At Alpha2Bravo we provide professional aircraft ferrying and delivery services for aircraft owners, buyers and sellers in the UK and overseas. From straightforward UK relocations to international ferry flights, our experienced pilots take great pride in delivering aircraft with care, reliability and attention to detail.
Moving an aircraft can involve considerably more than getting it from one airport to another. Flight planning, aircraft documentation, permits, insurance requirements, ground handling and, on international flights, customs and immigration can all form part of the process. Our aim is to take care of these practical requirements and provide a reliable, cost-effective service tailored to the individual aircraft and journey.
Whether you need to relocate an aircraft you already own, arrange delivery following a purchase or sale, or simply need an experienced ferry pilot, talk to Alpha2Bravo about your requirements.
Aircraft Ferry Services
If you own an aeroplane and need to move it to a new location, or regularly buy and sell aircraft and require experienced ferry pilots, we have the expertise to help.
We arrange both domestic and international aircraft ferry services, from relocations within the UK to considerably longer journeys overseas. Every job is different, so the service is planned around the aircraft, its starting point, its destination and any additional requirements involved in completing the delivery.
Ferrying an aircraft requires careful preparation. Depending on the journey, this can include flight planning, landing permits, export paperwork and ground handling, together with ensuring the appropriate aircraft documentation and other requirements are in place before departure.
We take care over every stage of the process, with the aim of delivering your aeroplane or jet in the condition in which it was entrusted to us. Our professional pilots have experience flying aircraft ranging from light single-engine aeroplanes through to medium-sized jets.
This combination of practical flight-planning experience and professional ferry pilots enables us to provide a complete service rather than simply supplying a pilot for the flight.
Domestic and international aircraft ferrying
An aircraft relocation within the UK and an international ferry flight can present very different requirements.
For a UK delivery, the job may be relatively straightforward, but it still needs to be properly planned around the aircraft, route, weather, airfields and documentation.
International aircraft ferrying can introduce additional requirements. Depending on the countries involved and the intended route, consideration may need to be given to flight clearances, landing permits, customs and immigration, insurance requirements, export documentation and arrangements for handling the aircraft at individual airports.
Rather than treating every delivery in the same way, we assess and plan each job individually.
This is particularly important where an aircraft will cross international borders or fly through several countries on its way to the final destination. Requirements can vary according to the route and circumstances of the flight, so the necessary arrangements need to be established as part of the planning process.
Aircraft ferry costs
There is no single cost that can sensibly be applied to every aircraft ferry flight. The aircraft involved, departure point, destination, route and additional services required can all affect the final price.
We therefore price each job individually, allowing you to pay for the services your particular delivery requires.
Depending on the job, additional costs or services can include pre-buy inspections, aircraft repairs, ferry tanking, customs and immigration fees and hotel costs.
This approach also means we can tailor the service to your requirements rather than providing a standard package containing services that may not be necessary for your particular flight.
If you would like a quotation, providing details of the aircraft together with its current location and intended destination gives us a useful starting point for discussing the delivery.
The aircraft ferrying process
Careful preparation before departure is an important part of a successful ferry flight. The precise process depends on the aircraft, route and destination, but there are several areas that may need to be considered before an aircraft can be delivered.
Aircraft documentation and airworthiness
The appropriate aircraft documents need to be current and available so that the aircraft’s airworthiness can be established.
Aircraft equipment must also be serviceable or, where applicable, correctly placarded and signed off. Establishing the status of the aircraft and its documentation before departure helps avoid preventable problems once the ferry flight is underway.
Depending on the circumstances of the delivery, an export certificate of airworthiness may also be required.
Flight planning and clearances
The route needs to be properly planned and the necessary flight clearances put in place.
This becomes particularly important on international deliveries, where the aircraft may pass through or land in several different countries before reaching its destination. Landing permits and other local requirements therefore need to be considered according to the planned route.
Ground handling may also need to be arranged at airports used during the journey.
Insurance requirements
Appropriate insurance must be in place for the proposed ferry flight.
For international operations, this means considering the requirements of the countries through or over which the aircraft will travel rather than assuming that existing cover is sufficient for every part of the route.
Some countries can also require search and rescue premiums, so these requirements need to be identified when the flight is being prepared.
Customs, immigration and export requirements
International aircraft deliveries can involve customs, immigration and export requirements in addition to the flying itself.
The exact requirements depend upon the aircraft and journey. Where applicable, arrangements can include customs and immigration fees, export paperwork and an export certificate of airworthiness.
Making these arrangements before departure is an important part of ensuring the delivery progresses as smoothly as possible.
A service tailored to your aircraft
No two aircraft ferry flights are exactly the same. A short relocation within the UK will have different requirements from an international delivery involving multiple countries, permits and overnight stops.
For that reason, Alpha2Bravo approaches each delivery individually. We consider the aircraft, intended route and additional services required before pricing and planning the job.
Our objective throughout is to make the process straightforward for the aircraft owner while ensuring that the practical requirements of the delivery are properly addressed.
Whether you’re moving an aircraft following a purchase or sale, relocating an aeroplane you already own or require professional pilot services for a particular journey, contact Alpha2Bravo to discuss the aircraft, its current location and where it needs to go.
Get in touch with us
Aircraft ferrying doesn’t need to be stressful and we’re proud to offer a range of highly efficient, cost-effective services designed to take the hassle out of moving an aeroplane from A to B. Our customer service team have the expertise to provide you with the information and flight support you need, whilst we may be able to offer our services at short notice if required.
To find out more or to discuss your individual requirements, why not get in touch with us by calling +44 7866 854414 or email contact@alpha2bravo.com.
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