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ABOUT US

GLADA strives to be the leading advocate in the fair business of buying, selling and leasing business aircraft. GLADA champions as a resource and leader in developing standards for efficient, effective and principled business practices in buying and selling aircraft. GLADA provides a foundation for professional development, welcoming the exchange of information amongst its members for the purpose of business growth and integrity.

our mission

The goal of GLADA is to pursue excellence within our industry, fostering a strong sense of association among our members.  GLADA is an Association where members can share experiences, discuss challenges, and collaboratively find solutions while strengthening the industry's integrity, resilience, and adherence to the GLADA Code of Conduct. GLADA is an Association OF, BY and For the membership.  The foundation of this Association is built on the vast expertise of industry leaders, an expertise built upon years and decades of experience, insight and mentoring. We use this expertise and experience to offer programs which foster the development and growth of the less experienced members.Understanding the intricacies involved in aircraft transactions, the Association has curated a suite of resources exclusively accessible to our members to further enhance confidence, clarity and professionalism. While our focus is primarily on aircraft brokers and dealers, GLADA membership is also open to all trades whose careers are dedicated to business / general aviation, and we believe that this broad reach into other aviation related businesses enhances the membership and further improves our chosen industry.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

JPN Aviation

Action Aviation was conceived from a visionary idea, and I take immense pride in steering the company towards the realization of its founding vision. Our aspirations extend beyond a passion for aviation and financial success. They embody values such as respect, understanding, dedication, and loyalty to an industry that transcends boundaries and linguistic barriers. We recognize that succeeding in this domain demands proficiency, adaptability, resilience, agility, a sense of humor, and respect for our primary service offering: the business jet.

Central to our ethos is a commitment to delivering unparalleled support to all our clients and prospects, whether in aircraft ownership, private flying, asset management, financing, or resale. Our aim is not merely to set ourselves apart from competitors but to collaborate with discerning clients who seek skilled professionals dedicated to investing their expertise and values, both professionally and personally. Our team of specialists is unwavering in ensuring that every interaction with us is exceptional, from the initial inquiry to the completion of transactions or ongoing asset management.

Despite our achievements, we do not rest on our laurels. Continuously, we strive to innovate and enhance our services to exceed client expectations. Our business relationships, past and present, provide invaluable insights that guide our journey. We express profound gratitude to all our clients and partners for their enduring trust and collaboration. I extend my deep appreciation to our team for their consistent dedication and diligent efforts.

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SkyHarbour

Founded in 1994, we are proud to be one of the largest aircraft financing companies in the United States. We are completely dedicated to aircraft lending – in fact, it’s all we do. Our company consists of a motivated staff who is assigned with the sole mission of getting you in the air. It’s clear that our passion for general aviation runs deep, as we are a company of pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Utilize our aircraft loan calculator to explore your financing options and get started on your journey today.

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MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Billy Meyer
Texas Aero
GLADA Executive Chairman
& Founding Member
Michael Zabkar
U.S. Jet Search, LLC
GLADA Founding Member
Tom Flinn
Flinn Aviation
GLADA Chairman
Curt Banglesdorf
Charlie Bravo Aviation
GLADA Vice Chairman
Forest Owens
Aviation Legal Counsel
Board Member
Mike McCracken
Hawkeye Aircraft Acquisitions
Board Member
Candas Ozdogu
Central Flying Service
Board Member
Candas Ozdogu
EMCJET
Board Member
Christine Blair
GLADA Operating Director
Equus Global Aviation
GLADA Founding Member
Board Member Emeritus
Global Jet Aviation
Founding Member

WHAT  MEMBERS ARE SAYING

“We are very pleased we joined GLADA and found the network to be both welcoming and proactive.  The GLADA membership has been proven to be a very beneficial resource for our business and is the ideal platform to connect with our industry partners around the world.  The networking GLADA offers to its members, both in person and virtual, as well as the sharing of industry updates and information has been a tremendous value”.

Chris Bucholz
Crew Chiefs

"GLADA is a great value for Uptimize Marketing. They help promote our marketing services to the network and we received a website project within the first month of joining! All that for a very reasonable annual fee. Its a great value!"

Tracey Cheek
Uptimize Marketing

"We've had great results with the Alert system over the past year, especially now that new planes to market move very quickly. We received three good leads before they hit the market so far this year from Alerts."

Art Berard
Berard Aviation, Inc.

"Like everyone else, I’m busy and only have so much time to allocate to other endeavors outside our core business of buying and selling aircraft; so for me to become involved in GLADA it needed to prove itself beneficial in practical ways. I have found that the confidential sharing of aircraft on the GLADA online platform and the relationships formed among the members are well worth the minimal cost to join. As the aircraft brokerage business has evolved and technology has made us all more efficient, I’ve often wondered whether a reliance on online searches and mass emails has come at the cost of depersonalizing the whole process in a way that has actually hurt the industry. GLADA membership facilitates personal interactions among its membership and helps to cultivate the trusted relationships which have always been the basis for putting deals together, and are so important in this challenging Market."

Brandt Boyle
Sparfell Aviation Group

"We enjoy being a part of a community which not only helps one another generate deals but also to learn from one another's experiences and provide local intel on markets/customers that otherwise would be difficult to find. Having regular email and zoom meeting exchanges also helps us be aware of the important updates in the industry and most importantly having a trusted circle of broker partners who help source "off-market aircraft" or buyers looking for "off-market aircraft." We are happy to be a member of GLADA."

Candas Ozdogu
MIRA Aviation

“GLADA brings us quick and easy access to trusted brokers and provides us a great opportunity to market our inventory and current developments. We are thankful to be a part of this community.”

Scott Ritchie
The Ritchie Group