The firm continues to solidify its position as one of the largest and most trusted aircraft brokerages in the world. 

January 27, 2025 – Melbourne, FL – jetAVIVA, a worldwide leader in pre-owned aircraft sales and acquisitions, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into the large cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft markets. Building on its reputation as a leader in the light jet category, jetAVIVA is poised to make a significant impact in this segment.

The newly-formed large cabin department will be led by Ben Dow, jetAVIVA Senior Managing Director and expert in Dassault Falcon Jets, and Jim Lewis, a Gulfstream-specialized industry leader who joins jetAVIVA with over 30 years of experience. Together, Dow and Lewis have facilitated hundreds of Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault Falcon aircraft transactions. Their combined experience solidifies jetAVIVA’s position as a trusted advisor for clients navigating this sophisticated segment of the marketplace.

“I’m thrilled to join jetAVIVA’s exceptional team as we expand into the large cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft markets,” said Lewis. “This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the growth of a powerful and respected brand while leveraging my experience to deliver exceptional results for our customers”

jetAVIVA’s expansion into these markets is a natural progression for the firm, which has built its success on long-term relationships backed by unmatched expertise. In 2024, 50% of jetAVIVA’s transactions came from repeat customers—an achievement that underscores the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service across all segments of business aviation.

“The demand from our clients for large cabin aircraft solutions has never been stronger, and I’m thrilled to announce this new trajectory for jetAVIVA,” said CEO Emily Deaton. “Jim Lewis and Ben Dow bring decades of experience and an outstanding reputation for serving clients. They are the right leaders to guide us as we deliver our proven approach to new segments of the marketplace.”

Supporting this initiative are experienced market research specialists Carter Tos and Sean O’Brien, whose data-driven insights ensure that clients receive unparalleled guidance in the complex large cabin aircraft market.

Accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) and renowned for its client-centric approach, jetAVIVA is well-positioned to set new standards of service and expertise in business aviation. For more information, visit www.jetaviva.com.