Aviator Aircraft Sales has appointed Carmen Munguia as regional director, aircraft advisory and sales, adding to the UK and Gibraltar-based company’s international presence and its ability to advise aircraft owners, buyers and private clients across key markets.

Munguia has more than 20 years of experience in private and business aviation, with expertise across aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft management, commercial development and bespoke aviation solutions for high and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

She joins from Gestair, where she served as director of aircraft sales and acquisitions, advising clients on aircraft transactions and developing tailored solutions across the business aviation sector. Her career has also included senior commercial and client-facing roles with VistaJet, ExecuJet and Aerolíneas Ejecutivas.

Munguia's previous employer, Gestair, is Spain's largest corporate aviation group, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Madrid.

Munguia’s experience spans the full transaction cycle, from identifying and positioning aircraft opportunities through to buyer engagement, negotiations and the coordination of complex acquisition and sales processes. She has developed a network of relationships with aircraft owners, principals, family offices, operators, manufacturers and industry partners across international markets.

In the role, Munguia will lead Aviator Aircraft Sales’ international business development and contribute to the company’s aircraft sales, acquisition and advisory activities. Working closely with founder Peter Dalton and the wider Aviator team, she will focus on developing owner and buyer relationships, securing aircraft mandates and identifying opportunities across international markets.

Peter Dalton, founder of Aviator Aircraft Sales, says: “She brings significant industry experience, strong international relationships and a deep understanding of the requirements of aircraft owners and buyers.”

Carmen Munguia, regional director, aircraft advisory and sales, adds: “I have always believed that successful aircraft transactions are built on trust, discretion, market knowledge and the quality of the relationships behind each opportunity.”

Aviator Aircraft Sales was founded by Dalton in 2009 and describes itself as an independent international aircraft sales and acquisition brokerage representing owners, private buyers, operators and corporate clients across the UK, Europe and international markets.