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Private Jet Hire
The ultimate way to travel!
Experience the luxury of travelling through a small private airport in the UK, personal check in service and a warm welcome from your crew before you are airborne with the champagne corks flying!
We have access to more than one hundred different types of aircraft available for charter, from helicopters and turboprops, to executive jets and commercial airliners. We are happy to advise on the aircraft model most suitable for your needs, and you will often be surprised at how cost-effective hiring your own plane works out to be.
Plush carpeting, leather-clad seats plus sofas and coffee tables await dependent on your chosen model of aircraft. A sample of one of our mid size executive jets is the Citation Excel. This is the ideal aircraft for fast travel, seating up to 8 people in comfort, with a seat-side entertainment system including DVD, CD and a power connection for a laptop. Cruising speed to 500 mph, the latest navigation aids and good runway performance give access to a very large number of airports in safety. An exceptionally large baggage stowage area copes well with skis, golf clubs and more than average personal baggage. Choice of cold meals or snacks with hot beverages and drinks from the bar. Onboard flight attendant.
So wherever and whenever you wish to fly, private jet hire is becoming increasingly popular amongst our clients as airports get busier and time becomes more precious. Whether it is a two week holiday for the family, a special weekend for two or a celebratory trip with a group of friends you can expect to receive the highest standards of service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at a time to suit you.
Helicopters
Versatile aircraft capable of landing or taking off from remote areas or city centre helipads.
Light Utility Helicopters (Endurance 1.5 hours) Eurocopter 120 Colibri (3-4 passengers); Eurocopter AS350 Ecreuil/Astar (4-5 passengers); Bell 206 Jet Ranger (3-4 passengers); Eurocopter AS 355 Ecureuil II (4-5 passengers).
Intermediate Helicopters (Endurance 2.5 hours) Agusta A109 (6-7 passengers); Bell 222 (7-8 passengers); Bell 206 (5-6 passengers).
Spacious Executive Helicopter (Endurance 2.5 hours) Sikorsky USA (7-9 passengers).
Light Aircraft Piston Propeller
More versatile than jets but with slower flying speeds, capable of operating to smaller, uncongested airfields, where unpaved surfaces and difficult approaches make jet aircraft unusable.
Light Business Aircraft, Maximum Range 950m-2542km, Raytheon USA (5 passengers); Cessna USA (5 passengers); Piper PA-34 Seneca (5 passengers); Cessna 421C (7 passengers); Piper Navajo Cheftain (8 passengers).
Light Aircraft Turboprop
These aircraft are capable of flying upto 9 passengers in more comfort than a Piston engine aircraft with faster jet like performance, having the capability to use smaller airfields as well as larger airports. The Turboprops offer better standards of comfort with higher cruising altitudes and upgraded avionics suites.
Medium Range Business Transport, Max Range 2735km Piper Cheyenne (6-8 passengers); Beechcraft Kingair 200 (8 passengers); Beechcraft Kingair 350 (9 passengers).
Medium Range Executive Transport, Max Range 3426km Piaggio Avanti P180 (7 passengers).
Executive Very Light Jets
Offering a more economical solution than the typical light executive jets, able to use shorter runways.
New Short Range Business Jet, Max Range 2161km Citation Mustang (4 passengers); Eclipse 500 (4 passengers).
New Medium Range Business Jet, Max Range 3334km Embraer Phenom 100 (4-5 passengers).
Executive Light Jets
These aircraft are capable of carrying 5-8 passengers in comfort over distances in 2.5 hours, with the ability to land on short strips. Offering faster speeds, larger cabin interiors and smoother flights than their Turboprop rivals.
Short Range Small Business Light Jet, Max Range 3315km, Citation I (5 passengers); Citation II (7 passengers); Citation Jet 1 (5 passengers) ; Citation Jet 2 (6 passengers); Hawker 400XP (7 passengers); Learjet 31 (6 passengers).
Mid Range Small Business Light Jet, (Maximum range 3558km) Citation Jet 3 (6 passengers); Citation V, Ultra & Encore (7-8 passengers); Citation Bravo (7-8 passengers).
Short to Medium Range Business Light Jet, Max Range 3792km Citation Bravo (7-8 passengers); Learjet 40 (6 passengers); Premier 1 (6 passengers); Falcon 10 (4-8 passengers);
Medium Range Business Light Jet, Maximum Range 4070km Learjet 35A (6 passengers)
Mid Range Super Light Business Jet, Maximum Range 4615km Phenom 300 (7 passengers); Learjet 45 (8 passengers); Gulfstream 100 (7 passengers).
Executive Mid Size Jets
These aircraft have upgraded performance as compared to the Light jets, offering larger stand up cabin. Upgraded engines allow endurance of up to 4.5 hours meaning trans-continental flights are possible in more comfort than in a light jet.
Mid Range Medium Business Jet, Maximum Range 5472km Citation III, VI, VII (7-8 passengers); Citation Sovereign (8-9 passengers); Falcon 20 (8 passengers); Learjet 55-60 (6-7 passengers); Hawker 700 (7-8 passengers); Hawker 800 (7-8 passengers).
Executive Super Mid Size Jets
These aircraft have a slightly larger cabin than a Mid Size jet and offer extended range.
Mid to Long Range Medium Business Jet, Maximum Range 8215km Citation Excel (7-8 passengers).
Medium Range Super Mid Size Business Jet, Maximum Range 6708km Citation X, the fastest passenger jet in the world, (8 passengers); Challenger 300 (8-9 passengers); Falcon 50 (seats 9-10); Gulfstream 200 (8-9 passengers); Hawker 4000 (8 passengers).
Executive Heavy Jets
These aircraft are larger intercontinental jet aircraft capable of flying up to 12 hours on long haul missions. However, even though designed for such missions, these aircraft with larger stand up cabins, upgraded in-flight entertainment and hot catering facilities, are just as popular over shorter sections.
Short Range Large Business Jet, Maximum Range 2963km Dornier 328 Envoy (9-14 passengers).
Short to Medium Range Large Business Jet, Maximum Range 5379km Embraer Legacy (12-14 passengers)
Medium Range Large Business Jet, Maximum Range 8890km Falcon 2000/EX (8-10 passengers); Gulfstream 300 (12-14 passengers); Gulfstream IV (12-14 passengers); Challenger 850 (15 passengers); Gulfstream 450 (12-16 passengers); Global 5000 (8-18 passengers)
Long Range Large Business Jet, Maximum Range 8335km - Challenger 604/605 (9-12 passengers); Falcon 900EX (12-14 passengers)
Ultra Long Range Business Jet, Maximum Range 12501km Falcon 7X (10-17 passengers); Global Express/XRS (10-14 passengers); Gulfstream G550/GV (12-16 passengers)
Regional Turboprops
The wide variety of these aircraft mean that they can offer many possible solutions to a variety of charter needs. They can carry a variety of passenger numbers between 19 and 78, over distances ranging from 100 miles of island hopping, to longer sectors of up to 3 hours, at extremely cost effective rates due to the fuel efficient propellers. Most carry the latest in avionics equipment.
Short Haul Commuter Aircraft, Maximum Range 2776km Fairchild Metro 23 (19 passengers); Let 410 (19 passengers); Beechcraft 1900 (19 passengers); Embraer 110 (12-15 passengers); Embraer 120 (30-34 passengers); Dornier 328 (32 passengers); Jetstream 32 (18-19 passengers); Jetstream 41 (29 passengers); Saab 340 (34 passengers); Saab 2000 (50 passengers); ATR 42 (44-50 passengers); ATR 72 (68 passengers); Bombardier Dash 8 (37-79 passengers); Fokker 50 (50 passengers).
Regional Jet Airlines
These aircraft are ultra modern jet aircraft with a huge variety and flexibility amongst the various types available for charter. They are capable of operating comfortably over sectors of 3 hours, offering higher cruise levels above weather, as well as a faster flight speed and a capability to operate from shorter airfields. Carrying upto 100 passengers, these aircraft are suitable for performing corporate or group charter flights, as well as sports charters for teams and sponsors.
Short Haul Regional Jets, Maximum Range 1800 km Yakovlex Yak-40 (32 passengers); Dornier 328 Jet (32 passengers).
Short to Medium Haul Regional Jets, Maximum Range 3360 km Bombardier CRJ200 (46-50 passengers); Embraer 135 (37 passengers); Embraer 145 (50 passengers); Fokker 100 (100-109 passengers); Bae 146/AvroRJ (70-112 passengers).
Medium Haul Regional Jets, Maximum Range 3333km Embraer 170-195 (70-118 passengers)
VIP/Executive Airlines
These are large commercial jet aircraft that have been configured with the ultimate VIP interiors. They have stand up cabins with the very latest in flight entertainment systems and VIP catering aboard. Because of their size, these aircraft are able to offer areas equipped with sofas and even bedrooms. The aircraft are used on a variety of routings including short hops, trans-continental and intercontinental flights.
Short Range VIP Airliner, Maximum Range 3200km Tupolev TU-134 (26-50 passengers); Yakovlev Yak-42 (47 passengers)
Medium Range Business/VIP Airliner, Maximum Range 9480 km Airbus A319 CJ (29-44 passengers).
Medium to Long Range VIP Airliner, Maximum Range 9277km - Boeing BBJ (18-56 passengers); B757-200 (49 passengers).
Medium Range VIP Airliner, Maximum Range 7408 km MD83 VIP (44-60 passengers)
Airliners Narrow Body
These jet aircraft range from 100-235 seats. They have varying range and are therefore able to operate on short, medium and even long range flights. These aircraft are the most cost effective way of moving groups for conferences, incentive travel, product launches and sports fans to events. These aircraft are modern and maintained to the highest standards with the capability of personalising the interior service.
Short Range Narrow Body Airliner, Maximum Range 2778km Airbus A318/9 (upto 145 passengers).
Medium Range Narrow Body Airliner, Maximum Range 5185km - Airbus A320 (upto 180 passengers); Airbus A321 (upto 220 passengers); B737 (upto 132 passengers); B737 300/700 (upto 149 passengers); B737 400/800/900 (upto 168/189/215 passengers); MD82/83/90 (upto 170 passengers); B757-200 (upto 235 passengers).
Airliners Wide Body
These are large commercial jet aircraft with twin aisles, capable of carrying 250-580 passengers over long distances or high capacity groups over short distances cost effectively.
Medium to Long Range Wide Body Airliner, Maximum Range 8050 km A310-300 (upto 280 2 classes).
Long Range Wide Body Airliner, Maximum Range 14360 km - B767-300 (upto 326 2 classes); B777 (upto 400 2 or 3 classes); B747 (upto 550 passengers 2 or 3 classes); A330 (upto 405 passengers 2 or 3 classes); A340 (upto 425 passengers 2 or 3 classes)
We maintain an extensive aircraft database and we hold upto the minute information on the location and availability of these aircraft.
