Archived News
LEA Follows Chelsea All The Way To Munich
London, England, May 16 2012 – “Officially, we’re not biased, of course,” says Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, chief executive of London Executive Aviation (LEA), with a smile, “but we can’t deny we’re delighted Chelsea have reached...[more]
LEA Expands Charter Fleet With Property Mogul’s Challenger 300
London, England, March 27, 2012 – London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, is expanding its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 300, which the company has sourced and...[more]
LEA Calls For Business Aviation To Rein In Luxury Messages In Summer 2012
London, England, March 5, 2012 – Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, chief executive of London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, is calling on the business aviation industry to promote...[more]
LEA Calls For Business Aviation To Work Harder On Public Image
London, England, September 14, 2011 – Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, chief executive of London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, is calling on the industry to work harder to publicise...[more]
LEA Expands To Offer World-Leading Embraer Legacy Fleet
London, England, August 25, 2011 – With the addition of a new Legacy 650 this summer, London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, is now flying the world’s largest non-fractional...[more]
LEA And RotorMotion Celebrate The Success Of The First ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’
London, England, August 25, 2011 – London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, and top helicopter charter business RotorMotion are together celebrating the success of the inaugural...[more]
Embraer To Sponsor The LEA/RotorMotion ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’
Rock star Kenney Jones to present inaugural trophyLondon, England, August 5, 2011 – Leading manufacturer Embraer Executive Jets will be sponsoring the inaugural ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’, with legendary rock drummer Kenney Jones...[more]
LEA And RotorMotion Launch The ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’
London, England, June 21, 2011 – Feuding operators of private jets and helicopters are set to battle for supremacy again, but not in the skies – on a polo field. Teams from London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of...[more]
Flexibility Vital As Charter Market Recovers, Says LEA
EBACE, Geneva, May 17, 2011 – A gradual recovery in the European charter market is taking hold. But, for the moment, intelligent European operators must also look further afield for growth opportunities, including...[more]
LEA Calls For Greater Collaboration Between Operators
EBACE, Geneva, May 17, 2011 – London Executive Aviation (LEA) is calling for greater collaboration in the European business aviation industry, and highlighting EBACE as the perfect place to start. Patrick...[more]
LEA Warns Olympic Fans To Book Flights Early For London 2012
London, England, May 5, 2011 – If you want the most convenient travel to and from the London Olympics next summer, chartering a business jet is the natural choice – but early booking will be essential. Patrick...[more]
LEA Celebrates 15 Years Of Business Aviation Excellence
London, England, April 1, 2011 – London Executive Aviation is today celebrating the company’s 15th anniversary, looking back on sustained success through dramatic years for global aviation. Founded on April 1 1996 with just one...[more]
LEA Becomes First Operator in Europe to Offer Legacy 650
Dubai, UAE, December 7, 2010 – London Executive Aviation (LEA) has become the first executive air charter operator in Europe to add the new Embraer Legacy 650 business jet to the company’s air operator’s certificate (AOC) and...[more]
Finding The Right Mix Brings Light Jet Success, Says LEA
London, England, September 23 2010 – Light jets can certainly offer commercial opportunities for charter operators, but you need to understand your target market, fly the jets in a mixed fleet and be an economic realist. Those...[more]
LEA Hits The High Notes
London, England, September 2 2010 – Leading business jet charter operator London Executive Aviation (LEA) is enjoying a taste of the rock star lifestyle this summer, thanks to the company’s Embraer Legacy 600 fleet.“We’ve been...[more]
Aircraft Management: Rising regulation drives aircraft owners under protective wings of experienced managers
European Business Air News - August 2010 Stability is the key "If you are looking to place your aircraft with a management company," says George Galanopoulos, md of London Executive Aviation (LEA), "you need to...[more]
Altitudes Europe, June - July 2010
Patrick Margetson-Rushmore Chief Executive, LEA London Executive Aviation (LEA) is one of Europe’s largest executive aircraft charter operators. Under the company’s worldwide air operator’s certificate (AOC), award-winning...[more]
LEA To Play A Key Role In UK’s Summer Of Sport
London, England, June 15 2010 – Leading business jet charter operator London Executive Aviation (LEA) is looking forward to being a key team player in the UK’s sporting summer. “We’ll be flying people to and from some of the...[more]
Bookings Confirm The Industry Is Fighting Back, Says LEA
EBACE, Geneva, May 4, 2010 – “One glance at our order book shows that the European business aviation industry is beginning to recover.” Those are the words of Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, chief executive of London Executive...[more]
Airlines Grounded, Business Jets Fly: Survey Confirms The Executive Advantage
EBACE, Geneva, May 4, 2010 – The mini-boom in bookings following the recent volcanic ash cloud fiasco underlines why businesses depend upon executive aviation, but a survey by operator London Executive Aviation (LEA) shows that...[more]
