Michael Belton

Fleet Manager

Michael Belton is a graduate of Florida Institute of Technology with a degree in Aviation Management / Flight Technology. He has a distinguished 28-year career in the aviation industry having worked for more than 6 different air carriers. The first half of his career was passenger-focused, managing the operating schedules for Trans World Express, FloridaGulf and Mesa Airlines (USAir Express Division). He transitioned to the cargo side of aviation working for Gemini Air Cargo, Atlas Air and National Airlines. At these companies, he worked in Planning and Scheduling, Sales & Marketing and Operations Control.

The most critical component of Avatar’s business plan will be the availability and securing of Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Mr. Belton’s initial responsibilities with the company will be focused on identifying such aircraft, engaging in preliminary negotiations for Avatar’s acquisition of same, and meeting the time-sensitive supply of aircraft once Avatar becomes certified for flight operations. Mr. Belton will capably handle the robust, growth-oriented, and revolving nature of Avatar’s need for fleet inventory coming into service, once certified.