March 29, 2022
Celebrating 60 Years
In celebrating our 60th Anniversary this year, our global team is sharing what words they would use to describe Jetcraft and how it feels to reach this 60th milestone.
Jetcraft Commercial Limited, the commercial aircraft division of Jetcraft, has acquired 14 Bombardier CRJ1000 airliners from HOP!, the regional arm of Air France.
Jetcraft Commercial will begin taking delivery of the jets between March and December 2022.
Raphaël Haddad, President of Jetcraft Commercial, says: “This is a significant acquisition for Jetcraft Commercial and I’m proud that three of these aircraft are ready to be placed. There is high demand for the remaining jets, emphasising the need within commercial aviation for aircraft capable of regional missions.”
January 6, 2022
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary
This new year signifies an important moment for Jetcraft as we mark our 60th anniversary. I’m incredibly proud of this milestone, one that could not have been achieved without your support.
We enter 2022 against the backdrop of a record-breaking year of results, and I would like to express my immense gratitude to you all for standing with us throughout this journey.
By gifting us your loyalty and trust over the past 60 years, we have navigated the downturns and consistently found ways to strengthen our team and global presence. Jetcraft’s family has grown into an international network situated in more than 20 locations around the world, and we have no intention of stopping here. Our team will persevere in finding ways to structure unique deals, maintaining the service you richly deserve.
December 16, 2021
Jetcraft Commercial secures the acquisition and placement of HOP!’s fleet of ERJ145 aircraft
Jetcraft Commercial Limited, the commercial aircraft division of Jetcraft, has secured the complex acquisition and placement of 10 Embraer ERJ145 jets from HOP!, the regional arm of Air France.
Seven jets have been placed with operators and aircraft lessors across various locations, including Nigeria, Eswatini, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Following these transactions, several ERJ145s have since entered into service with airlines in Africa and Europe. The final three aircraft are all committed and due to be delivered imminently.
October 13, 2021
Jetcraft Commerical expands in Asia
Jetcraft Commercial, the commercial aircraft division of Jetcraft, is today announcing the appointment of Christophe Potocki as Vice President of Sales.
Based in Singapore, Potocki will support Jetcraft’s global commercial activity with a focus on the Asia region. He brings 20 years of commercial aviation experience to his role, most recently serving as Head of Asia-Pacific for Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) where he coordinated deals for over 20% of all aircraft sales.
Raphaël Haddad, President of Jetcraft Commercial, says: “As we continue to broaden our international footprint, it is crucial for us to have the right team on hand to propel commercial deals throughout Asia and beyond.
“Potocki’s impressive aircraft sales experience and skills in marketing, strategy and customer support deliver a promising mix for our continued growth in global commercial activity. We are confident his appointment will be influential for the team.”
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October 4, 2021
Jetcraft expands presence in Asia with new Singapore office
Jetcraft is announcing the opening of an office in Singapore to support growth in Southeast Asia and across the region.
The office will be led by Tim Yue, who is currently Hong Kong-based and has over a decade of experience in business aviation. Tim will work closely with Jetcraft Asia President David Dixon, who will be overseeing all activities in the region.
David Dixon says: “Asia remains a crucial market for Jetcraft so expanding our footprint into Singapore is a logical step, providing further proof of our long-term commitment to serving our global client base and unrivalled market access.
September 1, 2021
Jetcraft bolsters Americas team
Jetcraft continues to cement its global presence with the appointment of Michael McCafferty as Sales Director for the Americas, covering the Northeast US region.
McCafferty joins Jetcraft following a 15-year career in business aviation, with senior level sales positions at Guardian Jet and Flexjet. Supported by an experienced team of sales directors across North and South America, McCafferty takes over the former territory of Dan Kilkeary who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas.
Dan Kilkeary, SVP Sales Americas at Jetcraft, says: “Michael strongly complements our growing Americas team and will help us to continue delivering increased value to our clients in the Northeast US region. Over the past 18 months we’ve seen a surge in first-time users entering our industry through fractional and jet card platforms, and Michael’s experience in these sectors, in addition to sales and acquisitions, enables him to offer expert advice from the very star...
Transaction Supports Expansion of Lessor’s Growing South African Customer Base
ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, today announced the purchase of two Embraer ERJ145 aircraft from Jetcraft Commercial (“Jetcraft”), the commercial aircraft division of a global leader in jet sales and acquisitions, Jetcraft.
The aircraft covered under the sale transaction, structured by Jetcraft and sourced from HOP! Air France, will be ferried over to Johannesburg, South Africa and Toulouse, France for pre-delivery maintenance work before entering into service with ACIA’s existing airline customers.
“It’s been a pleasure working with the Jetcraft and HOP! Air France teams on executing this aircraft acquisition,” commented ACIA Aero Leasing Chief Executive Officer Mick Mooney, adding that the transaction is part of continued efforts to strengthen ACIA’s already significant footprint in South Africa. “We ...
Jetcraft is announcing a strategic relationship with Synerjet, a Latin American business aviation specialist, further strengthening the company’s footprint in the Americas.
The aircraft sales division of Synerjet will operate as an official Jetcraft authorized representative in the South America region, enabling Jetcraft to increase its offering to its clients looking to buy, sell or trade in, with local support from Synerjet’s experienced executives. Synerjet joins Jetcraft alongside its existing relationship with Aerolineas Ejecutivas, which has served as an authorised representative in Mexico and Central America for the last three years.
Todd Spangler, Americas Sales Director at Jetcraft says: “In South America, buyers need agile and customized solutions, tailored to their needs. By collaborating with Synerjet, our customers benefit from access to in-depth, regional expertise to help them with their aircraft sales and acquisitions. Together, our companies have over 80 ...