Rogerio Andrade

Avantto

Founder & CEO

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.

Rogério Andrade é fundador e CEO da Avantto, empresa brasileira líder no segmento de compartilhamento de aeronaves executivas. Formado em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade de São Paulo e MBA em Finanças pelo Instituto Insper, iniciou sua carreira como consultor de gestão na Accenture e posteriormente, antes de ingressar na Avantto, trabalhou como CFO e CEO da HeliSolutions, empresa pioneira em propriedade compartilhada de helicópteros. É também conselheiro da ABAG (Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral) e da Outward Bonds Brasil, uma ONG que tem como propósito ajudar as pessoas a desenvolver todo seu potencial através de jornadas desafiadoras na natureza.

Marcelo Araujo

ProAero

Executive Director

Marcelo is a distinguished Aeronautical Engineer whose extensive career in aviation and business management spans two decades. Throughout his career, Marcelo has demonstrated exceptional expertise in a variety of critical areas, from business development and aircraft sales to flight operations, aircraft maintenance support, and enhancing customer relationships. His dedication and comprehensive skill set have significantly impacted the aviation industry, contributing to its growth and innovation. Marcelo stands out as a leading figure in the field, combining deep technical knowledge with strategic business insights

José Ricardo Agustinho

EVE Air Mobility

Head of Airworthiness and Regulatory Affairs

José Ricardo Agustinho is Head of Airworthiness and Regulatory Affairs for Eve Air Mobility, responsible to create solutions for Urban Air Mobility, to certify Eve´s eVTOL and the pilot training program.

Graduated in Electrical Engineering at São Paulo State University with more than 14 years of experience as Continued Airworthiness Safety specialist and Project Management Professional. Also has background in design and production aeronautical regulations and aircraft certification working for Embraer.

Currently serves as chair of the Airworthiness Subcommittee at Aerospace Industries Association of Brazil and as member at the Electric Propulsion & Innovation Committee at GAMA (General Aviation Manufacturing Association).

Luis Manuel Barrajon

Airbus Corporate Jets

Marketing Manager

Luis Manuel (Luisma) Barrajón is a highly accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in the aerospace industry. As the Marketing Director for the Americas at Airbus Corporate Jets, he has been instrumental in the introduction of the ACJ TwoTwenty and its competitive positioning against established large-cabin business jets. Luisma works directly with corporate flight departments and operators to demonstrate how ACJ aircraft can meet their flight operations requirements.

Previously, he served as the Marketing Manager for Airbus Corporate Jets in Toulouse, focusing on the North American market and Governmental acquisitions.

His journey with Airbus began in 2012, joining the Marketing division of Airbus Defence and Space in Madrid. During this time, he made notable contributions as a Marketing Analyst for the A330 MRTT and as a Competitive Intelligence Manager, focusing on tanker and surveillance markets.

Luisma holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid with a specialization in Finance Management. He is a firm believer in continuous learning and went on to earn an additional master’s degree in professional development from Universidad de Alcalá.

Luisma is a native Spanish speaker with fluency in English and French. His varied interests encompass traveling, history, fitness, basketball, music and reading. Currently based in Washington, D.C., Luisma’s technical expertise and strategic market insight have positioned him as a key player in Airbus Corporate Jet’s expansion efforts in the Americas.

Gabriel Bastos

Guardian Jet

Global Head of Sales

Serving as Guardian Jet’s Global Head of Sales and as a member of the company’s senior leadership team, Gabriel Bastos is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with the company’s aircraft brokerage and consulting clients in the United States and abroad.

Among his responsibilities, he leads a team of a dozen sales VPs positioned in satellite offices that are located both domestically and internationally. In his role, Gabriel oversees his team’s sales targets, achievements and client relationships.

With an extensive background in both aviation and finance, Gabriel has served a wide range of clients throughout his career. Prior to joining Guardian Jet, he enjoyed a successful career with the global aircraft manufacturer Embraer Executive Jets, located in the U.S. and in five international countries.

From 2012-19, he served as Embraer’s Regional Sales Director. Based in Mexico, he was responsible for new and preowned private jet sales in that country as well as in Brazil, Colombia and Central America. In 2016, Gabriel relocated to New York City, where he oversaw aircraft sales in the northeastern U.S. During his seven-year tenure at Embraer, he twice earned the company’s Top Performer Worldwide designation.

Previously, Gabriel was a Business Trader for Cisa Trading, the international wholesale trading company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Earlier, he worked in the finance industry as a Structured Business Sales Analyst in Itaú Unibanco, also based in Sao Paulo. In addition, he served as a Treasury Specialist at BMW Brazil Ltda., and in the Wholesale Credit and Risk Management Department at BMW Financial Services.

Gabriel earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fundaçao Armando Álvares Penteado, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as a post-graduate certificate in financial management at Ibmec Sao Paulo. He also honed his negotiation skills through training at Columbia Business School in New York City.

Gabriel serves on the board of directors for the RedTail Flight Academy. Based at the New York Stewart International Airport, RFA is a Tuskegee Airmen-inspired pipeline to career possibilities for underrepresented people of color.

A native of Brazil, he is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. He is married and has two young children. Traveling and exploring new places is his family’s hobby.

Steffen Bay

Brazilone.biz

Director

Steffen has 25 years of experience in the helicopter, AAM and finance space having worked for several operators, OEM’s and lessors on various continents. Previously Steffen served as the CEO of NHV and as Head of Business Development for Vertical Aerospace.

In 2023 he has founded BrazilOne a boutique consulting firm providing services for AAM and the helicopter space. Steffen is fluent in German, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and works out of Rio de Janeiro, where he lives with his family. He holds a law degree from the University of Mannheim and the University of Toronto and a MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas

Ana Benavente

Air Charter Service South America

Managing Director

Ana Benavente is a highly accomplished aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She began her career at LATAM, one of the leading airlines in the region, where she gained valuable experience in various aspects of aviation. Seeking new challenges, Ana transitioned to private operators in Brazil, further developing her skills in operational and logistical management.

Ana’s expertise and leadership abilities led her to join ACS as a broker, where she quickly rose to the position of manager. In this role, she focused on expanding the company’s business in South America, leveraging her extensive network and deep understanding of the aviation landscape in the region. Under her leadership, ACS flourished and established itself as a trusted provider of aviation services in South America. Today she is the Managing Director of the Sao Paulo office and is responsible for all South American business at ACS.

Ana’s dedication and professionalism have earned her numerous accolades in the industry. She is also an active philanthropist, working to promote diversity and equality in aviation. With her impressive track record and passion for aviation, Ana Benavente continues to push boundaries and set new standards of excellence in the industry.

Felipe Bonsenso

Bonsenso Advogados

Partner

Felipe is founding partner of Bonsenso Advogados office specialising in aviation law, particularly in regulatory matters and aircraft finance with extensive knowledge of the Brazilian market and the country’s legal framework.

Neil Book

JSSI

Chairman & CEO

As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neil provides leadership and direction to the entire organization.

Prior to joining JSSI in 2012, Neil served as Vice President of Mobility for Juniper Networks, directing its mobile security business unit. His role at Juniper began in 2010, in connection with their acquisition of SMobile Systems, where he had served as President and Chief Executive Officer. Neil began his career at AT&T where he held various management positions. Neil is a graduate of the University of Delaware, class of 1999.

Jose Brandao

Synerjet

CEO 

Working primarily in the fields of aviation sales, marketing and business development, Mr. Brandão held key management positions in large corporations in the Latin American aviation Industry, usually responsible for sales and promotional activities of charter services, airplanes, helicopters, and their related product support. He ran businesses with significant turnovers, always partnered with the largest OEMs in business aviation.

He was an active member in trade associations and non-government organizations, having played a prominent role in the foundation and subsequent management of the Brazilian General Aviation Association (ABAG) and acting as Treasurer of IBAC, the International Business Aviation Council.

He gained full control of Synerjet Corp in 2020, and since then made significative investments in the company, expanding professional sales, management, and product support teams with new maintenance facilities in selected countries in Latin America.

Marina Brandao Bignardi

Citi Private Bank

Lending Advisor

Marina is a Lending Advisor of the Latin America Investment Finance team at Citi Private Bank. She is based in São Paulo Brazil and oversees the lending opportunities and transactions for Brazilian clients.

Prior joining the Citi Private Bank in 2021, Marina worked as a Lawyer in two other financial institutions and at Citi, with focus in consultancy and structuring credit solutions.

Marina holds a Bachelor´s Degree in Law from Pontificia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC/SP), two Graduate Degrees, being one in Corporate Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and another in Contracts from Pontificia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC/SP) and is in due course of an MBA in Finance.

David Caporali

JSSI

VP Business Development Latin America

Bio coming soon…

Otavio Cavalett

Boeing

Director of Sustainability and Partnerships – Latin America

Otavio Cavalett joined Boeing in 2022 as Sustainability Policy and Partnership Leader for Latin America & Caribbean, based in São Paulo. Before Boeing, Otavio has worked for more than 15 years as scientific researcher in Brazil, Sweden, Italy and Norway in topics related to quantitative sustainability analysis of decarbonization options for the transport sector, with focus on biofuels. He was co-author of the last two IPCC reports and published more than 70 scientific papers. He holds a bachelor, masters and PhD in engineering from the University of Campinas.

David Clark

Integris Aviation

Managing Director

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.

Guilherme Cunha

Aeromot

CEO

Guilherme Cunha é um empresário com mais de 25 anos de experiência e conhecimento no setor aeronáutico, atuando como CEO do grupo AEROMOT S.A. há 15 anos. Ele representa a quarta geração de uma família com profunda tradição na aviação. Sua liderança visionária e estratégica foi fundamental para o reposicionamento bem-sucedido e expansão da Aeromot S.A., sendo reconhecido por conquistas significativas, como a implementação do sistema de monitoramento aéreo para eventos de grande porte, como a Copa do Mundo de 2014 e os Jogos Olímpicos de 2016.

Atualmente, lidera a instalação da fábrica da Diamond Aircraft e está à frente da fundação da Vowe Air Mobility, um programa inovador destinado a democratizar a aviação privada no país, além de conduzir também o revolucionário projeto AeroCITI no Brasil.

Doc Dwyer

Guardian Jet

Managing Partner

Doc Dwyer is Guardian Jet’s Managing Partner. Among his many responsibilities in this senior leadership role, Doc helps set the strategic direction for the company, both for the short and long term. He also oversees the company’s aircraft acquisitions, aircraft sales and consulting teams. And, what’s more, Doc is responsible for promoting and growing Guardian Jet’s increasingly dynamic brand around the globe. 

Doc joined Guardian Jet In 2009, in a job that collected and managed data for the company’s consulting offerings, such as fleet planning. Doc grew in this role until he eventually became head of the company’s consulting efforts. In 2013, he was named Vice President of Sales, responsible for the aircraft acquisitions and sales teams. In 2020, he became President, and then, in 2024, was named a Managing Partner.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Colorado, in Boulder. He has served on the Board of Directors for the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), and as Chairman of the IADA Foundation, which administers the organization’s Business Aviation Scholarship Program.

Doc is also a member of the National Business Aviation Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. In 2019, he earned his aircraft broker certification from IADA. Doc serves as the Co-founder and President of Jack’s Corner Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for the rare disease SPG50.

Arnaud de Gordon

UBS Switzerland

Aviation and Yachting Financing

Arnaud joined UBS in 2009 and has been working as a Transaction Manager within the Corporate Aircraft financing team, dealing with the acquisition, execution and monitoring of aircraft financing facilities for the Private Banking clients of UBS. He has been specifically covering the Latin American markets within the corporate aircraft division since 2019.

In addition to the aviation franchise, Arnaud has been involved recently in yacht financing opportunities in close collaboration with his Credit Suisse colleagues.

Prior to UBS, Arnaud was a Product Manager within Trade & Export Finance division at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt am Main, where he was handling syndicated ECA covered facilities for the commercial aviation segment as well as Commodity & Trade Finance transactions for German exporters.

Arnaud hold a bachelor degree of the I.E.P. in Lyon and a Master in International Finance. Based in Zurich with his family, he is also a karate teacher at his spare time (Swiss J+S karate trainer) and a mountain sports enthusiast.

Drew Gough

Boeing Business Jets

Head of Sales – Americas

Drew Gough is the Head of Sales – Americas for Boeing Business Jets.  He leads engagements with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, governments and corporations in the region to help them understand the benefits of flying Boeing VIP aircraft.

Perla Marina Fagundez

Aerowise

Founder

Bio coming soon…

Pablo Fexer

360 Jet Fuel

CEO

CEO of  360 JET FUEL since 3 Years,

Overseeing all activities related to SAF supply and marketing operations, technology development and investment projects.

Recent projects include.

SAF Procurement Strategy for a Major European LCC

Due Diligence Equity Investment into 2 SAF producers

SAF Market Assessment for an Investment Fund

Senior level experience in the energy industry in various commercial and business development functions  at OMV’s Downstream marketing business for 8 years. Including Aviation fuel supply & marketing, business development, strategy and operations activities for B2B road fuels , hydrogen and electrification.

Philipe Figueiredo

Timbro Trading

Chief Commercial Officer

With 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, while Head of Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions at Lider Aviation, Philipe has worked with various OEMs such as Beechcraft, Hawker, Bombardier, Airbus Helicopters, led Honeywell’s Latin American BGA and Defense Teams, and currently runs the sales organization of Timbro, the fastest growing trading company in Brazil.

Danielle Florentim

Honeywell

MSP Sales Manager – LATAM

Danielle Florentim is the MSP Sales Manager for executive aircraft throughout Latin America.

At Honeywell since 2017, it began operating in South America and in 2020 added Mexico and Central America.

More than 20 years of experience in Executive Aviation worldwide, she has worked in aircraft sales as technical support and contracts, in companies such as EMBRAER, Avantto, Linde.

She is graduated in Production Engineering with an emphasis on Materials from Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial (FEI), she has an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP).

Danielle is married and lives in São Paulo, Brazil.

David Fowkes

FTI Capital Advisors

Senior Managing Director Global Aviation, Aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility

David Fowkes is a member of FTI Capital Advisors (“FTICA”), FTI Consulting’s investment banking subsidiary. Mr. Fowkes has 25+ years of experience in the aviation, aerospace and advanced air mobility (“AAM”) industries, having helped clients execute assignments in 30 countries across six continents.
David focuses on investment banking assignments for clients across the aviation, aerospace and advanced air mobility spectrum, providing capital raising, M&A and restructuring services for clients including airlines (passenger, regional, cargo), maintenance organizations (MRO, parts and engine repair), private aviation clients (charter, fractional and FBO), leasing companies, training organizations (pilots and mechanics), helicopter operators and aviation and aerospace-related private equity investors.
Mr. Fowkes has recently added a focus on new technology advanced air mobility clients including electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), drone and other new aviation technology passenger, cargo and services businesses.
Prior to joining FTICA, David was a Managing Director and Co-Head of Aviation, Aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility Banking at Raymond James. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director at Imperial Capital and has held senior roles at Seabury group, Salomon Brothers, Citibank, Lehman Brothers and Deutsche Bank, and ran M&A and integration for global helicopter operator Bristow Group.

David Hernandez

Vedder Price

Shareholder 

Mr. Hernandez has extensive experience assisting clients with a wide variety of business aircraft transaction and regulatory matters, including aircraft purchase/sale agreements, aircraft flight department restructuring, aircraft management arrangements, fractional program documents, use policies, cross-border transactions, personal use of aircraft, joint-ownership use agreements and
regulatory and enforcement matters. He is the Chair of Vedder Price Business Aviation and Regulation Sub-Practice Group, the Chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s Tax Committee and a frequent speaker on various business aircraft and regulatory topics. Mr. Hernandez has been recognized among the world’s leading aviation attorneys by Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Expert Guides “Aviation Guide” and Chambers as a highly rated High Net Worth Individual Aviation Advisor.

Tobias Kleitman

TVPX

President

Tobias Kleitman, founded TVPX in 2002. TVPX has since brought together a team of experts who have earned a reputation for integrity, efficiency, confidentiality and security among business and commercial aircraft owners, lessors, operators, and professionals worldwide. Each year, TVPX facilitates billions of dollars in aircraft owner trust transactions, and in 2018 TVPX expanded services by establishing a licensed US customs brokerage.

TVPX became a leader in the global marketplace by providing clients with the highest levels of customer service and by appreciating the interests of all parties to a transaction. We listen to our clients, understand their objectives, offer creative solutions and respond promptly and accurately to their time-critical requirements throughout the relationship. When closings occur, our team’s familiarity with transactions and extensive experience working with OEM’s, lessors, lenders, attorneys, advisers, brokers, dealers, and closing agents, allow TVPX to integrate seamlessly and constructively into the process. Tobias is the Treasurer for The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) and a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and is a licensed US customs broker.

Sebastien Larue

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Director, Business Transformation & Aftermarket Services

Sebastien Larue has recently been appointed as Director for Business Transformation & Aftermarket Services.  Sebastien has joined Pratt & Whitney Canada in May 2017 serving several positions such as Digital Engine Service sales lead & more recently ESP Strategy for General Aviation segment.  He now leads the Business Transformation and Aftermarket Services such as long term engine lease & financial solutions, certified pre-owner, carbon offset, remote maintenance kit, etc.  He is also responsible for all 3rd party relationship with banks, dealers, financiers and brokers.

Prior joining Pratt & Whitney Canada, Sebastien spent more than 18 years at CAE inc. where he held several positions in product management, marketing and commercial strategy.  His last position was as OEM Account Manager for Airbus and ATR and Sales Manager for the European market.

Christopher Lee

1st Source Bank

President, Aircraft Division

Chris brings extensive aviation experience, both international and domestic, which began in 1998 at Cessna Finance Corporation (Now Textron Financial) and continued through his leadership with SkyVenture International as their Global Vice President of Sales. In July 2020, Chris joined the 1st Source Bank Aviation team as Vice President, Relationship Sales Officer, based in Austin, Texas.

Now, as President of the 1st Source Aviation Finance division, Chris’s leadership exemplifies his passion for aviation through his personal aircraft ownership, multiple jet type ratings, and interactions with his clients.  Chris’s deep aviation knowledge, positive leadership approach and proven dedication to expedited client service helps keep 1st Source’s billion-dollar aviation portfolio soaring. 

Nigel Leishman

LCI

Chief Commercial Officer

Nigel Leishman is Executive Vice President & Global Head of Marketing based at LCI’s Singapore representative office, Singapore Commercial Leasing, where he is responsible for developing commercial opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

Born in Scotland, Nigel has been involved in commercial aviation for over 20 years including several management roles providing broad experience in all aspects of the air transport business.

He joined LCI in April 2008 from aircraft leasing company AWAS where he was Vice President Sales based in Singapore. During his seven years with AWAS he concluded many transactions throughout Asia including China.

Prior to joining AWAS, he was Customer Marketing Director for Airbus for six years, based in Toulouse and latterly Sydney. In this role he was instrumental in several new aircraft deals in Europe and Asia-Pacific region.

Earlier in his career he also worked with DHLWorldwide Express in the Middle East and airline Air Europe based in London-Gatwick.

Nigel holds a Masters degree in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University, where he graduated top of his class, and previously studied at Edinburgh University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Craig Logan

Boeing Business Jets

Regional Marketing Director

Bio coming soon…

Paul Malicki

Flapper

^CEO

Paul leads Flapper, the first on-demand air mobility marketplace in South America. Flapper’s long-term vision revolves around catalyzing the entry of hybrid-electric aircraft into urban- and regional air mobility. The company currently holds one of the highest number of contracts within the AAM space, having signed LoIs with the likes of Eve, MagniX, Destinus and Supernal. Paul currently sits on the advisory boards of Eve and Superbal. Paul is a honoree of the Forbes Under 30, the MIT Under 35 and the eVTOL Power Book 2024 awards.

Anderson Markiewicz

Lider Aviacao

Director of Sales & Acquisitions

Anderson Markiewicz is a seasoned Aerospace commercial Executive, with 30+ years’ experience in Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions. An Aeronautical Engineer graduate from ITA, with an MBA from the same institution, having held Director positions at large global companies, such as EMBRAER, Rolls-Royce, INDRA, and also an entrepreneur as co-founder of NOVAER Craft. Anderson has been President of ABAG (Brazilian General Aviation Association) from 2003 to 2005, and is currently the Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions Director at Líder Aviation, Latin America´s largest Business Aviation company.  

Diego Medeiros

Helipark

CEO

With more than 20 years of experience in large companies in the service sector, Medeiros has built a diverse and successful career. He started as an auditor at Deloitte, then worked at Brazil Hospitality Group – BHG, where he played a crucial role that positioned the company as the third largest in the market. He later assumed the position of CEO at Aeróleo Táxi Aéreo S.A., now Bristow Brazil. He is currently CEO at Helipark Manutenção Aeronáutica, a company that is a global reference in helicopter services and recognized for its high level of commitment to flight safety. Graduated in Accounting Sciences, with an MBA in Business Management and a master’s degree in Economics and Business Management, Medeiros has experience in mergers and acquisitions and expertise in strategic management, team leadership and implementation of governance practices that highlight him as a capable and respected executive in the Brazilian business scenario.

Vinicius Moreira

CHC Helicopters

Senior Sales Manager

Vinícius Moreira grew up and lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he currently works for CHC Helicopter as Senior Sales Manager.

With more than 17 years of experience in the O&G market, being 9 within the Offshore Aviation business, Vinícius has worked on the two largest global vertical aviation leading companies.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Fluminense Federal University and a Post-graduation title in Strategic Marketing from ESPM. 

With expertise in market intelligence, pricing and strategic planning, Vinicius is passionate about Innovative business models and disruptive technologies.

Allan Orsi

Duncan Aviation

Regional Manager in Brazil – South & Central America and Caribbean

Bio coming soon…

Pedro Paludo

ANAC

Manager Certification Programs

Pedro Paludo é o Gerente Técnico de Programas de Certificação da ANAC. Responsável por coordenar os processos de Certificação de Tipo de aeronaves, validação de Certificado de Tipo de aeronaves Estrangeiras, Certificação Suplementar de Tipo, aprovação de projeto de drones e aprovação de projeto de componentes aeronáuticos.

Graduado em Engenharia Mecânica pela Universidade de São Paulo e pós-graduado em Regulação da Aviação Civil e Gerenciamento da Segurança Operacional pela Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Pedro Paludo is the Certification Programs Manager at ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency). He is responsible for coordinating aircraft Type Certification processes, validation of Foreign Aircraft Type Certificates, Supplemental Type Certification, design approval of drones and aeronautical components design approval.

He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo and obtained a postgraduate degree in Civil Aviation Regulation and Safety Management System from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Luis Perin

EVE Air Mobility

Business Development – Americas

Seasoned aerospace industry executive with experience both fixed wing aircraft product development as well as commercial expertise for both crewed and uncrewed eVTOLs across different continents. Currently heading Eve’s business development in region Americas – the largest portion of Eve’s industry-leading backlog.

Flavio Pires

ABAG

CEO

Graduated in Mechanical Aeronautical Engineering and MBA in Administration, Industrial Relations and Finance.
With 35 years of rich experience in Business Aviation and Aerospace Industry, grew up his career in leading and developing significant and enricher projects. Playing crucial roles in various areas such as Sales, Production, Customer Service and Administration/Finance in the world of aircraft, helicopters, aviation products and services, serving both public/governmental and private/corporate sectors.
In his professional journey, Flávio Pires had lived and learned at companies such as HELIBRÁS – AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, SAFRA BANK, LÍDER AVIAÇÃO and AVIBRÁS. These experiences promoted his knowledge and skills, consolidating his reputation as a recognized leader and innovator in the Civil Aviation.
Since 2017, Head of ABAG – Brazilian General Aviation Association, an entity that defends companies operating in an aeronautical segment distinct from regular airline service, including air taxi operators including those operating in aeromedical Transportation and oil C gas sector, agricultural aviation, flying clubs and aviation schools, private operators, public aviation used by states and public agencies, as well as specialized air services such as aerial reporting, mineral prospecting, firefighting, and many others!
Thanks to his important network and his extensive knowledge granted in ‘’World class’’ corporations, Flávio keeps a continuous commitment for General Aviation development in country.

Ana Portela

Banco Alfa

Superintendent, Aircraft finance

National Superintendent of Aircraft and Watercraft Financing at “Banco Alfa”.

Ana holds a degree in Business Administration and a postgraduate degree in Business Management. She is an expert in various financing modalities, including CDC, leasing, and working capital, and possesses extensive experience in the commercial sector, encompassing product development, strategic planning, and operational processes.

Having been with Alfa for 14 years, Ana has navigated through diverse areas of the institution, amassing vast market knowledge. In the last 6 years, she has taken charge of managing, developing, and expanding the aircraft and watercraft financing division. Under her leadership, the focus has shifted to operations involving imported and nationalized aircraft, as well as forging essential strategic partnerships for the business.

Her responsibilities include client acquisition and negotiation, product development, and leading the division’s specialist teams.

Distinguished by personalized service and dedicated attention to clients and other market participants, including traders, manufacturers, and brokers, Ana’s presence is a staple at the industry’s major events, reinforcing Alfa’s presence in the sector.

Raquel Sacramento

Upstar Aviation

Chief Marketing Officer

Raquel é atualmente Diretora de Marketing da UpStar Aviation. Em sua carreira profissional, teve passagens pela TAM Aviação Executiva, Gulfstream Aerospace, Líder Aviação, Morro Vermelho Táxi Aéreo, EMBRAER e Aeroálcool, tanto na área técnica quanto comercial.

Sua formação se iniciou na área técnica, como Técnica em Mecânica de Precisão pelo SENAI Suiço-Brasileiro, seguida de Engenharia Aeronáutica na EESC-USP. Nas áreas administrativas, possui MBA em Gestão Empresarial pela FGV, MBA em Marketing Executivo pela ESPM, Strategic Management pela EADA Barcelona, além de ter sido uma das líderes selecionada pela Gulfstream para fazer parte do Management Development Plan da Gulfstream University.

Raquel is the CMO for UpStar Aviation. In her career, she has worked at TAM Aviação Executiva, Gulfstream Aerospace, Líder Aviação, Morro Vermelho Táxi Aéreo, EMBRAER e Aeroálcool, both in technical and business development fields.
Raquel started her graduation as a Precision Mechanics at SENAI Suiço-Brasileiro (1st in Class), and later as Aeronautical Engineer at EESC-USP. She also holds MBA degrees from FGV for Business Management, from ESPM for Executive Marketing, and Strategic Management from EADA Barcelona. While at Gulfstream, she was one of the leaders selected for the Management Development Plan at Gulfstream University.

Luiz Sandler

Jet Match

Founder

Gustavo Semeraro

Lobo Leasing

SVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Gustavo joined Lobo Leasing in 2015, he is responsible for the development of new business and management of customer relationships. Currently based in Portugal, He brings 22 years of experience in the aviation industry working for major OEMs in a diversified number of areas such as sales, marketing, management, customer service, finance and engineering.

Previously, he was Regional Sales Director for Bell Helicopter in Latin America, former Sales Director for Heli-One, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for Safran and Black Belt at GE Aviation. His extensive experience and background brings a comprehensive understanding of the helicopter and financial markets and an ability to explore and develop new opportunities in the emerging eVTOL and advanced air mobility segments.

He holds an Executive MBA, BS in Engineering and a fixed wing private pilot license.

Joaoa Paulo Servera

Veirano Advogados

Partner

João Paulo Servera leads Veirano’s Aviation & Aircraft Finance group and focus his practice on corporate law, aircraft and engine financing and general aviation matters. JP advises in a variety of matters, including foreign investment and crossborder transactions, with significant experience in asset financing transactions, especially in respect to commercial aircraft and engines, general aviation, offshore helicopters and spare parts acquisition. JP assists ECAs, banks, financiers and lessors, as well as borrowers, lessees and operators and holds extensive background in aircraft-related commercial litigation, mostly involving aircraft repossession, insolvency procedures and bankruptcy. Important clients also rely in JP for corporate, regulatory and customs matters
support.

Shguaib Shahid

Gogo Business Aviation

Director, International Sales

After completing his Masters in Space Mission Analysis and Design, Shuaib started his career in Madrid, Spain designing satellite augmented landing systems for aircraft. He returned home to the United Kingdom to help launch Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband service and ran the business aviation portfolio for a further five years. Currently, Shuaib works for Gogo Business Aviation as their Director for Global Sales where his team is responsible for Airtime sales for the Inmarsat and Iridium networks, as well as hardware sales outside North America.

Adriana Simoes

Simões Sociedade de Advogados

Founding Partner

Adriana Simões, Founding Partner of Simões Sociedade de Advogados – SSA. Aviation law specialist, focusing on lease, purchase and sale, and financing of aircraft and aviation equipment, as well as contractual and regulatory matters related to the National Aviation Agency (ANAC) and other aviation regulatory authorities in Brazil. She is closely involved in airport infrastructure matters, as well as contracts and project development. 

Will Sturm

Aero Asset

Vice President, Sales

William grew up in business aviation and started selling fixed and rotary wing aircraft for OEM and leading aircraft brokerage firms in 2005.

He has contributed to and overseen hundreds of aircraft transactions around the world. In 2019 he co-founded Aero Asset with Valerie and Emmanuel.

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Alexandre Zaramela

Moya Aero

CEO 

Alexandre is a true pioneer in electric aviation in Latin America. His experience spans 20 years in the fields of aircraft stress analysis, aerodynamic loads, wind tunnel testing, ground and flight testing, and certification.

As co-founder and later Chief Operating Officer of ACS Aviation, he developed aircraft for general aviation, UAVs, and manned electric airplanes. During his tenure there, he designed, produced and tested an all-composite Light Sport Aircraft, and small and medium-sized UAVs.

For over a decade, Alexandre has worked to refine electric propulsion for his innovations. In May 2015, he flew the SORA-e, first manned electrically-powered airplane in South Hemisphere.

Today, Alexandre leads a team of Moya Aero engineers focused on delivering more environmentally-responsible, sustainable, efficient, emissions-free products. His goal is for Moya Aero to be the leader in producing all-electric unmanned aerial vehicles for cargo and precision logistics.