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We are aviation insiders leading aircraft transactions on behalf of discerning owners.

WHO ARE WE

WHO ARE WE

We are specialized in what you need.

We operate transactions with a bespoke, user-centric approach. We don’t focus on new or pre-owned, light or large aircraft, or specific brands or countries. Instead, we prioritize meeting our client’s expectations and finding the perfect match between a one-of-a-kind aircraft and their unique way of life.

We provide you with tailor-made solutions at each step of the transaction.

We manage the entire transactional process with dedication and accuracy, no matter the nuances or stakes. We put our aviation knowledge, technical skills and ability to negotiate assertively at the service of the most efficient and pleasant experience.

RELATIONSHIPS ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSETS

We build intimate, trustworthy, long-term relationships with our clients and partners. We advise our clients throughout the search, deal, delivery – and beyond. The strength and density of our network guarantees our ability to match sellers and buyers seamlessly.

Values

Accuracy

We believe in adaptation with a culture of precision and relevance.

Dedication

We are committed to what we do and always tend toward the highest level of mastery.

Integrity

We are direct, transparent and value honesty. Putting privacy first, we only recommend what is in the best interests of our clients.

Our experts,
at your service

Our team is made of former pilots, engineers and aircraft owners who have refined the art of navigating the turbulent skies of aircraft sales.

Alexis Cohen
Sales Director
Olivier Knutti
Managing Director
Benjamin Pattle
Sales Engineer
Alexis Cohen
Sales Director
Aerospace Engineer with a sales acumen, Alexis directs his energy toward aircraft sales and acquisition activities. Navigating the intersection of aviation and technology, he likes to refine processes to make 88K the most efficient brokerage firm clients might come across. In his previous role at Sabena Technics, Alexis sharpened his technical and sales expertise by working the initial phases of major commercial leasing ventures for top-tier companies. His technical leadership later elevated him to lead the digital transformation of a 150-person department. Holding a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from CNAM and ISAE Supaero, Alexis further completed his credentials with a Master's in International Project Management from l'Ecole Polytechnique and ESSEC Business School. Proficient in French and English, he's progressively adding German to his linguistic repertoire.
Olivier Knutti
Managing Director
Entrepreneur, Engineer and Pilot, Olivier fell into aircraft sales straight after his studies. His pragmatic approach and technical knowledge quickly led to recognition as one of the most reliable aircraft brokers in Europe. He founded 88K in 2015 to concretize his vision of what aircraft transactions should resemble: client-oriented, meticulous and efficient. Since then, Olivier has closed more than 50 transactions, creating as many satisfied and returning clients, who now see 88K as their partner in aviation. Olivier is type rated on the Cheyenne II and regularly flies acrobaticly in his Bücker Jungmann when not in his SR22. He graduated from ETH Zürich with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and is fluent in French, German and English.
Benjamin Pattle
Sales Engineer
Before being responsible for marketing and market research activities at 88K, Benjamin began his career in business aviation as Operations Manager, Crew Control and Co-Pilot for Fly 7 in Lausanne. He was rapidly promoted to Commercial Captain on PC-12, and flew worldwide as First Officer on the Challenger 605. He was also engaged as a Continuous Airworthiness engineer, and has experience in Charter Sales and Marketing. Thanks to his ongoing degree in Data Science at the Univeristy of London, Benjamin joins the team’s efforts in leveraging digital technology to bring value to our clients. Benjamin is fluent in English and French, speaks advanced Italian, moderate German, and is a former world ranked, professional Triathlete.

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