Antonio Ferrara

Antonio Ferrara is a Strategic Advisor to Velari Group. He is the founder of Allied Jet Agency and the founder of Aviators for Autism, a non-profit using aviation to support children and families on the autism spectrum. He was named to the NBAA's 2025 Top 40 Under 40.

Antonio began his career in flight operations at one of the largest New York-based Part 135 operators and brokers, rising into a leadership role. His expertise spans client services, operations, aircraft sourcing, fleet strategy, aircraft valuation, and compliance across both Part 91 owners and Part 135 carriers, including the advisory work that larger charter brokers have moved into in recent years.

At Velari, Antonio brings the charter broker and aircraft transaction perspective into the advisory board, balancing the operator credibility, capital markets, and engineering expertise on the existing team. His relationship-driven approach extends Velari's reach into operators and principals at the high end of business aviation.