
Air, Crafted
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 50 locations worldwide. Maintenance to management, completions to charter; countless hours of expertise creating an experience so easy, it seems effortless.
Where We Are Today
Behind every effortless experience, are our people. Over 5,000 artisans of aviation. Whether in the air, or on the ground, arriving or departing, underneath every journey are hundreds of hands, dedicated to the details. Jet Aviation started as a family business, and throughout our growth we have maintained our commitment to this personalized service.
Owned by General Dynamics since 2008, we uphold the GD values of Trust, Honesty, Alignment and Transparency in everything we undertake.
A Brief History
Jet Aviation established with maintenance facility in Basel, Switzerland 1967 / Enters charter and aircraft management businesses in Europe 1972 / Launch of first completion at Paris Airshow 1977 / Jet Aviation enters Middle East with FBO in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 1979 / Acquires Stead Aviation and opens FBO in Bedford, Massachusetts 1984 / Begins Formation of Jet Aviation Flight Services in the US 1985 / Establishes in Singapore 1995 / Staffing business launches 1996 / Aircraft Management and Charter business launches in Hong Kong 2001 / Acquired by General Dynamics 2008 / Acquisition of Hawker Pacific 2018

Our Promise
At Jet Aviation, we ensure every detail matters, making each and every customer feel valued and esteemed. We are the effort behind effortless.

Service Excellence
At the surface, there is calm. A fine layer of simplicity and elegance. This is where you are. Our commitments to safety, performance, respect and trust are what get you there. Each and every time.
Commitment to Safety
Safety runs deep in our culture. From our roots in Swiss precision, to our commitment to the latest certifications and audits, we are dedicated to ensuring that you and your aircraft are always in safe hands.


Corporate Social Responsibility
Being a good corporate citizen is a part of everything we do. From our people to our processes, we help make aviation sustainable. This is how we make you a part of the solution too. Learn more about our Commitment to Sustainability.
Our People
Our people and their passion are what make us Jet Aviation. Our leaders nurture this passion, to ensure excellence at every turn.
Jeremie Caillet
President & Vice President General Dynamics
Prior to joining Jet Aviation, Caillet served as design engineer at Dassault Falcon Jet in the US. He holds a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Estaca, France, and a master of science in aircraft design from Linköping University, Sweden.
A native of France, Caillet was raised in the Loire Valley area with a strong love for aviation and automobiles. Today he lives near Basel with his wife and two daughters.
David Best
Senior Vice President Regional Operations Americas
With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Best served Signature Aviation as president Asia, chief commercial officer USA, and managing director EMEA prior to joining Jet Aviation. He is a graduate of the university of Strathclyde, where he earned his MBA, and is a member of the Institute of Directors.
Elouisa Dalli
Senior Vice President Global Brand, Marketing and Customer
Dalli began her career as a global commodities journalist, reporting from various locations across APAC, EMEA, and the U.S. Prior to joining Jet Aviation, she spent ten years with Syngenta, serving as head of communications Asia-Pacific out of Singapore from 2012, and as global company spokesperson from Syngenta’s Basel headquarters before that.
Dalli is native English and Maltese, with working knowledge of German, Arabic, and some Italian and French. She holds a degree in Economics from University College London.
Enrique Garrido Bosch
Senior Vice President Global Human Resources
Prior to joining Jet Aviation, he held a number of program management and technical roles in aviation companies in Italy and the United States.
Garrido Bosch holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Universidad Politécnica Valencia (UPV), Valencia, Spain, and was part of the International Business Engineering program from Leonardo Corporate, Rome, Italy.
Desmond Goh
Senior Vice President Regional Operations APAC
He joined Eaton Aerospace in 2019 as regional director APAC, commercial aftermarket & military business, following various leadership, strategy, M&A and customer roles at Eagle Services Asia (Pratt & Whitney and SIAEC Joint Venture) in Singapore, and at Rockwell Collins in both Singapore and the USA. Desmond started his career as an air engineering officer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Goh is an elected Management Committee member of the Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore and an Accredited Director and Member of the Singapore Institute of Directors. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, USA, and a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering from the National University of Singapore.
Paul Kuyoth
Senior Vice President & Group Chief Financial Officer
Kuyoth started his career in 1989 at Merrill Lynch in Ohio, as a financial consultant. He went on to hold positions in a number of investment and asset management companies, before joining Dana Holding Corporation in Treasury in 2009, and Gulfstream in 2012.
He earned a Master of Science in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, from The University of Toledo. He was formerly a Certified Treasury Professional from the Association for Financial Professionals, Maryland, and has several years’ community experience at the YMCA of Greater Toledo.
Christie Nader
Chief Information Officer
Prior to joining Jet Aviation, Nader served as chief information officer at Perspecta. She also held senior IT positions at Centurion Managed Care and Edelman Financial Services.
Christie holds an MS, Management of IT from McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia, and a BA, Sociology from George Mason University.
Suzanne Reifman
Senior Vice President & Group General Counsel
Prior to joining General Dynamics, Reifman worked for Northrop Grumman where she held roles as corporate counsel and director, global trade management. She was also a partner at the law firm of Vinson & Elkins LLP and a former U.S. government contracting officer.
Reifman graduated with honors from George Washington University Law School and holds a B.A. in International Relations and History from Tufts University.
Vincent Rongier
Senior Vice President Regional Operations EMEA
Rongier holds a dual Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design from Ecole d Arts Métiers, France, and Georgia Tech Institute of Technology, USA, and an MBA from MIT, USA.