Nico Buchholz

Nico Buchholz is an accomplished executive in global aerospace and mobility with over 30 years of experience in aeronautical engineering and management. He currently serves as an advisor to various aerospace companies and startups worldwide, focusing on sustainable mobility initiatives. Nico is also a mentor at Hamburg's Sustainable Aero Lab, supporting innovations in decarbonizing aviation through sustainable fuels, hydrogen, electrification, and new designs.

Previously, Nico served as the EVP of aircraft procurement, and oversaw fleet management, trading, and strategy for the Lufthansa Group. Nico has managed fleet strategies across more than 10 airlines, holding pivotal roles with JetBlue and Air New Zealand. He also served on the boards of major manufacturers such as Airbus, Bombardier, and Rolls-Royce. He recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Deutsche Aircraft.

Prior to his current roles, Nico contributed significantly to fleet restructuring and the development of modern aircraft technologies, influencing the adoption of economically and ecologically advantageous aviation solutions. He is also a member and cofounder of the Flightlevel 500 network, working with financing organizations and the OEM world.