Fiona O’Malley, VP Fleet Acquisitions, Jetcraft Commercial
Location: Ireland

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

I start my day with a lot of telephone calls; ringing around to see who’s selling, what they have, what they mightn’t have, when they might have assets coming up, where the availability is. At the moment, it’s a lot of relationship building so people know who Jetcraft commercial are, what we do, what our goal is and where we want to get to.

Tell us what you enjoy most about your role.

I’m enjoying the diversity. I’m getting to see all sides of the business that I didn’t get to see before. It’s really exciting that I’ve managed to.

Describe what you are most proud of in your professional journey.

To have a family and travel. I’m proud that I’ve been able to do that and still hold a career, and that, that’s a huge achievement for any woman.

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Product Overview

The Praetor 600 is derived from the Legacy 500 model but has more fuel capacity and more powerful engines. It features a six-foot-tall, flat-floor cabin, stone flooring and a vacuum service lavatory. The eight fully reclining club seats may be berthed into four beds, and the baggage space is the largest in the class. The Praetor 600 is the first super-midsize jet with full fly-by-wire.

High-capacity, ultra-high-speed connectivity for all aboard is available through Viasat’s Ka-band with speeds of up to 16Mbps and unlimited streaming. An optional in-flight entertainment system consists of a high-definition video system, surround sound, and multiple audio and video input options.

As of April 2025, 128 Praetor 600 have been produced. Two of those are currently for sale with one under an exclusive broker agreement. None are for lease.

Brief History

First announced at NBAA in October 2018, the Praetor 600 was certified on April 18, 2019 with Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and on May 20, 2019 with EASA and FAA. The Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet is a replacement for the Legacy 500 with the first aircraft being delivered in June 2019.

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The De Havilland Canada Twin Classic Otter 300-G is entering operational service in 2025, ushering in the next chapter for one of the world’s most trusted and versatile utility aircraft. Following its formal launch in 2023, the first customer deliveries are imminent, with Jetcraft Commercial proud to lead the way as the launch customer.  

Designed for rugged environments and adaptable across a wide range of roles, from passenger transport to special missions, the 300-G aligns with Jetcraft Commercial’s strategy: to deliver purpose-built aircraft that meet the complex needs of today’s commercial, corporate and government operators. 

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At EBACE25, against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty, industry leaders came together to assess the current landscape of the pre-owned business aviation market in EMEA. The conversation focused on growth opportunities, buyer behavior, and the factors shaping our path forward.

Market snapshot and evolving opportunities in Europe

In a region navigating complex regulatory and political environments, agility remains essential. EMEA now accounts for 9% of all global pre-owned aircraft transactions, reaffirming its position as the second most active region after the Americas.

European clients are increasingly looking beyond regional boundaries. As business becomes more global, demand is growing for long-range, large-cabin aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G650 — and these large jets now represent 20% of Jetcraft’s global transactions.

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CoinPayments Inc, a pioneer in digital payments since 2013 and partner of the Stake Sauber Formula 1 Team for the 2025 season, has today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Jetcraft, the global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions, and trades. Through the blockchain-based collaboration, Jetcraft clients will benefit from streamlined transactions, faster escrow processes, and enhanced purchasing experiences.

Aiming to bring private aviation into the modern digital era, the partnership addresses growing demand from high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and corporations seeking to use their digital asset holdings for premium aviation services. By integrating CoinPayments’ secure payment infrastructure with Jetcraft’s aviation services, clients will enjoy unprecedented payment flexibility, reduced transaction times, and enhanced privacy.

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While progress is being made, aviation, like many industries, still grapples with a stark gender imbalance, with women remaining underrepresented in senior roles, particularly where critical decisions are made. Globally, only a third of countries have ever had a female leader and women own only 33% of the world’s wealth (BCG).

Last week, during the Airport Show’s Women in Aviation International Middle East Forum in Dubai, panelists gathered to discuss the real meaning of leadership and whether the industry is progressing beyond symbolic diversity to meaningful inclusion of women.

From titles to true power

It’s one thing to hold a title, but another to drive strategy, lead change and influence outcomes. During the session, Zeina Mehyou, Hind AlBudoor and Rajani Maniyanghat dove into the heart of the issue: Leadership inspires people to raise their own standards. You can be a woman, a mom, an employee and excel at all levels if you never give up. Real power doesn’t reside in hierarchy and is defined by action, impact and integrity.

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Jetcraft, is today announcing the appointment of Philip Baer as a Sales Director in the United States. 

Based in Dallas, Baer will lead sales across the South Central territory, including Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. His appointment further boosts Jetcraft’s US market presence, bringing extensive local expertise to Jetcraft’s expanded Americas sales team. 

Prior to joining Jetcraft, Baer spent two decades with NetJets and NetJets Europe, leading a team responsible for half the company’s billion-dollar revenue.  

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Navigating the world of business aircraft acquisitions requires expertise, strategy and continuous communication. With many factors to consider, from the aircraft to choose to how to structure its financing, working with a trusted aviation partner is essential to achieve success.

Finding the right aircraft

The first stage of any acquisition is about evaluating requirements. At Jetcraft, we prioritize understanding our clients’ needs. Every buyer has unique preferences for range, the number of passengers they wish to fly, budget, aircraft age and performance. We start by evaluating these to find the right aircraft to meet their mission profile.

 Next, we ‘build the bench’, our team required to execute on the transaction. This includes our legal, tax and aircraft management experts, while setting up the overall structure for aircraft ownership.

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Joanna Kwong, President – Jetcraft Asia, Jetcraft
Location: Hong Kong

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

There is no typical day for me. Every day is different, but I start with answering emails, phone calls,  WeChat’s and WhatsApp. That’s how I start my day normally.

Tell us what you enjoy most about your role.

What I enjoy most is being part of the group, being part of the team. It’s fun and challenging, I’m pretty proud of being a Jetcraft member.

Tell us how Jetcraft’s global network of offices and specialists benefit clients.

Our global Network is very important. Without the local expertise, the cultural differences often contribute to a lot of misunderstanding and mistrust. With the local expertise, we can minimize the language barrier and have faster response times. Clients can get the answers whenever they need it. They don’t have the concern about the time zone difference.

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