Private Aviation Charter

Fly Thunder

Experience Thunder
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Experience Thunder

An unrivalled UK aviation charter experience – offering outstanding technology & safety.

Operations
Jet Charter
Helicopter Charter
Concierge
Protect
Aircraft Management
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Jet Charter

With Thunder, unlock a global fleet of luxurious aircraft, spanning from Turboprops to Ultra Long Range jets for exceptional private jet travel.

Decades of expertise in private aviation puts Thunder at the forefront of private jet charter operations. From fractional ownership to one-off flights.

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Helicopter Charter

Bespoke itineraries; quoted at speed, delivered with precision.

Recognizable by their unique numbered livery, our elite fleet of Agusta AW109 Trekker helicopters grants you the freedom to reach any UK destination in a fraction of the time. Flown by experienced military pilots, Thunder provides a seamless standard of speed, safety, and luxury that is truly unmatched.

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Concierge

Thunder Concierge provides exceptional service on the ground and in the air. Go from door to destination in ultimate comfort with our chauffeur, helicopter, and jet service—a true end-to-end experience managed entirely through one operator. Unlock different time zones by lunchtime.

Protect

Thunder Protect is Thunder Aviation’s premier close protection service, seamlessly integrating elite personal security with our private charters and luxury concierge. Engineered for VVIPs and executives, it embeds security specialists directly into your itinerary to maintain a flawless safety envelope from departure to destination—all managed through a single, discrete point of contact.

Aircraft Management

Thunder Aviation delivers a premium, turnkey aircraft management solution designed to alleviate the complex operational burdens of private ownership while maximizing the value and utility of the asset.

Grounded in uncompromised safety and rigorous regulatory compliance (aligned with CAA standards), their offering encompasses full-spectrum flight operations, meticulous technical maintenance oversight, and complex logistical planning.

Featured

Destinations

From
London Battersea Heliport
Flight Time
25m
Charter
from £
4900
Car at Goodwood Festival on the track.
From
Denham Aerodrome
Flight Time
20m
Charter
from £
9000
Close up photo of F1 car at Silverstone.
From
London Battersea Heliport
Flight Time
25m
Charter
from £
4970
Thunder Helicopter Outside Estelle Manor
From
London Battersea Heliport
Flight Time
25m
Charter
from £
5250
blenheim palace
From
Denham Aerodrome
Flight Time
12m
Charter
from £
4480
Thunder helicopter at Battersea Helliport
From
Denham Aerodrome
Flight Time
35m
Charter
from £
7000
Glastonbury Festival
From
London Battersea Heliport
Flight Time
1h05m
Charter
from £
8850
Helicopter Interior
Aircraft Overview
Agusta AW109 Trekker
Single or Dual Pilots
Up to 7 Passengers
Twin Engine
Max Range 828km

Thunder 1

Thunder 1. Registration 'G-THDA.' The first arrival of our new fleet refresh. Acquired brand new from Leonardo/Agusta in early 2026. The AW109 Trekker is a top-of-the-range light twin helicopter, combining streamlined elegance with advanced avionics and outstanding performance.

Its spacious, unobstructed signature blue passenger cabin is accessible through large sliding doors on each side. Thunder 1 features a full glass cockpit with 4-axis autopilot, Genesys EFIS with 3D Synthetic Vision, and state-of-the-art digital avionics for single/dual pilot IFR operation.

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Aircraft Overview
Agusta AW109 Trekker
Single or Dual Pilots
Up to 7 Passengers
Twin Engine
Max Range 828km

Thunder 2

Thunder 2. Registration 'G-HAZR.' The second aircraft acquired brand new from Leonardo/Agusta in 2026. The AW109 Trekker is a top-of-the-range light twin helicopter, combining streamlined elegance with advanced avionics and outstanding performance.

Its spacious, unobstructed, mint green passenger cabin is accessible through large sliding doors on each side. Consistent with Thunder 1, Thunder 2 features a full glass cockpit with 4-axis autopilot, Genesys EFIS with 3D Synthetic Vision, and state-of-the-art digital avionics for single/dual pilot IFR operation.

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Helicopter Fins
Helicopter Fins
Aircraft Overview
Chartering from Summer '27
Single or Dual Pilots
Up to 7 Passengers
Twin Engine
Max Range 828km

Thunder 3

Thunder 3. Awaiting registration and delivery, estimated Summer 2027. The new Thunder 3 will be the third aircraft refresh, on order from Leonardo/Agusta.

With a spacious, unobstructed, stealth-grey passenger cabin, and muted red exterior livery scheme. Consistent with the rest of our fleet, Thunder 3 features a full glass cockpit with 4-axis autopilot, Genesys EFIS with 3D Synthetic Vision, and state-of-the-art digital avionics for single/dual pilot IFR operation.

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Helicopter Tail
Helicopter InteriorHelicopter Tail
Aircraft Overview
Chartering from late '27

Thunder 4

Thunder 4. Awaiting registration and delivery, estimated late 2027. The new Thunder 4 will be the fourth aircraft refresh from Leonardo/Agusta.

Its spacious, unobstructed passenger cabin is accessible through large sliding doors on each side. Consistent with the rest of our fleet, Thunder 4 will feature our distinctive signature livery, a full glass cockpit with 4-axis autopilot, Genesys EFIS with 3D Synthetic Vision, and state-of-the-art digital avionics for single/dual pilot IFR operation.

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Availability

Empty Legs

Agusta AW109
From
London Stansted Airport
To
Denham Aerodrome
20 Jul
12:00
7
£
950
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Agusta AW109
From
Denham Aerodrome
To
Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport
21 Jul
7:30
4
£
3950
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Personnel

Formed In The Royal Air Force.
Refined By Experience.

Thunder has built a specialist team, focussing its selection of military pilots from the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force who have achieved the highest standards of training and testing during their extensive careers.

Name
Role
Experience
Tom Partrick MBE
CEO, Pilot
20 Years

Tom, the CEO of Thunder and has 18 years of flying experience with 5000 hours of flying time. He served for 10 years on Number 7 Squadron RAF flying the Chinook and for 3 years on Number 32 'The Royal Squadron' RAF, flying the Agusta 109 in the VVIP role. He has over 1000 combined instructional hours on Chinook and AW109. Learn More...

Tom Patrick
Mike Killick
Pilot
25 Years

25 years flying experience. 4000 flying hours. 3 years served on number 18(B) Squadron, Royal Air Force flying the Chinook; with extensive operational experience including 32 Casualty Extraction Missions in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 10 years served on Number 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force flying the Chinook in a variety of specialist roles. Including command as the Squadron Head of Flight Training and Executive Officer. Learn More...

Mike Killick
Luke Huntley
Pilot
22 Years

During a military career spanning 22 years, Luke has flown over 6000 hours, conducting military operations and humanitarian missions all over the world including 8 operational deployments to Afghanistan as well as numerous exercises supporting British troops in challenging environments, from the Artic circle in Norway to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Learn More...

Luke Huntley
Giles Edwards
Pilot
26 Years

Giles joined the Royal Air Force in 1999 as a pilot, serving over 24 years on operations and exercises across five continents, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and in environments including temperate, desert, arctic, maritime and mountainous environments. Learn More...

Giles Edwards
Andrew Devoy
Head Of Sales
8 Years

Andrew has amassed nearly a decade of experience in Business Aviation, building invaluable relationships with clients and industry experts through various roles. Primarily focussed on rotary, Andrew has managed the day-to-day operations of various helicopter types as well as bespoke, high usage client itineraries. Learn More...

Andrew Devoy
Natalie Mayes
Head Of Operations
9 Years

After completing a Master’s Degree in Criminology, Natalie wanted to pursue her real passion and dive into the world of aviation. Nearly a decade on, she has experience in various facets of the industry, having started her career marshalling aircraft, Natalie built her way up to becoming a 'Post-Holder' for a fixed-wing charter operator. Learn More...

Benjamin McGrath
Operations & Sales Executive
2 Years

From a strong aviation lineage, Ben has grown up surrounded by fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. He was taught the fundamentals of flying by his grandfather, landing his light aircraft for the first time at the age of thirteen and a few years later, attained his Private Pilots Licence. Learn More...

Journal

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July 10, 2026

Thunder Aviation at Cheltenham Festival 2026

June 2, 2026

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June 2, 2026

Thunder 1 Comes Home: The Delivery Flight