Next Level Aviation Welcomes Danny Budding as Senior Vice President of Global Sales

Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leading player in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for commercial aircraft, has announced the appointment of Danny Budding as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales, effective immediately. This strategic hire underscores NLA’s commitment to expanding its market presence and enhancing its leadership team.

Danny Budding brings with him over 37 years of extensive experience in the aviation sector, specializing in engineering, maintenance, and air freight. Most notably, Budding has spent a significant part of his career at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, where he assumed various progressively responsible roles within the engineering and maintenance division. His most recent position at KLM was the Director of Parts Trading since 2018. This wealth of experience equips him to navigate the complexities of the aviation market and further drive NLA’s business objectives.

In his new role at NLA, Budding will collaborate closely with Mike Dreyer, Executive Vice President of Sales and Procurement, to oversee the company's global sales and procurement operations. Their combined efforts are focused on significantly scaling up NLA’s business operations in the coming years. Dreyer expressed enthusiasm about Budding joining the team, stating, "We are thrilled to have Danny on board. His leadership, pedigree, and product knowledge are invaluable assets for Next Level Aviation."

Budding himself shared his excitement about joining NLA, saying, “The aerospace industry is filled with opportunities, and I am eager to embark on this new chapter with Next Level Aviation, which is dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and achieving excellence. Let’s soar to new heights together.”

About Next Level Aviation

Founded in March 2013 by Jack Gordon, Mike Dreyer, and Matt Dreyer, Next Level Aviation is an ASA-100 accredited supplier compliant with the FAA’s advisory circular 00-56B. The company specializes in storing USM for commercial aircraft, specifically focusing on Boeing and Airbus platforms. Currently, NLA’s inventory predominantly comprises materials for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families, which collectively account for approximately 65% of the global commercial aircraft fleet.

With a strategic vision to further solidify its standing as a leading provider of aviation components, NLA remains committed to delivering quality service and innovative solutions to its clients. The addition of Danny Budding to the executive team is expected to enhance its capabilities in meeting the growing demands of the aviation market.

For more information about Next Level Aviation and its services, please visit Next Level Aviation.