Atlantic Bridge Aviation Group (ABA) in Kent, UK, which owns Lydd Air and World Executive Airways along with the Air Share fractional programme, is poised for expansion having weathered the financial crisis.

Says md Jonathan Gordon: “The recent closure of Kent International airport at Manston means Lydd, or London Ashford, is now the closest charter airport for more than a million potential customers. We have a number of key initiatives in the corporate hospitality markets. On-demand charter represents an ideal approach to flying privately for clients with occasional travel needs, those who travel internationally or whose itinerary changes frequently.”

Hospitality charter packages to Le Touquet will also be introduced, complete with return transfers from London and champagne on arrival.

“A small jet operating from a convenient local airport is always going to be faster and more flexible than the commercial alternative,” suggests Gordon.