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There are a number of ways to gain access to aircraft at Oxford without either full ownership or chartering the air taxis, jets, turboprops or helicopters that are based here.
At the higher end of the business aviation spectrum, for over 10 years now in Europe, the Netjets company has dominated the fractional ownership market. This is an alternative to chartering on an ad-hoc basis, where availability might occasionally be a problem, or outright aircraft ownership with all the burden of running an aeroplane yourself. One simply buys a share of an aircraft which is then managed and operated by a third party on your behalf.
In the case of Netjets, one has a choice of different aircraft types and different levels of equity in a specific type. Dependant on the size of the shareholding, one is entitled to varying amounts of time on the aircraft. Most such schemes also provide an aircraft to meet your needs from any two points in Europe without having to pay the additional cost of positioning the aircraft to pick you up or to return back to a nominal home base (unlike most charter options). Typically, with as little as 10 hours notice, one can pick up a phone and say you want an aircraft to collect you say from Oxford to go to Nice - and that's it, the aircraft will be there at the prescribed time and you simply drive up to the jet's door and get on board - no check-in, no lost luggage, just arrive and go.
At the lower end of the aviation market, a number of lower-cost alternatives are being established, some for non-pilots and others for those with their own pilot's licence, but for whom whole aircraft ownership is too costly or burdensome. These alternatives are bringing the entry level costs of private or business usage of modern aircraft right down to levels which to date have never been attainable.
Below are highlighted some such 'general aviation' schemes as well as the better known business jet-based shared use alternatives:
Business Jets
Netjets Europe
Netjets Europe - have a fleet of over 100 aircraft now in Europe with over 600 pilots and 1000 fractional share holders. The largest and most popular fractional ownership provider in the world, Netjets are almost daily visitors to Oxford with Citation Bravos, Excels and Hawker 400 & 800s. In 2007 it is anticipated that Falcon 2000s and 900s will also enjoy Oxford access. A great majority of Netjets Europe's clients are based in the city of London where access to London City Airport has been a significant driver behind their recent growth.
Tel: +44 (0)207 361 9620
Fax: +44 (0)207 361 9601
e-mail: netjetseuropeinfo@netjets.com
European Business Jets plc
European Business Jets (EBJ) has revolutionised jet ownership for private and corporate clients with one of the lowest cost models for owning the world’s best selling business jets. Only Cessna Citations are crewed, controlled and operated in house 24/7 to the highest standards with guaranteed availability, zero positioning charge and an attractive billing structure, benefiting travellers flying short hops into European cities. EBJ has one of the lowest hourly flying charges in Europe as owners take advantage of economy in scale such as one aircraft type, crew training, fuel and insurance, delivering efficiency and a superior level of service. EBJ is an AIM listed company. Oxford Airport is routinely utilized by EBJ clients.
Tel: 01223 399584
Fax: 01223 399499
e-mail:
hardy.Sohanpal@europeanbusinessjets.com
Skyjet International
Skyjet International - As part of the Bombardier group of companies and tied-in with the Flexjet fractional ownership scheme, Skyjet offer membership 'cards' for block hours on a number of their aircraft products based all around Europe but managed by third party charter companies. With the Learjet family of jets, they offer access to models such as the Lear 45 or the Lear 40, both of which enjoy access to Oxford today.
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 526 630
Fax: +44 (0) 1252 526 631
e-mail: memberservice.sjeu@aero.bombardier.com
Light General Aviation (all inclusive service)
CirrusNet
CirrusNet - offers access to a managed fleet of four-seat Cirrus SR22, modern single piston-engined aircraft. One of the very first schemes bringing private aircraft access to individuals and businesses at a very low cost base, the SR22 aircraft provides users with a 200mph, 1000 mile range capability. Using the very latest technology and safety features, the Cirrus is one of the best selling aircraft in the world today. CirrusNet will manage and operate the aircraft on your behalf and provide a pilot as required to fly you in your aircraft wherever and whenever you want.
Tel: 01289 841111
Fax: 01280 841112
e-mail: info@cirrusaircraft.co.uk
Lydd Air
UK charter operator Lydd Air has recently launched its own Airshare fractional ownership program, offering shares in pre-owned piston and turboprop twins. Initially the company is offering shares in a pair of Piper PA-31 Chieftains and a Beech Baron 58. It anticipates adding a Beech King Air 200 to the fleet. Prices range from £25,000 for a one eighth share in a Chieftain. Direct operating costs are around £460 an hour for the same aircraft.
Tel: +44 (0) 1797 322 207
Fax: +44 (0) 1797 322 208
email: enquiries@lyddair.com
web: www.lyddair.com
Private Air Travel
Private Air Travel - has been established to meet the needs of medium to long distance travelers within the UK offering a shared aircraft ownership service. Getting around the country is proving harder and harder, with check-ins, delays and congestion all adding up to a lot of wasted time and frayed nerves. Private Air Travel is the only company in the UK offering a truly personal and integrated service for your business travel needs. They will arrange for your aircraft to take you, your clients, or family and friends wherever and whenever you want to go - no fuss, no hassle.
Tel: 0870 863 6320
Mobile: 07971 327632
e-mail: enquiries@privateairtravel.co.uk
One Charter
One Charter offers regular business, leisure or sports users of aircraft fractional ownership of the Cirrus SR22 GTS aircraft. The Cirrus has been the world’s number 1 selling aircraft for the last five years and last year the manufacturer delivered 721 aircraft. One Charter will have the first aircraft available late 2007. For a deposit of £5,000 and a total investment of £32,500, you will be entitled to forty hours per year usage or more, for only £460 per hour flying.
Tel: +44(0)1252 52 62 52
Fax: +44(0)870 055 4881
e-mail: fly@onecharter.co.uk
web: www.onecharter.co.uk
Light General Aviation (self-fly)
City-Flyer
City-Flyer - for those already with a private pilot's license (or indeed aspiring pilots) or with a friend who flies, City Flyer provide a shared ownership management package on aircraft based at key airfields around the UK. Having selected the ultra modern Cirrus SR22 GTS model as their preferred offering, becoming a partner in the scheme provides access to this superb aircraft at a fraction of the costs of whole ownership. All the hassles of coordinating maintenance, insurance and other needs are taken care of. You just pay the basic fees having acquired a share of the aircraft and book your slot on-line as and when you wish to have access to your aircraft.
Tel: +44 (0) 1435 869 330
Fax: +44 (0) 1435 869 331
e-mail: sales@city-flyer.co.uk
For independent advice and help in identifying the viable options to meet your own individual needs, call us here at the airport on 01865 290 710, or e-mail at info@oxfordairport.co.uk
Other shared ownership or fleet access programs include:
www.justplainsense.co.uk – a lifestyle facilitator, including planes, helicopters, boats, houses
www.aircraft-syndicate.com – providing shared/group aircraft ownership management solutions
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