Last week, the JSSI team attended LABACE in São Paulo – the largest business aviation show in Latin America. JSSI is celebrating momentum in the region and continues to strengthen its regional team with key appointments. As business aviation in the region continues to evolve, JSSI remains committed to serving as a long-term partner for operators across Latin America.
Market Trends
The Latin American business aviation sector remains one of the fastest-growing globally. Since 2019, Brazil’s fleet has expanded by over 30%, and 2021 marked a turning point, with new business jet deliveries in the region increasing, and the market valuation for business aviation in Latin America estimated nearly $ 1 billion.
This upward trajectory continued through 2024 and into 2025. As of mid-2025, Brazil and Mexico have solidified their positions as the second and third largest business aviation markets in the world, following the United States market. Brazil alone now counts over 1,100 business jets, while Mexico operates just over 1,000. Together, they represent a significant portion of the nearly 3,000 business jets registered across Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for approximately 12% of the global fleet.
Another notable trend is the increase in large-cabin aircraft across the region. Long-range business aircraft in Brazil now represent roughly 14% of the total fleet, reflecting evolving operator preferences and increased cross-continental flying needs. New executive airport infrastructure is aligned with this trend, with a strong example being Catarina airport – opened just a few years ago – supporting international flights in São Paulo.
As a result of this fleet growth and operational sophistication, JSSI is seeing a significant increase in Hourly Cost Maintenance (HCM) program adoption. Operators that once preferred to self-manage maintenance are now recognizing the value of having a specialized partner—benefiting from cost predictability, reduced downtime, and global technical support. Building on this trend, JSSI anticipates strong growth in 2025.
Regional Support
As part of its long-term growth strategy in the region, JSSI has made several key additions to strengthen its commercial presence and customer support experience, expanding its integrated capabilities across maintenance programs, inventory support, digital tools, and advisory services.
Recent appointments include:
- Philipe Figueiredo as Global Vice President of Business Development, JSSI Parts & Leasing – bringing deep expertise in structured aviation transactions, international trade, and asset-based strategies across Brazil, EMEA and the Americas.
- Rodrigo Castelo Branco as Regional Technical Advisor for LATAM, a seasoned aviation professional with strong experience in maintenance management and customer success across South America.
They join a robust team with representation across JSSI’s full suite of solutions in Latin America: from maintenance programs and maintenance tracking software to parts and engine leasing support, and aircraft financing.
“At JSSI, our people and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We continually seek professionals who share our culture of delivering exceptional customer experiences,” said David Caporali. “We are proud to welcome Philipe and Rodrigo Castelo Branco to the team. Their expertise, reputation, and passion for aviation further enhance our ability to provide world-class support and solutions in this dynamic region.”
As demand in Latin America continues to grow, JSSI remains focused on providing high-impact support – from aircraft parts and leasing to digital solutions, engine and airframe programs, and beyond.
