Story ID: 401
Global Jet Getting Digital Dividends 
By: James Wynbrandt
Caption: Global Jets intros at EBACE new Leon digital platform, creating “significant added value” for the full-service provider 
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Global Jet Concept (Booth BV111) has integrated a new cloud-based aviation software solution—Leon—that streamlines and centralizes operations across departments, creating “a significant added value for the company,” the Luxembourg-based business aviation services company said at EBACE.
Provided by Leon Technologies, the platform “enables the sales, crews, and operations teams to be even more reactive towards their clients,” according to the company. The new technology also provides a single charter sales platform for its 10 offices in Europe, Asia, and in Aruba. With the onboarding process successfully concluded, more implementations within the company are expected soon.
Additionally, last summer Global Jet launched a new website in four languages, giving users the opportunity to request charter quotes online. Such pioneering digital solutions enabled Global Jets to become an early adapter of paperless flight operations and electronic document management.
Global Jet’s charter business also saw “exponential growth” as a result of the new website, and demand from a new segment of charter customers “searching for more safety and flexibility” in the wake of the pandemic, the company reported.
Aircraft sales and acquisitions has benefitted in the current low-inventory market from the company’s specialty in finding “off-market” aircraft, with last year’s transactions including sales of a Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000LX; two Bombardier Global 6000s; an Embraer Legacy 650; and an ACJ318. Last year’s Global Jet transactions included the sale of an Airbus ACJ318.
Global Jet’s VIP completions management arm last year oversaw the completions of  two VVIP wide-body aircraft: an ACJ320 and a Boeing ACJ787-8, both performed at Jet Aviation’s Basel completion center. The ACJ787 interior, designed by Rémi Tessier, was “certainly one of the most challenging aircraft ever built,” Global Jet said, distinguished by its low cabin acoustic level and low weight.
With some 70 aircraft under management, including more than 35 unique aircraft types, and one of the largest G650 fleets, Global Jet is one of the world’s largest operators, and last year the company welcomed William Roux as its new Aircraft Management Director.
Meanwhile, the company’s philosophy has remained unchanged since its founding in 1999: “Build long-term relationships by offering the best in class service, complete transparency with no hidden costs, and asset protection.”