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Best Air Charter Operator 2017 - UK SaxonAir’s charter service provides logistical benefits to many private and commercial companies around the world. We invited Chris Mace to talk us through the firm and how it works to provide the very highest standards of service and support to its valued clients. SaxonAir was established in 2007 with the aim of providing a flexible, convenient and cost effective private air travel and associated aviation support services. Chris discusses the services offered in more detail and how the firm works to provide the very highest standards of support to its clients. “Here at SaxonAir our air charter division of the company flies from bases throughout Europe, and operates worldwide holding two Air Operator’s approvals covering both Helicopter and Private Jet operations. Individuals within the business have a wealth of experience in delivering, operating and managing a wide variety of aircraft, which enables us to provide our clients with exactly the right aircraft for their journey – a one-stop solution. Specific aircraft operating bases are located at London Luton, London Stansted, Norwich, Cambridge and Denham airports with a mix of 11 aircraft now in the fleet ranging from entry level jets to ultra-long range jets and helicopters. “SaxonAir’s clients vary both with the wide variety of services they provide and reason why they travel privately. The main client reasons for travel are split between that of business and leisure. Added to this we also have specialist teams of people and bespoke services in key area such as offshore logistics and sports travel. Our team specialise in dealing with the contrasting requests we receive and always strive to provide the best possible solution aimed at exceeding our customers’ expectations.”
In addition to its main charter services, Helicopter charter allows flights direct to the heart of the client’s destination, with landing capability at Hotels, Country Clubs, Estates and even gardens. Major sporting events such as Royal Ascot, Silverstone Grand Prix and the British Golf Open are only a few of the locations that prove very popular for beating the crowds and flying straight into the event. To ensure efficiency and effectiveness, the firm works hard to remain at the forefront of the latest technical developments in the industry, as Chris highlights. “At SaxonAir we use a lot of online platforms to help with efficiency. Aircraft are expensive assets that cost a considerable amount to keep in the air and the ability to provide any savings in flight time not only cuts down costs but reduces our carbon footprint. “Our live flight tracking and operational scheduling software drives a sales link to our empty leg flights, which allows us to market the empty aircraft positioning sectors created from full passenger charters and link them to passenger demands for those specific routes or flights that take place in those regions.” Overall, SaxonAir is dedicated to continuing, developing further and building upon its current success over the months and years ahead, as Chris concludes.
“As we look to the future, our aim is to continue developing SaxonAir to be a leader in the provision of aviation services, ensuring safety and integrity are at the heart of the operation with valued staff passionate about delivery of a service aimed at exceeding our customer expectations. “Further company expansion is expected to come from an increase in diversification from the aviation service sectors and specifically from more managed aircraft services. This is where we provide a management package to run all oversight and operational control of an aircraft for clients who wish to own their own aircraft. In between the owners use we can offer the aircraft into the commercial charter market and pay a return to the owner to offset some of their own flying costs.”
Company: SaxonAir Charter Ltd Contact: Chris Mace Contact Email: charter@saxonair.com Address: Klyne Business Aviation Centre, Norwich Airport, Norwich, NR6 6JT, UK Phone: 01603 518118 Web Address: www.saxonair.com
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