2021 was the year when GlobalJet’s sales and acquisitions team became the ‘go to guys’ to get sales completed discreetly and at the highest price. The company looks back over the year at its design and completion, charter and brokerage, and software highlights.

Building on its 22 year reputation as the ‘off market’ specialist, many of the sales concluded before the aircraft reached the market. These were aircraft either within the Global Jet aircraft managed fleet or with owners that wanted to take advantage of its proprietary network of direct buyers via its 10 offices across the world. The company successfully concluded sales on a Falcon 7X, two Global 6000, a Gulfstream 450, a Falcon 2000LX and a Legacy 650.

Global Jet was also appointed as sales broker for the ACJ318 Elite; a 19 passenger VIP-configured aircraft designed with three zones including a dining and private office area. The aircraft was manufactured in 2010 and entered into service in 2011 following completion, its extended range making it suitable for large group travel. The company has also been working on several aircraft sales mandates including off-market ones such as a Legacy 650 and two Gulfstream 550.

On the completions front, having supervised two successful VVIP widebody completion deliveries; a VVIP A320, and the most VVIP Boeing 787-8 ever delivered so far, the company has recently been awarded completion supervision of a unique Boeing 737 Max 8.

In the summer the company launched its brand new website in four different languages, designed with a modern and new look with more functionalities. Users can now request charter quotes online, and all the services are highlighted in a more intuitive way.  

Since then, Global Jet has seen positive growth along with an increase in flight demand and overall bookings. The charter and brokerage offices in Paris, Monaco, Madrid and Geneva all saw activity and revenues go up. This growth in business was attributed to factors such as the new website, and the new segment of customers that emerged following the pandemic.

In September the company appointed William Roux as aircraft management director. Previously a business development manager, Roux has eight years experience within the aviation industry.

Finally it has implemented a new cloud-based aviation software called Leon. This tailored programme ensures the highest level of safety, quality and service for customers while integrating customised and automated solutions. It supports flight operations, scheduling and booking, and is expected to replace a number of solutions used by different departments so that all offices world-wide share one charter sales platform. Teams will be able to process flight requests and answer questions swiftly and accurately, having direct access to all flights. Clients will also have access to the tool to monitor the state of their flights or flight requests. The two companies will continue to add to the system going forward.