Gregg Air has acquired a Premier 1, bringing its fleet to a total of eight aircraft. The jet, valued at £4 million, is one of only two of its type to be registered in the UK.

Said md Alex Durand: “I am delighted to unveil the latest member of our fleet and I am confident that the Premier 1 will enable us to continue to deliver outstanding service to our clients and uphold our reputation as being the UK’s number one private jet company. The Premier will enable Gregg Air to provide the safest, most convenient and luxurious form of private air travel in the industry."

The aircraft features a fully integrated avionics suite and offers the flexibility to fly in single pilot operation. An ECU (Electronic Control Unit) manages engine operation and fuel schedules, reducing pilot workloads. Gregg Air’s pilots were trained at FlightSafety International, home to the world's only Premier 1 simulator.

According to Durand, the arrival of the Premier 1 has come during a period of significant growth in an industry that is not as exclusive as it may first appear.

“The recent aviation recession has ensured that only the most competitive companies who offer clients outstanding levels of service, at a realistic price, have survived,” he said. “Today, the cost per head of private air travel is very competitive to that of scheduled airlines, making it a very real possibility for both private and corporate clients.”