Saxon Air Celebrates Prestigious Wins at Aviation Industry Awards UK

Norwich, UK – 24/09/24 – Saxon Air, a leading provider of private aviation services based at the Klyne Business Aviation Centre in Norwich, has been honoured with the prestigious Aviation Sustainability & Environmental Award at the 2024 Aviation Industry Awards UK. This accolade highlights Saxon Air’s commitment to driving innovation in sustainable aviation. Saxon Air was also named a finalist for the esteemed Aviation Company of the Year award, standing alongside industry giants such as EasyJet, British Airways, and Imparta. This recognition signifies Saxon Air’s leadership and commitment to excellence across the aviation sector.

Founded in 2007, Saxon Air has rapidly grown into a key player within the private and business aviation sector, offering a comprehensive range of services including aircraft charter, management, maintenance, FBO (Fixed Base Operator) services, and flight training. With sustainability at the heart of its mission, the company continues to champion initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of aviation while providing exceptional services to its clients.

A Leader in Sustainability

The Aviation Sustainability & Environmental Award recognises Saxon Air’s pioneering approach to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices across all aspects of its operations. As the UK’s first low-emission flight training school, Saxon Air operates cutting-edge electric aircraft like the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the world’s first certified electric aircraft. This revolutionary technology, combined with the company’s strategic investment in sustainable fuels, solar-powered infrastructure, and electric vehicle (EV) initiatives, positions Saxon Air at the forefront of greener aviation.

Among its innovative sustainability initiatives are workshops and hands-on experiences for all staff, empowering them to engage in the future of aviation. Notably, team members are offered flights in the Pipistrel Velis Electro, allowing them to experience the possibilities of all-electric flight. This is part of Saxon Air’s holistic approach to sustainability, which also includes comprehensive carbon offset programs for customers and staff, promoting electric vehicle usage with on-site EV charging, and utilising Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on its fleet.

From 2023 to 2024, Saxon Air has already recorded significant CO2 reductions, notably achieving a 32.46% decrease in commuting emissions among staff through the introduction of a departmental carbon budgeting system. The company also aims to use 100,000 litres of SAF by 2024, reinforcing its long-term commitment to a more sustainable future.

Engaging the Community and Shaping the Future

In addition to its sustainability efforts, Saxon Air has undertaken numerous community engagement projects. These include beekeeping courses for staff in partnership with Centaurea Apiary and environmental education projects such as tree planting and bee ecology initiatives. These projects reflect Saxon Air’s dedication to fostering environmental awareness both within the company and across the local community.

Saxon Air’s CEO, a founding member of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Business Climate Leaders Group and Vice Chair of the British Business & General Aviation Association (BBGA), has played a pivotal role in advocating for sustainability within the aviation industry. Under his leadership, Saxon Air continues to contribute to national and international conversations on the future of aviation, including electric aircraft infrastructure development and carbon reduction strategies.

“We understand that the aviation industry has to show leadership in decarbonising, but at the same time recognise there’s significant work to do. By embracing this challenge we’ve seen inspired innovation, and how it can create opportunities for the wider community. Aviation is about connecting people, and this award encourages us to continue this work.”

Looking ahead, Saxon Air has ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond. These include further investments in renewable energy, such as installing vertical wind turbines and expanding solar power capabilities to charge electric vehicles and aircraft. These forward-thinking projects are a testament to Saxon Air’s unwavering commitment to environmental leadership in aviation.

Finalists for Aviation Company of the Year

In addition to its win for sustainability, Saxon Air was also recognised as a finalist for the coveted Aviation Company of the Year award. This recognition reflects the company’s overall excellence in service delivery, safety, innovation, and community engagement.

Saxon Air’s leadership in sustainable aviation, combined with its commitment to customer satisfaction and industry innovation, sets a benchmark for other operators to follow.

About Saxon Air

Founded in 2007, Saxon Air is a leading provider of aviation services, offering aircraft charter, management, maintenance, FBO services, and flight training. Headquartered at the Klyne Business Aviation Centre in Norwich, Saxon Air is committed to delivering high-quality services while championing sustainability and innovation. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility, the company leads the way in promoting sustainable aviation through the use of electric aircraft, SAF, and other green initiatives.

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Saxon Air is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-scheduled aviation services. Our fleet of aircraft is expertly operated and managed, positioned across bases in the London and East Anglia regions. We’ve earned the trust of a dedicated clientele who rely on us to provide safe, adaptable, and discreet air travel options via helicopters and business jets, not only within the UK but also throughout Europe and beyond. In addition to our charter flight services, our core offerings encompass the operation of two flight support facilities at Norwich Airport and comprehensive aircraft management solutions.

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Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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