: Jetcraft Commercial, the commercial division of the global aircraft trading firm Jetcraft has named Fiona O’Malley as Vice President, Fleet Acquisitions. The appointment further reinforces the company’s industry-leading expertise, with O’Malley bringing more than 25 years’ experience in operations, leasing, sales and marketing to the role.
Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial, says: “Fiona is a powerhouse in the world of commercial aviation, with a career that spans the world’s largest lessors, and access to a global customer network.
“At Jetcraft Commercial, we have a proven record of carrying out large, strategic fleet acquisitions and turning these into global aircraft placements to fuel aviation opportunities. Fiona’s appointment enriches our approach and we’re confident she will be an asset to our team.”
Prior to joining Jetcraft Commercial, O’Malley spent 12 years at Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), serving as Vice President Commercial Operations and latterly as Vice President Sales & Marketing where she was responsible for more than 300 aircraft worth over US$2BN in value, while also managing complex restructurings with key customers. Earlier in her career, she also worked as Vice President Marketing & Sales at AerCap, leading the placement of aircraft in Eastern Europe.
In her new role, O’Malley will help drive Jetcraft Commercial’s fleet acquisition strategy and support the firms’ airline and lessor customers to transition their fleets.
Fiona O’Malley, VP Fleet Acquisitions, Jetcraft Commercial, adds: “Jetcraft Commercial is thriving. With a leading position in the regional jet and turboprop markets, and growing presence in narrowbody trading, the team has the ability to source inventory that others can’t. I’m looking forward to being part of such a dynamic team.”
O’Malley marks the second addition to Jetcraft Commercial in recent weeks, following the appointment of Sales Manager, Didi Kamilova, to capitalize on growing demand across Central Asia and the Middle East. Kamilova joins the company after spending five years as a Corporate Account Manager with Jetex, supporting sales strategies and client relationships across the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe.
