12 November 2026
Receiving the Air Charter Association (ACA) Helicopter Operator of the Year award for the third time in five years is a proud moment for everyone at Saxon Air.
It comes during a period of significant development for our rotary operation, with the addition of several AgustaWestland A109s and Leonardo AW139s to our fleet, alongside continued growth within our operational team. As our operation has evolved, so too has the expertise and support needed to keep it running safely and efficiently.
While helicopter charter is often associated with the aircraft and the passenger experience, there is much more happening behind the scenes. Every successful flight relies on the coordination, planning and technical expertise of the people working across our operation.
The Work Behind Every Flight
As our fleet grows and becomes more diverse, maintaining aircraft availability and operational resilience requires close collaboration between our flight operations, engineering and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) teams.
Having the right aircraft is only one part of the picture. Ensuring they remain safe, compliant and ready for service requires detailed planning and a shared commitment across the business.
Maintaining Fleet Serviceability
Keeping a growing fleet of twin-engine helicopters available for charter involves careful forward planning. Our airworthiness and engineering teams work to manage inspection schedules, component life limits and maintenance requirements, helping to identify potential issues before they affect operations.
This ongoing work plays an important role in supporting aircraft availability and ensuring every helicopter meets the required safety and regulatory standards.
Planning Around Maintenance
Balancing charter demand with scheduled maintenance is a constant part of operating a commercial helicopter fleet.
Our ground operations and CAMO teams work closely together to coordinate routine checks and larger inspections around operational requirements wherever possible. This requires forward planning, clear communication and an understanding that safety and compliance must always come first.
Responding When Challenges Arise
Unplanned technical issues can be part of any aviation operation. When an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situation occurs, a coordinated response is essential.
Our maintenance specialists, logistics teams and engineering partners work together to assess the issue, source the necessary parts and coordinate technical support. This collaboration helps us respond as efficiently as possible while keeping safety at the centre of every decision.
Built on People and Collaboration
The development of a helicopter charter operation involves much more than adding aircraft to the fleet. It means continuing to invest in the people, systems and technical support that allow those aircraft to operate safely and effectively.
Our third ACA recognition provides an opportunity to reflect on the work taking place across the business every day. From our CAMO and engineering teams to our pilots, flight operations colleagues, ground staff and maintenance partners, every role contributes to the service we deliver.
We’d like to thank everyone involved for their continued commitment, as well as our clients and industry partners for their trust and support.
As our rotary operation continues to develop, we remain focused on strengthening the foundations that support every flight, with safety, teamwork and operational excellence at the heart of what we do.
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