Amadeus will be based in London to expand Aero Asset’s global influence, with sales directors also in Canada, the US and Mexico.

Emmanuel Dupuy, Co-Founder of Aero Asset, said: "Philip brings decades of fixed and rotary-wing savoir-faire to Aero Asset. He draws from his experience as a pilot and commercial helicopter operator to deliver considerable expertise to clients.

"Having flown over 10,000 hours and operated many helicopter models, he is equipped to guide buyers and sellers through the quirks and features of each model. His real-world knowledge of flight technology, performance and operational costs will prove an invaluable resource when navigating clients through the process of buying and selling aircraft.”

Amadeus has compiled 10,300 flight hours during his flying career. He flew helicopters for the British Army Air Corps in Germany, Turkey and Norway. After flying Boeing 737s, he returned to helicopters, flying B206s, AS350s and AS355s in the UK, East Africa and Greenland.

Amadeus commented: "After flying and operating fixed and rotary-wing aircraft for the past decades, I am excited to launch the next phase of my career in helicopter sales. Aero Asset's back-office is impressive, and I am looking forward to becoming part of the sales team."