The British Business and General Aviation Association has recognized Neil Harvey, a renowned and popular industry leader in business aviation for its 2024 Contribution to Industry award.
Harvey, director of executive aviation at award-winning charter brokerage Hunt & Palmer, marked 30 years at the company this year.
Harvey has also been a highly valued Board member of the British Business and General Aviation Association since 2017, supporting its education initiatives and contributing sound counsel to the Board and its Working Groups.
“We are very lucky to have Neil on our leadership team,” said fellow director Mark Jenkinson, who has worked with Harvey for 29 years. “He’s often the one who colleagues go to for guidance. He has been a great mentor to many over the years, always level-headed and fair, with knowledge and contacts in the industry that are second to none.”
Marwan Khalek, Gama Aviation Group CEO said, “I’ve known Neil for over 40 years. Together we have witnessed the heady days of the late 80’s, various recessions, a new millennium, a global pandemic to this period of greater instability. While the world may have changed, Neil has always remained a staunch supporter of our industry and has been generous with his time supporting associations and mentoring individuals. Personally, Neil is good friend and customer. He is a man of great integrity, honesty, and a wonderful sense of humour. Which is lucky, as being a Manchester United supporter, he is going to need it! Congratulations Neil, this recognition is richly deserved.”
George Galanopoulos, CEO of Luxaviation UK said, “I met Neil when he was with the London Air Taxi Centre and I was just entering the industry. He is a great mentor and friend. His knowledge and in-depth understanding of the charter industry is invaluable and he is great inspiration to the young generation coming into aviation.”
