Aerospace and Defense Review

• Benjamin Varga, Commercial Director

Open Horizon Aviation, founded in 2020, is a broker and crew-leasing company connecting pilots with airlines, ATOs and industry partners across Europe. It provides end-to-end support, including training oversight, mentorship, administrative assistance and regulatory compliance. Beyond crew leasing, the company is expanding into charters, aircraft transactions, legal advisory, maintenance, and operational services, acting as a strategic ally throughout a pilot’s career.

• Dimitris Perdikaris, CEO

JetSims operates high-fidelity flight simulators that unite realism with full EASA CS-FSTD(A) compliance. Built for airlines and ATOs, each device delivers authentic, safe, and certifiable training supported by a rigorous quality system that ensures uptime, reliability, and continuous audit readiness.

• Christophe Mostert, Managing Partner

M2P Consulting is a global management firm specializing in aviation, transport and logistics. With deep industry expertise, it delivers tailored, data-driven solutions across business process design, analytics, technology and project management, helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

• Dror Yahav, CEO

Universal Avionics provides innovative solutions, specialising in cost-effective upgrades for existing aircraft. Its focus is connecting legacy systems to modern technology, empowering pilots with enhanced situational awareness and data-driven insights for safer, more efficient flight.

• Dongwan Yoo, CEO

Hanwha Phasor leads the way in developing cutting-edge Active Electronically Steered Array (AESA) antennas for mobile satellite communications, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity across air, land, and sea. Its state-of-the-art technology caters to both commercial and military customers, showcasing the company’s commitment to seamless communication solutions.

• Robert Bell, Chief Executive, Archomai

Hawksland Associates excels in guiding clients through the complexities of the aerospace and defense sectors. With a focus on regulatory compliance, resource allocation and other critical challenges, the firm provides expert guidance and hands-on program management. Backed by an international network of over 200 professionals, it delivers tailored solutions that seamlessly integrate into client operations, driving impactful results.