Jet Aviation's Elie Zelouf has joined the European Living Legends of Aviation as an inductee, following a 72-year career in the industry. The Living Legends of Aviation recognises the achievements of individuals who have significantly shaped and supported the aviation industry in their personal and professional lives.

For over two decades, the organisation has celebrated people who have made significant contributions to aviation, including entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, astronauts, record breakers, pilots who have become celebrities and celebrities who have become pilots. The European Living Legends of Aviation was established in 2017 as an extension of the programme to recognise the contributions of the international aviation community.

Every year a small group of individuals are selected by a committee and either inducted as a Legend or recognised as an honouree. This year, Elie Zelouf was one of four inductees to be named a European Living Legend of Aviation at a ceremony in Salzburg, Austria. Six honourees were also awarded during the event.

“Elie has dedicated his life to aviation,” states Jeremie Caillet, president of Jet Aviation, who was in attendance at the event. “He joined the company in 1967, when he was 33 years old, and he still works here today. He has been critical to the growth of the company over the years, not just in footprint, but also in its reputation for excellence, quality and customer service. I am delighted to see him inducted as a European Living Legend of Aviation. It is an incredible recognition of his contributions over the years, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.”

Elie Zelouf joined Jet Aviation in 1967, when the company was established in Basel, Switzerland. This year he celebrates 57 years with Jet Aviation and his 90th birthday. In 2010 he was also awarded the European Business Aviation Award for his outstanding contribution to Jet Aviation and the growth of business aviation over the course of his then-43-year career.