“As I look back on 2025, I can say it has been one of the most significant years in the history of Boutsen Aviation. For our clients, our partners, our friends, and of course, our team…”
During the Monaco Yacht Show, Boutsen Aviation proudly announces the sale of its 24th Falcon 7X aircraft,
Installé sur le Rocher depuis plus de 40 ans, Thierry Boutsen s’est brillamment reconverti dans les affaires.
Chris Thalhammer, a seasoned aviator with over two decades in the aviation industry, is currently Business Development Director DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) for Boutsen Aviation while also captaining the Global XRS fleet for FLEXJET.
Monaco, August 12, 2024 - Boutsen Aviation is happy to announce their newest external partner, Filippo Arcaleni, has been appointed as the Exclusive Sales Representative and Business Developer for Malta, Italy, and Southern Europe, effectively immediately.
Monaco, June 11, 2024 - Following the recent sale of a Falcon 7X, marking the 20th transaction for this type of aircraft by the company, Boutsen Aviation is very proud to announce the sale of its 423rd aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 3500...
Boutsen Aviation is extremely proud to share the news of their 20th Falcon 7X sale!
Thierry Boutsen, qui était le grand ami d’Ayrton Senna, se souvient...
A dive into the fascinating world of aeronautics alongside Tommy Douillard, a enthusiast whose love for the skies traces back to an airborne heritage, as his father was a private pilot himself.
Monaco, August 7th — Boutsen Aviation is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the soaring young talent, Tommy Douillard, a rising star in aerobatic flying.
Après avoir dépassé la barre symbolique des 400 appareils vendus fin 2021, Boutsen Aviation connaît une année 2022 très positive, profitant d’un marché de l’aviation d’affaires à nouveau en plein essor ...
Monaco, 5 December 2022 - As the Boutsen Aviation team prepares to head off to the MEBAA show in Dubai this weekend, it is celebrating not one but two sales – bringing the total number of transactions to an impressive 415.
Engine start-up. In his comfortable seat, he switches off his phone after a long discussion. It is 10:30 p.m. and in a handful of hours will be the outcome of several weeks of negotiations...
With the business aviation market in bloom again, the Boutsen Aviation team has tackled the summer on a high note along with a series of aircraft sales and acquisition mandates...
With the number of business jets for sale at an all-time low, sourcing high quality pre-owned aircraft is certainly challenging in the current climate...
There’s a cheerfully busy atmosphere in the Monaco offices of Boutsen Aviation as the company just sealed a symbolic deal marking the 400th aircraft sold to date. This significative milestone has been reached this month with the sale of a stunning Dassault Falcon 7X.
All starts with a sunny day in Reims airport. This is not time for Champagne but time for being upside down!!! Just imagine, a good preliminary debrief on the ground including Aircraft Systems, Briefing for the Flight, Pre-flight Inspection, Cockpit Adjustment, Safety Brief, Flight Instruction and how to use the rocket strapped below your seat…
To mark the 74th Cannes Film Festival, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to browse our newsletter which highlights the different enterprises within the Boutsen Group and all our latest news. A shared passion revolving around the aviation, automotive and design industries has enabled us to build unique brands offering high-end products and services.
Over 2,700 jets and turboprops are listed for sale today. Acting in the best interest of its clients for over twenty years, the entire sales team at Monaco based Boutsen Aviation closely monitors the complex patterns and intricates of the market's competitive environment. Benjamin Ribouleau, head of the market analysis department, explains how the brokerage company proceeds to define aircraft values...
Plus de vingt ans que Thierry Boutsen a arrêté sa carrière automobile. Mais sa passion reste intacte ... entretien avec un "fou" du volant à l'approche d'un événement qu'il affectionne ...
Boutsen Aviation has had an active Q1, as it kicks off the first three months of what is the company’s 24th Anniversary, with several sales while managing the impact of the current crisis on the business aviation market...
For Boutsen Aviation, 2020 has been a special year in more ways than one. While the company recently celebrated its milestone 385th aircraft transaction, the team is thrilled to have sped along its sales trajectory by successfully sending off a magnificent 2009 Airbus A319CJ to its new owner...
From racing the world’s fastest cars to selling the planet’s most expensive private airplanes, Thierry Boutsen has always been a man on a mission....
It is a no-brainer to admit that 2020 has been a whirlwind for the entire world not sparing the business aviation industry. Fortunately, Boutsen Aviation experienced a nice rebound in Q3 2020 powered by two sales counting a Piaggio Avanti II and a Bombardier Global 5000 as well as some new additions to the exclusive listing.
Tête d'affiche de cette édtion 2020 différée de cinq mois et conclue hier au Castellet, l'ancien pilote de F1 Thierry Boutsen s'est improvisé Rallyman à 63 ans dans le baquet d'une Porsche ...
Thierry Boutsen, le dernier Belge à avoir triomphé en GP, pose un regard lucide sur la discipline qu’il a pratiquée pendant dix saisons. Ce qui ne l’empêche pas d’être toujours aussi passionné et de se glisser, quand l’occasion se présente, dans l’habitacle étriqué d’une Formule 1 ...
Доминику Тринке, президенту Boutsen Aviation — брокерской фирмы, основанной Тьерри Бутсеном и базирующейся в Монако, — удалось продать 15 реактивных самолетов Falcon 7X, при этом десять из них были реализованы с начала 2017 года. Доминик рассказал Top Fl ight, почему он специализируется на сделках с Dassault Falcon.
Monaco, February 25th, 2020 – The new decade already got off to a flying start for the Boutsen Aviation team. After closing 2019 with successful transactions including one Boeing BBJ, two Dassault Falcon 7X, one Falcon 2000EX, one Gulfstream G550, one Bombardier Challenger 604 and many more, the company just sealed the first deal of 2020 with a Premier IA. This sale marks the 379th aircraft sold to date.
As 2019 comes to a close, Boutsen Aviation is pleased to reflect back on the recent events and sales that took place over the last few months both at home and abroad. Whether it was at various aviation events around the world, or gracing the pages of industry magazines, the entire team was not only closing transaction deals but expanding its presence worldwide.
Dominique Trinquet, President Boutsen Aviation, the Monaco-based brokerage firm founded by Thierry Boutsen, has sold a total of fifteen 7X Falcons, including ten of them since 2017. He tells Ultimate Jet why he has specialised in Dassault Falcon transactions.
Former F1 and Le Mans racing driver Thierry Boutsen has been named on the international judging panel of this year’s ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam.
September 2, 2019 — Monaco — It’s back to school and back to work season, as the long and luxurious days of summer slowly come to a close. For the team of Boutsen Aviation, however, the warm weather was anything but luxurious as they hustled to close a series of transactions, with four sales and three new additions to the listing...
Geneva – May 22, 2019 – While Boutsen Aviation deals with a multitude of aircraft models, ranging from light jets and helicopters to heavy jets and bizliners, one particular model stands out: the Falcon 7X. President Dominique Trinquet is the company’s expert in Falcon transactions, and has seen a substantial amount of activity around this model over the years.
Geneva – May 21, 2019 – There is something remarkable about flying in a bizliner. From the moment you step on board, you feel as if it is not an aircraft at all, but an entire home capable of taking flight to a plethora of worldwide destinations. Boutsen Aviation’s A319CJ MSN 3826 G-NOAH is no exception, and it will showcase its glory for all to see this week on the static display at EBACE 2019.
When Boutsen switched full time from driving Formula One cars to aircraft sales, he already had an amazing client list including Michael Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen. As well as racing drivers, the company is also by appointment to His Serene Highness Albert 11, Prince of Monaco.
Monaco – May 6, 2019 – While the saying goes, “April Showers Bring May Flowers”, here at Boutsen Aviation we have a different way of looking at it that goes above and beyond the weather. We’ve been jam-packed full of events this past month, and the next promises to be even busier...
L’ancien pilote de course Thierry Boutsen gère aujourd’hui la société Boutsen Aviation, spécialisée dans l’aviation d’affaires. Sa reconversion réussie, il la doit en partie à son expérience sur les circuits ...
Monaco, March 15, 2019 - There is an informal term in the United States dubbed “March Madness” relating to an annual basketball championship. While we are some kilometers away from the courts, this month we have some slam dunks of our own that we would like to share with you, including our latest additions to the listing and our sponsorship and attendance for the upcoming Winter Aviation Summit...
Monaco et l'automobile, c'est une histoire d'amour qui dure. Logique, donc, de retrouver une présence monégasque au salon Rétromobile qui réunit jusqu'à dimanche soir à Paris le monde de l'automobile ancienne...
La délégation du Monaco Economic Board a regagné Monaco avec le sentiment d'avoir, sur le long terme, une vraie fenêtre d'actions en Inde. Certains ont même déjà trouvé l'ouverture !
January 31st, 2019 – Monaco – Even though it has been less than a month into the new year, Boutsen Aviation is already moving at full speed with new aircraft added to the listing, mandates to source, new members joining the team, as well as traveling for industry-related events...
December 10, 2018 – Dubai – For the occasion of MEBAA 2018, Boutsen Aviation is pleased to announce the display of its Airbus A319CJ in collaboration with AIRBUS on the static. The aircraft was recently showcased at EBACE earlier this year, and it makes for the first presentation of a business liner the company has presented for MEBAA.
November 28, 2018 – Monaco – This season, Boutsen Aviation’s activities are highly concentrated east of Monaco, with a combination of events and sales in India, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai...
Chi va piano va sano ! Allez dire cela à Thierry boutsen ! Il est l'un des hommes les plus rapides du monde. Ancien coureur de F1. Dix Grand Prix de Monaco.
Hier midi, une centaine de cyclistes aux couleurs de la Blue Marine Foundation ont achevé une course caritative au départ de Londres. Huit pays traversés pour l'avenir du monde marin ...
L'entreprise monégasque Boutsen Design et l'avionneur américain Boeing Business Jet font stand commun pour présenter un jet privé de la taille d'un avion de ligne bien connu ...
The summer holidays are over and the new season is in full force for the team of Boutsen Aviation. With the shortening of days, the activity within the company grows larger, including international trips, events, and new aircraft in the listing...
La mission en Chine organisée par le Monaco Economic Board à surpassé toutes les attentes de son président et des entreprises présentes. Un travail de longue haleine qui porte enfin ses fruits.
Monaco – August 6, 2018 – Summer is in full swing in Monaco, and the heat has only served to rev the engines of the Boutsen Aviation team. The company has surpassed its 360th aircraft transaction, another milestone coming quickly on the heels of the 350th that closed earlier this year...
June 7, 2018 - Monaco - Less than a week ago, Boutsen Aviation was on site in Geneva at EBACE, Europe’s largest business aviation convention...
Geneva - May 25, 2018 - When Thierry Boutsen sold his first Piper Cheyenne II in 1997 after finishing his career as an F1 pilot, he never imagined to what great lengths his blossoming company would grow to. Twenty-one years and 355 aircraft later, Boutsen Aviation is proud to present an Airbus A319 Corporate Jet at this year’s EBACE, the largest aircraft to be displayed by the company to date. The entire team is thrilled to welcome clients aboard such a prestigious and impressive vessel.
Monaco - May 17, 2018 - Things are in full bloom at Boutsen Aviation this month and show no sign of slowing down as the season continues ...
Monaco - May 17, 2018 - This month, Boutsen Aviation is pleased to welcome Atiesh Mishra as the newest member to the company’s international sales representative team. Based in New Delhi, India, Mr. Mishra will be responsible for expanding and developing the rapidly growing southeast Asian market, with particular focus on India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia...
Une chicane du circuit de Zolder va être rebaptisée "Chicane Thierry Boutsen" du nom de l'un des meilleurs pilotes que la Belgique a connus. Car dans les années 80 et 90, le pilote de Formule 1 à remporté plusieurs victoires qui resteront dans les annales sportives. Un grand honneur pour Thierry Boutsen qui depuis plusieurs années est à la tête de Boutsen Aviation. Rencontre avec celui qui a quitté les circuits automobiles et réussit sa reconversion en homme d'affaires dans l'aviation privée. Une autre passion pour ce Monégasque de cœur ...
I have the great pleasure to announce an outstanding new milestone for our company: the 350th aircraft sold to date, thanks to the combined efforts of our expert sales team ...
Big news for all loyal racing fans and sympathizers of Circuit Zolder! The well-known “little chicane", located before the sacrament slope, now bears the name “Thierry Boutsen Chicane”. This is due to an enthusiastic group of employees at Circuit Zolder, who wants to avoid that valuable memories will disappear...
Monaco - March 20, 2018 - Boutsen Aviation will be leaving the sunshine in Monaco this week and heading towards sub-zero temperatures in Vevey Switzerland for the 3rd edition of the Winter Aviation Summit (WAS) from March 22 – 23...
January 30, 2018 – It was the week before Christmas, and all through the office … the entire Boutsen Aviation team was bustling to close the last transactions of the year. Instead of wrapping paper, they were flipping through contracts, instead of gift lists for Santa, it was checklists of what was needed for the final closing, and instead of holiday carols, it was the sound of jet engines that rumbled through the ears of the broker team...
Thierry Boutsen is best known as a champion car racer. He had a long career behind the wheel, driving Formula One, European Touring, and World Sportscars. In Formula One, he drove for Benett on, mounting the podium six times, and with Williams, when he won both the 1989 Canadian and Australian Grand Prix ...
Le 15 octobre dernier, le Stars Rallye Televie s'est deroule sous un soleil radieux. Grace aux quelque 250 voitures anciennes et modernes, ainsi qu'a la vente d'objets exceptionnels, l'equipe de Willy Braillard a pu recolter plus de 100 ooo € afin de soutenir la recherche contre le cancer.
The "Stars Rallye Télévie" is a fundraising rally created to support the fight against cancer and leukaemia. Initiated by former professional driver Willy Braillard, and Allan Sport, the event is held each year in Belgium where the general public has a chance to share their driving passion for “Télévie” with celebrity stars from the sport and show-business. For this special 10th Anniversary rally on October 15th, 2017, Boutsen Aviation Founder & Chairman Thierry Boutsen will be the honorary ambassador and will drive the latest Honda NSX hybrid.
October 5th, 2017 – Traditionally, September is a hard working month for Boutsen Aviation, mainly because we are at the heart of the Monaco Yacht Show, in the bustle and hustle of its visitors, high-end clientele and partners coming from all around the world. Our sales team is very solicited with important meetings and events occurring throughout the month.
Thierry Boutsen, résident monégasque depuis 33 ans, s’est illustré sur les circuits automobiles jusque dans les années 90. Après avoir disputé plus de 160 courses de Formule 1 et gagné trois Grands Prix, le champion s’est reconverti dans l’aviation d’affaires.
The summer season is over, and Boutsen Aviation is heading into autumn full throttle. Before the end of August, the company successfully closed the sale of a 2010 Gulfstream G550, marking the 19th Gulfstream transaction to date. According to sales broker Timothée Marcie, “the G550 market has been incredibly active for the past few months, and we are proud to be at its forefront”.
Monaco, June 10, 2017 — Though clouds and rain were initially predicted in the forecast, the first day of EBACE 2017 broke with clear blue skies and bright sunshine on the Static Display where Boutsen Aviation was one of 24 companies showcasing aircraft for viewing. Upon entering the Static, the first impressive view your eyes met with was the stunning Falcon 7X MSN 135, which is the only Falcon 7X in the entire world to feature a shower.
Thierry Boutsen has gone from a mechanical-engineering degree to Formula 1 racing to aircraft brokerage. Earning the university degree was not really his idea, but rather part of a deal with his father for permission to race. In the end, it has served him well, first with race cars and now in the world of aviation.
As winter turned to spring in Monaco, Boutsen Aviation has been highly active both at home and abroad. April has been a busy month, both in sales and acquisitions, events and traveling, and preparations for the upcoming EBACE this month.
Boutsen Aviation has had an active Q1, as it kicks off the first three months of its 20th Anniversary year with a number of sales, acquisition mandates, travels, and events. Founded in 1997 by Formula One driver Thierry Boutsen and his wife Daniela, Boutsen Aviation has since grown to be one of the most esteemed aircraft sales and acquisitions companies in Europe, and has sold a total of 335 aircraft to date...
The team at Boutsen Aviation closed 2016 with a record of four sales in December alone. As the year came to an end, the Monaco-based company sold two Gulfstream and two Falcon 7x, adding to the previous 13 aircraft sold throughout the year. Founder and Chairman Thierry Boutsen closed the sale of a G550 in Basel, Switzerland, just one week following the sale of a GV in Luton...
June 7, 2016 - Monaco. The week at EBACE 2016 proved to be a successful one for the team at Boutsen Aviation. Over the course of the three day event, a letter of intent for a Gulfstream GV was executed, and a price drop for the Embraer Legacy 650 was concluded by the week’s end. Additionally, Executive Vice President Mathieu Pezin signed an exclusive sales mandate for Hawker 800B MSN 258056 and an acquisition mandate for a EC135T2+...
Boutsen Aviation is pleased to announce the sale of the Falcon 2000 - s/n 226 (manufactured in 2006), representing the 320th aircraft transaction to date for the Monaco-based company. Additionally, it is the second aircraft delivered to an Indian customer, demonstrating the growth and development of Boutsen Aviation’s worldwide customer base.
Boasting a total of 305 aircraft sales of the world’s finest new and preowned aircraft since its inception in 1997, BOUTSEN AVIATION has seen an impressive track record of sales in the past 14 months...
Boutsen Aviation, a Monaco-based business jet brokerage led by ex-Formula One driver Thierry Boutsen, recently named Dominique Trinquet as the new president of the company, 15 years after he first joined Boutsen Aviation.
In May of last year, Boutsen Aviation and Kunak Jet Sales announced their second successful cooperation with the sale of a pre-owned Dassault Falcon 7X. Nearly 6 months on, the two companies were pleased to join forces again for the sale of a Phenom 300.
La nouvelle saison de Formule 1 démarre ce week-end. Qui mieux que le dernier Belge vainqueur d’un grand prix pour en parler? C’était il y a déjà 25 ans...
Boutsen Aviation, aircraft sales and acquisition specialists, have enjoyed a flying start to 2015 with the successful sale of the 2008 Dassault Falcon 7X s/n 019. The milestone sale represents the fourth Dassault Falcon 7X transaction successfully closed by Boutsen Aviation in the last 12 months.
The Formula 1 that today draws continent-sized audiences is a far cry from the spectacle of the Eighties; Thierry Boutsen, a young racing enthusiast who gathered $500,000 in tobacco sponsorship to buy a seat in the Arrows team in 1983, would balk at this current bland era of champions "weighing the percentages" and "taking the positives" from a race.
Salué comme l'un des pilotes F1 les plus reconnus de son époque, Thierry Boutsen donne son aperçu sur les deux passions qui ont marqué sa carrière professionnelle - la course automobile et l'aviation.
Monaco-based Boutsen Aviation and Boutsen Design are here at MEBA (Stand 660) sharing a stand to promote, respectively, its business aircraft brokerage and loose equipment sales such as linen and crockery for high-end business jet interiors.
Resale specialist Boutsen Aviation exhibiting at MEBA on Stand 660 with sister company Boutsen Design is presenting a Bombardier Challenger 604 in the static park.
He is oft-remembered for his adrenaline inducing duel with Ayrton Senna from behind the wheel of a Williams Renault at the 1990 Hungarian Grand Prix, but these days, Former F1 driver, Thierry Boutsen, gets his kicks closing multi-million dollar deals.
Boutsen Aviation honoured with its newly acquired title "By Appointment to HSH the Sovereign Prince of Monaco"