Air Partner is a global aviation services group founded in 1961, headquartered near Gatwick Airport in the UK. The company specializes in aircraft charter, aviation safety, and security solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes corporate customers, governments, and private individuals. Air Partner operates through two main divisions: Air Partner Charter, which covers group charters, private jets, freight, and specialist services, and Air Partner Services, which focuses on aviation safety management and security solutions. This division includes subsidiaries such as Baines Simmons, Redline Assured Security Ltd, and Kenyon International Emergency Services, Inc. With a presence across four continents and 18 locations, Air Partner employs around 450 professionals and operates 24/7 to meet the needs of civil and military organizations. The company is ISO 9001:2015 compliant and is recognized as the only publicly listed air charter broker and aviation safety consultancy.
Established in 2006, Redline Assured Security provides government-standard security solutions and training for aviation related companies, event security, corporate organisations and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) properties. We also conduct auditing and health monitoring in support for both public and private sector organisations. At Redline, our mission is to enhance the delivery of assured security in regulated, high value and high threat environments. Redline's vision is to be the international benchmark for consultancy, training solutions, quality assurance and associated security management systems within the regulatory, high value and high threat sectors.
SafeSkys
Acquisition in 2017
SafeSkys is a provider of air traffic control (ATC) services and environmental solutions. The company specializes in offering contracted staff, including ATC Officers and navigational aid maintenance engineers. Additionally, SafeSkys delivers comprehensive ATC engineering services and manages bird control and wildlife management units at airports globally. The company also focuses on training personnel in bird control and wildlife management to enhance safety and efficiency in air traffic operations.
Clockwork Research
Acquisition in 2016
Clockwork Research Limited is a consultancy specializing in fatigue risk management solutions for the aviation, mining, and oil and gas industries, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 2005, the company provides a range of services, including fatigue safety assessments, roster analysis, and comprehensive training programs designed for senior management and operational personnel. Its expertise encompasses the design and implementation of fatigue risk management systems, cultural improvement strategies, and incident investigations. The team consists of experienced professionals, including psychologists and safety experts, who leverage a scientific understanding of human fatigue to enhance safety in critical operations. Clients include major entities such as Aer Lingus, BP, and Qatar Airways. Clockwork Research was acquired by Air Partner plc in December 2016 and operates within its Consulting & Training division.
Baines Simmons
Acquisition in 2015
Baines Simmons Limited specializes in training, consulting, and outsourced services for the civil and defense aviation sectors, as well as regulatory authorities. The company offers a range of aviation training services, including in-company training and competence development pathways. Its consulting services encompass safety leadership, safety management, human factors, regulatory compliance, airworthiness, and quality monitoring. Additionally, Baines Simmons provides outsourced auditing, aircraft registry management, and interim management services. Founded in 2001 and based in Chobham, United Kingdom, the company partners with leading aviation organizations to enhance safety performance and drive continuous improvement in best practices across the industry. As of 2015, Baines Simmons operates as a subsidiary of Air Partner plc.
Cabot Aviation Services
Acquisition in 2015
Cabot Aviation Services is one of the specialist Aircraft Remarketing brokers in the world, with a broad section of major airlines and global financial clients.
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