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With its headquarters located alongside Gatwick airport in the [[United Kingdom]], the Group employs 400 workers. |
With its headquarters located alongside Gatwick airport in the [[United Kingdom]], the Group employs 400 workers. |
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The company is publicly listed on the [[London Stock Exchange]] as {{London Stock Exchange|AIR}} and is the only publicly listed air charter broker and aviation safety & security consultancy. On 27th January 2022 the company announced it is being acquired by [[Wheels Up]] for £85m/$107m.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2022-01-27|title=Wheels Up Acquiring Air Partner|url=https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/wheels-up-acquiring-air-partner.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.sherpareport.com|language=en}}</ref> |
The company is publicly listed on the [[London Stock Exchange]] as {{London Stock Exchange|AIR}} and is the only publicly listed air charter broker and aviation safety & security consultancy. On 27th January 2022 the company announced it is being acquired by [[Wheels Up]] for £85m/$107m.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2022-01-27|title=Wheels Up Acquiring Air Partner|url=https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/wheels-up-acquiring-air-partner.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.sherpareport.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Following the years as a flying school, Air Partner formed an [[air taxi]] operation with a fleet of Chieftain, Piper Aztec, 125 and C550 aircraft. At this time the company name was changed to Air London to reflect the change in business focus. |
Following the years as a flying school, Air Partner formed an [[air taxi]] operation with a fleet of Chieftain, Piper Aztec, 125 and C550 aircraft. At this time the company name was changed to Air London to reflect the change in business focus. |
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In 1983 the company surrendered its Air Operator’s Licence to concentrate on aircraft broking. |
In 1983 the company surrendered its Air Operator’s Licence to concentrate on aircraft broking. In 1999 Air London became Air Partner. |
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Throughout its 60-year history, Air Partner has evolved and developed into the global aviation and services group it is today. Keeping the world moving, one journey at a time. |
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==Chronology== |
==Chronology== |
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'''2016:''' Air Partner acquires Clockwork Research. |
'''2016:''' Air Partner acquires Clockwork Research. |
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'''2017:''' Air Partner was cited as having the "Most Flexible" jet card in an analysis by Conklin & DeDecker in 2017. |
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Air Partner acquires SafeSkys.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Air Partner acquires SafeSkys|url=https://www.airpartner.com/en/latest-news/air-partner-acquires-safeskys/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.airpartner.com}}</ref> |
Air Partner acquires SafeSkys.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Air Partner acquires SafeSkys|url=https://www.airpartner.com/en/latest-news/air-partner-acquires-safeskys/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.airpartner.com}}</ref> |
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'''2020:''' Air Partner provides vital support throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, including transporting medical supplies and PPE<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Air Partner Operates Hundreds of Cargo Flights|url=https://www.airpartner.com/en-US/latest-news/air-partner-operates-hundreds-of-cargo-flights|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.airpartner.com}}</ref> as well as evacuating over 300 British and EU nationals from Wuhan in the wake of the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Air Partner evacuates UK nationals from Wuhan|url=https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/AIR/air-partner-evacuates-uk-nationals-from-wuhan/14423345|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=www.londonstockexchange.com}}</ref> |
'''2020:''' Air Partner provides vital support throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, including transporting medical supplies and PPE<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Air Partner Operates Hundreds of Cargo Flights|url=https://www.airpartner.com/en-US/latest-news/air-partner-operates-hundreds-of-cargo-flights|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.airpartner.com}}</ref> as well as evacuating over 300 British and EU nationals from Wuhan in the wake of the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Air Partner evacuates UK nationals from Wuhan|url=https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/AIR/air-partner-evacuates-uk-nationals-from-wuhan/14423345|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=www.londonstockexchange.com}}</ref> |
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Air Partner launches Air Partner ''Protect'' to safeguard customers against coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Partner|first=Air|date=|title=Air Partner Launches New Suite of Services Designed Specifically to Help Safeguard Clients During COVID-19 Crisis|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/air-partner-launches-new-suite-of-services-designed-specifically-to-help-safeguard-clients-during-covid-19-crisis-301021007.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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'''2021''' Acquisition of Kenyon International Emergency Services Inc <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/AIR/acquisition-of-kenyon-international/15113841?showDisclaimer=true|title=News article}}</ref> |
'''2021''' Acquisition of Kenyon International Emergency Services Inc <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/AIR/acquisition-of-kenyon-international/15113841?showDisclaimer=true|title=News article}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:47, 15 March 2022
| File:Air Partner PLC Company Logo.jpg | |
| Industry | Aviation |
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| 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) |
Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group providing aircraft charter services and aviation safety & security to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals across the world.
Air Partner Charter offers Group Charter, Private Jets, Freight and other Specialist Services such as Tour Operations, Air Evacuation, Aircraft Sales & Leasing and Flight Operations.
Air Partner Safety & Security services span consulting, research, training and managed services.
With its headquarters located alongside Gatwick airport in the United Kingdom, the Group employs 400 workers.
The company is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange as LSE: AIR and is the only publicly listed air charter broker and aviation safety & security consultancy. On 27th January 2022 the company announced it is being acquired by Wheels Up for £85m/$107m.[1]
History
Air Partner was founded in 1961 by Tony Mack Senior trading as Airways Training. It began as a school for military pilots converting to civilian flying using flight simulators and a fleet of Beagles.
Following the years as a flying school, Air Partner formed an air taxi operation with a fleet of Chieftain, Piper Aztec, 125 and C550 aircraft. At this time the company name was changed to Air London to reflect the change in business focus.
In 1983 the company surrendered its Air Operator’s Licence to concentrate on aircraft broking. In 1999 Air London became Air Partner.
Chronology
1961: Tony Mack Senior founded Airways Training, converting military pilots to civilian flying using flight simulators and a fleet of Beagles.
1960’s/80’s: The years that followed saw expansion into air taxi operations, and Airways Training was renamed Air London.
1983: Air London launches a new concept in aircraft broking.
1989: Air Partner floated on the Unlisted Securities Market, the forerunner to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
1994: Overseas expansion begins with the opening of Air Partner France in Paris.
1995: The company achieves full listing on the London Stock Exchange LSE: AIP.
1997: Air Partner opens its first US-based office based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Air Partner opens its second mainland European office in Cologne, Germany.
1998: Specialist freight division launches.
1999: The company name is changed from Air London to Air Partner.
Air Partner Travel Consultants is launched. The IATA and ATOL bonded agency organises scheduled flights, limousine hire and accommodation.
2000: Air Partner continues to expand with new offices opening in Austria, and a second US office opens in New York.
2001: 24/7 office-based operations department opens at London Gatwick HQ.
2005: Air Partner opens an office in Italy.
2006: The JetCard membership scheme is unveiled. JetCard[2] offers a wealth of benefits for more regular flyers that delivers value for businesses and individuals.
2007: Air Partner re-brands and launches a new corporate identity, creating two new internal trading boards - Private Jets and Commercial Jets.
2008: Carbon neutral offset options are launched across all flights.
2010: Mark Briffa is appointed CEO.
Air Partner opens an office in Istanbul, Turkey.
UK headquarter moves to a larger premises alongside London Gatwick Airport, opposite The Beehive - Gatwick’s original terminal building with its grass runways, which opened in 1936.[3] The company first began trading here in 1961 and has remained within 1 km ever since.
2015: Air Partner acquires Cabot Aviation and Baines Simmons.[4]
2016: Air Partner acquires Clockwork Research.
Air Partner acquires SafeSkys.[5]
2018: Air Partner opens a new office in LA.
2019: Air Partner opens new offices in Houston, Singapore and Dubai.
Air Partner acquires Redline.[6]
2020: Air Partner provides vital support throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, including transporting medical supplies and PPE[7] as well as evacuating over 300 British and EU nationals from Wuhan in the wake of the pandemic.[8]
2021 Acquisition of Kenyon International Emergency Services Inc [9]
References
- ^ "Wheels Up Acquiring Air Partner". www.sherpareport.com. 27 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "JetCard". airpartner.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Terminals: the last word". The Independent. 22 March 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Baines Simmons acquired by Air Partner plc". Baines Simmons. 19 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Air Partner acquires SafeSkys". www.airpartner.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Air Partner plc acquires Redline Worldwide". Air Cargo News. 12 December 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Air Partner Operates Hundreds of Cargo Flights". www.airpartner.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Air Partner evacuates UK nationals from Wuhan". www.londonstockexchange.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "News article".