Global luxury private aviation operator Flexjet has marked a major milestone in the company’s expansion by officially opening its new private terminal at Farnborough Airport in the UK.
The 2,098m2 Flexjet terminal, which cost $34 million to build, is the first of its kind in Europe, the company says. It is located in a new ramp side building, separate to the airport’s existing main terminal, and is hosted by Flexjet staff.
The facility offers seamless ground-to-air private hospitality exclusively for Flexjet passengers before or after boarding one of the company’s ultramodern fleet of 350+ private jets and helicopters. It features a ‘home from home’ environment for Flexjet’s aircraft Owners compared to a traditional FBO terminal or lounge services at airports.
Flexjet’s global infrastructure includes operations, sales and maintenance across more than 25 locations in addition to its terminals. Flexjet has a growing network of nine private terminals in the United States that are already established or under development and says that, with Farnborough serving London and an established Flexjet terminal at Teterboro Airport – the busiest for private aviation globally serving New York City – Flexjet aircraft Owners now benefit from private gateways to the world’s biggest financial capitals.
Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci said: “This opening establishes one of the most significant branded luxury environments in private aviation and is a defining moment in Flexjet’s global expansion. It is our most ambitious infrastructure completion to date, beyond our North American headquarters.
“A Flexjet flight is already an unrivalled experience, with world-class aircraft, truly artisan interiors and five-star cabin hospitality that raise the bar in our industry. But this remarkable facility is a testament to how aircraft ownership with Flexjet extends far beyond the cabin, unlocking a lifestyle defined by exceptional convenience, effortless access and enriching experiences the world over.”
“From our growing network of Flexjet exclusive private terminals to our in-house maintenance capabilities, to private helicopters, curated events, the FXLUXE travel programme and exclusive partnerships, the Flexjet experience – and the dedicated ecosystem that we are investing in to support it – continues to push the boundaries in luxury experiences today.”
The terminal’s contemporary interior, led by Carver Hain Art + Design, features including the Flexjet Gulfstream G700 Fuselage Lounge which is a full-size recreation of the company’s flagship ultra-long-range cabin, fitted with a LXI Cabin Collection interior including a private master bedroom suite. The Owners Bar & Lounge in the centre of the terminal offers stunning floor-to-ceiling views of the airfield and a bar menu including signature cocktails.
Private meeting spaces, accessible only to Flexjet owners and their guests, are also offered as are dedicated security screening and immigration, provided by Farnborough Airport.
The facility also features a new Tactical Control Centre, European headquarters for Flexjet’s operations and support staff on the upper floor, and an expanded Red Label Academy which is a finishing school-style training centre for Flexjet’s near-300 global Cabin Servers.
The construction incorporated 138 solar panels forecast to generate approximately 37,848 kWh/annum; and a Syphonic Drainage system which collects and recycles rainwater to be re-used internally.
Flexjet has also recently opened a new 3530m2 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar facility at Farnborough Airport that provides dedicated maintenance for Flexjet’s global fleet, optimising dispatch reliability and adding to its 1,500+ global maintenance team members based in 15 destinations worldwide.
