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This is blabla to change (99%) about Boutsen being a brokerage company etc.

The first step is the sourcing and appraisal where Boutsen Aviation searches for the aircraft that will exactly match the request and criteria of the clients. Then, a complete inspection of the aircraft, logbook and its history in order to determine the real value of the aircraft.

The commercial part then takes care of the advertising and marketing of the aircraft, including presentations to potential customers, price negotiations, purchase offers, opening of the escrow account. The sales team will be at the forefront throughout the entire transaction in order to always protect the interests of the clients.

The technical stage is systematically marked by a pre-buy inspection in order to protect the client from verifying that the aircraft is perfectly in line with the various standards.

Boutsen Aviation works with various aviation law firms in the United States and Europe to ensure that the whole transaction is in proper legal compliance.

Finally, the administrative part including the closing, deregistration, certification, export/import tax-related issues and any other administrative task relating to the transaction is carried out by Boutsen Aviation.

History
Boutsen Aviation was founded in 1997 by the Formula One legend Thierry Boutsen and his wife, Daniela.

Mr. Boutsen’s initial interest in the aviation market sparked during his career in Formula One, and after reaching the maximum speed on the ground, the next step was obviously the sky…

Thierry Boutsen made his first career as a major player in Formula One, a profession that revealed around precision, excellence, details, and most importantly, a winning team. As he transitioned into his second career in business aviation, it comes as no surprise that he would carry over these values and instill them onto his company.

Thierry’s initial interest in the aviation sparked during his Mechanical Engineering studies, and developed during his career in Formula One : He bought his first aircraft in 1987, and consequently sold and upgraded it several times throughout his driving career. What began as a casual hobby soon gained the respect and admiration of his fellow F1 drivers, after which he started to advise and assist in the aircraft purchases of his colleagues. The seed of an idea was born as Thierry realised his passion for business and aviation could potentially blossom into an entirely new career. 

Thierry Boutsen and his wife Daniela created Boutsen Aviation with a vision to position themselves in the pre-owned business jet sales market. At this time, the couple have hardly imagined that within a few years they would be major players in the highly competitive business aviation industry.

Beginning with a Piper Cheyenne II, Boutsen Aviation now manages the sales and acquisitions of aircraft ranging from Biz-Liners to Light Jets and has become one of the leading companies in Europe.

Boutsen Aviation is based in Monaco, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the French Alps. Though surrounded by France and Italy, the small but prominent principality is home to a multitude of cultures and international businesses, making a perfect center for conducting global transactions.

The European epicentre of exclusivity and luxury, Monaco hosts prestigious events such as the F1 Grand Prix, the Monaco Yacht Show and the Rolex Masters. The attraction of the Belle Époque Casino and Prince’s Palace housing the Princely Family further add to the aura of utter sophistication and high-class.

The Boutsen Family has resided in the Principality for over three decades, developing their network amongst the world’s elite.

Services
This is blabla to change (99%). Boutsen Aviation provides exclusive representation worldwide and manages all the aspects of the transactions.

The first step is the sourcing and appraisal where Boutsen Aviation searches for the aircraft that will exactly match the request and criteria of the clients. Then, a complete inspection of the aircraft, logbook and its history in order to determine the real value of the aircraft.

The commercial part then takes care of the advertising and marketing of the aircraft, including presentations to potential customers, price negotiations, purchase offers, opening of the escrow account. The sales team will be at the forefront throughout the entire transaction in order to always protect the interests of the clients.

The technical stage is systematically marked by a pre-buy inspection in order to protect the client from verifying that the aircraft is perfectly in line with the various standards.

Boutsen Aviation works with various aviation law firms in the United States and Europe to ensure that the whole transaction is in proper legal compliance.

Finally, the administrative part including the closing, deregistration, certification, export/import tax-related issues and any other administrative task relating to the transaction is carried out by Boutsen Aviation.

Milestones

 * 1997 : Boutsen Aviation was founded as “Société en Nom Propre” | Aircraft handled : Turboprops, Light Jets and Helicopters
 * 2000 : Representation Contract with Piaggio Avanti | August : Dominique Trinquet was hired as the first salesman | December : Sale of the 20th aircraft (King Air 200)
 * 2002 : Entry into the Mid-Size Jets category (Challenger, Cessna Excel, Falcon 20) | Representation Contract with Embraer
 * 2003 : The company went from SNP into Société Anonyme Monégasque (SAM)
 * 2005 : Sale of the 2nd aircraft from the Palais de Monaco (Falcon 2000) | 100th aircraft sold (Embraer Phenom 100)
 * 2009 : Start of the economic crisis within the business jet industry | Business Jets became depreciating objects
 * 2010 : Full entry in the Heavy Jets category with the sale of the 2nd Gulfstream G550 | Sale and Delivery of the first A319CJ | Opening of the Corporate Aircraft Design Department | 200th aircraft sold (Agusta AW139)
 * 2012 : Opening of an independent Sales Representation Office in Dubai | Development of the Mid-Size and Heavy Jets sectors | Opening of Boutsen Design S.A.R.L
 * 2014 : Boutsen Aviation received the title “Fournisseur Breveté de SAS Le Prince Albert II de Monaco” to celibate the sale of the 5th consecutive aircraft for the “Palais de Monaco”
 * 2015 : Start of a Cooperation with Timur Devyashov in Moscow | Timothée Marcie joined the sales team with strong experience and network on the Chinese Market | Economic crisis and aircraft prices at their deepest points | 300th aircraft sold (Gulfstream G550)
 * Mid-2017 : Turning point in the business, prices have stabilized, activity has restarted | First sales of Chinese owned aircraft (2xG550) | Boutsen Design becomes S.A.M (Société Anonyme Monégasque)
 * 2018 : Based in New Delhi, Atiesh Mishra joined Boutsen Aviation in 2018 with the dedicated position of developing the company’s presence in the Southeast Asian Region, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia | 350th aircraft sold (Falcon 7X from the Palais de Monaco)
 * 2019 : James Hughes joined the team as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe. James is proficient helicopter pilot and has vast experience in the field of acquisition, ownership, importation and operation of business aircraft | 11 aircraft sold in 2019
 * 2020 : Jean-Louis Cehovic joined the team as Sales Director for Switzerland & Eastern Europe. With an extensive background of over 15 years in the business aviation industry, Jean-Louis is a valuable asset for the team | 9 aircraft sold in 2020 including one Airbus A319CJ

Aircraft Sold
Since its creation in 1997, Boutsen Aviation has :


 * Sold 390* aircraft
 * Representing 19 manufacturers
 * 141 different models
 * Through 8 different languages
 * In 73 countries.

*As of March, 2021

Boutsen Group
Boutsen Aviation is a member of the Boutsen Group, also including Boutsen Design and Boutsen Classic Cars.