Stefano and Francesca Cestarelli at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

Stefano and Francesca Cestarelli share twenty years with Cirrus, oceanic ferry flights and life between the USA, Europe and the Middle East.

During AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, Gianni Riccardi, Founder and CEO of Superba Consulting, company specialized in consulting services for the acquisition, sale and management of new and pre-owned aircraft in general aviation and business aviation, met Stefano Cestarelli.

What began as a professional relationship through consulting activities related to the acquisition and sale of Cirrus aircraft gradually developed into a friendship. Stefano’s twentieth anniversary with Cirrus became the perfect occasion to create an interview dedicated to the world of general aviation and the Cirrus Life: a professional and personal journey that Stefano shares with his wife, Francesca, aboard Cirrus SR22 and Vision Jet aircraft.

For almost twenty years, Stefano Cestarelli has worked with Cirrus Aircraft between Europe and the Middle East, promoting the acquisition of new Cirrus aircraft and meeting Cirrus owners through deliveries, demo flights and brand-focused aviation events.

His story with Cirrus began in 2004, when he purchased his first Cirrus SR20 even before taking his final pilot licence exam. After his first years of flying, his collaboration with the brand began almost by chance, initially during weekends, before becoming a full-time professional activity.

Today, Stefano follows the Middle East market and is responsible for new aircraft in Italy, Spain and Portugal.

A Shared Journey Between Aviation, Clients and Family

Francesca works alongside Stefano and takes part in aviation events, client meetings, demo flights and international deliveries.

In the process of buying an aircraft, several factors come into play, including emotional ones. When it comes to an aircraft for private use, the involvement of the buyer’s family is often essential for the decision itself and for the future use of the aircraft.

Francesca’s presence, together with her knowledge, experience and confidence in Cirrus safety systems, helps communicate and highlight the enjoyable aspects of flying to those approaching aircraft acquisition for the first time. Her answers to practical questions about safety and everyday life on board become central elements of the conversation. Francesca is a credible and direct voice for understanding what it truly means to use an aircraft for personal travel and to experience it as part of everyday life.

Oceanic Ferry Flights

Over the years, Stefano has completed around seventy oceanic ferry flights to deliver aircraft to their new owners. Francesca has taken part in eight of these transfers, six of them aboard a Vision Jet. Partners in work and in life, they have shared professional and emotional moments while flying over continents and unique landscapes.

In the interview, they both describe the most authentic and operational side of these flights: routes through Canada, Greenland, Iceland and the North Atlantic, intense days, refuelling stops, changing weather conditions and long legs over the ocean. For Stefano and Francesca, these transfers are technically and physically demanding experiences, but also deeply meaningful on a personal level. They are an important part of their work and precious opportunities to share unforgettable moments as a couple.

The New Cirrus Vision Jet G3

The interview also introduces the brand-new Cirrus Vision Jet G3, one of the most advanced personal jets currently available on the market.

Among the key features of the Vision Jet G3 are:

• Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland

• Garmin Perspective Touch+™

• Intelligent Autothrottle

• CAPS™ whole-aircraft ballistic parachute system

• Advanced situational awareness systems

• Panoramic cabin

• Configuration designed for private flying, business travel and executive aviation

Stefano and Gianni both underline the importance of the transition training provided by Cirrus, designed to help pilots use the aircraft technologies correctly and integrate the Vision Jet’s operating procedures with full awareness.

Why Buying an Aircraft Should Be Guided by Experienced Consultants

The acquisition of an aircraft goes far beyond choosing a model. It involves technical, operational, tax, insurance and management-related evaluations.

For an aircraft owner who also flies, the process should be guided with competence and attention.

Superba Consulting stands out for its aircraft acquisition supervision through a complete Step-by-Step consulting service, which includes selecting the most suitable aircraft, supporting the negotiation, reviewing the maintenance history, coordinating the pre-buy inspection, assisting with the test flight and delivery, and addressing the aspects connected to future use.

In this context, the role of an independent advisor becomes essential to protect the investment and guide the client toward a choice that is truly aligned with their real needs.

Superba Consulting

Superba Consulting supports international clients in the acquisition and sale of new and pre-owned aircraft, assisting current and future owners throughout every stage of the transaction and beyond.

Superba Consulting works with an approach based on competence, discretion and client protection, also providing a dedicated post-acquisition service, Superba Concierge, for the efficient and safe management of turboprop aircraft and jets.

Among its successful services, Superba Consulting offers complete assistance for the sale of a pre-owned aircraft in parallel with the acquisition of a new one: a coordinated, efficient and functional double transaction. (read more)

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