Tom Jakes
Tom Jakes is the Global Managing Partner for Allen & Overy. He has been in the UAE since 2000 and is one of the region’s most highly regarded and well respected M&A and ECM practitioners. Tom is experienced in general corporate and corporate finance work, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity work, international equity offerings and IPOs.
Barry Wilson
As Barry co-head of technology for EMEA, Will’s practice focuses on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters within the tech sector and its related industries both in EMEA and the United States. From emerging enterprises and startups to large public corporations, he advises some of the world’s leaders in technology on a range of issues including M&A, JVs, private fundraising, and digital transformation.
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WE STRIVE TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOP IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER
As the leader in private aviation, we are fully committed to reducing the environmental footprint made by Elit Airways. Therefore, we have created a multi-tiered program to address sustainability while continuing to examine all aspects of our business with environmental impact in mind.
Elit Airways launched the Blue Elitairways® program to allow Owners a way to seamlessly purchase the equivalent amount of carbon credits to ensure their flight activity is carbon neutral. Through this global program, we partner with Climate Impact Partners to directly support carbon projects.
BLUE SKIES CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Since 2012, our European operations have been carbon neutral, going above and beyond European Union regulations. Elit Airways will offset its administrative and training flights in the U.S. beginning in 2021, amounting to 1,600 flights annually.
BLUE SKIES CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM
ELECTRIC TUG
We officially welcomed a new electric aircraft tug to the CMH Repair Station. This addition allows us to fully support the movement of all aircraft—from Phenoms to Global 7500s. Plus, a majority of our ramp- and hangar-based vehicles that support daily operations will now produce zero emissions.
PROMOTING PROSPERITY
At Elit Airways, we recognize the opportunities we have to contribute to a better and healthier world. We continue to develop upon our Sustainable Development Goals and encourage our employees to answer the call to action to transform our future.