Blueberry Aviation, headquartered in Monaco, has announced the appointment of Massimo Pugnali as Commercial Director, bringing with him more than 40 years of international experience across the aviation and aerospace sectors. In his new role, Pugnali will focus on driving business opportunities within the fast-growing VIP and corporate helicopter markets.
He began his career with Agusta in South America, where he held senior sales and regional management roles, successfully building dealer and service networks. As Head of Region Latin America, he drove market leadership in the civil and VIP helicopter segments, particularly in Brazil.
Pugnali later relocated to the United States, assuming full commercial and operational responsibilities at Agusta Aerospace Corporation. There, he led helicopter sales and product support across the Americas and served as EVP Business Development & Operations. He subsequently held senior leadership roles at AgustaWestland’s Italian headquarters and Finmeccanica (now Leonardo), including Senior VP Global Market Development.
Most recently, he served as President of Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. in the U.S.
“I am delighted to join Blueberry Aviation. The company’s strong reputation, entrepreneurial spirit, and global reach align perfectly with my experience and values. I look forward to working with the team to support Blueberry’s continued growth and to further develop its presence in key markets,” commented Massimo Pugnali.
“Massimo’s deep industry knowledge and global perspective will be a great asset to Blueberry Aviation. His expertise and network will further strengthen our company in the United States, particularly in the VIP sector,” added François Gautier, CEO and Founder of Blueberry Aviation.
