25-May-2022Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir, the independent UK business aviation operator, confirmed its order for an Agusta AW109 GrandNew helicopter on the opening day of EBACE, Monday 23 May. The latest variant, to be delivered in the first quarter of 2023, with the registration G-KLNA, replaces SaxonAir’s 2016 AW109SP, which was delivered new in 2016. Norwich-headquartered SaxonAir, which also... Read more
6-Apr-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Sloane Helicopters, the UK/Ireland distributor for Leonardo Helicopters, has sold ten AW109SP GrandNew helicopters, according to a recent statement from the OEM. Sloane’s Director of Sales and Marketing John Parnell confirmed to HeliHub.com that six are due for delivery in 2022. The first of these flew from the production line in Italy to the UK... Read more
26-Jun-2017Source: SaxonAir
Air charter operator and aviation service provider SaxonAir has continued its expansion by doubling their helicopter charter fleet with the addition of two new AW109SP Grand New helicopters. Both helicopters are operated through new managed aircraft contracts and will be based in the London Area to serve SaxonAir’s increasing client demand. SaxonAir’s helicopter business now... Read more
25-May-2016Source: SaxonAir
UK based operator SaxonAir Charter announces at EBACE Geneva the addition of another helicopter to their fleet through the signing of a brand new Leonardo-Finmeccanica AW109SP Grand New. The helicopter will be operated through SaxonAir’s rotary division SaxonAir Helicopters. As well as the operation of a mixed fleet of aircraft from Mustangs to the Gulfstream G550, the... Read more
1-Oct-2015Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir Charter Ltd based at Norwich International airport is pleased to announce the official partnership with Norwich City Football Club as the preferred air travel provider for the club having been supplying aircraft charter services to Norwich City FC since the company was formed over eight years ago. SaxonAir’s charter service provides dedicated aircraft for... Read more
8-Aug-2014Source: SaxonAir
Leading offshore safety training provider Falck Safety Services (Falck) has joined forces with aviation provider SaxonAir in Norwich to offer helicopter safety training to correspond with new offshore regulations. Falck, which is based in Aberdeen and Teesside, will provide specialist safety courses at SaxonAir’s Business Aviation Centre Headquarters at Norwich International Airport ahead of new... Read more
23-Jul-2014Source: SaxonAir
Following the recent announcement of their rotary AOC, SaxonAir Helicopters offer the addition of the Airbus Helicopters EC155 to its fleet. The EC155 will be exclusively marketed alongside SaxonAir’s existing range of helicopters and is operated in collaboration with DanCopter. The EC155 B1 variant has excellent overall capabilities featuring a completely redesigned cabin providing 30%... Read more
9-Jul-2014Source: SaxonAir
Norwich based aviation operator and service provider SaxonAir has announced the issue of their new rotary Air Operators Certificate (AOC). This latest development through approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will allow SaxonAir to expand their helicopter operations into new markets with the addition of further helicopters to deal with the demand being... Read more
31-Jul-2013Source: SaxonAir
Private air charter operator, SaxonAir Charter Ltd has chosen AeroTrac™ Aviation MRO Process Control software from TracWare Ltd to complement their Continuing Airworthiness Management functions and future Part-145 maintenance activities. Saxon Air’s primary criteria for choosing AeroTrac™ was the savings to be made in both cost and time by streamlining the technical, logistical, commercial and... Read more
11-Jul-2013Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir Flight Support Ltd has marked a key milestone in its first year of offshore ground handling with DanCopter AS. The contract involves SaxonAir handling all Shell offshore passengers and freight from Norwich Airport on behalf of DanCopter AS of Denmark. DanCopter were awarded the Shell contract in July 2012 to operate helicopters carrying passengers... Read more
11-Jun-2013Source: SaxonAir
Private air charter operator, SaxonAir Charter Ltd has chosen AeroTrac™ Aviation MRO Process Control software from TracWare Ltd to complement their Continuing Airworthiness Management functions and future Part-145 maintenance activities. Saxon Air’s primary criteria for choosing AeroTrac™ was the savings to be made in both cost and time by streamlining the technical, logistical, commercial and... Read more
13-Jan-2013Source: SaxonAir
As part of their continued expansion, Norwich based air charter operator and flight support services company SaxonAir announces the appointment of a new CEO, Alex Durand, who takes up his new position within the company in early January 2013. Mr Durand, 43, brings to the role over 20 years of experience in the Business Aviation... Read more
2-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Sunday 1st July saw Dancopter commence operations out of Norwich Airport in the UK, flying for Shell. Two EC155s were noted at the airport this morning – OY-HJA & OY-HSL. Handling work at Norwich is being provided to the Danish operator by SaxonAir Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Saxonair continue to expand their fleet, with both a Robinson R44 added in the last week and a Hawker 900XP jet reported on order for the Norwich-based operator. The company’s rotary wing fleet sees the addition of a low-time R44 Raven II from Belgium, previously OO-PVZ and now registered G-KLNJ. Anna Loake of Saxonair declined... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir are now selling helicopter flight gift vouchers from £125 inc. A unique gift for someone special and a wonderful way to see the beautiful Norfolk broads. Take off from Norwich Airport in our EC120 helicopter for an unforgettable experience and a bird’s eye view of beautiful Norfolk, Norwich and the stunning East Anglia coastline. All vouchers are printed on quality card and... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir, part of the Klyne Aviation Group announces that they have agreed terms to provide helicopter facilities and associated passenger handling services to Belgian company NHV Helicopters at their new Business Aviation centre at Norwich International Airport. SaxonAir’s new £6.5m Business Aviation Centre was opened in May this year and offers dedicated offshore facilities. It... Read more
10-Aug-2011Source: EDP24
SaxonAir’s fleet of private jets and VIP helicopters now occupy one of the hangars with staff located in its associated offices. The ground floor facilities include the main reception desk, VIP lounge, flight crew rest room, training facilities, conference room and offshore passenger handling facilities. (Full story)... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
No sooner had HeilHub.com run a story last week on Norwich Airport-based Saxonair than they have been busy again. Last week we reported their move to helicopter operations with the acquisition of a Eurocopter EC120, having previously only flown fixed wing. This week they have added an EC135P2+, purchased from a corporate operator in Northern... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
No sooner had HeilHub.com run a story last week on Norwich Airport-based Saxonair than they have been busy again. Last week we reported their move to helicopter operations with the acquisition of a Eurocopter EC120, having previously only flown fixed wing. This week they have added an EC135P2+, purchased from a corporate operator in Northern... Read more
28-Jan-2010Source: EDP24
An executive jet operator at Norwich International Airport has invested £800,000 in the first of a new fleet of helicopters to offer VIP flights.... Read more
