Equinox Charter, a provider of bespoke air charter solutions, has appointed Volker Meissner as Senior Air Charter Strategist, marking an important step in the company’s ongoing growth and continued investment in delivering exceptional client experience.
With more than three decades of experience across charter brokering, compliance, and sales leadership, Volker brings a depth of industry knowledge that few can match.
He will support Equinox Charter’s growing portfolio of corporate and high-net-worth clients, combining impressive understanding of business aviation with the company’s high-touch, personal approach to service.
Volker’s career includes a senior sales leadership position at ARGUS International, where he oversaw the company’s air carrier and business aviation activities across the EMEA region.
During this time, he played a key role in developing the Certified Air Charter Broker Program, a landmark initiative designed to promote transparency and raise professional standards in air charter brokerage, of which Equinox Charter proudly renewed following a recent on-site audit.
Before joining ARGUS, Volker founded and led Aviation Charter Ltd, a respected brokerage he managed for nearly a decade, delivering tailored charter solutions building long-term client relationships based on service excellence.
A respected industry figure, he served as Deputy Chairman and Council Member of BACA (now The Air Charter Association) where he helped elevate industry standards for charter brokers, contributing to the development of transparency, broker training, and accreditation initiatives that continue to shape the sector today.
Meissner comments: “What drew me to Equinox is its commitment to excellence and a mindset that never seems to stand still. My focus will be on building on that foundation, continually raising standards and finding new ways to deliver value and confidence to clients.
Elliot Bottomley, Managing Director at Equinox Charter, added: “Having Volker join us is a major milestone for Equinox. Volker’s knowledge, credibility, and commercial acumen will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our presence across various sectors and expand our client base.”
Alongside Volker’s appointment, Giovanni (Gio) Manzella has been promoted from Operations Manager to Head of Operations.
Since joining Equinox, Gio has been instrumental in advancing the company’s operational systems, ensuring every flight is delivered with precision, consistency, and the personal attention Equinox clients value.
Ian Patterson, CEO at Equinox Charter comments: “Gio’s promotion is thoroughly deserved. His unique blend of discipline, attention to detail and problem-solving in a world of complex flight operations make him an invaluable asset to the business.
“Having Gio lead our operational team ensures that we maintain our reputation for reliability and client-focus as we continue to grow.