Flexjet is Named Official Private Aviation Supplier for Ascot & Royal Ascot in a New Five-Year Agreement

May 12, 2022

London, 12th May 2022: The premium private jet operator Flexjet today announces it is the Official Private Aviation Supplier for one of the most prestigious moments in the British social calendar, Royal Ascot.

Synonymous with sartorial elegance and high fashion, Royal Ascot has attracted racegoers and VIP guests since the event’s origins that date back to 1768. This year’s event will take place from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th June at the Berkshire racecourse.

Flexjet’s involvement includes hosting the private heliport within the racecourse grounds, where its team will greet those arriving by helicopter and offer hospitality at the exclusive Flexjet Heliport lounge and bar. When the action on the track beckons, transfers are available throughout the day to take guests directly to the enclosure they are in.

Marine Eugène, Flexjet European Managing Director, said: “Flexjet and Royal Ascot share a long-held commitment to passion, performance and exquisite style, so we are proud and delighted to be an Official Supplier for this year’s event and the coming years. With our group’s services in Europe now extending from private jet travel solutions through to helicopters, we are flying many racegoers into London for Royal Ascot, and providing seamless helicopter flights into the heart of the action at the Flexjet Heliport.”

Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director of Ascot Racecourse, added: “Royal Ascot is a prestigious global event and the high level of experience expected by our customers, as well as Flexjet’s discerning clientele, will be elevated by this service and complemented by this brand alignment. We host some of the world’s greatest names – whether human or equine — at Royal Ascot and knowing we have the right travel supplier offering such a high-quality service to our customers is of paramount importance.”

Flexjet’s sister company Halo Aviation will provide private helicopter transfers to and from the Flexjet Heliport at Royal Ascot, on its fleet of the latest twin engine Sikorsky S-76 and Agusta AW109 and AW169 helicopters. The service is available to Flexjet’s Owners — who invest in a shared ownership programme on its premium fleet of private jets – and other Royal Ascot attendees, flying from Central London (10-12 minutes flight time) or other locations in the south of England.

In addition to providing the heliport and helicopter services, Flexjet will be hosting some of its Owners at Royal Ascot, including access to the event’s finest hospitality. This is one of a curated selection of experiences and events its Owners enjoy, in partnership with other prestigious brands.

HOW: For more details and pricing for Royal Ascot helicopter charter or further information about Flexjet’s European programmes, please contact the team on +44 (0) 203 856 8151.

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About Flexjet:

Flexjet is one of the world’s leading providers of private jet travel and a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. Long-established in the U.S. fractional jet ownership market since 1995, its European operation launched in 2019 based in London’s Mayfair, with a Tactical Control Centre just outside London, and a second Operational Centre in Malta.

In Europe Flexjet offers shared ownership of its premium fleet of business jets, including the Embraer Legacy 500 and Praetor 600. Internationally the exclusive fleet includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, Bombardier Challenger 350, the Gulfstream G450 and G650.

Flexjet’s European operation is compliant with the International Standard for Business Aviation Operators (IS-BAO) and is a Wyvern Wingman Certified Operator. In the U.S. its fractional aircraft programme was the first in the world to be recognised as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honoured with 23 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating, and is IS-BAO compliant at Level 2.

In Europe Flexjet holds a 4AIR Silver Rating, recognising its leading approach to sustainability. This includes offsetting 300% of carbon emissions for every flight, with Owners also able to commit to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) or credits; and invest in the Aviation Climate Fund (ACF) to support future flight research and development projects.

In Europe Flexjet holds a 4AIR Silver Rating, recognising its leading approach to sustainability. This includes offsetting 300% of carbon emissions for every flight, with Owners also able to commit to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) or credits; and invest in the Aviation Climate Fund (ACF) to support future flight research and development projects.

Visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC.

About Ascot Racecourse:

Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The first four day June meeting at Ascot took place in 1768, which became known some time after as Royal Ascot.

Ascot stages both Flat and Jumps races and has 26 race days, including Royal Ascot (now five days) which is Europe’s premier Flat meeting.

Eight Group One races (globally benchmarked championship level events) are staged at Royal Ascot. In total, 13 Group One Flat races are staged at the track, with three Grade Ones (the Jumps equivalents) in the winter months.

Typically, 600,000 racegoers attend Ascot over the year with half of those coming in June to the Royal Meeting, which is broadcast in more than 200 territories.

As well as world-class racing, Ascot Racecourse is also used as a venue for conferences, weddings, banquets, exhibitions, product launches and as a film set, with some 300 non-racing events staged annually.

The land on which Ascot Racecourse sits is adjacent to Windsor Great Park, covering 179 acres.

For more information please visit www.ascot.com