Harrods Aviation

New Leader Aims to Boost Inflight’s FBO, MRO Business
May 23, 2013 - 3:00pm
hangar at London Stansted

Inflight Executive Jet Centre at Stansted Airport in London has appointed Steve Grimes as its new managing director. Grimes is assigned the mission of expanding business for Inflight’s FBO and its maintenance shop.

“I am looking forward to growing the business in both areas,” said Grimes, “which could mean expanding with new locations for both operations and maintenance.” Inflight also said its growth strategy includes expanding into aircraft completions and interior refurbishment.
Harrods Inks Deals with Bombardier, Dassault
May 21, 2013 - 1:30pm

Harrods Aviation (Booth 671) has entered into two engineering partnerships with Bombardier and Dassault Falcon Services at its Luton base in London, the company announced at EBACE.
Harrods’ London FBOs Join Air Elite Network
May 20, 2013 - 3:00pm

World Fuel Services announced today at EBACE that Harrods Aviation, located at Stansted and Luton airports, is joining its Air Elite FBO network, becoming the first facility in the UK to do so. The deal brings the total number of FBOs in the network, established by World Fuel in late 2011, to 29 worldwide. Both of Harrods’ FBOs provide convenient access to London.
Bombardier Adds Harrods Aviation to Mx Network
April 24, 2013 - 12:23pm

Bombardier Aerospace has named Harrods Aviation an authorized service facility. The London Luton facility can perform line maintenance for the Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 and line and heavy maintenance for the Globals. The MRO provides line and base maintenance as well as AOG services supported by a team of more than 14 technicians. The 54,788-sq-ft maintenance facility offers major and minor scheduled maintenance, rework and modifications.
Fayair Is New FBO At London Stansted Airport
January 22, 2013 - 8:59am

London Stansted Airport now has a fifth FBO with the opening this month of the new Fayair operation. The 35,747-sq-ft facility is the result of a $19.2 million investment by Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of the Harrods Aviation FBO immediately opposite the new Fayair building.
Universal FBOs Get Facelift To Add Style To Flight Support Expertise
October 31, 2012 - 9:10am
Universal Weather & Aviation FBO

Flight planning and support group Universal Weather & Aviation (Booth No. 2516) has largely built its reputation on its 50 years of experience and harnessing technology to make life easier for business aircraft operators. But now the U.S.-based group is looking to upgrade the quality of its ground handling facilities in some 20 countries around the world, starting at London Stansted Airport, where it last month took the wraps off a comprehensively refurbished FBO.
Harrods Aviation Offers Helo Hops To London-area Customers
October 30, 2012 - 11:00am
Harrod's Luton Airport

Harrods Aviation (Booth No. 4263) is here at the NBAA convention promoting its helicopter transfer service from London-area airports such as Biggin Hill, Farnborough, Luton and Stansted to the London Heliport at Battersea in the west of the city. The company believes the operation, which provides easy access to London’s West End, is virtually unknown among U.S. corporate travelers. When flying into Stansted or Luton airports, visitors can take advantage of the amenities at the Harrods FBOs.

Universal Unveils New-Look FBO at London Stansted
September 18, 2012 - 3:17pm

Universal Aviation opened its refurbished FBO at London Stansted Airport today. The 10,712-sq-ft facility now features crew and passenger lounges, as well as a business center with video-conferencing capability, two meeting rooms, flight-planning center, showers and changing rooms.
Hawker Beechcraft Expands Support Despite Economic Woes
May 16, 2012 - 1:43pm

Hawker Beechcraft, currently in bankruptcy protection, continues to expand its global footprint. The OEM’s Global Customer Support (GCS) has appointed EASA Part 145-approved Gama Support Services at Farnborough Airport, UK, to its worldwide network of limited service centers to support the King Air 200, 250, 300 and 350 and the Premier business jet. In addition, Gama Support Services will support the Baron and Bonanza as an authorized service center.

Harrods adds de-icing; signs up for S-76 mods
December 6, 2010 - 10:45pm

Here in the Dubai sunshine it is easy to forget the extent to which snow and ice can delay and disrupt aircraft operations, especially in the world of business aviation where schedules can be tight yet priority at snowbound airfields is low.

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