FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2024
Contact:
Tracey Cheek
tlc@nafa.aero
405-850-1292
Marcelo Abello
intljettraders@aol.com
954-491-1941
NAFA Welcomes New Member: International Jet Traders
Edgewater, MD – May 28, 2024—The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is pleased to announce that International Jet Traders has recently joined its network of aviation professionals. International Jet Traders services clients worldwide by selling and acquiring jets, turbo-prop airplanes and turbine-powered helicopters.
“International Jet Traders joining NAFA is a step forward in advancing our mission to improve and facilitate the financing process to support aircraft buyers,” said Ed Medici, NAFA President. We welcome International Jet Traders to our growing organization and enhancing opportunities for all our members.”
About International Jet Traders:
Marcelo Abello, chief executive and founder of International Jet Traders, has specialized in the sales and acquisition of jet aircraft and helicopters since 1984. Marcelo formed International Jet Traders in 1991 to satisfy worldwide buyers and sellers of jets, turbo-prop airplanes and turbine-powered helicopters. Today, the company provides personalized aircraft brokerage and acquisition services to an ever-expanding international client base.
Marcelo has built a reputation for integrity and customer-centric operations that focus on short and long-term client interests. Since the inception of International Jet Traders, the company has handled sales and acquisitions of over 500 aircraft.
Sonya Sheldon, who assumed the role of Partner at International Jet Traders in January 2024, adds experience and technical knowledge to the company's leadership team. With over three decades of dedicated service in the Business Aviation sector, including notable roles as Vice President of Sales in the pre-owned aviation industry and as a Flight Test Engineer and Senior Sales Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace, Sonya's arrival aligns seamlessly with International Jet Traders' commitment to delivering top-quality performance and personalized service.
International Jet Traders focuses on corporate aircraft sales and acquisitions. This specialized approach ensures a commitment to negotiating contracts that prioritize the client’s best interests. With access to the latest technology and market research, the company possesses correct and updated information on the pricing and availability of every registered airplane worldwide, enabling it to seize key opportunities that maximize clients' return on investment.
The company works closely with a select clientele to help them achieve their corporate aviation goals, fostering long-lasting business relationships that provide value to their client’s aviation departments. The company’s success is clear in its impressive track record, with much of its business coming from repeat customers. The team leverages its industry knowledge to identify strategic opportunities quickly and cost-effectively while maintaining high ethical standards.
For more information, visit http://www.intljettraders.com/.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association that has been promoting the general welfare of aircraft finance for over 50 years. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members on the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences, and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.