Smart Aviation has appointed Matt Feldon as head of charter. In this newly created role, formed during a period of accelerated company expansion, Feldon will oversee the operation of all Smart Aviation's commercial and private jet charter bookings.

Feldon joins from Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, where he held a senior position within their UK passenger charter team. He began his career at Smart Aviation in 2014 as a trainee aircraft charter broker and brings with him a wealth of experience from other previous positions at Air Charter Service and ACC Aviation Group.

Mark Hawkins, founder and managing director, says: “We are thrilled to welcome Matt back to Smart Aviation and into this significant new role. Over the past decade he has amassed considerable experience across all the verticals of aviation chartering, which will be a phenomenal asset to the whole team.”

Feldon adds: “I am delighted to be returning to Smart Aviation and am ready for the opportunity to steer Smart into a new direction. It is an exciting period of growth for the company, with investment in the team already happening and exciting projects being worked on.

“I may have left the nest and spread my wings; but I have come home, eager to begin tackling this new professional challenge. I look forward to leading the Smart team, building on our long-standing supplier relationships and, of course, supporting our valued clients with their travel requirements.”