Michael Platt, John Shavinsky launch Jump Seat Advisor

After 35 years working in the aviation industry, Michael Platt and John Shavinsky are teaming up to provide their expertise to airlines. They have negotiated hundreds of lease agreements, work-outs, technical/specification issues and aircraft/engine purchases/sales for multiple leasing companies (including ILFC, CIT and others). The duo said in a press release: “If you are negotiating a purchase or lease of an engine or an aircraft, you can leverage [our] experience to save money and time; reduce risk; increase operational flexibility; and optimise lease terms and conditions.” They can be reached at either mike@jumpseatadvisor.com or john@jumpseatadvisor.com.