ABOUT
OceanSky was founded in 2014 after many years of research and investigation in the lighter than air sector. The management and founders have a substantial background in the aviation industry. This includes creating, starting and developing several airlines, developing and expanding market segments within the aviation industry and developing new
concepts and groundbreaking technology developments. Amongst us, we have developed more than 4 different JAR 25 commercial cargo aircraft into E-class compartment freighters as project initiators and project managers which has led to successful business ventures and creation of high-value assets.
Our management team also have extensive
experience in the ultra-large private jet sector, which caters VIP services for family offices, affluent individuals and succesful businesses.
Our advisory board is carefully selected to represent the best in luxury experiential travelling, and delivers the best of Scandinavian knowledge and expertise in the experiential sector.
ABOUT
OceanSky was founded in 2014 after many years of research and investigation in the lighter-than-air sector.
The management and founders have a substantial background in the aviation industry. This includes creating, starting and developing several airlines, developing and expanding market segments within the aviation industry and developing new concepts and groundbreaking technology developments.
Amongst us, we have developed more than 4 different JAR 25 commercial cargo aircraft into
E-class compartment freighters as project
initiators and project managers which has led to successful business ventures and creation of high-value assets.
Our management team also have extensive experience in the ultra-large private jet sector, which caters VIP services for family offices, affluent individuals and successful businesses.
Our advisory board is carefully selected to represent the best in luxurious adventure travelling, and delivers the best of Scandinavian knowledge and expertise in the experiential sector.
VISION
Our vision is sustainable aviation, in the true essence of the word.
MISSION
Our mission is to bring back large-scale airships. Lighter-than-air technology offers the most energy-efficient aerial vehicles.
VISION
Our vision is to shape the future of aviation. We have a passion for sustainable skies and innovative alternatives in aviation.
MISSION
Our mission is to change the concepts of high-end travel and deliver unique experiences. Luxury travel is a stepping stone towards sustainable mobility.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cheddi Liljeström
Chairman of the Board
Cheddi is Senior Counsel with Next Law Advokater. He has Swedish and US law degrees and is a member of the Swedish and New York State Bar Associations. He has been in-house counsel with SAS. Cheddi is ranked as one of the world’s leading aviation lawyers. He has been a board member and Chairman of both listed and non-listed companies.
Hans Golteus
Board member
Hans is a Business Consultant and Board member of HGL Consulting, Whispr and BBW Mediagroup. His previous roles include President for Kloster Cruise Ltd; CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line; Vice President of Ericsson, President of Ericsson-Brazil and CEO of Siem Capital.
Matts Lundin
Board member & Co-founder
Senior consultant. Shipbuilder and Ph.D. in unit load handling and transport systems. Expertise in development and implementation of models for regional, national and international strategic analysis and planning of multimodal and multiproduct freight transportation.
Carl-Franz Lawaczeck
Board member & Co-founder
Previous roles include Vice President of West Air Europe, built up the airline together with his team from 2 aircrafts to more than 40 modern aircrafts. Former President of Translux. 39 years of passengers and freighter operations in aviation including charter tour operations.
Ulf Svensson
Board member & Co-founder
Ulf is a Traffic- transport- and environmental Analyst, with background at the national and international level. He has collaborated with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Traffic Administration.
OCEANSKY TEAM
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Commercial Airline experience as pilot in cargo operations, VIP corporate airlines, and legacy passenger airlines. Project manager of world-first Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 cargo conversion. Entrepreneurial experience in aviation services. BSc Economics and Logistics-University of Gothenburg.
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More than 15 years of experience as CFO and Finance Manager in different companies, from luxury goods to SAAS products. Oscar holds a master degree in Finance from Stockholm University and have a keen interest in old vinyl records.
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Captain Kim Krogtoft has been a Commercial Pilot for 44 years in operational, start up and management roles, and still flying Boeing 737. He is an entrepreneurial, adventurous aviator and former Maersk Air Captain, where he served as member of the Board for 12 years and Chairman for the fixed wing and helicopter pilots in the North Sea.
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Aymeric has been based in China for over 8 years. He has in-depth experience and network within Asia where he is representing and promoting experiential travel and unique journeys. Aymeric was part of the launch of the National Geographic Expeditions brand in China. Master in Economics, Business Administration and Management.
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Melanie is a Sales & Marketing expert with more than 10 years of experience from a Virtuoso On-Site tour operator specializing in unique itinerary design, product development, high-end B2B and B2C client consultancy in English, Spanish and German. Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Tourism Development from the Heidelberg International Business Academy.
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Gisle has held executive positions in international airlines including restructuring plans, route development, distribution, international sales and marketing, product design, alliances as well as public affairs. BcS, Stockholm University and Class VIII Yacht Master.
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Our Dubai based representative has earned years of experience in the high-end travel and lifestyle industry as well as in diplomatic arenas in Washington DC, Istanbul, Stockholm and Seoul. Amar joined our team after graduating from Lund University with a bachelor in Political Science & Economics.
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Web editor and digital strategist. He has worked as digital project leader for Appelberg and UPH, and as web editor for Riksutställningar, LG Scandinavia, and Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern. Computer and Communication studies at Stockholm University.
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Passionate mountain biker: a big influence on his work and creativity – having a mindset of constantly thinking different. Rune is also an advisory board member of Design School Kolding and part of the expert panel of CHARGE Energy Awards.
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His passion for future technology, ancient ruins and alien architecture translates into a profession with an unmatched ability to create visualizations based on visions, through co-development on projects that combined challenges the future and his passion for complex forms.
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Visual Designer with a specific focus on brand building and development. Passionate about environmental sustainability, Maria Adelaide is always looking for daily choices to minimize our impact on the planet.
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As a senior consultant within the usability and interactive design domain, Oliver is also skilled in 3D modeling and immersive tech. He’s passionate about sustainable solutions and innovative processes.
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Commercial airline pilot, started flying in 2001. Grew up as a summer-child in the red-rock archipelago of the Åland Islands and taught to nurture our precious surroundings. I am thrilled about OceanSky’s vision to bring something new and sustainable to Aviation.
ADVISORY BOARD
Dan Björk
Experiential Travel and hospitality expert
Currently active in Visit Arctic Europe, Dan’s experience excels in the Nordic Region of Scandinavia. It includes his role as Marketing Director of the ICEHOTEL, which qualified for Virtuoso’s network, and he was also CEO of Destination Kiruna.
Barry Prentice
Professor of Transport Economics and Logistics
Director of Transport Institute (Canada 1995-2005), University of Manitoba, Co-founder of Buoyant Aircraft Systems International (BASI), President ISO Polar Airship Association, Winner of People’s Choice Award at the CanInfra Challenge (2018) for “Electric Cargo Airship System” proposal.
Max Pinucci
Aeronautical designer & Co-founder
His active role includes planning, consulting and researching responsibilities. Max is an expert in multimedia communication and technology, in particular, for innovative design. Lecturer at ISIA of Florence. Max is a sports pilot.
OCEANSKY TEAM
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Commercial Airline experience as pilot in cargo operations, VIP corporate airlines, and legacy passenger airlines. Project manager of world-first Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 cargo conversion. Entrepreneurial experience in aviation services. BSc Economics and Logistics-University of Gothenburg.
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More than 15 years of experience as CFO and Finance Manager in different companies, from luxury goods to SAAS products. Oscar holds a master degree in Finance from Stockholm University and have a keen interest in old vinyl records.
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Captain Kim Krogtoft has been a Commercial Pilot for 44 years in operational, start up and management roles, and still flying Boeing 737. He is an entrepreneurial, adventurous aviator and former Maersk Air Captain, where he served as member of the Board for 12 years and Chairman for the fixed wing and helicopter pilots in the North Sea.
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Aymeric has been based in China for over 8 years. He has in-depth experience and network within Asia where he is representing and promoting experiential travel and unique journeys. Aymeric was part of the launch of the National Geographic Expeditions brand in China. Master in Economics, Business Administration and Management.
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Melanie is a Sales & Marketing expert with more than 10 years of experience from a Virtuoso On-Site tour operator specializing in unique itinerary design, product development, high-end B2B and B2C client consultancy in English, Spanish and German. Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Tourism Development from the Heidelberg International Business Academy.
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Gisle has held executive positions in international airlines including restructuring plans, route development, distribution, international sales and marketing, product design, alliances as well as public affairs. BcS, Stockholm University and Class VIII Yacht Master.
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Our Dubai based representative has earned years of experience in the high-end travel and lifestyle industry as well as in diplomatic arenas in Washington DC, Istanbul, Stockholm and Seoul. Amar joined our team after graduating from Lund University with a bachelor in Political Science & Economics.
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Web editor and digital strategist. He has worked as digital project leader for Appelberg and UPH, and as web editor for Riksutställningar, LG Scandinavia, and Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern. Computer and Communication studies at Stockholm University.
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Passionate mountain biker: a big influence on his work and creativity – having a mindset of constantly thinking different. Rune is also an advisory board member of Design School Kolding and part of the expert panel of CHARGE Energy Awards.
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His passion for future technology, ancient ruins and alien architecture translates into a profession with an unmatched ability to create visualizations based on visions, through co-development on projects that combined challenges the future and his passion for complex forms.
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Visual Designer with a specific focus on brand building and development. Passionate about environmental sustainability, Maria Adelaide is always looking for daily choices to minimize our impact on the planet.
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As a senior consultant within the usability and interactive design domain, Oliver is also skilled in 3D modeling and immersive tech. He’s passionate about sustainable solutions and innovative processes.
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Commercial airline pilot, started flying in 2001. Grew up as a summer-child in the red-rock archipelago of the Åland Islands and taught to nurture our precious surroundings. I am thrilled about OceanSky’s vision to bring something new and sustainable to Aviation.
MEET THE CREW
ENDORSERS
Our Endorsers are our prominent team of distinguished individuals that support and advocate a transition to clean aviation via Lighter Than Air Technology.
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Tom photographs landscapes, that have been heavily transformed by human intervention and show places, where nature is channelled, regulated and controlled. From a distance – from the top – the often irreversible trace that we have left on our planet is even more evident.
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Italian traveller, explorer, photographer and scientific disseminator, Luca Lupi is considered to be the top multidisciplinary expert of Danakil. Founder of the “Vulcano Esplorazioni” he designs scientific volcano expeditions to Iceland, Africa, America and Asia.
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Simple navigator and filmmaker. He has dedicated his past 15 years searching for new ways to sustainable economies, related to water protection and slow travelling. Among his projects , Man on The River, Rowing from London to Istanbul, and a solo bike, ski and kite trip from Mallorca to Nordkapp.
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Conlogic is a consulting company active within sustainable logistics. Customers are transport procuring companies, transport service companies and various authorities. Conlogic supports OceanSky and the development of lighter-than-air technology for sustainable mobility.
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Robert Swan is the first man in history to walk both the North and South Poles, Founder of 2041.com “I am thrilled to be a part of this project as an expedition leader. Arctic Nature is a passion and I love to teach about safety, wildlife, and survival in the Arctic climate. The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. Finding new alternative ways of travel is important for our future.”
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Petter is a direct descendant from the famous polar explorer Roald Amundsen. He has inherited the genes of exploration. Growing up in Namibia, Petter is titled the Consul of Namibia in Italy, where he now resides. “I am proud to support OceanSky Cruises, I will promote this historical expedition with a passion to better the world with clean airship travel.”
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John Stevenson got his start working with Jim Henson on the original Muppet Show in 1977. In the 43 years since then he has worked in every aspect of live action and animation production on twelve feature films and ten television series. He has directed the short film The Polar Bears, and the feature films Kung Fu Panda (with Mark Osborne) and Sherlock Gnomes. He loves dinosaurs, airships and his family, but not necessarily in that order.
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“Javier arrived in the polar territories 25 years ago. After several years working as an expert arctic guide, he founded Ishav Arctico, a Destination Management Company specialized in the design of unique experiences in the low and high Arctic. He has taken part in several polar expeditions and brings a deep knowledge of local resources.
AWARDS
PARTNERS
NETWORK
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