26 April 2024: In this month’s ‘Smart: Tried and Tested’ we’re taking a look at the Hawker Beechcraft 750, which is highly recognised for having one of the most sizeable cabins in the light-midsize private jet range. This advanced jet has been in the skies since receiving certification in 2008. Powered by two Honeywell  TFE 731-5BR turbofan engines, the Hawker Beechcraft 750 boasts an impressive maximum cruise speed of 514 mph/828 km/h. The Hawker Beechcraft 750 is typically configured to carry up to eight passengers, two flight deck crew and one flight attendant, and can fly for four and ..read more

27 March 2024: As the global leaders in private jet charters, Smart Aviation is busy finalising private jet charters to popular destinations this summer. Faro continues to be the most beloved by our clients, in part due to the fantastic golfing, but bookings to Split and Ibiza are coming in thick and fast too. Our private jet clients are constantly on the lookout for undiscovered destinations too though. Many are seeking to escape the crowds and find secluded pockets of paradise where they can switch off and recharge.  The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, is a land full of natura ..read more

Spring and autumn tend to be busy periods for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) bookings, with corporate outings planned before and after the summer holidays, and in popular winter sun destinations.  Our MICE corporate and private jet charter bookings are buoyant and the team is noticing emerging locations as clients look for offbeat, yet easily accessible, destinations that offer the perfect blend of rich history, cultural attractions, adventure and unique team-building experiences.  Sustainability continues to be an important consideration for event planners ..read more

28 November 2023: In this month’s ‘Smart: Tried and Tested’ we’re taking a look at the Embraer Legacy 500, which boasts one of the largest cabins in the mid-size business private jet range. The advanced jet has been in the skies since receiving certification in 2014. Known as the fastest jet in the mid-size range, it is powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofan engines enabling a maximum speed of 612 miles per hour. The Legacy 500 can be configured to carry up to 9 passengers, and eight passengers over 2,948 nautical miles (3,392 mi), or four passengers over 3,125 nautical miles ( 3,596 mi ..read more

13 November 2023: The Smart Team flew six loyal Liverpool F.C. fans from Biggin Hill to Liverpool Airport yesterday so they could watch The Reds beat Brentford 3-0 in a Premier League match. The passengers travelled in style in a state-of-the-art Pilatus PC-12 NGX chartered from Silver Aviation.  Following a short wait in the luxurious Jetex London departure suite, the group were guided on board for a prompt take-off. The operation from arrival to departure was seamless. The flight departed at 10.30 a.m. UK time and took an hour to Liverpool Airport, with Smart closely watching the flight ..read more

7 November 2023: Smart’s sport charter division has been operating its extensive schedule of Champions League charters since the first match on 19 September. With over 18 flights already confirmed in the qualifying rounds this season, Smart’s sports brokers are running at full pace.  Tonight the Smart team will play a part in Newcastle United F.C.’s iconic Champions League return as we have chartered three aircrafts from Newcastle to Dortmund and Düsseldorf for excited Newcastle fans. Newcastle United F.C. are back in the Champions league following a 20 year absence and a large number of ..read more

Mark Hawkins, Managing Director of Smart Aviation, and Jamie Milsom, Smart’s ACMI and Operations Support Officer 6 March 2024: January and February were busy months for Smart’s ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) leasing team. Historically, ACMI operations reduce as the industry goes into winter scheduling programs. Fewer departures during the winter months means airlines have spare capacity within their own network to support their own requirements. The Smart Team has concluded a number of long term leases and is continuing to offer ACMI solutions to multiple clients.  Mark ..read more

5 February 2024: Smart Aviation, the leaders in global sports charters, charged head on at the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship this past weekend, flying the first of its charters of the tournament, to the first match of the competition in France. On Thursday, 1 February, Smart flew over 2,000 Irish fans to Marseille to watch Ireland beat France 38-17 at Stade Vélodrome on Friday, claiming their biggest win ever over France. On Friday, 2 February, the team transported over 1,000 excited England fans from Manchester and Birmingham to watch England soar to victory over Italy (27-24) at S ..read more

23 January 2024: 2024 sees the highly anticipated return of the UEFA European Football Championship. Starting on Friday, 14th June 2024 in Munich, the tournament will be hosted at cities throughout Germany until the final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday, 14th July 2024. Fans will flock to Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf to watch their teams battle it out through the group stages and towards the climatic final.  As the leaders in global sports chartering, and the preferred broker for many football clubs and fan gr ..read more

For the last 18 years, we have been the global leaders in private jet charters, meaning there isn’t much (if anything) that the Smart Team doesn’t know about the physical and mental benefits of flying by private aircraft.  We are delighted to share our knowledge and expertise on the health benefits of flying private, for both your body and for your mind: 100% fresh air every three minutes Many private jets such as the renowned Gulfstream G600 aircraft pump 100% fresh air into the cabin every three minutes. That combined with the low cabin altitude, ensures that passengers always arrive ..read more