FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024
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A Lifetime of Achievement in Aircraft Finance and Aviation
Tony Kioussis Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Aircraft Finance Association
EDGEWATER, MD — April 22, 2024 – The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Anthony (“Tony”) Kioussis was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the association’s 52nd annual conference held in Tucson, Arizona, April 16–18.
With a distinguished career spanning several decades in the aviation industry, Tony Kioussis has made significant contributions to aircraft finance and valuation. As the founder of Asset Insight, LLC, he developed a proprietary Asset Grading System Process that revolutionized how an aircraft’s maintenance condition is evaluated and graded on a standardized scale, thereby providing greater transparency in the aircraft valuation process.
Before establishing Asset Insight, Tony held key positions at GE Capital’s Corporate Aircraft Finance group and Jet Aviation Business Jets, Inc. His experience also includes a ten-year tenure at British Aerospace, Inc., where he served as VP- Sales for JSX Capital, the company’s aircraft remarketing subsidiary. Tony later founded the K Group, LTD., providing aviation consulting services to companies in the Americas and Europe, and served as Sales Director - Airframe Programs at Jet Support Services, Inc., where he developed the “Tip-to-Tail” Airframe Hourly Cost Maintenance Program.
A committed industry leader, Tony served as the Board Secretary for NAFA and held the position of Chairman of the Products and Services Member Council for the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). He was also a Member of the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Business Aviation Subcommittee.
“Tony is an exemplary leader who has made an indelible mark on the aircraft finance industry through his innovative approach to aircraft valuation and unwavering commitment to advancing the field,” said Ed Medici, NAFA President. “On behalf of NAFA, I am honored to present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions and lasting legacy.”
Kioussis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida Institute of Technology’s College of Aeronautics and completed graduate studies at New York’s Pace University toward an MBA in Finance. He is also a licensed pilot and published author.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the aircraft finance industry throughout their career and underscores the importance of the association’s values. NAFA is proud to bestow this honor to Tony Kioussis in recognition of his demonstrated exceptional loyalty and service to the association.
The award was presented during the 52nd Annual NAFA Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The yearly conference brings together aviation finance professionals to discuss best practices and ways to ensure transactional integrity in the aviation financing business.
For more information about the conference and the Lifetime Achievement Award, please visit www.nafa.aero.
About NAFA: The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association that has been promoting the general welfare of aircraft finance for 50 years. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members on the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences, and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.