Business aviation has always been a tool for leaders who value time, mobility and strategic advantage.
Today, a growing number of executives across the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 are using business aircraft to manage global operations, protect productivity and maintain the pace required at the highest levels of business.
Many of these companies operate dedicated flight departments with significant annual jet hours. Their use of business aircraft is not about status. It is about competitive mobility, efficient travel between facilities and teams, and ensuring senior leaders can return home at the end of demanding schedules. This is ownership used with purpose and discipline, and it reflects the same principles Martyn Fiddler champion as masters of ownership.
Across the wider S&P 500, leaders such as Joanna Geraghty at JetBlue oversee fleets of hundreds of aircraft. Investors, founders and executives in emerging industries also rely on business aviation, whether through ownership, leasing or charter. Public confirmation is rare, and that is by design. Privacy is a core element of aircraft ownership, which is why discretion remains a defining feature of the sector.
The boardrooms of aviation are also evolving. For decades, the industry has benefited from pioneers in the cockpit, and now we are seeing that same expertise shaping strategy at the highest levels. Lisa Atherton, President and CEO of Bell, leads one of the most respected names in aerospace. Kriya Shortt, President and CEO of Textron eAviation, is driving the development of sustainable aircraft for urban mobility, general aviation and special mission roles. At Embraer, Claudia Sender Ramirez and Maria Antonieta Rosina Tedesco de Oliveira bring deep operational and governance experience to the board. Pilatus benefits from the strategic insight of Annette Rinck, whose background spans Honeywell, BMW, and Leica.
These leaders are influencing the future of aviation through their focus on sustainability, innovation, workforce development and responsible governance. Their presence strengthens the industry and reflects the broader shift toward more diverse and forward thinking leadership across all areas of high value asset ownership.
Martyn Fiddler understand the demands placed on those who rely on business aviation. We support owners and their trusted advisers, executives and investors who need clarity, corporate entities, and discretion in managing their aircraft assets.
We would be honoured to work with any of the remarkable leaders shaping the future of business aviation. For over 40 years, Martyn Fiddler has supported owners who expect clarity, discretion and expert stewardship of their most valuable assets. To discuss how we can guide your aircraft ownership journey, contact martin@martynfiddler.com
