Chris Beer

Managing Director

After being employed by BAE and Saab aircraft on the BAE 146 and Saab 340 sales teams, Chris joined the Salénia Group to manage their diverse fleet of regional aircraft working closely with Skyways and other airlines in the group. In 1996 Chris set up Skyways Aviation as a subsidiary of Salénia to gain market recognition and grow third party activities. In 2009 Chris arranged a management buy out from Salénia and the company was renamed Skyworld Aviation, reflecting the extensive third party activity worldwide. During the last few years Skyworld has moved into the ATR and Embraer E-Jet markets thereby reinforcing its regional credentials. Chris is a keen aviator and holds a private pilots license.

Juliet Green

Sales & Marketing Director

With over 25 years at Skyworld, Juliet plays a key role in regional aircraft sales/leasing, and leads all marketing activities. Combining commercial insight with technical understanding, she develops tailored marketing strategies, conducts fleet market analysis, and drives business development in the global regional aircraft market.  She is also involved in all aspects of aircraft transactions, providing a well rounded and hands on approach to bring deals to successful conclusion. Although Juliet is involved in all aircraft types, she brings particular expertise in the ERJ / EJet market. Juliet has a young family and holds a private pilots license.

Kati Butler

Assistant to MD/Lease Portfolio Mgr

Kati joined Skyways Aviation in 2003 with the responsibility of managing all administrative functions in the office. Kati is also involved in the day to day accounts including weekly management accounts for the Directors and monthly invoicing. She handles the asset management side of the business looking after maintenance reserves and claims. Kati also arranges all the travel for the Skyworld team.

Oliver Portwood

Technical Sales Director

Oliver joined Skyworld Aviation in 2019 on the remarketing activities and now serves as Technical Sales Director, where he specialises in the technical and commercial aspects of aircraft trading / leasing.

Since joining, Oliver has successfully managed a diverse portfolio of complex transactions ranging from the acquisition / sale of types including Embraer E-Jets, Dash 8 Q400s, and Avro RJs.

Oliver is responsible for the full lifecycle of a deal—from drafting legal contracts to performing technical analysis and on-site asset inspections for our clients.

His foundational expertise is backed by a BSc in Aviation Management and an MSc in International Business, as well as a minor at Purdue University USA in Aviation Engineering Management.

Oliver can also be seen on TV where he was featured in Ice Airports Alaska, for the ferry of a 146-300QT to Alaska.

Dave Parker

Business Development Manager

Dave has an accomplished career in sales, mainly in the technology sector. He has a passion for aviation and has provided Skyworld with invaluable knowledge of the sector since early 2020, assisting with disseminating market intelligence and providing support with market updates and reports. Dave is a welcome addition to the team. He is also a keen aviation photographer and some of his library can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/aircraft-worldwide-davep/albums

Sue Booth

Office Manager

Sue re-joined Skyworld Aviation in 2019, previously working on a temporary basis a few years ago.  Sue is responsible for all office related issues as well as providing assistance in marketing activities.

Eva Brooks

Accounts

Eva joined Skyways Aviation in 1999 and is responsible for handling company accounts and book keeping. Eva is well known for her larger than life personality!