Gatwick-based Air Partner says that

it is the first and only aviation company

to be awarded a Royal Warrant.

The warrant as ‘Supplier of

Aircraft Charter to Her Majesty The

Queen’ has been granted to David

Savile as the company’s chief

executive and will last five years with

effect from January 1, 2004.

It is said to be widely regarded

as a mark of excellence and

entitles the charter company to

display the Royal Arms and the

words ‘By Appointment.’

David Savile commented: “I am

delighted to be awarded the Royal

Warrant, particularly as we are the

first aviation company ever to receive

this honour.

“We have served the Royal Family

for seven years and look forward to

continuing to do so.”

There are more than 800 Royal

Warrant holders.