Business aviation for finance, consulting and family offices

In a business environment punctuated by theurgency of decisions, international mobility and the need for confidentiality,private aviation is no longer a simple comfort lever. It has become a strategic tool, integrated into the operations of key players in finance, consulting, mergers & acquisitions and family offices. It responds to concrete challenges: saving time, accessing underserved areas, traveling discreetly and working on the move.

At AEROAFFAIRES, we’ve been supporting these demanding professionals for over 30 years, offering them a personalized service, with a dedicated assistant for each assignment, and a network of over 8,000 aircraft available worldwide. Here’s why these sectors are increasingly relying on business aviation as a performance lever.

Finance: mastering deadlines, accessing markets

In the financial sector, every hour can have an impact on a share price, a closing or the launch of a structured product. Investment bankers, fund managers, investors and CFOs need to be able to travel without being dependent on the schedules imposed by scheduled airlines. A cancelled flight or a missed connection can cost millions of euros.

With business aviation, an asset manager based in Paris can organize a roadshow between Frankfurt, Zurich and London in 48 hours, and return the same day for a board meeting. No queuing, no wasted time at check-in: the aircraft is ready when you are.

In the fund-raising phase, where every interaction with an investor is strategic, the private jet makes it possible to plan several meetings in different cities, without sacrificing preparation time between two presentations. The aircraft becomes an extension of the office, with a secure connection, a quiet working environment and the possibility of holding confidential meetings in flight.

Mergers & acquisitions: discreet team coordination

The success of a merger or acquisition operation depends on a dual requirement: confidentiality and synchronicity. The teams involved (lawyers, financiers, sector specialists) often have to travel together, under tight deadlines, to destinations that are not easily accessible. Using business aviation allows us to retain total control over schedules and passenger composition, and to guarantee total discretion.

An example: during the confidential takeover of an industrial group in Italy by a French fund, the deal team was flown by private jet from Paris-Le Bourget to Milan Linate in 1.5 hours, departing at dawn and returning the same evening, avoiding the need for on-site accommodation. The flight allowed for a final review of the contractual terms, in a secure environment, before signing.

Beyond speed, it’s reliability that makes the difference. No terminal changes, no risk of strikes or lost luggage. Transport becomes an enabler, not an operational risk.

Consulting: optimizing schedules without sacrificing quality

In large strategy or financial consulting firms, consultants manage customer portfolios spread over several cities, and sometimes several countries. A typical day might include a steering committee meeting in Geneva in the morning, a scoping meeting in Milan in the afternoon, and a return to London to prepare for the week ahead.

The use of business aviation allows us to build fluid schedules, where every minute is put to good use. It’s a logical response to a business model based on billable time.

A manager at a Big Four company, for example, can visit three customers in two days instead of five with commercial flights. This agility reduces indirect costs (hotel nights, secondary travel, additional expenses) while maintaining the consultant’s physical presence with the customer, where it has the greatest impact.

New-generation aircraft, such as the Citation Latitude or Phenom 300, offer a cabin conducive to work: reclining seats, space for a computer, natural light and absolute calm. Enough to turn travel time into useful time.

Family offices: reconciling professional imperatives and private life

Family offices, whether single or multi-family, have to manage both personal and professional wealth issues: investments, real estate, management of artistic assets, philanthropic support, etc. Their mobility needs are manifold: visits to second homes, appointments abroad, occasional family trips.

For these organizations, private jets offer total flexibility. There’s no need to own a plane: a partner like AEROAFFAIRES allows you to rent an aircraft adapted to each mission – light for a quick round trip, long-haul for a trip to the USA or the Middle East, helicopter for access to an isolated villa in Sardinia or Corsica.

A Geneva-based family office recently entrusted us with the management of all its annual air travel, via a framework contract. The benefits are many: time savings, centralized tracking, reduced logistical stress, and a single point of contact for any last-minute problems. The relationship is human, discreet and responsive.

Why choose AEROAFFAIRES for your strategic travel needs?

AEROAFFAIRES doesn’t just offer you a plane: we provide you with a team of experts at your side, from the first contact to the landing. You are accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant, available 24/7, who knows your preferences and anticipates your constraints.

30 years of expertise in business aviation
Over 20,000 flights operated worldwide
Access to 8,000 certified aircraft: light, medium and long-haul jets, helicopters
Full carbon offsetting on all our flights
Customized solutions: one-off charters, scheduled flights, special missions, in-flight video-conferencing, direct helicopter transfers

We understand the specific challenges of finance, consulting, mergers & acquisitions and family offices, and we know that details make all the difference.