A rising tide of disruption is sweeping business aviation bringing opportunities and threats, according to speakers at our #CJILondon conference. Key topics included the new generation of bizjet clients, emerging markets and the “Trump Bump”.

Talking engine programmes. "If you're on the programme, you can sell your jet for more and you can sell it quicker," says Andy Robinson, @RollsRoyce. #CJILondon

A timely reminder that business aviation includes key verticals such as medical flights, literally life savers. Aero-Dienst and MedAire discuss operations, the market and opportunities. #CJILondon

“We’re in a golden age of executive aviation," says Steve Friedrich, CCO, @embraer. Thinks it's because of the economy, corporate profits and productivity "on a global basis". "Everything is lined up," he adds. #CJILondon

Karl Mills, CCO, TAG Aviation reveals the findings of a poll of aircraft owners about what is important to them from the business aviation industry. #CJILondon

Adel Mardini, founder and CEO, @jetex talks business, first FBO in Saudi, plans for expansion, SAF demand, the future for Jetex as a lifestyle brand. #CJILondon

Holger Krahmer of EBAA discusses the outlook for business aviation in Europe in 2025. "We nee to sort out this message that people understand bizav is not just rich people's toys, it is a time-efficient tool for decision makers, with 400,00 people employed." #CJILondon

Talking operator mergers & acquisitions. What are the keys to buying other businesses, how does it differ to other sectors and how to make it a success? “The truth is, from the outside, we have an exciting, sexy business" - Andy Priester, George J. Priester Aviation. #CJILondon

How do you choose an AOC? “Expertise, competence, support, global reach. It’s simple to register an aircraft but the responsibility from the authority to regulate is huge,” says David Colindres, San Marino Aircraft Registry. #CJILondon

Arno van der Kraan of @Viasat discusses why customer experience with connectivity is multi-dimensional these days, it’s not all about speed. #CJILondon

"Saudi has already taken off, we don’t need to wait for 2025 to see that. We’ll see the dynamic continue and accelerate." Vincent Rongier, Jet Aviation discusses the 40% increase in the Middle East market and Saudi Arabia specifically. #CJILondon

"Do tri-partite agreements share risk fairly?” Aoife O'Sullivan, partner, The Air Law Firm moderates a compelling panel, stirring the pot by saying, "They are really relationship agreements. Isn’t it more about how we communicate about what is fair?” #CJILondon

Our opening panel discusses "How can operators make aircraft transitions painless?" #CJILondon

Great networking at the Women in Business Aviation reception. #CJILondon2025

The wait is over! CJI London 2025 is here! First up, before the serious bizjet chat, some delegates enjoyed a tour of the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street. #CJILondon2025

The Plant and the Pay off is a useful tactic in many walks of life - including in business aviation, writes Jay Mesinger, CEO and founder, Mesinger Jet Sales. Read his latest #MesingerPulse column, exploring its significance, via the link.

It's probably too early to tell if the new US administration will bring sustainable growth to our industry or just a flash of new enthusiasm that will track to the status quo, says Jay Mesinger, Mesinger Jet Sales. So how should the industry respond?

@IADAssociation has appointed Lou Seno to be its new executive director, effective from Jan 1st 2025. Seno will replace Wayne Starling who will continue to support IADA in a special advisory capacity to the new exec director until the end of April.

Metrojet has appointed Dave Yip as acting CEO, effective from Jan 1st, 2025, as current CEO Gary Dolski retires on that date. Dolski joined the firm in April 2017 as MD of Aircraft Management and Charter and became CEO five months later. #AviationHires

Tariff trouble: President-elect @realDonaldTrump plans to impose tariffs on all goods from Mexico, Canada and China. But what does this mean for the business aviation industry? We find out from manufacturers and other industry insiders. #OneMinuteWeek