ABOUT FLAPPER

We go where you want to go

Saving your time is our business

With over 50 years of combined experience, our team is uniquely positioned to deliver a sophisticated, safe, and reliable executive aviation service. Headquartered in Belo Horizonte, with local offices in major cities across Latin America, we maintain a trusted network of partners throughout the region. With Flapper, you get the right support without delay. We are proud to be Wyvern certified and to maintain an impeccable safety record in Brazil and abroad.

Drawing on our extensive expertise in aviation management, technology, and luxury services, our team has successfully expanded the business and created lasting value for all stakeholders. We are members of several regional and international organizations, including NBAA, ANAC, AMPRO, and ALAGEV. Our team has been repeatedly recognized as leaders in the field. Recent awards include Executive Aviation Best CFO by Acquisition International Magazine (2020); 1st Place at the Global Investment in Aviation Summit; winners of the NBAA-BACE Innovation Pitch in 2019; Globo’s “100 Startups to Watch” in 2019 and 2018; and Forbes Under 30 in 2017.

Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Malicki

International business specialist and advisor with deep expertise in the mobility and technology sectors. Previously part of three unicorn companies: Nubank, Farfetch, and Easy Taxi (acquired by Cabify). Paul serves on the advisory boards of eVTOL companies Eve Mobility and Supernal. He was honored with the Juscelino Kubitschek Entrepreneurial Merit Cross and is listed on the European Forbes Under 30.

Finance Manager

Viniciuis Morais

Since 2018, Vinícius has overseen all of Flapper’s financial activities, leveraging his background in industrial engineering. With experience in multinational companies and specialization in controlling, he ensures that internal processes align with the objectives set by the Board and the company’s investors.

Sales Director

Flávio Carvalho

Flávio has 15 years of experience in sales and business development gained across sports management companies, marketing agencies, and his own ventures. Based in São Paulo, Flávio is a former triathlete and remains active in competitive cycling.

Sales Director

Manoel Assunção

Previously with Avantto, Brazil’s largest aircraft management company, Manoel is a serial entrepreneur who combines over 10 years of experience in executive aviation with multiple business ventures. He is also a poker player with outstanding results in tournaments in Brazil and Las Vegas.

Chief Technology Officer

Wesley Ribeiro

Graduated in Information Systems, Wesley has over 20 years of experience in technology. He has worked at IBM and companies in Canada, and also founded and sold a software house. He has strong expertise in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and clean architecture.

Chief Product Officer

Luciano Osorio

Luciano holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of São Paulo (USP) and has over 20 years of experience in technology. Certified in agile management practices and Lean Six Sigma, and with prior experience at Embraer and Accenture, he has led complex projects across the financial, retail, product, energy, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. As head of Flapper’s product team, he was recognized at Agile Trends 2024 for applying his expertise to improve processes and develop the leading platform in the executive aviation market.

Chief operating officer

Bruno Santiago

With over 25 years in business aviation, hospitality, and luxury, Bruno has shaped operations, technology, and brand experiences for Ritz- Carlton, Emirates Airlines, and NEOJETS. His expertise spans flight operations platforms, strategic partnerships with ultra-luxury brands, and managing high-profile aircraft. He is attending the eMBA at University of Ottawa and has earned 80+ international advertising awards.

Advisory Board

Travel Tech Expert

Alexandre Arruda

Alexandre was CEO of Argo, Latin America’s largest corporate travel technology company. He has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in travel agencies, along with extensive international experience deploying technology solutions for corporations across nearly every Latin American country. Today, he works as a consultant, advisor, and investor in startups in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

Founder of ACE

Mike Ajnsztajn

Mike is the founder of ACE, the region’s most successful startup accelerator. Based in New Jersey, he has founded and sold three technology companies, one of which went public on Nasdaq. Mike is regarded as an expert in venture capital, corporate finance, and strategic business development.

Managing Partner at Confrapar

Kadu Guillaume

Kadu founded Confrapar, one of the largest venture capital funds in Brazil. Previously, he held management positions in multinational companies, including Microsoft and Ericsson. He is a board member of several aviation-related companies and holds an MBA in Marketing, obtained at IBMEC.

Stories

Executive Aviation: A Beginner’s Guide 2022

Many e-mail exchanges, bureaucracy and, in some cases, a headache: this can summarize the process of obtaining a quote for an air taxi and the hiring of these services in some traditional channels.

Flapper Partners With magniX to Electrify Aviation in Latin America

Flapper and magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution today announced an agreement for Flapper to purchase up to 20 magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs) for the conversion of Cessna Caravans to electric aircraft, with an expected launch date of 2024.

Our Story

Flapper was launched with a particularly ambitious mission: to bring executive aviation to the mainstream traveler. The idea was born out of a need for accessible on-demand private aviation services, including flights to airports inaccessible to commercial aviation. Using Flapper’s app and corporate platform, passengers could book affordable jet and helicopter flights.