This was the first 500 Series to touch down on UK soil and its arrival coincided with the first delivery to a private customer.

London Oxford Airport is currently home to two Legacy 650 aircraft, operated by H8 Plc and LEA with (maintenance capability at the airport provided by H8 Plc) and one Phenom 100. However, these past six months have seen it handle a varied number of aircraft types (Cessna Citations up to Bombardier Globals) from ‘new’ non-resident customers.

“I’m pleased to report that the promotional offer we publicised during EBACE in Geneva in May has yielded a significant increase from non-resident ‘new’ operators,” said London Airport Managing Director Andi Pargeter. The offer, a 50% reduction on landing fees and all parking, including long term parking, for new visiting aircraft is still valid through to 31st December for all executive aircraft of MTOW four tonnes or over. “We have been able to track responses from the companies we met during EBACE and are pleased to report an increase from European based operators (especially Germany and Austria) has been achieved,” she added.

The intention now is to focus on Middle East and Far East markets - with a focus on business jet operators and aircraft management companies.