Adel Mardini built more than a private aviation empire spanning five continents. He sparked a movement in modern entrepreneurship when he founded Jetex in 2005 and oversaw the brand’s significant growth and expansion over the past two decades. Today, Jetex is the world’s favorite private aviation brand with global presence. Over the years, Mardini redefined global private aviation while expanding his vision into sustainability, innovation and infrastructure. A respected leader, he is admired for his instinct, elegance and style.

Recognized for two years in a row: featured on the 2023 cover and identified in 2024’s list of leading figures transforming the region’s travel and tourism industries.

Interviewed by Forbes, Aviation Business and CNN’s Quest Means Business, Mardini’s insights on growth, luxury and sustainability continue to resonate globally.

A member of the World Economic Forum, he is a respected voice shaping the future of global aviation.

Under Mardini’s direction, Jetex was honored with multiple awards, including “Middle East’s Leading FBO Brand,” “World’s Leading FBO Terminal” (Dubai & Paris) as we all “World’s Leading Private Jet Travel Experience”.

Jetex was recognized as the “Fixed Base Operator of the Year” for the several consecutive years, honored for its robust innovation, luxury hospitality and exceptional resilience.

Pioneered Jetex’s first “Pure Green FBO” in Berlin (2022), launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programs across Europe and the Middle East—including a Jetex-Shell partnership (2023)—and engaged with eVTOL and urban air mobility initiatives like Eve and Volocopter

Success isn’t built on what you own. It’s built on what you reshape, what you elevate, and what you leave behind.