Meet the Founders of Approved Jets, the Fastest-Growing and Black-Owned Private Jet Company in Florida

Approved Jets, a Black-owned private aircraft brokerage firm situated in Miami, Florida, was founded by Kelvin Mensah and Aaron Wilson. Their global private jet charter company specializes in aircraft sales, leasing, management, and chartering. They also provide concierge services.

The company operates a wide network of light, mid-size, super mid-size, and heavy planes, providing world-class athletes, public figures, high-net-worth individuals, and large Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations with premium travel experiences.

Kelvin, the company’s CEO, has established himself as one of the world’s youngest and most successful private jet traders. He is a Ghanaian-American who has received the MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award and is a Black Enterprise 40 Under 40 Recipient. His luxury aviation knowledge stems from over two decades of offering private flights around the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and the United Arab Emirates.

Aaron, the company’s co-founder, is a venture capitalist and operator with vast experience in recruiting, HR strategy, executive coaching, due diligence, and analyzing strategic prospects. He is also good at humanizing and contextualizing emerging technologies (such as XR, AI, and machine learning), and his sector knowledge includes mobile technology, private equity, AI, Web3, gaming, and private aviation.