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
100 episodes
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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Season 2
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Episode 32
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CJI Podcast #31 | Jeff Reis | My Flight | "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 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 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...
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35:33
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...
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31:59
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...
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57:39
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 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 ...
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46:49
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 ...
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Episode 24
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47:46
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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Episode 23
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The CJI Podcast #22 | Ted Farid | Jet HQ | "The world has changed now"
"It's a relationship business"Ted Farid, Chairman at Jet HQ spoke to us this week about his 50+ year career in the business aviation industry. Ted touches upon the dramatic technological and global changes that ...
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CJI Podcast #21 | Memo Montemayor | EMCJet | "It's just the nuttiest stuff now"
Memo Montemayor is the founder of EMCJet, a boutique aircraft brokerage and consulting firm based in Houston, Texas.EMC Jet specialises in larger business jets like the G650 and Gulfstream models. They also sell turboprops ...
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39:10
CJI Podcast #20 | Anthony Tivnan | Magellan Jets
Anthony Tivnan, from Magellan Jets, discussed the company's aviation solutions, including on-demand charter, jet cards, aircraft sales and management, and a new fractional programme. Magellan has invested heavily in te...
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CJI Podcast #19 | Stewart Lapayowker | "Just pick up the phone"
Stewart Lapayowker, founder of
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55:38
CJI Podcast #18 | Fabian Bello | Journey Aviation | "Remade in America"
Fabian Bello, CEO of Journey Aviation and author of 'Remade in America', shares his personal story of immigrating to the US from Cuba as a child and the journey that led him to a successful career in business aviation.
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55:40
CJI Podcast #17 | Phil Winters | Western Aircraft | "Competition is healthy - It helps expand the market"
This CJI podcast episode welcomes Phil Winters, Vice President of Western Aircraft and Chair of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). Phil discusses IADA's role in setting standards for aircraft transactions,...
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59:28
CJI Podcast #16 | David Dixon | Jetcraft | "Still having fun every day, even this morning"
In this episode, David Dixon reflects on his remarkable 50-year career in aviation, which began with selling small piston aircraft in Africa before transitioning to business jets, including a 33-year tenure at Bombardier.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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45:47
CJI Podcast #15 | Craig Picken | Aerospace Executive Podcast | "My reputation, my diligence"
Craig Picken is an executive recruiter, ICF-trained executive coach, writer, and speaker who specialises in the business aviation and aerospace industry. With over 400 executive-level searches completed since 2008, he focuses on placing ...
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CJI Podcast #14 | Dustin Cordier | "Buying an aircraft is more similar to buying a business than it is to buying car"
In this episode, Dustin Cordier - Founder of StepZero Coaching, a coaching platform for business owners - shares how he helps leaders grow their businesses with intention, clarity, and long-term purpose. Drawing from his ba...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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CJI Podcast #13 | Ben Shirazi | Smart Jets | "Every deal is my favourite until it's finished"
The Corporate Jet Investor podcast features Ben Shirazi, Founder and owner of Smart Jets, who shares his extensive experience in the business aviation industry. Ben discusses his early start in the family busine...
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42:20
CJI Podcast #12 | Garett Jerde | JetHQ | "Do what you say you're going to do"
In this episode of the Corporate Jet Investor podcast, Alasdair Whyte chats with Garett Jerde, founder of JetHQ, about his unexpected journey from aspiring airline pilot to launching one of business aviation’s fastest-growing brok...
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52:27
CJI Town Hall: Episode 68: Bonus Depreciation "Find what you're good at, do that, and pay someone else do to everything else"
This recorded Corporate Jet Investor Town Hall session dives into bonus depreciation for business aircraft, featuring insights from tax and aviation experts Ryan D’Amour (MySky), Angel Hook (Hook & Christensen), and David Shan...
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CJI Podcast #11 | Brad Harris | Dallas Jet | "Pick up the phone, there is nothing like direct communication"
Brad Harris, president and CEO, Dallas Jet explains how he puts "make offer" on listings to make potential buyers contact his firm and start communicating. In this interview, he explains how he started selling jets, why he loves bui...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:44
CJI Podcast #10 | Jason Zilberbrand | VREF | "The game for brokerages is about to change again"
Jason Zilberbrand, President of VREF the aircraft valuation company, believes the pre-owned aircraft market is changing . He sees demand slowing, financing getting harder, high interest rates, and rising operational costs a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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CJI Podcast #8 | Luiz Sandler | Jet Match | "Each aircraft is like an individual"
Luiz Sandler, the Founder of Jet Match, takes us through the complexities of doing deals in Brazil (the world's second largest business jet market). Sandler started his business aviation career at Embraer and also sold new ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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