’s desire to elevate him to a Chief Client Officer, another position created for him.
During his XOJet tenure, he created market-disrupting programs aimed at specific client demographics. He also re-trained the sales team to take a consultative approach to sales in an effort to elevate the caliber of experience clients received. He was an integral part of the Vista Global acquisition of XOJet.
During his decade at NetJets, Slow became a well-known and respected senior vice president in the New York metropolitan area who was a vital driver of business from corporate and celebrity contacts. His departure from NetJets was even noted by the New York Post. He has been featured in a number of media outlets including The New York Times and Business Insider. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Union College in Schenectady, NY. Gregg resides in Weston, Connecticut with his wife and their three children.
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 group editor of Corporate Jet Investor, Superyacht Investor, Helicopter Investor, Private Art Investor and Revolution.Aero. Previous roles have included editorial director of Decision News Media, based in Montpellier in the South of France, group editor of Food Manufacture and deputy editor of Farmers Weekly. Outside work, Mike enjoys flying old aeroplanes and working on the farm he co-owns in the north of England.
Nel Stubbs is a Vice President of Conklin & de Decker, the industry leader in aviation research, consulting and education, and Director of Consulting Services at Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI).
Nel has been in the business aviation industry for more than 30 years and has consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth individuals on aviation tax-related matters at both the federal and state levels. Nel is considered one of the foremost tax experts in the industry and has extensive experience in the areas of tax planning, cost and financial analysis, budgeting, aircraft ownership and operating structures and tax audits.
Over the course of the last 32 years, Nel has worked with the Internal Revenue Service and various state departments of revenue and taxation regarding tax issues associated with general aviation aircraft. She is also an active participant in industry-related tax activities, a frequent speaker at seminars and industry forums, and has been widely published in the aviation trade press.
Nel is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Tax Committee, National Air Transportation Association Air Charter Committee, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Industry Advisory Board, and Business Aviation Advisor’s Advisory Board. She has also served on the Helicopter Association International Finance and Leasing Committee; NBAA Associate Membership Advisory Council; National Aircraft Finance Association’s Board of Directors; and Arizona Business Aviation Association’s (AZBAA’s) Board of Directors, where she also served as President.
Prior to joining Conklin & de Decker, Nel was with the NBAA from 1987 to 1999, where she was instrumental in the development of their tax program. She also played a key role in developing NBAA’s first comprehensive aircraft cost comparison program.
Nel has a bachelor’s in mathematics from California State University, San Bernardino, and a master’s in aeronautical science/aircraft operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Nel works from Conklin & de Decker’s regional office in Prescott, Arizona.
Conklin & de Decker, founded in 1984, is a JSSI company. Conklin & de Decker’s primary focus is fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft operating cost data, performance and specification databases, maintenance management software, financial management, fleet planning, market research, aviation tax issues and management seminars. The company also consults with and serves numerous high-net-worth individuals, corporations and government agencies worldwide. Nel is responsible for the management of Conklin & de Decker’s State Tax Guide for general aviation and developing and supporting Conklin & de Decker’s educational seminars and programs.
Senior Business Banking Analyst and Industry Specialist
Her 28 year career in financial management and credit quality includes roles as Assistant Bank Examiner for the FDIC, Assistant Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank, and Financial Analyst for Agilent Technologies and Southcorp Wines, where she created and managed the budget for its North American operations and oversaw the financial operations for a joint venture. She currently oversees the underwriting and portfolio management for FRB’s Aviation & Marine team (over $1Bn in commitments since founded in 2006), which has yet to incur a loss or foreclosure. She works with FRB’s clients located throughout the US who are involved in diverse businesses – real estate, private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurs as FRB specializes in meeting their unique financing needs– and aircraft are used as business tools to expand their clients’ brands. She serves on the boards of the Society of Daughters of Holland Dames and the International Aviation Womens Association, where she oversees the Scholarship, Mentorship, Internship, and Leadership Development committees; and is involved in over 20 organizations that are dedicated to historic preservation and meeting the needs of her community. She moderates panels and speaks at conferences regarding aviation and marine industries; writes articles; and mentors colleagues at work and in the aviation industry. She earned her BS from the University of Oregon with a focus on Finance, Economics, and Scandinavian Studies.
Anthony Tivnan, President and Co-Owner of Magellan Jets, was solidified as a major player in the world of private aviation long before the company’s launch,
in 2008.
In 2002, a novice to the aviation industry, Anthony made his mark at Jets
International. As a member of the sales team, he was quick to become a prominent
leader and mentor. After years of leadership and record-breaking sales history,
Anthony was eventually appointed as the Executive Vice President. He also
managed their retail sales department and sales teams in both Massachusetts
and New York City.
Through his leadership, Magellan Jets has seen incredible growth since its
inception. In the last four consecutive years, Magellan Jets has been awarded by
the Boston Business Journal as one of Massachusetts Fastest Growing Companies,
and has made the Inc. 5000 five years consecutively.
Anthony works closely with Magellan Jets marketing and sales divisions to
strengthen the brand name and innovate the way Magellan clients utilize
business jets. Magellan Jets was the
first company to appear on iTunes with
their Private Jet Search App, allowing
users to search, book and sign for a
charter in a matter of minutes all from
a smartphone device. The innovation
doesn’t stop there; Magellan Jets was
also the first jet card provider to launch
a Wi-Fi Jet Card for business travelers. With his sales background, Anthony is
the ideal candidate to translate the client’s needs and expectations into results.
Anthony strives to create and retain strong customer and vendor relationships
through his belief in personal attention and open communication. He truly
executes the entire operation; from creating the product line, to reaching the
audience, to obtaining the trust of each and every client he works with.
Ray is responsible for establishing Inmarsat as the preferred aircraft
connectivity provider in business aviation. He has 22 years of
marketing and sales experience as well as technical knowledge of the
telecommunications and aerospace industries, having worked
previously in high profile companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, EMS
Aviation, Honeywell, and Gogo.
He started his career as a commissioned officer in the Peruvian Navy
and worked as a consultant for the United Nations Development
Program (UNDP), supervising the deployment of telecommunications
networks for public and private institutions.
Ray holds a Bachelor Degree in Systems Engineering from the United
States Naval Academy and a Postgraduate Degree in Electronics and
Communications from the Peruvian Navy. He also holds an MBA
Degree in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.
A native from Lima, Peru, he lives with his family in Atlanta, Georgia,
United States with his wife and three children
Creator & Director, JETNET iQ
President, Rolland Vincent Associates
Rolland Vincent Associates, LLC (RVA) is a consultancy focused on aviation market research, strategy, and forecasting. RVAs client base includes the worlds foremost civil aircraft and engine manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, aviation service providers, fleet operators, lenders / lessors, and the investment community.
With 35+ years in the aviation industry, Rollie has served as a trusted consultant and at Textron, Bombardier, and ICAO in various roles in strategy, marketing, business development, aviation economics, and aviation statistics. Identifying a need for enhanced insights into the state of the business aviation marketplace, RVA partnered with JETNET in 2010 to create JETNET iQ, a respected source of independent market intelligence incorporating proprietary voices of the customer research. He is chair of the Transportation Research Boards Standing Committee on Light Commercial and General Aviation, overseeing subcommittees focused on business aviation, regional aviation, and helicopters / vertical lift solutions.
A private pilot, Rollie earned a BA and MA in economic geography and a MBA in international business and marketing from McGill University.
Peder von Harten is a 15 year veteran of the private aviation industry and currently leads all revenue, marketing, and branding as the Vice President of NICHOLAS AIR. A trusted leader in the industry, along with a frequent contributor for his opinion and expertise across the industry, his experience across multiple segments of the industry has helped springboard the exponential growth and popularity of the Mississippi-based program and operator, particularly in the past 24 months as flyers continue to eschew fractional and broker relationships in favor of Owned and Operated programs. An avid outdoorsman, he travels the country extensively evangelizing for the NICHOLAS AIR brand and continuing to build the brands ever-growing footprint.
Director & Head Global Aircraft Finance Aircraft Advisory Services, Citi Private Bank
Mr. von Weise is currently a Director and Global Head of the Aircraft Finance Group at Citi Private Bank. The group provides private aircraft financing solutions to individual ultra high net worth clients and their companies throughout the world. Mr. von Weise’s responsibilities and roles while at Citi have included loan origination, product program management, reporting and workouts. The group focuses on transactions typically in the range of $10 to $50 million.
Mr. von Weise has over fourteen years of business aviation experience most recently serving as Vice President of Business Aviation Finance for Merrill Lynch Capital. Prior to Merrill Lynch, he worked for GMAC Commercial Finance in the same capacity. His expertise covers a wide range of corporate and personal aircraft both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining GMAC, Mr. von Weise was Vice President of Capital Transactions at Lend Lease Real Estate investments, where he was responsible for the recapitalization and workout of large multi-family properties throughout the U.S.
Mr. von Weise is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Aircraft Finance Association and was appointed by the Boards of Selectmen from the Massachusetts towns of Concord, Lincoln, Bedford and Lexington as a commission member of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission. He is also a past board member of the Massachusetts Business Aviation Association and a local volunteer representative for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He is also an instrument rated pilot, aircraft owner, and a pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. von Weise has also appeared on the Discovery Channel as an aviation expert in the Celebrity Crash Files, J.F.K., Jr, documentary series. He is also currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Brown Aviation Lease.
Mr. von Weise holds an undergraduate degree, cum laude, in Environmental Studies and History from the University of Vermont.
Vice President of Aircraft Management, Air Charter Services and MROs, National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Ryan Waguespack joined the staff of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as Vice President of Aircraft Management, Air Charter Services and MROs in November 2018. A long-time supporter of the aviation business community and NATA, Ryan Waguespack served as the Chair of NATA’s WorkForce Development Committee and Illegal Charter Task Force, as well as Vice Chair of the Air Charter Committee as an association member. As Vice President, Ryan leads the Association and industry effort to combat illegal charter, working with the FAA and its Field Offices to educate the public on the risks, assisting the FAA in enforcement through data collection and reporting, and leveraging existing data sources to help the agency focus enforcement efforts.
Previously, he served in various operational roles for charter management companies, as well as aircraft sales, working closely with clients to educate them throughout the purchasing process and help them attain the best aviation solution for their needs. Prior to NATA, Waguespack held the position of Vice President of Business Development of Summit Aviation.
Waguespack is the founder of the Alabama Business Aviation Association, an organization dedicated to promoting the value of business aviation throughout the state, educating stakeholders on the value of business aircraft and community airports, and advocating on behalf of aviation businesses.
A staunch champion for promoting aviation workforce development, Ryan travels the country to speak at industry events dedicated to reaching the next generation of pilots, maintainers and business aviation leaders. He is also a frequent guest lecturer at universities nationwide, including Auburn University in the Harbert College of Business, Southern Illinois University, and the University of Dubuque. Through Waguespack’s community-building initiatives at the universities, he is working to develop channels to connect rising students with aviation businesses.
Ryan is a recreational pilot who lives in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife Amanda and two children.
Senior Vice President of Origination, Stonebriar Commercial Finance
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.
GKG Law Principal Chris Younger focuses his legal practice on business aircraft transactions as well as issues relating to federal and state taxation, and regulation of business aircraft ownership and operations. Chris assists clients with all aspects of business aircraft ownership and operations with a particular emphasis on:
Thorough negotiation and documentation of the acquisition and disposition of new (OEM) and used business aircraft (both whole and fractional aircraft interests)
Comprehensive analysis of all federal income tax, federal excise tax and state sales and use tax issues arising in connection with the acquisition, disposition, ownership and operation of business aircraft
Creation of innovative tax planning strategies designed to maximize tax savings and minimize tax liabilities in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating aircraft loan and lease documents
Creating, negotiating and reviewing aircraft co-ownership, management and charter operation structures including related tax planning and regulatory compliance
Representing business aircraft owners and operators in connection with federal and state tax audits and appeals of tax assessments
Chris’s practice also encompasses general business planning and implementation strategies, including choice of entity and ownership structures and structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations of business entities.
Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, JSSI
As Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Mr. Zozaya provides leadership to the organization’s activities throughout North America and Latin America, and oversees the global JSSI Alliance Program.
Prior to joining JSSI, Mr. Zozaya served as Pre-Owned Director at Aerolineas Ejecutivas, managing its pre-owned aircraft sales and acquisitions business unit. He facilitated several key industry alliances and memberships for Latin America’s largest business aviation company and has established an extensive network with the global broker community, financial institutions, OEMs and MROs. Mr. Zozaya graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City as an industrial engineer.
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Action Aviation is a sales and operations company offering a range of services in the business aviation industry, including specialty services in the aeromedical field and airliner wet and dry leases. We provide aircraft and helicopter brokerage services to many owners who wish to sell, as well as buyers in the market for the first time or replacing/upgrading their existing aircraft for something more suitable.
Founded in 1999 and now an integral part of Directional Aviation, Sentient Jet is one of the leading private aviation companies in the country. The Sentient Jet Card Program offers clients the flexibility and convenience of flying private for their personal and business air travel needs with industry-leading value. Sentient Jet is known for outstanding service and a commitment to safety programs, including the industry’s first and only Independent Safety Advisory Board. Sentient Jet’s extensive network of certified operators ensures that clients will always have access to executive aircraft that meet their rigorous standards for safety and quality. Boasting a robust digital heritage, Sentient launched a mobile app in 2016, allowing Cardholders to book private jet travel on-demand, as well as receive flight details, immediate assistance through a 24/7 live chat feature, and localized recommendations for exclusive benefits. Visit sentient.com to learn more.
SCF Aviation Capital, part of Stonebriar Commercial Finance (SCF), is an aircraft leasing and financing platform that provides customized capital solutions to owners, operators, dealers and manufacturers of business and commercial aircraft worldwide. SCF is a privately held commercial finance company established in 2015 and based in Plano, TX. With financial backing from Security Benefit Corporation, SCF actively originates and manages a multi-billion-dollar platform of commercial loans and leases. SCF specializes in transactions for businesses in a wide variety of industries (aviation, rail, realty, marine, transportation, manufacturing, energy, etc.) across the entire credit spectrum with assets located throughout the world.
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Based in Oklahoma City, OK, AIC is the industry leader in title search, escrow, FAA Aircraft Registry document submission, transaction management, lien clearance and International Registry services for fixed wing and rotary aircraft. A technological infrastructure, including the Aircraft Closing Room® secured by Blockchain, capable of delivering superior reliability, efficiency, and performance combined with the industry’s most experienced, dedicated, and customer service-oriented staff has been the key to AIC’s success.
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Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and with 31 sites including 10 service centers across 16 countries, Bombardier Aviation is staffed by thousands of engineers, designers, machining experts, maintenance technicians and skilled specialists, and is powered by a proud heritage and visionary innovation in the design, manufacturing and support of business aircraft and complex aero structures. Its industry-leading, comprehensive line of business jets is the largest of any original equipment manufacturer with three leading aircraft families – Learjet, Challenger and Global – allowing customers to properly manage their evolving business priorities and travel requirements.
With a customer-centric approach as the core of the company’s values, Bombardier Aviation is dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience anytime, anywhere. The company’s global customer support organization includes a growing network of Bombardier-owned and operated service centers, line maintenance stations and authorized facilities, as well as Mobile Response Team vehicles and aircraft. This operator-focused grid is connected 24/7 to Bombardier’s Customer Response Centre and Customer Support Team.
Bombardier offers the broadest and most modern portfolio of business jets including the Learjet 75 Liberty light jet, the class-defining Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 aircraft, and the Global large-cabin, long-range aircraft family led by the acclaimed Global 7500 aircraft, which has garnered numerous awards and accolades since its entry into service in 2018. The Global 7500 aircraft is also the industry’s first business jet to have an Environmental Product Declaration.
Bombardier Aviation is a longtime leader and steward of the increasingly important environment portfolio – ranging from its strong commitment to ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and its multi-pronged engagement in key aviation manufacturer and operator associations, to its unique Eco-Design approach and industry-leading Environmental Product Declarations. Bombardier is also deeply involved in the development, scalability and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) worldwide.
Bombardier, Learjet, Learjet 75 Liberty, Challenger, Challenger 350, Challenger 650, Global and Global 7500 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Founded in 1968 by legendary aviator and industry pioneer Clay Lacy. Today, Clay Lacy Aviation is considered the world’s most experienced operator of private jets. Prominent individuals and leading corporations trust Clay Lacy for aircraft management, charter, maintenance, avionics, interiors and FBO services. The company has aircraft operations and regional offices across the U.S., including a full-service FBO at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, and FAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance centers in Los Angeles, San Diego and Oxford, Connecticut. With the most knowledgeable team in the industry, Clay Lacy delivers superior safety, service and value to aircraft owners and jet travelers worldwide. Visit claylacy.com
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Our ARINCDirectSM flight support services offer a single, comprehensive suite for streamlined flight operations, including best-in-class flight planning, cabin connectivity and flight operations management tools. And, whether you're traveling across the country or around the globe, our operations team stands ready to support you 24/7/365. Let us help you simplify the business of flight.
Embraer is a global company that boldly and consistently revolutionizes the aviation industry — and has done so since the company’s inception more than 50 years ago — by offering innovative products and solutions that help its customers outperform. The executive jet division delivers the ultimate experience in business aviation through aircraft that feature disruptive performance, comfort and technology. Its portfolio consists of the entry-level Phenom 100EV, the light Phenom 300E, the midsize Praetor 500 and the super-midsize Praetor 600. The fleet exceeds 1,400 aircraft, comprised of clean sheet designs and derivative products, operating in more than 70 countries, which are supported by a top-ranked customer support network. For more information, visit executive.embraer.com
Gilchrist Aviation Law, P.C. is celebrating 30 years aircraft title, escrow, registration, financing and leasing service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This law firm is uniquely positioned to serve their clients, including other law firms, as special FAA counsel, special Cape Town Convention and International Registry (IR) counsel for all manner of aircraft transactions. Gilchrist Aviation Law assists brokers, dealers, operators and their law firms around the world as they structure aviation transactions.
The work of the firm includes escrow services, legal counsel and written legal opinions regarding aircraft registration, title, financing, and leasing liens. As special FAA Counsel, Gilchrist Aviation Law assists in the drafting and preparation of instruments, pre-positioning executed instruments in Oklahoma City in advance of closing and filing instruments with the FAA Registry upon closing. The firm also serves as Special Cape Town Convention Counsel, advising of the international interests and other interests registrable on the IR and serving as IR registering agent for one or all of the parties to a transaction.
Gilchrist Aviation Law is best known in the aviation industry for the availability of our team members, the accuracy of our work product and legal counsel and the timeliness of our response to pressing client needs. The firm has built a reputation on the level of service, quality and practicality of the counsel provided to our clients.
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.
Vedder Price and our 300-plus lawyers serve a global client base from offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Singapore.
Vedder Price enjoys a strong worldwide reputation for legal services related to global transportation finance. We serve a broad base of clients across all transportation sectors, including the aviation, aerospace, railroad and marine industries, and are positioned to serve both US-based and international clients who execute deals under New York and English law.
You can expect to work with creative, experienced attorneys who have both deep practical experience and broad transportation industry perspectives insight that can support you in matters ranging from simple to highly complex.
With one of the largest and most experienced Business Aircraft Finance practices in the world, Vedder Price is able to provide counsel in all aspects of business aircraft financing transactions, particularly large jet aircraft but also small jets, turboprop aircraft and helicopters.
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. Our fast, reliable technologies have powered businesses, consumers, and heads of state around the world for more than 30 years.
Through our unrivaled capacity, Viasat’s business aviation’s in-flight connectivity solutions are meeting the demands of bandwidth intensive applications to allow crew and passengers to be as productive in the air as on the ground.
So go ahead. Connect without compromise – even at 40,000 feet.
Viasat. Uplifting the Journey. Viasat.com/business-aviation.
Wheels Up is a revolutionary membership-based private aviation company that significantly reduces the upfront costs to fly privately, while providing unparalleled flexibility, service and safety. Created and led by renowned entrepreneur Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up offers guaranteed availability to its private fleet of new Beechcraft King Air 350i and Citation Excel/XLS aircraft to individual, family and corporate members. With the cutting-edge Wheels Up mobile app, members can seamlessly book flights, manage their accounts, participate in ride-share opportunities and select Hot Flights, a vast selection of one-way empty leg flights that are posted daily to the app and updated in real time. Members also have access to Wheels Down, a program featuring exclusive events and experiences, unique partner benefits and a full-service luxury concierge.
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ACJ creates the world’s most rewarding flying experiences with customers by providing them with unique expertise, the finest service, best technology and highest standards of care in corporate aviation.
All Airbus corporate jets come from the most modern aircraft family on the market. Derived from Airbus’ successful market-leading jetliners, ACJ customers will invariably be close to Airbus’ global support network and, wherever in the world they choose to fly their aircraft, they will be supported around the world, around the clock.
The ACJ family gives customers the greatest choice of wide and spacious cabins, presenting inspiring and infinite possibilities in creating unique spaces that offer the best comfort and functions. Those customers who want even greater space to carry even more passengers can opt for one of ACJ’s family of VIP widebodies that also deliver “non-stop to the world” range.
The Air Law Firm LLP is a boutique aviation law practice providing international legal services to the aviation industry. Our practice model sets us apart: we offer a bespoke and focused service from an agile and responsive team who can react quickly to the changing demands of your business environment. Our legal services are partner-led and we are proactive not reactive. Our lawyers are passionate about aviation, recognised internationally as being experts in their fields, focused and unique. As your legal partner in aviation, your experience with us will be different.
Conklin & de Decker is a leader in aviation research, consulting and education. The mission of Conklin & de Decker is to enable the general aviation industry to make more informed decisions when dealing with the purchase, operation and disposition of aircraft by furnishing objective and impartial information.
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.
Inmarsat Aviation is the leading provider of global satellite communications to private jet operators, aircraft leasing companies, airlines and passengers across the globe. It offers a range of powerful aviation connectivity solutions, from vital voice and safety communications for pilots in the cockpit, through to high-speed, reliable broadband for passengers in the cabin.
With more than 25 years’ experience in aviation connectivity, Inmarsat Aviation’s solutions are renowned for their innovation and performance. The award-winning GX Aviation, European Aviation Network (EAN), Jet ConneX and Aircraft Operational Services (AOS) offerings have become industry benchmarks in their fields. For more information, please visit: https://www.inmarsataviation.com/
Intelsat operates the world's first Globalized Network, delivering high quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat's Globalized Network combines the world's largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services.
Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and transform the ways in which we live.
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Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, was founded in Switzerland in 1967 and is one of the world's leading business aviation services companies. More than 4,800 employees cater to client needs from close to 50 facilities throughout EMEA, Asia, and the Americas. The company provides maintenance, completions and refurbishment, engineering, FBO and fuel services, along with aircraft management, charter services and personnel services. Jet Aviation's European and U.S. aircraft management and charter divisions jointly operate a fleet of some 300 aircraft.
Founded in 2012, JetHQ is a leading provider of worldwide aircraft transaction, brokerage and consulting services. Its highly experienced team utilizes a vast network of international connections and resources to match sellers with qualified buyers. JetHQ also offers fleet planning, aircraft inspection, contracting, acceptance and delivery, and additional aviation services.
JetHQ was founded on the belief that the most valuable asset in aviation is trust. Its team brings extensive aviation experience and real-time industry insight and analysis to each complex transaction. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, and Dubai, UAE, JetHQ has offices around the world, including Asia, Europe and Mexico.
Learn more at JetHQ.com.
Leading Edge Aviation Solutions is one of the world’s premier private aviation brokers/dealers with over 50 years of experience in the aviation marketplace. With over 870 transactions worth more than $10B, we are a leading expert in the sale, purchase and valuation of business and private aircraft.
We have a deep suite of services that can be employed long before and long after any aircraft transactions are contemplated. Combine this analytical capability with a team of seasoned transactional professionals, and the answers to almost any question relative to aircraft ownership can be addressed effectively by Leading Edge Aviation Solutions. Our boutique style firm has an unmatched reputation for adhering to the highest levels of ethical standards, and always striving for complete client satisfaction.
McAfee & Taft. Located just miles from the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, the law firm of McAfee & Taft has distinguished itself in the field of aviation law as having one of the largest and most experienced FAA aviation groups in the United States.
McAfee & Taft’s Aviation Group actively represents national and international clients – from individuals to leaders in industry – on a wide spectrum of aviation matters, including aircraft title and registration, The Cape Town Convention and International Registry matters, escrow closings, aircraft ownership issues, import/export matters, closing and post-recordation opinions, and unmanned aircraft systems. The firm also represents clients in the resolution of disputes involving the perfection of ownership rights, chain of title issues, slander of title claims, and the validity of liens placed on the aircraft.
The firm is also one of only four law firms in the United States to be selected for membership in L2B Aviation, an international association of independent law firms that specializes in providing legal advice to the aviation industry.
Beginning as the first private jet charter and management company, NetJets has led the industry for 55+ years. Then in 1986, they revolutionized it with the concept of shared ownership and proceeded to build the largest, most diverse private jet fleet in the world. Today, NetJets is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company known for its unwavering commitment to safety, service, and unmatched global access. NetJets’ industry-leading scale and business model offer NetJets and its Owners dependable financial sustainability unlike any other in the industry. For these reasons and many more, NetJets will continue to be the favored choice of the world’s most discernible travelers for generations to come.
At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed – and will continue to transform – the world.
That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s most advanced aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio – including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation – and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers.
This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Priester Aviation is among the world's elite private aircraft operators, specializing in aircraft management and private travel solutions. Founded by George Priester in 1945, Priester started as a flight training school that eventually evolved into the private aviation services company that it is today. It was a simple proposition at first, to provide a platform to educate and demonstrate the practices of a progressing industry that would eventually integrate itself into the lives of on-the-go business and leisure travelers alike. As the aviation community developed and businesses began to expand globally, the need for point-to-point travel became a necessity and alternatives to commercial airline service were imperative. Priester’s goal is to provide businesses and other discerning travelers with premium private aviation services individually tailored to fit their needs. Visit us at www.priesterav.com.
Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading general aviation authority and home to the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands, which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. The Textron Aviation brands represent unrivaled innovation, performance and leadership in the industry, and offer an unmatched value proposition rooted in the total ownership experience. Leveraging unparalleled speed-to-market, Textron Aviation provides the most versatile and comprehensive business and general aviation product portfolio in the world through five principal lines of business: business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft, high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft and a complete global customer service organization. Textron Aviation has delivered more than 250,000 aircraft in over 170 countries. Its broad range of products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry�s most capable global service network. For more information, visit www.txtav.com
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The National Aircraft Finance Association is a member association comprised of companies who work together to finance general and business aviation. Aviation finance is specialized and diverse. Our members are experts in their fields and can understand your financing needs and how to meet them.
The International Aircraft Dealers Association is a worldwide cooperative network of dealers, brokers, all the major OEMs and products and services providers promoting professionalism and ethical practices and standards for nearly 30 years.
IADA Accredited Dealers are the only dealers in the world regulated by an independent accreditation process.
This process ensures strict compliance with IADA’s 14-point Code of Ethics and ensures the Accredited Dealer
meets the highest industry standards of experience, insurance, transparency, and professionalism.
Tuesday 17th November – Live Content 10.30 (ET) Omelette challenge Judged by Tony Frechette, Air Culinaire Worldwide 10.40 (ET) General networking sponsored by Bombardier Aviation 11.00: (ET) 10.00 (CT)Welcome to CJI Americas 2020 Alasdair Whyte and Louisa Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
11.05 (ET) Evolving Business Aviation Trends – Leading the Way
Applying our technology, sustainability, and design
Why recovery is starting in the small-cabin classes. Michael Amalfitano, Embraer Executive Jets
11.25 (ET) Andrew Collins, Sentient Jet
What a difference a year makes
Meeting new-owner demand
Keeping new buyers Andrew Collins, OneSky
11.40 (ET) Creating the best ownership experience: Beginning with a solid foundation.
How different specialists can make transactions easier
The importance of working as a team Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Joe Barber, Clay Lacy Aviation Daniel Cheung, Aviation Tax Consultants Janine K. Iannarelli, Par Avion Ltd.
Suzanne Meiners-Levy, Advocate Consulting Legal Group, LLC. Shelley Svoren, First Republic Bank
12.40 (ET) Getting it done when the world is closed. Clay Healey, AIC Title Service
12.55 Networking Break – sponsored by AIC Title Service
13.20: (ET) Interview Topic:PWC Harnessing Data: The power of a connected ecosystem Alexandre Gagnon, Pratt & Whitney Canada
13.35: (ET) The connected aircraft – finding the right solution
What should owners and operators ask before deciding?
Futureproofing systems
How does connectivity affect future values? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Matt Halsey, Intelsat James Person, Viasat Raymundo Villar, Inmarsat Aviation
14.05(ET) The extra wide cabin market Why buy an ACJ TwoTwenty
Range versus space Stan Shparberg, Airbus Corporate Jets
14:25 (ET) Selling aircraft in 2021
Will the new entrants keep coming?
When will corporates return?
Managing demand for new aircraft Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Joseph Carfagna Jr, Leading Edge Aviation Solutions
Hamish Harding, Action Aviation Garett Jerde, JetHQ Brian Proctor, Mente Group
15.25 (ET) Networking Break sponsored by JSSI
15.40 (ET) How can tech help operators?
Making flying easier for everyone
Creating a seamless passenger experience Tom Sterling, Collins Aerospace
15.55 (ET) Can we relax about tax – what can we expect in 2021 Thoughts after the election
What areas should we be focusing on? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Nel Stubbs, Conklin & de Decker Chris Younger, GKG Law
16.10 Why Advanced Air Mobility is coming now Why the Fourth Aviation Revolution is happening
Opportunities for existing aviation companies Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Kirsten Bartok Touw, AirFinance
Yesh Premkamur, Urban Air Mobility, a Division of Hyundai Motor Group
Cyrus Sigari, UP.Partners
16.50 (ET) Bringing the excitement back to aviation Hamish Harding, Action Aviation
Terry Virts, Action Aviation
17.05 Networking Break hosted by Viasat
17.30 Wine Tasting hosted by Sentient Jet and Heitz Cellar
Wednesday 18th November
10.40 (ET) Networking Break sponsored by Action Aviation
11.00 (ET) Welcome to Day 2 Louisa Whyte and Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
11.05 (ET) Interview: Rob Scholl – A different sky awaits Business and private aviation opportunities post pandemic Rob Scholl, Textron Aviation
11.20(ET) NetJetsWhat the world’s biggest operator is seeing A tale of two markets – individuals and corporates
How do you retain new entrants?
How can you forecast the next 10 years? Pat Gallagher, NetJets
11.40 (ET)Interview: Where will future growth come from? 5-year predictions from Jetcraft Where will the growth come from?
Pre-owned versus new aircraft demand Chad Anderson, Jetcraft
11.55 (ET) When should you buy an aircraft? Charter v card v fractional
Advantages of ownership Moderator: Ford von Weise, Citi Private Bank David Best, Jet Aviation Christopher Miller, Shearwater Aero Capital Andy Priester, Priester Aviation Lee Rohde, Essex Aviation
12.35 (ET) Networking Break sponsored by Collins Aerospace
Financing networking room – moderated by Ford von Weise
Environment focused networking room – moderated by Tim Obitts
12.45(ET)Making SAF happen How long will it take to become widespread?
How green is SAF and can you prove it with certification?
How much carbon is there in SAF and why does the cost vary
Why Book and claim is an important tool Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Neville Fernandes, Neste Mark Masluch, Bombardier Aviation Tim Obitts, NATA Bryan Sherbacow, World Energy
13.30 (ET) Charter, fractional and jet cards 2021 – the operator perspective Floating fleets versus bases
How have usage patterns changed?
When will long-haul return?
Keeping new passengers Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor Ian Moore, VistaJet Gregg Slow, FXAIR
Peder von Harten, NICHOLAS AIR
14.00 (ET)Why customers need aircraft in the now normal Future of the market
What new customers are looking for
Providing peace of mind Greg Ryan, GE Aviation
14.15 (ET)Finance 2021
Are financiers still lending?
Opportunities with new entrants?
Where are the distressed sellers? Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor
Joe DiLallo, TCF Bank Keith Hayes, PNC Aviation Finance Vivek Kaushal, Global Jet Capital
Jim Simpson, First Republic Bank Don Walsh, Stonebriar Commercial Finance
15.15: (ET) US Aircraft Registry – Top 10 things you need to know now Moderator: Edward Gross, Vedder Price Jack Gilchrist, Gilchrist Aviation Law
Scott McCreary, McAfee & Taft
16.00 (ET) Interview: Kenny Dichter How Covid created opportunities for Wheels Up
How quickly tech is re-shaping business aviation
Widening the Wheels Up offering – aircraft management and sales Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up
16.20 (ET) Networking Break sponsored by Gilchrist Aviation Law
Business Aviation 2030: Forecasting the next 10 years Moderator: Mike Stones, Corporate Jet Investor Brian Foley, Brian Foley Associates Richard Koe, WINGX Rolland Vincent, JETNET iQ
The view from Wall Street Moderator: Alasdair Whyte Corporate Jet Investor Nick Fazioli, Jefferies LLC Charter 2021 – the view from brokers Moderator: Doug Gollan, Private Jet Card Comparisons Bernie Burns, B2 Aviation David McCown, Air Partner Inc Anthony Tivnan, Magellan Jets
What’s next for Latin America – Brazil Moderator: Dave Clark, Integris Rogerio Andrade, Avantto
Roberta Andreoli, Fenelon Advogados Denis Botini, Citi Private Bank Ricardo Fenelon, Fenelon Advogados Alexandre Marroquim, Good WindsInsurance Broker
What’s next for Latin America – Mexico Moderator: Francisco Zozaya, Jet Support Services Inc. Alexis Javkin, Mexjet /Aerolineas Ejecutivas Rodolfo Lacayo, AirFinance Jorge Lopez, Aeroelica,
Gilberto León Vargas,Rios Zertuche, González Lutteroth y Rodríguez, S.C.
North of the border – Canada Moderator: Shaan Bhanji, FlyEasy Software Adam Keller, Chartright Air Group Emlyn David, Skyservice Business Aviation Stan Kuliavas, Levaero Aviation Isabelle Lafond, LBC Capital Inc.
Aviation medicine in a time of Covid-19 Moderator: Yuvan Kumar, Corporate Jet Investor Dr Simon May, Flightcare Global
Illegal charter – and how to stay out of jail Moderator: Yves Le Marquand, Corporate Jet Investor, David Hernandez, Vedder Price David Norton, Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP Ryan Waguespack, National Air Transportation Association
Moving aircraft across the pond Alasdair Whyte, Corporate Jet Investor, Aoife O’Sullivan, The Air Law Firm Adrian Parcell-Jones, Martyn Fiddler Aviation, Oliver Stone, Colibri Aircraft
Attendees
Companies that attended in 2019:
1st Source Bank; ACASS; Action Aviation; Advocate Consulting Legal Group PLLC; Aerion Supersonic; Aerlex Law Group; Aeronautical Systems; Aero-Space Reports Inc; Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc; AIC Title Service; Air Law Office; Airbus Corporate Jets; Aircraft Bluebook; Aircraft Finance Corporation; AircraftPost; AirFleet Capital; Airlog Monitor; Airshare; ALE Service Center; AOPA Aviation Finance Company LLC; Arc&Co. Marine & Aviation; ArcosJet; ASA – Aircraft Bluebook, Aviation Week Network; Asian Sky Group; Asset Insight LLC; AssuredPartners Aerospace; Astronics; Avantto; Avfuel; Aviation Commerce & Capital; Aviation International News; Aviation Legal Group, P.A; Aviation Week Network; Avinode Group; AVION LAW; Avpro Inc; Axiom Aviation Inc; Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Bank of America Merrill Lynch International; Bank of Utah; Bank OZK; Banyan Air Services, Inc; BB & T Bank; BMO Harris Bank; Bombardier Aviation; Camber Aviation Management Ltd; Carbon Aircraft Holdings; Careta’s Attorneys; CharterPad; Chemical Bank; Citadel Completions; Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands; Clay Lacy Aviation; Click Aviation Network; Click Aviation Network USA; Clyde & Co; Collins Aerospace; Conklin & de Decker, a JSSI Company; Credit Suisse; Dallas Jet International; Dassault Aviation; David Norton; Dentons UK and Middle East LLP; DG Amazing Experiences; DiamondStream Partners; Dodson International Parts Inc.; Dunlop Hebert (UK) Ltd; East Coast Jet Center; Echo Aviation Leasing Corporation; Element Aviation; Elevate Jet; Elliott Jets; Embraer; Equus Global Aviation LLC; Essex Aviation Group Inc; Executive Jet Management; F/List; First Aviation Services Inc.; First Republic Bank; Flapper; Flexjet; FlightBridge; FlyEasy Software; Fontainebleau Aviation; Gama Aviation; GE Aviation; Gilchrist Aviation Law; GKG Law; Global Jet Capital, Inc; Global Jet Partners / Wings of Humanity; Global Jet Sales; Gogo Business Aviation; Golden Business Intelligence; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Guardian Jet; Gulfstream Aerospace; Hawkeye Aircraft; Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, LLP; Holland & Knight; Honeywell; Houck & Christensen; IADA International Aircraft Dealers Association; Inmarsat; Insured Aircraft Title Service; Integris Aviation Group; Intelsat; IQ-EQ; Isle of Man Aircraft Registry; Jet Access Aviation; Jet Aviation; Jet Edge; Jet Linx; Jet Professionals, LLC.; Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI); jetAVIVA; Jetcraft; JetHQ; JetSelect Aviation; Journey Aviation; JSSI Advisory Services; JSSI Parts & Leasing; K&L Gates LLP; King & Spalding; LBC Capital Inc.; Levaero Aviation; M4 Aviation Group; Maples Group; Martyn Fiddler Aviation; Maverick Creative; McAfee & Taft; Mente Group; Meridian; Mesinger Jet Sales; MidFirst Bank; My Sky; National Air Transportation Association; National Aircraft Finance Association; NESTE CORPORATION; NetJets; Northern Trust; NOVAJET Aviation Group; OGARAJETS; OneSky Flight; Partners In Aviation; PNC Aviation Finance; PNC Financial Services Group; Pratt & Whitney Canada; Priester Aviation; Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated; Rolls-Royce; RVI Group; S7Aerosapce; Safran Aircraft Engines; San Marino Aircraft Registry; Satcom Direct; Scope Aircraft Finance; Sentient Jet; Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP; SkyNet Aviation Group; Skypointe Aviation Capital; SkyService Business Aviation; Smith Gambrell & Russell; Solairus Aviation; STACK.aero; Stonebriar Commercial Finance; TAG Aviation; Textron Aviation; The Private Jet Company; The Registry of Aruba; Thora Capital; Tuvoli; TVPX; Vedder Price; Viasat; Vista Global; VistaJet; Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Inc; Wheels Up; Wright Brothers Aircraft Title Inc; YYZ Law
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