George Antoniadis – Founder, President and CEO of PlaneSense

George Antoniadis is the founder and president of PlaneSense, a fractional jet ownership company headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A certified electrical engineer by training, he had previously worked as a management consultant with McKinsey before founding PlaneSense.

PlaneSense has seen steady growth since its founding 25 years ago. Its Pilatus PC-12 turboprop business jet is widely regarded as one of the most economical and dependable in its class, boasting impressive range statistics.

Early Life and Education

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Professional Career

George Antoniadis is the founder, president and CEO of PlaneSense – one of three leaders in aircraft fractional ownership. Established in 1996, their fleet includes Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprops as well as Beechcraft Bonanza turbine conversions.

His office is an ultra-modern masterpiece with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the airfield, its most striking feature being a vibrant light show that illuminates the ceiling at night. George has always had an eye for finding cutting-edge aviation technology at cost-effective prices – which has resulted in many cost-saving solutions. Additionally, his company takes safety seriously with MissionFitT, a simulator powered by a patented microprocessor and augmented reality software. Despite economic challenges, George says he has no plans to slow down any time soon.

Achievements and Honors

George Antoniadis is the founder and CEO of PlaneSense, one of the three industry leaders in aircraft fractional ownership. Established in 1996, his business has since blossomed to encompass a large civilian fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops as well as several Nextant 400XTi jets.

He is an accomplished pilot and often flies his planes through PlaneSense. Additionally, he’s a proud member of both the Aero Club of New England and Anatolia College in Greece.

He has earned numerous accolades for his accomplishments, such as the Presidential Award from Aero Club of New England and Lifetime Achievement Award from National Air Transportation Association Fractional Ownership Council. Furthermore, his leadership roles have been recognized by Boards of Governors from Air Charter Safety Foundation and National Business Aviation Association Advisory Council.

Personal Life

George Antoniadis attributes much of his success to the lessons he learned while earning an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School. Additionally, he developed management abilities as a consultant for McKinsey and Company, where he was responsible for overseeing various projects.

He applied his business acumen when he founded PlaneSense in 1996. This fractional aircraft ownership company offers the Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop, which has been named one of the top three industry leaders by multiple publications. Throughout the last recession, Antoniadis made some smart decisions like investing back into marketing, optimizing office space and strategically timing a re-branding campaign.