Air Partner
A British aviation services brand providing private aviation, freight charter, aviation safety and emergency-planning services.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Overview
Air Partner is a British aviation services brand whose activities focus on on-demand aviation and related professional services rather than scheduled passenger airline operations. Its offerings include private and business aviation, freight and special-mission charter, aviation safety and security consulting, emergency planning, and crisis response. The brand has historically combined aviation expertise, operational coordination and access to aircraft resources to arrange tailored transport and support solutions for companies, governments, institutions and private clients. Air Partner previously operated as a publicly listed British company and later became part of Wheels Up. Because its activities span charter, aviation safety and emergency management, it is better classified as an aviation-services or business-aviation brand than as a conventional passenger airline.
History
Air Partner was established in the United Kingdom in 1961 and initially built its business around aircraft leasing, chartering and related aviation services. As demand from different customer groups expanded, the company developed a diversified aviation-services model covering private and business aviation, freight charter, special-mission transport, aviation safety, security consulting and emergency planning. Unlike a scheduled airline, Air Partner has primarily arranged non-scheduled air transportation according to a client's mission, timing and operational requirements, while also providing related advisory and support services. The company developed an international operating network and broadened its capabilities in business aviation, aviation safety and emergency management through the development and integration of specialist services. Air Partner was formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange before being acquired by Wheels Up and incorporated into its broader business. Following the acquisition, the Air Partner name continued as an aviation-services brand, although it no longer operated as an independent listed company.
- 2022
- 1961
Products and positioning
A specialist aviation-services provider focused on aircraft charter broking and related aviation safety and security solutions, rather than a scheduled passenger airline.
Private Jet Charter
An on-demand private-jet charter service for corporate and private clients, covering business travel, group trips and time-sensitive aviation missions. Air Partner coordinates aircraft solutions based on route, passenger numbers, timing and aircraft requirements.
Freight Charter
A charter-arrangement service for freight transport, logistics movements and special cargo missions, particularly where flexible routing, rapid timing or dedicated aircraft capability is required.
Safety & Security
Safety, security and risk-management advice and support for airlines, companies, governments and other organizations seeking to identify and reduce aviation-related operational risks.
Emergency Planning
Emergency-planning and crisis-response services that help organizations prepare for aviation and travel incidents and coordinate transport and response resources when major events occur.
Recent events
Air Partner launches JetCard mobile app[3]
Reported:
Air Partner launched its JetCard mobile app for members of its exclusive JetCard programme in the UK. The app lets members access account details and begin booking requests by smartphone.
Air Partner launches Air Partner Protect[4]
Air Partner launched Air Partner Protect, a portfolio of aviation services designed to mitigate risks for customers flying during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Air Partner launches a unified brand identity[5]
Air Partner launched a new brand identity to unify its services under a cohesive global identity. StormBrands created the identity.
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