Luxaviation United Kingdom

Luxaviation UK stands as one of England's premier executive aircraft charter operators, boasting a diverse fleet of cutting-edge business jets and a nationwide operational presence.

Previously known as London Executive Aviation (LEA), the company has been named Best General Aviation Operator in the Baltic Air Charter Association’s Excellence Awards six times and has received Gold Awards in the Executive Aircraft category from Buying Business Travel magazine.

Strategically situated on the outskirts of London, our bases at key airports such as London Luton, Farnborough, Stansted and London Biggin Hill, ensure seamless connectivity and unmatched convenience for our clients, with discreet, efficient, and luxurious travel, tailored to the highest standards of excellence.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including private jet charters, aircraft management, completions consulting, and concierge services.

The History of Luxaviation United Kingdom

Founded in 1996 with a single piston engine aircraft, London Executive Aviation has rapidly grown to become one of Europe’s largest executive air charter operators. Its diverse fleet of predominantly jet aircraft includes many of the most desirable and efficient airplanes in service today, ideally suited to the requirements of business or leisure. LEA has long been at the forefront of UK business aviation. LEA were the first executive air charter firm to obtain European Joint Aviation Authority certification and also the first operator in Europe to introduce the entry-level Citation Mustang into charter service. LEA is now trading as Luxaviation United Kingdom.

1996

LEA founded

Founded by Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, George Galanopoulos and Amanda Galanopoulos with a single piston engine aircraft based at Stapleford Airport, United Kingdom

1996

First executive air charter firm to obtain European Joint Aviation Authority Air Operators Certificate

2001

LEA 1st UK operator of the Citation Excel

2005

First Legacy 600 joins the LEA fleet. Today the fleet stands at 8 Legacy 600/650s, the largest non-fractional operator in the world.

2006

First time LEA wins Best General Aviation Operator at the Baltic Air Charter Associations Excellence Awards. (LEA continued to win this award in subsequent years: 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015)

2007

First Operator in Europe to introduce the entry-level Citation Mustang into charter service

2014

LEA joins Luxaviation Group

Luxaviation acquires majority share of London Executive Aviation

2016

London Executive Aviation becomes Luxaviation United Kingdom

2018

The company expanded its fleet with the addition of an Embraer Legacy 650, based alternately at Athens International Airport, enhancing its charter services in Europe.

2019

George Galanopoulos, co-founder of LEA, was appointed as the European Head of Charter for Luxaviation Group, expanding his leadership role within the organization.

2020

Co-founder and CEO Patrick Margetson-Rushmore announced his early retirement. Co-founder and Managing Director George Galanopoulos assumed the role of CEO, continuing to drive the company's vision forward.

2021

The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) honored Patrick Margetson-Rushmore with the Michael Wheatley Award for his outstanding contribution to the aviation industry.

2022

Luxaviation Expands Its Global Fleet with Arrival of Six Aircraft, including a Bombardier Challenger 604 managed by Luxaviation UK, demonstrating significant growth in its charter and management services.