A Leadership Team Forged in Global Aviation
Our Mission
Airline Factory was created by seasoned aviation executives to solve the critical challenges that medium-size and start-up airlines face. Our track record of profitable, reliable, and best-in-class airline operations has enabled us to define the right recipes to create long-term successful air services. Through our vast network, we establish the right synergies and partnerships to lead any airline to success.
The Founders
Jean-Paul Boutibou
Founder & Managing Partner
35 years in commercial aviation, covering a broad spectrum of executive positions from OEMs (Airbus, Bombardier) to consultancy, airlines, MRO and supply chain.
Entrepreneurial spirit, with very deep airline C suite relationships across the Middle East and Africa regions in particular.
Participation in several airline launches (Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda…).
PREVIOUS POSITIONS : Sales Director MEA at Airbus, VP Sales EMEA at Bombardier, Founder of ABJAD Group.
Patrick Baudis
Founder & Managing Partner
32 years in commercial aviation, mostly with Airbus and Bombardier, in Europe and North America.
Extensive experience in all aviation marketing fields from market strategy and product positionings to value selling in sales campaigns, aviation consulting, product developments and business cases, airline network optimization, branding and communication
Participation in several aircraft launches (A320 neo, A350, C Series…) and airline setup or expansion (Breeze, Azul…).
PREVIOUS POSITIONS : VP Marketing at Airbus & Bombardier, Head of Aero Advisory Services at Mitsubishi, Founder of Ascendium Aero Advisory.
Our Team
Rosalinda M. ANDRES
Administrative Assistant
Farah Haidah Binte ISMAIL
Aviation Strategy & Analytics Consultant
Our Expert Network
An Unrivaled Network of Industry Professionals
Our in-house expertise is formidable, but we believe in bringing the absolute best minds to every challenge. To complement our team and address highly specialized topics, we draw on a unique, curated network of dozens of industry professionals with hands-on knowledge and decades of experience.
Former CFO Air France-KLM Group
Currently President of Servair Board of Directors
Frédéric GAGEY
Former CEO Air France Group
Aero Intelligence
Christophe Ritter
CEO Milanamos
- Airline Operations
- Flight Crew Training & Qualification
- Cabin Crew Training
- Maintenance Training (Engineers & Technicians)
- Aviation Safety & Flight Safety Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Training Org Mgmt
Philippe Goetz
CEO ICARE Training Center
- Expertise in all MRO Functions
- Aircraft Selection and Purchase Negotiation
- Aircraft Lease Negotiation
- Pre-purchase Survey on used Aircraft
- Support for AOC application
Abate Gidafe
Former Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines MRO
- Successfully led or participated in negotiations for over 150 complex aircraft and fleet transactions for OEMs, airlines and lessors over 35 years
- Advised clients on aircraft buying, selling and leasing strategies
Christian Sabardine
Executive Director and Senior Advisor OEM Aircraft Transactions
- Captain with over 17,000 flight hours
- Pilot recruitment and retention strategy
- Airline operations and regulation compliance
- Workforce planning and crew management
- AOC setup
- Flight operations management
Capt Lukman Mabuya Ndusa
Former Director Flight Operations, Uganda Airlines
Experienced lawyer in aviation matters such as:
- Aircraft Transaction - Aircraft acquisition, financing, leasing
- Service Level Agreements for ground handling, airport services
- Advice on Commercial Agreements
Rahel Zerihun Legesse
Former Vice President Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretariat, Ethiopian Airlines
- 28 years of experience in aviation
- Compliance & safety management expert
- IOSA project lead
- SMS and ERP documentation management
Gwenaëlle Verbecque
Former Compliance & Safety Director, Afrijet Business Service
Strategy, Digital Transformation, Brand & Communication, Emerging Market Financial Services
FATOU GUEYE
Founder DIGAL Consulting, Former VP Brand Strategy, Air France
Our partners
Our in-house expertise is amplified by a curated ecosystem of industry-leading partners. We have carefully selected these specialists to integrate best-in-class technologies and services, ensuring our clients receive a seamless and comprehensive solution for any challenge.
