The Corporate Jet Investor Podcast
Welcome to the Corporate Jet Investor Podcast where we bring together some of our friends and colleagues from across the world of business aviation.
Hosted by Alasdair Whyte and brought to you by the team at Corporate Jet Investor. Winner of best digital offering in the 2020 Aerospace Media Awards. Connect with us at www.corporatejetinvestor.com
Producers: Olivia Leaning and Louisa Whyte
Episodes
115 episodes
CJI Podcast: #41 Shawn Holstein | Holstein Aviation | "This is literally the neatest industry you could possibly be involved with"
Shawn Holstein – Holstein Aviation | Corporate JET Investor PodcastShawn Holstein, President/CEO and co-founder of Holstein Aviation, joined host Al to discuss the company's 16-year journey. Founded in 2010 by Shawn, his father Ji...
CJI Podcast #40: James Chitty | Talon Air | 'Everyday I speak to the captain of an industry'
In our latest episode we welcome James Chitty, CEO and partner at Talon Air. Chitty has been in the aviation business for nearly two decades. He founded PlaneClear in 2008 and led it through to 2016 before partnering with Apollo Jet...
CJI Podcast #39: Mike Mikolay | Mikolay Jet Group | “Having the ability to say no is critical"
Mike Mikolay, founder of Mikolay Jets, has been selling aircraft for almost 30 years. He started as an intern at Beechcraft, helped launch Guardian Jet and then started his own advisory firm two-and-a-half years ago.Mike shares the highs...
CJI Podcast #38: Emily Deaton | JetAVIVA |“Is it the right person, not just for the market, but for the team? Can we build a brand around them?”
Emily Deaton, jetAVIVA, is CEO of one of the world’s largest aircraft brokers. But rather than getting involved in individual transactions, she leads of team of aircraft-type specialists. In this podcast, she explains why jetAVIVA uses this app...
CJI Podcast #37: Florent Venturini | Ellipse Aviation | Brokerage should not be a "one-off transaction"
In our latest episode we are joined by Florent Venturini, co-founder and managing partner of Ellipse Aviation.Venturini explains how he and his partner Pierre-Emmanuel de Tailly’s combined experience at Dassault, Textron and Gulfstream l...
CJI Podcast #36: Johnny Foster | OGARAJETS | "I bought and sold 12 aircraft in the time it took to close the ESOP"
Johnny Foster returns for a second appearance to discuss a major milestone for OGARAJETS: the transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). After exploring private equity and other exit routes, Jonny chose the ESOP model to...
CJI Town Hall #73: Continuing the value added to the transaction process
Sponsored by Mesinger Jet Sales In this Town Hall, we will piggyback on the last edition and take the value discussion to the Legal, Management, and Insurance areas of the transaction. In our January edition, we focused on th...
CJI Podcast #35 | Dan Drohan | Solairus | A living legend
Dan Drohan, founder and CEO of Solairus, shares his remarkable journey from aviation enthusiast to building a leading aircraft management company. In this episode, he discusses Solairus' unique entrepreneurial culture, the challen...
CJI Podcast #34 | Jason Middleton | Silver Air Private Jets | "You've got to live, breathe and bleed it"
In this episode, we are joined by Jason Middleton, CEO and founder of Silver Air Private Jets. A former elite triathlete turned pilot, Middleton brings an "all-in" mentality to aviation. He shares how Silver Air survived ...
CJI Podcast #33 | Stephen McCullough | Bombardier | "I love what I do"
Stephen McCullough, Executive Vice President of Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defence, shares his deep passion for aviation and the sheer thrill of bringing aircraft like the record-breaking Global 8000 to life.<...
CJI Town Hall #72: Choosing the right aircraft for your mission | Textron Aviation
Welcome to another CJI Town Hall.This edition, kindly sponsored by Textron Aviation, will be exploring how customers should go about choosing the right aircraft for their respective missions. We have a great line up of sp...
CJI Podcast #32 | Dan Kilkeary | The Aviation Office | "You earn your stripes"
In this episode, Daniel Kilkeary, Founder of The Aviation Office, discusses his journey from working in his family's aviation business to launching his own advisory firm. He shares insights on the evolving aircr...
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CJI Podcast #31 | Jeff Reis | My Flight Advisor "You know, the small gains, like singles and doubles win ball games just as much as home runs do"
This week, we are joined by Jeff Reis, CEO at My Flight. Jeff Reis, a 35-year veteran of business aviation, discusses how AI and automation can be applied in practice to enhance operations and the customer exper...
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CJI Town Hall #71: Emergency Tariffs
Corporate Jet Investor Town Hall: Navigating Tariff Opportunities and RisksFollowing a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the Trump administration's AIIPA tariffs, new Section 122 tariffs have been introduced with a notable exemption...
CJI Podcast #30 | Ève Laurier | Bombardier
Join us as Ève Laurier, Head of Marketing Communications at Bombardier, reveals how the company transformed its brand and communications strategy over the past 5 years. Discover the secrets behind re-engaging stakehold...
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CJI Town Hall #71: London 2026: Emergency Town Hall Canadian aircraft tariffs
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CJI Podcast #29 | Philip Kingsley-Dobson | Aerovolt | "Electric book & claim"
In this episode we are joined by Philip Kingsley-Dobson, co-founder of UK-based electric aviation charging infrastructure specialist Aerovolt.Aerovolt has just launched a carbon credit programme designed to support operator...
CJI Podcast #28 | Moiz Sunelwala | Velari Jets | "Building slowly on purpose"
Tune in to this week's episode featuring Moiz Sunwalla, the 22-year-old founder of Dubai-based private jet charter company Velari Jets. Moiz discusses how he aims to redefine luxury travel by providing a more personali...
CJI Podcast #27 | Jared Fox | Desert Jet | "Possibly the best business tool you can buy"
In this episode, Jared Fox, the CEO of Desert Jet, discusses his journey into the business aviation industry and the evolution of his company. Jared shares how his lifelong passion for aviation led him to various roles, fro...
CJI Podcast #26 | Aoife O'Sullivan | Keystone Law | "I couldn't possibly do anything else"
In the first Corporate Jet Investor Podcast episode of 2026, we hear from Aoife O'Sullivan on her background and how she got into aviation law, initially wanting to be a horse trainer before becoming a lawyer.Aoife is an in...
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CJI Town Hall: #70 Picking your dream team: It’s not about price, it's about value
CJI Town Hall | Picking your dream team: It's not about price, it's about valueSpeakers include:Jay Mesinger, CEO & President, Mesinger Jet SalesChad Anderson, CEO, JetcraftMike Dwyer, Owner, Guardian JetMike Minc...
CJI Podcast #25 | Jamie Walker | Jet Linx Aviation | "Let our leaders lead"
Jamie Walker, Executive Chairman of Jet Linx Aviation, recently returned to a more active role after a 2-year break. Jetlink focuses on a local market approach, with private terminals or partnerships in over 20 ...
Viasat Town Hall #69: Rethinking business aviation in-fight connectivity: Beyond speed tests
Speakers:Claudio D'Amico, Vice President of Strategic Market Engagement, Business Aviation, ViasatMichael Schrage, Research Fellow, MIT Sloan School of ManagementIn-flight connectivity providers have ...
CJI Podcast #24 | Neil Engerran | Aircraft Commerce | "I think there can be a shortage of attracting talent"
The challenges of attracting talent to the business aviation industry have not gone away. Especially for roles like pilots and mechanics. Neil Engerran, at Aircraft Commerce believes there may be a shortage of talent but there is ...
CJI Podcast #23 | Mark Hardman | RightJet "You know, this industry is about trust and building trust"
Join us this week with Mark Hardman, the founder of the business aviation company RightJet. Mark and Alasdair discuss the company's growth over the past 5 years, including expanding their showroom presence in the UAE and focusing on providing a...
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