VistaJet And New Partner Saxon Air Introduce Cessna Citation XLS To The UK

With the help of new partner Saxon Air, a top supplier of non-scheduled aviation services in the UK, VistaJet, a global private aviation firm, introduces the well-liked Cessna Citation XLS aircraft in the recognizable VistaJet silver and red livery to the UK market.

With this milestone, VistaJet responds to a spike in demand for domestic flights in the UK and reaffirms its dedication to providing customers with dependable, adaptable, and trustworthy flying solutions via its regional and international infrastructure.

On behalf of VistaJet, Saxon Air will fly the aircraft in the UK, providing customers with unmatched flexibility to travel point-to-point around the country with simplicity and efficiency, from major cities to more rural areas.

The Citation XLS blends mid-size jet performance with light jet economy, making it ideal for trips up to three hours. It is the ideal aircraft for both business and pleasure domestic travel inside the United Kingdom due to its outstanding runway capability, speed, range, and comfort.

“At VistaJet, operational efficiency and client convenience are paramount. Welcoming this Citation XLS onto a UK Certificate, in partnership with Saxon Air, allows us to offer domestic services on the Vista Members’ fleet. This not only enhances our ability to meet short notice demand, but also strengthens our scheduling flexibility, ensuring we continue to deliver seamless, end-to-end travel for our clients throughout the UK and beyond”, said Nick Van Der Meer, Chief Operating Officer Of Vista.

Alex Durand, the CEO of Saxon Air also added:

“We are delighted to be working with VistaJet to enhance its UK presence. Saxon Air’s understanding of UK operations and VistaJet’s global reach and leading client service standards will create new dynamic opportunities. It’s also a great boost to the UK register to be adding such a popular aircraft type and reflects the strong demand for business aviation that continues to be seen in this country.”

A fundamental driver of VistaJet’s expanding client demand is the increasing number of UK firms resorting to private aviation to access major commercial hubs such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Cambridge, Reading and Milton Keynes.

These cities are home to high-value industries including financial services, legal, healthcare, technology, life sciences, engineering, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and more. For a variety of strategic reasons, such as increased productivity, operational flexibility, and time efficiency, businesses are choosing domestic private flights.

The increase is also associated with sporting events in the UK, including football, tennis, golf, and racing. For instance, the English football calendar frequently has a full schedule of games. Both teams and fans choose private flights to handle the physical demands and guarantee on-time arrivals.

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With over 98,000 private jet trips in 2024, the UK firmly established itself as the second-largest private aviation market in Europe. Notably, Luton, Farnborough, Biggin Hill, and Stansted are the main airports in the London area from where almost half of all private flights in the UK originate.

As VistaJet’s operational partner in the UK, Saxon Air will link customers to a wide range of airports in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This offers smooth domestic travel options while broadening VistaJet’s already extensive reach.

The world’s top corporate aviation firm, Vista, includes VistaJet. The goal of Vista, which has been leading the industry in innovation for more than 20 years, is to offer the greatest flying services at the most competitive price, anywhere in the world, at any time.