“At Skyservice, our managed clients benefit from the highest level of client service wrapped in bespoke amenities and tailored experiences.”

Skyservice was founded in 1986. It is a business aviation company that specializes in corporate and leisure travel services. The company offers customized air travel experiences centered on safety, security, and smooth operations. Skyservice's managed services offer customized travel to meet the specific needs of their clients, delivering a personalized experience with attention to detail and proactive service. The company also provides a complete range of MRO services, carried out by technicians who are certified by the OEM and trained in avionics installation and aircraft servicing. Skyservice's client-first philosophy ensures that each aspect of the aviation process is handled with complete transparency and professionalism. For both business and pleasure travelers, Skyservice provides an alternative to traditional commercial travel, prioritizing convenience, flexibility, and privacy. The company offers a full range of services that cater to efficiency and customization needs in private aviation.

Skyservice Aircraft Acquisition & Sales

Aircraft Acquisition

Skyservice provides full support on the acquisition process of an aircraft, whether it's a factory-new or pre-owned one. With their wide range of expertise in aircraft manufacturers such as Bombardier, Dassault/Falcon, HondaJet, Gulfstream, Textron, and Embraer, the company delivers in-depth information on each model, mission profiles, interior configurations, amenities, and maintenance requirements. Skyservice's large global network allows the company to track listed and off-market aircraft. It leverages insider knowledge and data on aircraft condition and recent sales to support clients during negotiations.

The company has a value-added buying process, including pre-purchase inspections by certified experts to verify aircraft condition and transparency. Skyservice's team is an authorized service center for major manufacturers and has extensive maintenance credentials. Closing the deal will be streamlined through escrow, legal reviews, and communications with oversight agencies to ensure an efficient transaction.

For example, Skyservice will offer all sorts of up-gauge programs, post purchase, and refinishing upgrades, designed by the tastes and preferences of the owners, who also can go in for high-modernization upgrades on exterior designs and new-age connectivity arrangements. Moreover, Skyservice features a managed service program like the Apex and Velocity Program designed to smoothen up the ownership aspects of aircraft while eliminating complexities by maintaining long term satisfaction and future support.

Aircraft Sales

Skyservice offers strategic and focused sales of aircraft in a manner specific to the requirements of discerning owners. Skyservice researches the market, conducts on-site inspections, and reviews every detail of the aircraft, from regulatory filings to maintenance records. With this data, Skyservice will craft a specific marketing strategy targeted at the qualified buyer. The global network of the company makes sure that aircraft are marketed to a large audience, so potential buyers extend beyond local markets.

Besides generating leads through daily market transactions, Skyservice promotes aircraft listings to various communication channels of buyers, manages offers, and provides custom reporting to update sellers throughout the process. For cross-border transactions, Skyservice provides expertise on import/export procedures and offers legal support and customs consulting to ensure compliance.

Skyservice works with clients to upgrade the interior and exterior of aircraft to maximize value before sale. The firm collaborates with trained craftsmen to provide bespoke interior finishes, which may include designer upholstery, high-class leathers, and specialty wood veneers. Avionics upgrades are also provided, increasing the functionality of cockpit systems and connectivity for passengers. Skyservice's certified technicians will work with clients to choose the most appropriate avionics systems, ensuring that they are in full compliance with regulations. This comprehensive approach enhances the aircraft’s appeal and helps secure higher offers in the market.

Benjamin J. Murray – President & CEO

Benjamin J. Murray is the President and CEO of Skyservice, a thought leader and innovator in business aviation. Prior to joining Skyservice in 2020, Murray spent over a decade at NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, where he served as President and COO and later CEO of Executive Jet Management. He successfully doubled profitability and expanded services. Before this, he was the President of Landmark Aviation where he grew the company into the second-largest in the U.S. aviation sector to sell for $2B. He also founded Earth Air, LLC, offering consulting in the field of aviation. He is an alumnus of several boards and a professional baseball player who earned a gold medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival.

“The trusted, trained technicians at Skyservice are OEM-certified experts capable of performing all types of high-quality maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services as well as avionics installation and servicing on a wide range of aircraft.”