Flight Support Services
Flight Planning
Optimum Route and Minimised Cost
At Oxford Aerospace flight planning services are designed to get you to your destination safe and in the fastest time possible, while ensuring financial efficiency. We take into consideration weather, aircraft performance and payload, route options and flight levels, fuel consumption and operational cost. To ensure safety and feasibility of the operation, we check political situation of the destination, the airport’s restrictions and suitability for aircraft type, physical equipment constraints, customs and immigration requirements and we confirm that all the en-route permits can be secured on time.
Whether you require a long distance, multi-stop freight transport or a passenger, domestic flight, our experienced flight dispatchers will assist you with operations to any destination worldwide, providing you with:
- Optimised route with the maximum fuel efficiency and the lowest operational cost
- Real-time weather reports and NOTAM briefing
- Airport slots and parking arrangements
- Confirmed availability of all the required ground handling equipment and manpower
- Cost estimation for all the en-route and ground fees including: permits, navigation and airport charges, ground handling, fuel, catering, hotel and transportation.
Permits
Overflight and Landing Permits Worldwide
Overflight and landing permits vary in complexity and lead time by country and type of operation. Documentation requirements and local regulations can be challenging, especially for time-critical operations.
At Oxford Aerospace we respect the importance of knowing every country’s specific procedures and staying up to date with the latest regulatory changes.
Our multilingual and multicultural team has extensive knowledge and maintains strong relationships with civil aviation authorities and their approved agents around the world. This enables us to secure overflight and landing permits for all private and commercial operations in the shortest timeframe possible. Our vast experience allows us to arrange clearances also through diplomatic channels for governmental and military operations in a timely and efficient manner.
Wherever your destination is, we will assist you with unfamiliar procedures, and make the application process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Ground Handling
Safe and Efficient Turnaround
The Oxford Aerospace team of dedicated experts work together with the best qualified, IATA certified ground handling suppliers to provide you with efficient, secure and reliable airport services around the world. We arrange ground handling for: VIP and government flights, private jet and passenger commercial charters, military and cargo transport, medevac and humanitarian relief missions.
No matter where you fly, we will ensure availability of all the necessary equipment and facilities in the requested location to accommodate your needs.
Our array of services includes:
- Ramp handling – aircraft pushback and towing, offloading and loading, Ground Power Unit (GPU), Air-starter Unit (ASU), Air-conditioning Unit (ACU), provision of toilet and water servicing
- Passenger handling – meet & greet, check-in and boarding assistance,
- Cargo handling – warehousing, build-up and break-down, documentation, live animals (AVI) and Dangerous Goods (DGR) handling
- Customs and immigration assistance
- Load control, weight and balance calculations
- Fueling supervision
- De-icing and anti-icing services
- ATC and airport slot co-ordination
- Aircraft interior and exterior cleaning
- NOTAM, weather and flight documentation
- Access to VIP and crew lounges
- Airside transport for passengers and crews
- Catering arrangement and delivery
- Visa assistance
- Concierge services with ground transfer and hotel accommodation arrangement
- Live updates of all processes
Fuel
Reliable Service and Competitive Rates
At Oxford Aerospace we understand that using a trusted and cost-effective source for provision of fuel is critical to your operations. We have over 20 years of experience coordinating refueling services for commercial, government and military flights worldwide, including challenging and remote locations.
We have a strict supplier selection process based on product quality and operational efficiency to help you minimise turnaround time.
Our global presence and strategic partnerships with the most respected fuel suppliers allow us to provide fuel at competitive rates across the world. Our fuel pricing is totally transparent and fully inclusive of all local taxes and into plane fees.
Contact us and our specialists will provide you with up-to-date fuel availability and price at any location in the world!
