Michael Aaran is a distinguished aviation technology and business development leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth across the aerospace, defense, and civilian sectors. With a career rooted in engineering and advanced simulation, Michael specializes in bridging the gap between complex technical systems and high-value commercial transactions.

As a former Country Director (Middle East & Asia) for ST Engineering, Michael has a proven track record of spearheading regional market expansions and managing strategic partnerships for one of Asia’s largest aerospace groups. His expertise is uniquely positioned at the intersection of aviation simulation, mission-critical training, and international aircraft commerce.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computing & Information Systems from the University of London. His tenure at ST Engineering transitioned from hands-on engineering in simulation to senior leadership roles where he led multi-national business initiatives. This dual perspective allows him to offer unparalleled technical due diligence and strategic insight for clients looking to buy, sell, or lease aircraft and aviation technology assets.