Boutsen Brings the Big Iron
The Monaco-based aircraft broker is exhibiting an ACJ319, its largest aircraft to date, at EBACE.
The cabin of the Boutsen Aviation-represented ACJ319 in the EBACE static display shows off the style associated with Alberto Pinto Design.

Monaco-based aircraft brokerage Boutsen Aviation recently reached a major milestone with the sale of its 350th aircraft since its founding in 1997 and has since eclipsed that mark by another five transactions. Those sales represent 130 different models from 17 manufacturers in 67 countries.


At EBACE 2018, the company is exhibiting an ACJ319 (SD26), the largest aircraft it has displayed to date. "We are strengthening our position in the heavy jet/bizliner segment with the exhibition of this Airbus, which will undoubtedly open more doors and lead to new opportunities and growth for the company,” said president Dominique Trinquet. The 2009 aircraft features an interior by Alberto Pinto Design and is the seventh ACJ the company has represented over the past few years.


“The pre-owned ACJ market is very active at the moment, and I am confident we will have a substantial interest from potential buyers,” said company founder, chairman, and former Formula One racer Thierry Boutsen. The four-section cabin seats 19, with berthing for 13. It features a forward lounge/dining/living area that converts to a conference room, as well as an aft lounge and master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with shower.


Boutsen is also showing a Dassault Falcon 7X, S/N 112, this week in Geneva. "The 2011 aircraft is fully-equipped with the latest Dassault products, featuring the latest fly-by-wire system and has been recently EASy II+ upgraded to meet all avionics compliance requirements," noted Trinquet.


The company expanded its footprint into Southeast Asia with the addition of Atiesh Mishra as a sales representative based in India. He brings nearly two decades of industry experience, most recently as head of aircraft management with Execujet Aviation Indian operation. The addition represents the company’s growing influence outside of Monaco.


“We began with an exclusive representative in Dubai, which made us realize the effectiveness of having a representative on site in these important markets,” explained Boutsen. “Following that we expanded with a representative in Moscow, and with the latest addition of Mishra in New Delhi, I am confident we are developing our team in exactly the most strategic and important locations for our industry.”