Fresh Leadership at Northern Jet
Well, if you didn’t see this coming, you’ve been snoozing on the tarmac. Northern Jet, no stranger to the skies after three decades, just roped in Matthew Harris as their new CEO from October 2, 2026. They're pulling in this hotshot with more than 25 years riding the turbulence of private aviation. And listen to this: his marching orders are all about serving up a stellar customer experience.
'Matthew shares that philosophy and brings the leadership... to carry it forward as we enter our next chapter of growth.' —Chris Bull, Co-Chairman
Who’s Matthew Harris?
If you’ve trekked the aviation scene, Harris is a familiar face. Kicking off at the Florida Institute of Technology and sprinting through the ranks at NetJets, Harris knows his way around clouds and cockpits. He’s helmed The Milestone Aviation Group and dabbled as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at Magellan Jets. So, the guy’s not green—he’s been marinating in jet fumes for a while.
Northern Jet’s counting on Harris to grab hold of the reins of its operations—from the wheels hitting the strip to the B.S.-free service they’re touting. He’s got control over flight operations, maintenance, and the holy grail: customer experience.
A New Chapter of Growth
Chris Bull, who’s been the big cheese since Northern Jet became the Frankenstein love-child of SpeedBird and Northern Jet Management back in 2023, will now cozy up next to Chuck Cox as Co-Chairman. Bull’s gonna zero in on growth and expansion plans while Harris sweats the small stuff day-to-day. The idea here? Set some high-flying strategic goals and hammer on with the company’s long-term vision.
Why This Matters for Northern Jet
Let’s not kid ourselves—private aviation is no walk in the park. Trust is earned one flight at a time, as Cox put it, and Northern Jet is dead-set on letting everyone know they’ve got aviation grit. Their charter business, armed with IS-BAO registration and flashy industry certifications like WYVERN Wingman PRO, is built on a commitment to safety, service, and authentic relationships with bigwig customers.
- Commitment to Customer Service: Their motto—Personal, Private, Authentic—isn't just hot air.
- Internal Fleet Control: They've got planes of every size under their thumb.
- Teams with Trust: Company values meet high-service crew standards.
That's the standard Harris is expected to maintain and elevate—no pressure, right?
What Lies Ahead?
So, what kind of landscape is Harris walking into? With bases in Florida and the Midwest, and a roster of services from charter flights and jet cards to turnkey aircraft management, Northern Jet's poised for what you might call strategic skybound expansion. Harris is tasked with strapping on the wings of an already solid ship and steering it towards broader horizons.
Here's the real deal, though: investors, keep your peepers on Harris's ability to navigate new partnerships and market expansion while keeping Northern Jet’s foundations steady. The aviation industry’s cutthroat, and in this job, every detail in the service process matters. Whether or not Harris can stick the landing will define Northern Jet's trajectory through 2026 and beyond.
