Press Release

Issued by Boutsen Aviation.

March 4, 2015

Boutsen Aviation, experts in the sales and acquisition of new and pre-owned corporate aircraft since 1997, is witnessing changes in the management structure where Thierry Boutsen, founder of the company and chairman, has named Dominique Trinquet president and Mathieu Pezin executive vice president. All three, together with co-founder Daniela Boutsen are now shareholders and board members of the Monaco-based company.

The changes will further help develop Boutsen Aviation's position as one of the most successful aviation specialists with an impressive track record of 295 aircraft sold to date.

As part of the overall sales team, Karim Hijazi will continue to represent Boutsen Aviation in Dubai, further amplifying the extent of the company's presence in the Middle East.

“Our team's values and ethics, the comprehensive understanding of our client's needs, strategic initiatives and commercial knowledge have greatly benefited the business as a whole - our sales network and our clients,” says Thierry Boutsen, chairman and founder of Boutsen Aviation “The new appointments are a natural progression. We are equally proud to include Mathieu among our senior management and look forward to the next chapter of Boutsen Aviation.”

With a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management & Flight Technology from Florida Tech. and a Master's degree in Aviation Management from ENAC, France, Mathieu joined Boutsen Aviation in 2003, specialising in jet and helicopter sales.

Mathieu learnt to fly as a glider pilot at the age of 17, and qualified for a FAA IFR commercial pilot license with a Beech 1900D rating.

Dominique Trinquet added: “As Boutsen Aviation approaches its 300th sale, the new board is aimed at speeding up the company's move to its next phase of innovation and growth.”