FLEXJET NAMED
OFFICIAL PRIVATE AVIATION SUPPLIER FOR ASCOT The private jet shared ownership provider Flexjet has been announced as the Official Private Aviation Supplier for Ascot Racecourse in a new five year deal.
Racegoers arriving by air will be greeted by the Flexjet team before being transferred directly to their respective enclosure via Porsche, Ascot’s Official Car.
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.”
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.”
Flexjet’s sister company, Halo Aviation, will also 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 and other Royal Ascot attendees, flying from Central London (10-12 minutes flight time) or other locations in the south of England.
Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director of Ascot, said: “Royal Ascot is a prestigious global event and the high level of experience expected by our customers, as well as Flexjet’s discerning
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