Amjet Executive Sells Last Jet, Ends Operations

Amjet Executive, a private aviation company based in Athens, Greece, has completed the sale of its last remaining business jet, marking the end of its aircraft operations. The jet, a Falcon 2000EX EASy previously registered as SX-FAM, recently completed its final flight under Amjet’s ‘AMJ’ code, flying from Geneva to Paris Le Bourget on December 22, 2023. The aircraft has now been re-registered in the United States as N222JS and is owned by Jet Sense Aviation, a specialist in aircraft sales and acquisitions.

Before its sale, this 18.5-year-old jet saw limited activity in 2024, with only one flight on May 6 from Paris Le Bourget to Kortrijk. In August, it was ferried to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, via Reykjavik Keflavik and Bangor International, signaling its transition to a new owner. Currently, the Falcon 2000EX EASy is listed for sale on the open market under Jet Sense Aviation, indicating potential interest from business aviation buyers.

Amjet Executive’s sale of its final operational aircraft signals a shift away from active flight operations. Once a prominent player in Greece’s private aviation sector, Amjet Executive managed a versatile fleet, including high-profile aircraft such as a Boeing Business Jet B737-700(BBJ), several Dassault Falcons (models 2000EX EASy, 2000LX, 50, 7X, and 900DX), and even a McDonnell Douglas MD-83. Among its noteworthy achievements, Amjet was the launch customer for the Falcon 8X, showcasing its influence in the business aviation industry.

The company, founded in 2009 by Chad-born businessman and former minister of state Abakar Manany, offered a range of private aviation services. These included aircraft management, charter services, maintenance, acquisitions, and sales. In 2011, Amjet expanded its footprint by establishing Amjet Executive Services SA in Geneva, Switzerland, to focus on aircraft brokerage. Both the Greek and Swiss branches remain active, as per national company registers, though their operations have shifted primarily to brokerage and consulting rather than flight operations.

Amjet Executive operated under a Type A air carrier operating license from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, which permitted the operation of aircraft with seating capacities of 20 or more. The company secured an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) in 2010, enabling it to provide commercial air transport services. Additionally, Amjet obtained a Foreign Air Carrier Permit from the United States Department of Transportation in 2017, further expanding its international operational capabilities.

With the sale of its last jet, Amjet’s active flying days appear to be over, marking the conclusion of an era for the company that once held a distinguished place in the European business aviation market. Although Amjet has yet to issue a public statement on its current operational focus, industry observers note that the company may continue to leverage its expertise in aircraft management and brokerage services.

This latest development underscores a trend among some aviation firms to shift from asset-heavy operations to service-oriented models. As of now, Amjet Executive’s future direction will likely involve consulting, brokerage, and other non-operational aviation services.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com