Air Partner
| Industry | Aviation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | Tony Mack |
| Headquarters | 2 City Place, Beehive Ring Road, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PA United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mark Briffa (CEO) |
| Parent | Wheels Up |
| Website | Official website |
Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group providing aircraft charter services and aviation safety & security.
Charter work represents Air Partner's largest income stream at 87% of the group's profits.[1]
In April 2022, Air Partner group was acquired by Wheels Up and delisted from the London Stock Exchange.[2]
History
Air Partner launched in 1961. It was initially based in the art deco Beehive Terminal, Gatwick’s original terminal with its grass runways. Trading as Airways Training, it began as a school for military pilots converting to civilian flying using flight simulators and a fleet of Beagles.[3] The company then formed an air taxi operation with a fleet of Chieftain, Piper Aztec, 125 and C550 aircraft and changed its name to Air London. The decision to concentrate on aircraft broking was made in 1983.
References
- ^ "Air Partner Annual Report 2021" (PDF). 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Wheels Up Officially Closes Acquisition of Air Partner plc". PR Newswire (Press release). Wheels Up. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ http://www.answers.com/topic/air-partner-plc-1