Press Release

Cutting the ribbon at the opening of Jetex London at Biggin Hill airport.

Issued by Jetex.

January 30, 2023

Located at Hangar 510 at Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH), Jetex's London FBO has commenced full commercial operations and is welcoming international private jet flyers to the United Kingdom capital.

London Biggin Hill is a private airport that caters exclusively for aircraft in business and private aviation. 2022 was the strongest year ever for the airport, with more than 26,000 movements, up from 18,900 in 2021. It is recognised as a global centre of excellence and the second private jet operation in the U.K. with 23% of London's market share after Farnborough (31%) and ahead of Luton (22%). The airport typically connects flights to more than 750 destinations across over 70 countries.

Jetex London is conveniently located just nine miles from Canary Wharf and 15 miles from Central London, with helicopter transfers taking passengers to and from the heart of the British capital in just six minutes, with limousine transfers taking less than 50 minutes.

The modern airport runway of 1,806 metres allows most aircraft to operate without payload or range restrictions, including non-stop transatlantic flights.

“We are pleased with our arrival in London. Jetex already has a strong presence in Europe with a flagship private jet terminal at Paris Le Bourget, and the new flagship Jetex London is a natural evolution of our operations. Private flyers will enjoy a seamless travel experience complemented by the greatest levels of luxury hospitality, while employing the latest technology will allow us to minimise our carbon footprint,” commented Adel Mardini, founder and CEO, Jetex.

Jetex London will offer a suite of flagship services for passengers and crews travelling through the airport. It is a seamless, intuitive and dedicated route for Jetex customers to begin or end their journey in supreme comfort. The on-site U.K. Border Force and customs control will ensure that passengers and crew enjoy an efficient ground experience, while Jetex will also offer assistance with ground transport, hotel accommodation, catering, concierge services and much more.

Biggin Hill's green agenda is key to the airport's future development, and it echoes the global sustainability commitment of Jetex. The airport has been offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) since April 2021.

“We are extremely proud that Jetex has chosen London Biggin Hill Airport as the destination for its latest FBO. As the only dedicated business aviation airport in the capital, Jetex's choice of London Biggin Hill reflects the strategic importance of our location. Jetex is one of the most respected and acclaimed businesses in private aviation, with an ambitious growth roadmap that reflects our own. As it joins our growing ecosystem of aerospace businesses here, we stand at the ready to welcome Jetex's customers to the capital, and offer them the very best standards of service they have come to expect,” said Robert Walters, commercial director, London Biggin Hill Airport.

With natural materials, soft lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows, Jetex London is designed to feel like a warm, contemporary space. The 1,900 sqm. private terminal will include several supremely comfortable lounges of understated luxury designed with passenger privacy in mind, retail and entertainment areas, fully equipped boardrooms, shower suites and much more. Crews will appreciate a full range of on-site recreational and flight support facilities.

Jetex London marks the company's first entry into the U.K. as it looks forward to growing its operations in the market.