Business Aviation People To Watch In 2025

A pioneer in the advanced air mobility industry, Bevirt plans to launch initial service with the Joby S4 air taxi in late 2025 in Dubai. He also has led the company through recent acquisitions of hydrogen propulsion and autonomy startups, technologies he plans to integrate into Joby’s aircraft.

Under Clark’s leadership, Beta appears to be the most likely candidate to certify an electric aircraft in the U.S. in 2025, beginning with its conventional-takeoff-and-landing Alia. The company also plans to continue expanding its network of dozens of electric aircraft chargers at airports and fixed-base operators across the U.S. while increasing output at its factory in South Burlington, Vermont.

D’Acosta has long promised to release a 100-octane unleaded avgas and has urged pilots to “be patient” for its arrival. The company expects its new 100R unleaded fuel to become commercially available in 2025 with both FAA approval and a key industry-consensus ASTM product specification.

Marmor was appointed managing partner of Opus Aero North America in 2024, marking a milestone in the Monaco-based company’s expansion strategy. She leads development of Opus’ footprint in the U.S. and Canada. She also is chair emeritus and a certified broker for the International Aircraft Dealers Association.

Since averting bankruptcy for Wheels Up in September 2023, Mattson has worked to stabilize and position the business for growth as it moves to become profitable in 2025 for the first time.

In 2024, FlyExclusive went public, made fleet changes and took on aircraft management for Volato. The challenging year was the first time the company was not profitable, but Segrave is predicting growth in 2025.