Mark Parkes Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Finalist
Bostonair Group is proud to share that Mark Parkes, Executive Chairman and Founder of Bostonair, has been named as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 programme.
This is a fantastic recognition for Mark personally, but it is also a proud moment for the whole Bostonair Group. Since founding the business in 1997, Mark has guided Bostonair through almost three decades of growth, change and opportunity within the aviation industry.
What began as a specialist aviation recruitment business has continued to go from strength to strength, developing into a global aviation services group supporting customers across recruitment, technical training, line maintenance, compliance, technical services and AOG response.
Today, Bostonair works with customers around the world, delivering specialist aviation support through a team of dedicated professionals who share the same commitment to quality, reliability and long-term partnership.
Reflecting on the announcement, Mark said:
“Being named as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 programme is a real honour. Bostonair’s journey has always been shaped by our people, our customers and our commitment to doing things properly. I’m incredibly proud of how far the business has come since 1997, and this recognition reflects the dedication of the whole Bostonair team.”
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme celebrates ambitious business leaders who are driving growth, innovation and positive change. For Bostonair, Mark’s recognition reflects not only his leadership and entrepreneurial vision, but also the strength of the people, partnerships and values that have shaped the business over the years.
As Bostonair continues to grow, the focus remains on supporting customers with dependable, specialist aviation services and building long-term relationships across the industry.
Congratulations to Mark on this well-deserved recognition, and to everyone across Bostonair who has helped shape the business into what it is today.
