Meet the Thunder Aviation Agusta 109SP & 119KX Helicopter fleet & our military trained pilots.

Recognisable by their distinctive livery, the Thunder fleet consists of 4 Agusta (AW109SP & AW119KX) helicopters: the largest private fleet of Agusta helicopters in the U.K. Pioneers of luxury and safety, Agusta have been in operation for over 40 years, building helicopters for President’s, the military and search & rescue.

The fleet is captained and piloted by some of the best pilots in the world. Our Captains have led spear-head, front-line operations in the most challenging environments on earth. From the expanse of the wide open desert, to the unforgiving mountains of the Arctic Circle. Providing exceptional crew of this calibre, is the foundation to Thunder.

Thunder 1
Agusta 109SP

Max Capacity

Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7

Max Cruise Speed

288 KM/H 155 KTAS

Max Range

828 KM 447 NM*

Type

Twin-Engine

Year of Build

2020

Thunder 1. Registration 'G-THDR.' Delivered in 2020. The AW109SP is a multi-role light twin-engine helicopter by Agusta, which guarantees superb utility through outstanding performance, payload and cabin space. The flexible, large and elegantly designed cabin can comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers. Thunder 1 has a range of bespoke aerosystems & internal upgrades for passenger comfort.

Thunder 2
Agusta 119KX

Max Capacity

Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7

Max Cruise Speed

262 KM/H 142 KTAS

Max Range

945 KM 510 NM*

Type

Single-Engine

Year of Build

2020

Thunder 2. Registration 'G-HZRD.' Delivered in 2020. The AW119KX is the fastest and most powerful single-engine helicopter with a unique combination of speed and passenger space. The AW119KX offers more room than any other single-engine helicopter on the market, and can comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers, who benefit from a large, separate baggage compartment.

Thunder 3
Agusta 119KX

Max Capacity

Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7

Max Cruise Speed

262 KM/H 142 KTAS

Max Range

945 KM 510 NM*

Type

Single-Engine

Year of Build

2020

Thunder 3. Registration 'G-WHIP.' Delivered in 2020. The AW119KX is the fastest and most powerful single-engine helicopter with a unique combination of speed and passenger space. The AW119KX offers more room than any other single-engine helicopter on the market, and can comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers, who benefit from a large, separate baggage compartment.

Thunder 4
Agusta 119KX

Max Capacity

Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7

Max Cruise Speed

262 KM/H 142 KTAS

Max Range

945 KM 510 NM*

Type

Single-Engine

Year of Build

2020

Thunder 4. Registration 'G-MADX.' Delivered in 2020. The AW119KX is the fastest and most powerful single-engine helicopter with a unique combination of speed and passenger space. The AW119KX offers more room than any other single-engine helicopter on the market, and can comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers, who benefit from a large, separate baggage compartment.

Outstanding Technology & Safety

The AW109SP & AW119KX combine exceptional on-board technology with excellent flying qualities and best-in-class levels of safety typical of light twin category helicopters. The helicopter features a state-of-the-art glass cockpit with four-axis digital autopilot to reduce pilot workload and increase situational awareness. Category A Performance Class 1 certification ensures safe flight to and from congested areas, such as city centres, even in One Engine Inoperative (OEI) conditions. The fleet are operated under the SaxonAir Helicopters Air Operators Certificate (#2425) - an AOC is a highly regulated certification required to conduct commercial operations.

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Exceptional Cabin Comfort

Experience the ultimate in comfort and elegance with our AW109SP & AW119KX helicopters. With class-leading interior space and the latest Bose headsets our helicopters accommodate up to seven passengers. Easy cabin access is provided by wide sliding doors on both sides and USBc charging ports are added for convenience. A large separate baggage compartment up to 2.3 m (7 ft 6 in) in length maximizes available space in the cabin. Indulge in luxury and convenience on your next helicopter charter with us.

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Fleet Maintenance by AS Aerospace

All Thunder helicopters are subject to the strictest of Commercial Air Transport maintenance standards set by the UK CAA. Thunder have the added benefit of hangarage embedded with our team of engineers who conduct maintenance oversight every 60 days or 50hrs of operation.

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Thunder Fleet

Thunder 1 (AW109SP)

G-THDR - Interior & Headsets

Thunder 2 (AW119 KX)

Thunder 2 in motion

Thunder 3 in the English wilderness

Touring Norway in Thunder 3

Thunder 3. Exploration mode activated.

Thunder 4 Livery

Thunder 4 in flight

Scotland Adventure

Thunder Adventure Safari

Thunder 1 cockpit

119KX Luggage Compartment. Ready for adventure.

Thunder 1 night flight

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

With uncompromising safety standards, and outstanding ability in the air, all Thunder Captains have a minimum of 4000 Flight hours during which they have provided VVIP support to members of the Royal Family, Prime Ministers and Senior Government leaders.

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Our Captains have led spear-head, front-line operations in the most challenging environments on earth.

Tom Partrick, MBE

CPL(H) IR TRI AW109/AW119KX.
Tom (pictured) is 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...

Mike Killick

CPL(H) IR AW109/AW119KX.
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...

Thunder Fleet

Thunder 1
Agusta 109SP

Thunder 2
Agusta 119KX

Thunder 3
Agusta 119KX