Catherine Buchanan

Catherine Buchanan’s love and involvement in aviation was not only rich but also well-proven before the age of 18. Joining the Air Training Corps at 13 years old, her flying experience began with military aircraft, including Hercules, Nimrods and Chinooks. At 15, she won a competitive gliding scholarship, and by 16 could fly flex-wing microlights. By 18, Buchanan received her Private Pilot’s License before she could even drive a car, and began her tertiary studies with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology and Management. Buchanan commenced her business aviation career at major international broker Air Charter Service (ACS), absorbing the fundamentals of the industry and broker dynamic. She moved to Dubai with ACS, which was the start of a 12-year Middle Eastern adventure. With tenures at both Chapman Freeborn and Royal Jet, Buchanan gained invaluable operator and brokerage skills in a truly international market. Remaining in Dubai, Buchanan joined Vertis Aviation in 2013, starting as the General Manager of the Middle East and quickly being promoted to Chief Commercial Officer, then Chief Operating Officer during her time there. In late 2021, Buchanan joined STACK.aero as Director of Business Development, working to bring modern technology to the industry she holds so dear. She is committed to continuing to communicate the benefits of technology to enhance the passenger experience. She continues to drive tremendous commercial growth for the company, supports the evolution of the STACK.aero BOS product, while simultaneously improving the industry’s understanding of the value of digitalizing the complexity of business aviation charter.