Gama Aviation welcomes Hunt & Palmer to the Group

Gama Aviation has reached an agreement to acquire Hunt & Palmer, one of the most established and respected names in international aircraft charter, materially expanding the Group’s scale and reach in the global charter market.

Founded in 1986, Hunt & Palmer has built an outstanding reputation over four decades as a trusted charter broker serving clients across business aviation, commercial charter, music touring and cargo.

Its teams operate globally from offices in the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Australia, supporting complex charter requirements and maintaining long-standing relationships with operators and carriers worldwide.

The business is widely recognised for its service quality, operational expertise and ability to deliver highly tailored charter solutions to a loyal, repeat client base.

Hunt & Palmer will continue to operate under its well-known brand within the Gama Aviation Group, maintaining the relationships, experience and service culture that have defined the company for nearly forty years.

Marwan Khalek.

Marwan Khalek, Group CEO, Gama Aviation, commented: “Strategically, the acquisition allows us to significantly increase our share of the global charter market, enter a new segment (Cargo) and enhance our aircraft management offering. I expect Hunt & Palmer to play an important role in growing our business aviation activities further.”

Gama Aviation’s Aircraft Management & Charter business has continued to grow across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, expanding its charter offering while maintaining a highly personalised and boutique service approach.

The addition of Hunt & Palmer strengthens the Group’s charter capability, bringing together complementary experience and expertise across multiple charter segments.

Graham Williamson

Graham Williamson, Managing Director of Aircraft Management & Charter, remarked: “In 2025, we consistently expanded our aircraft management offering by providing boutique services across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, which increased our available charter inventory. At the same time, our existing charter team has continued to build a portfolio of business.

"With the Hunt & Palmer acquisition, we accelerate the team’s efforts in 2025 and significantly increase our attractiveness to aircraft owners (fixed-wing and rotary) seeking charter opportunities. We look forward to welcoming new colleagues and to investing in the Hunt & Palmer business to continue to accelerate growth and profitability.”

For Hunt & Palmer, the acquisition marks the next chapter for a business that has become one of the most respected and award-winning charter brokerage brands in the sector.

Jeremy Palmer, Co-Founder of Hunt & Palmer, commented: “When we started Hunt & Palmer in 1986, we didn’t imagine 40 years later it would grow to be one the most respected, award-winning businesses in the sector.

" It is a testament to the hard work and commitment our staff that an admired entity such as Gama Aviation are keen to add Hunt & Palmer to their stable. I am pleased to be handing the business over to Gama Aviation, where I know that it will thrive in its next phase.”

Hunt & Palmer will continue to operate as it does today, with the same teams, expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality charter solutions for its clients around the world.

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 19th March 2026 | Issue #834