GLOBAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION

WHERE INDUSTRY MEETS INTEGRITY

OF THE MEMBERS...
FOR THE MEMBERS!

ABOUT US

Global Aircraft Dealers Association 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.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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We Succeed When You Win.

Brian Olds is the principal of Olds Aircraft Sales and Consulting, LLC, specializing in private jet sales and consulting services. With over 15 years of experience in the aviation industry, Brian has developed an in-depth understanding of the market and a keen ability to meet the unique needs of his clients.

Brian is committed to providing exceptional customer service and finding the perfect solution for each aircraft sale or acquisition. His passion for aviation and dedication to his clients are evident in every transaction.

Understanding that aircraft ownership can be complex, Brian founded Olds Aircraft Sales and Consulting, LLC to help clients navigate the challenges of buying, selling, and managing aircraft. He offers expert advice in areas such as aviation law, tax strategies, management solutions, and charter revenue optimization.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or manage an aircraft, Brian’s extensive industry knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction make him the trusted expert to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.

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Attention to detail.  A long-term approach to building relationships, not short-term fixes.

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MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

“MaceAero since being a member of GLADA has introduced us to many more brokers worldwide and especially in the US.  Being based in the UK and mainly working the European Sales market, being part of GLADA has enabled new connections to get deals done.  The GLADA SLACK app presents us with other members pre-market release inventory and off market aircraft opportunities leading to valuable early insights only seen as members.  Further connections into other areas of our industry such as parts, MRO’s and charter also bring connectivity and opportunities.  We are proud to be part of the GLADA family.”

Christopher Mace
MaceAero

"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

I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for the Global Aircraft Dealers Association (GLADA).  I have had the pleasure and privilege to be a GLADA member for over two years.  Over my career, I have been a member of various aviation associations and consider GLADA to be one of the premier associations in our industry.

GLADA has been an essential resource for me in supporting my daily aviation financing activities.  The members are highly qualified with exceptional aviation expertise, dedication and professionalism. I have asked these members for their help, and they have been willing to provide market analysis and technical information without hesitation.  Their assistance has given me the ability to provide accurate data to my clients so they can make informed decisions without taking unnecessary risks.  My GLADA relationship has helped me in creating a consulting, “value added” relationship with my clients.

The GLADA mission and goals will continue to contribute to the future success of our members and to the aviation industry.

GLADA is a valuable asset for our industry, and I wholeheartedly recommend the association for membership.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or need any further information.

Michael Cole
Aviation Specialty Consulting 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

"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.

“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