Former Wheels Up executive and founding partner Jonathan Reed is joining Elevate Aviation Group as chief sales officer. Reed brings over 15 years of sales and business development leadership for NetJets, Citation Air and Wheels Up. Elevate Aviation Group is an integrated US aviation company offering charter, aircraft management and related business aviation services through its Private Jet Services, Keystone Aviation, Keystone MRO and Elevate Jet divisions.

“Jon's diverse experience will complement our world-class, fully integrated aviation services platform. I look forward to Jon's contributions to the organisation. We have much to offer across our brands, including aircraft management via our ARGUS Platinum and Wyvern Wingman Keystone Aviation team, our growing class IV MRO with expertise with over 40 unique aircraft types from 11 manufacturers, Our Elevate Jet aircraft brokerage led by an impressive industry expert. Of course, our Private Jet Services team offers the absolute best and most uniquely capable charter and travel experiences worldwide,” says Randy McKinney, president of Elevate Aviation Group.

Reed has IATA certifications in revenue management and studied human development/organisational effectiveness at Boston College. He is an enthusiastic private pilot.

“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Elevate Aviation Group,” says Reed. “Elevate has a long history of strength and stability coupled with a commitment to its client-first approach. This will remain our core focus as we continue to grow.”