Bestfly has made a change to its board and leadership structure with the appointment of Sameer Adam and Stephan Krainer as executive board directors, to support the company's strong growth and expand the group's aviation businesses.

"In 2009, Bestfly started as a ground handling company in Angola and has since grown into a global aviation group with operations by end of 2023 out of Aruba, Portugal, Cape Verde, Austria, UAE, Congo, Guyana and Senegal. We have built a solid foundation with a diversified business in the VIP executive aircraft, commercial aircraft, oil and gas support, and ground support segments," says chairman and group CEO Nuno Pereira. "This has led to strong revenue verticals, which is why we are adding two great individuals, who will further enhance our activities with their valuable experiences, to an already strong executive board and leadership."

Sameer Adam from Canada joins as executive board director to oversee all aspects of fleet strategy, business development and aircraft financing for business aircraft, commercial aircraft and helicopter operations. Bestfly has expanded its operations in recent years, building a strong base of customers in various markets, which requires an added level of experience to grow its fleet based on the optimal approach that fits its growth strategy.

The group's current fleet stands at 27 aircraft based on an assortment of Bombardier, Falcon, Gulfstream, Hawker and Cessna Citation business jets, Beechraft Kingair turboprops, Leonardo and Bell helicopters, Embraer commercial jets, and ATR72 turboprop aircraft. The diverse fleet is optimised to serve key commercial markets and long term contract customers throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.

Stephan Krainer from Austria adds executive board director for Bestfly to his duties as CEO of Primus Aero, which delivers CAMO and other maintenance services to various operators, including Bestfly. The increased efficiencies brought about by an in-house CAMO partner have added to the group's ability to manage a diverse fleet based across multiple continents.

Sameer Adam and Stephan Krainer join current board directors Nuno Pereira (chair), Alcinda Pereira (vice chair), Helder Rosa, Nuno Sandao and Americo Borges.