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EBACE Day 3 Summary - May 22

The last day of any show is always a mixed bag: Full of last-minute meetings and interviews, then it’s time to wrap things up, breakdown the displays and say our goodbyes. It’s safe to say the final day of EBACE 2014 was a hectic one for everyone here at Jetcraft.

The rain clouds rolled in this afternoon, but we can’t complain as we’ve had amazing weather all week here in Geneva. The warm sun and mild temperatures have positively impacted the visitor numbers overall this year.

Here’s what some of the team had to say:

Chad Anderson, President

“Our team had high expectations for EBACE 2014, and this year’s show did not disappoint. I was particularly excited because it was the first EBACE together with our new colleagues from ExecuJet, who joined us earlier this year. Geneva was the perfect setting for all of us to meet and work together. I’m extremely proud of the representation Jetcraft had at the show this year.”

Chris Hol...

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It has been another great day at the show and our team has been kept very busy. It is clear to see that visitor numbers are high today both out on the static with the aircraft and throughout the exhibition halls.

Today we have had a lot of media attention and it has been great to be able to share our experience and expertise with the market. Both Chad and Jahid have been in demand and spending time with the journalists to talk about the pre owned market across the different regions. We look forward to reading some great articles in the coming days!

The featured photo above is Jahid chatting to the editorial team at Altitudes and Invictus magazines.

View the Day 1 Summary Here.

View the Day 3 Summary Here.

Click here to see our photo album of pictures from EBACE.

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Positive Vibes

Day one of EBACE 2014 is in the books and it’s been a positive and productive start to the show. That's not just our opinion either, as we’ve been speaking with media members and others in the industry who also believe things are looking up. You can sense a vibe in the air that is strikingly upbeat!

Our European team is excited to be on their home turf, along with our executive team of Chad, Jahid and Peter. From our European offices we have Pascal Bachmann, Chris Hollingsworth, Guillaume Chamoin and Andrew Hoy, all in attendance. Also here is Melissa Meyer, who is responsible for Africa, and Sari Sawaya, who looks after the wider Middle East region. There’s no shortage of Jetcraft team members around these parts.

As the sun sets on a promising day here in Geneva, there’s no better way to celebrate than by catching up with friends and colleagues – and that's exactly what we did this afternoon. Thank you to all who joined us at our cocktail reception, i...

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May 15, 2014 (Raleigh, NC) – Jetcraft Corporation, a global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, announced the hiring of Stedman Stevens as Executive Director of Jetcraft Avionics. Mr. Stevens’ responsibilities include supporting Jetcraft’s executive management team in a strategic advisory role and taking a hands-on-approach to the business and sales operations of Jetcraft Avionics.

Mr. Stevens’ experience of developing and leading technology companies will be an asset as he works collaboratively with Ken Elliott, who was recently named Technical Director of Jetcraft Avionics. Together, they will lead Jetcraft’s current growth effort in Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) and other long-term ventures. The hiring will also allow Mr. Elliott to focus on more technical aspects of Jetcraft Avionics and guiding the company into new areas of project development. Mr. Elliott has been with Jetcraft for over seven years and has been the driving force behind J...

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You’ve landed at Jetstream—Jetcraft’s new, growing multi-media connection to the latest news, insights and information about business and private aviation.

As a regular Jetstream visitor, you’ll gain a rich understanding of the nuances of private aviation as it affects you—the executive or VIP traveler. Whether you’re flying for business or recreational purposes, you’ll gather best practices for purchasing (or selling) aircraft, destination travel tips, industry updates, market updates, insider commentaries, aircraft reviews, industry news feeds and educational content. All with that insight that comes from our 50+ years of experience.

“Our goal in launching Jetstream is to give you tools, resources and streamlined information to enable and empower you as a private aviation partner,” says Chad Anderson, Jetcraft President. He adds, “We hope Jetstream helps you more easily navigate the private aviation industry to make informed decisions—from purchasing an ai...

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Executive VP Peter Antonenko to oversee worldwide corporate operations

February 10, 2014 (Raleigh, NC) – Jetcraft Corporation, the leading broker/dealer in international aircraft sales and acquisitions, today announced the promotion of current Executive Vice President Peter A. Antonenko to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Antonenko, who joined Jetcraft seven years ago, manages Jetcraft’s legal and contracts administration on aircraft transactions and business alliances, in addition to managing general corporate operations. His new position will include a more hands-on role in the company’s international corporate operations, long-term strategic planning and marketing.

“We’re happy that Peter has accepted the position of COO,” said Charles Oliver II, Jetcraft’s Chairman, Founder, and Treasurer. “For years Peter has worn his legal hat, helping guide us to become the world’s largest aviation transaction enterprise. This promotion is a new hat for him,...

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Absorption of ExecuJet Aircraft Trading’s brokerage activities into Jetcraft’s international team expands global reach and depth

February 4th, 2014 (Raleigh, NC) – Jetcraft Corporation, the international leader in new and pre-owned business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, today announced that the integration of the aircraft brokerage activities of ExecuJet Aircraft Trading (EAT) is complete. The result is a larger international footprint for Jetcraft and a strengthening of its on-the-ground coverage, allowing for more localized customer service across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India.

The joining of the two teams, part of a deal announced last August, solidifies Jetcraft’s position as the world’s largest business aviation dealer/broker and further enhances its dedication to local customer service. “There are benefits to being the biggest player in any given market,” said Chad Anderson, President of Jetcraft. “In our case, it translates into faster, ...

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Dawn Kurry, Staff Writer – Triangle Business Journal January 2014 - He started flying planes when he was a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1960s, when Raleigh-Durham International Airport was a tiny airstrip.

At 72, Charles “Bucky” Oliver is still flying. He is president of his RDU-based company, Jetcraft, which he says is the world’s largest corporate aircraft dealership.

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Business Jet Traveler interviewed Jetcraft Co-owner and Board Member, Jahid Fazal-Karim [as of 2016 Jahid became Jetcraft owner and Chairman], about his business and his family. The article can be found on their website and also in the February/March printed issue of Business Jet Traveler magazine.

BJT Management Series: A Few Words with…Jetcraft’s Jahid Fazal-Karim

Jahid Fazal-Karim became co-owner of Jetcraft in 2008 after a successful career at Airbus and Bombardier. At the time, the business jet brokerage firm had only 12 employees, but today it has approximately 40 in offices throughout the world. Though widely regarded as one of the top brokers in a notoriously cutthroat industry, Fazal-Karim is known for being humble, generous and self-aware. Here, he discusses his family, his remarkable upbringing and his rules for doing business.

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