Chronology
1995
Aradian Aviation presentation Steve Rogers established Aradian Aviation Ltd in 1995 to facilitate the sale and purchase of private and corporate aircraft and helicopters for clients globally. The company has since grown
into one of Europe’s leading brokers of pre-owned
aircraft, headquartered in Guernsey, Channel Islands,
with partners based in Monaco and Spain, and repre-sentatives in various regions worldwide, such as France, Germany, Russia, South Africa, the Middle East, India, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the United
Kingdom.
Steve’s extensive experience in aviation, spanning from the 60s to present day, laid the foundation for the company’s success. He worked for British Airways, was a flight instructor, freelance captain for major corporations and charter operators in Southern England, and a Citation type rating examiner. He also spent five years as a sales/demonstration pilot for the UK Beechcraft agent, operating all Beech aircraft of that era, and helped set up flight operations in different parts of the world. This exposure brought him into the world of aviation sales. Although most of his work now involves overseeing various aspects of each sale from the Guernsey office, he still conducts general aircraft inspections for clients. However, he no longer ferries the aircraft halfway around the world with the new owner in tow, as he used to do.
1998
In 1998, Dion Robotham joined the company as a partner, having run his aircraft brokerage business in the UK. Dion and Steve often collaborated on various projects. Dion brought years of experience in aircraft sales, including a term with a small aircraft manufacturer. He has since stepped back from the business to semi-retire and focus on his boating activities.
2007
In 2007, Antony Rivolta joined the partnership, bringing with him a wealth of experience in aircraft sales, including time spent with Bombardier and British Aerospace. He broadened the company’s scope with his expertise in charter operations, aircraft management, and fractional ownership schemes.
2020
In 2020, Patricio Zunino Centeno was welcomed into the partnership to inject youthful energy into the business and secure its future beyond the retirement of the principal partners. Patricio had worked as a representative covering Spain and South and Central America for the company for several years. He gained experience as a sales director at one of Spain’s leading aircraft management companies.
