Recognisable by their unique numbered livery, the Thunder fleet consists of Agusta (AW109 Trekker) helicopters. 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.

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Thunder 1
Agusta AW109 Trekker

Max Capacity
Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7
Max Cruise Speed
274 KM/H 148 KTAS
Max Range
828 KM 447 NM*
Type
Twin-Engine
Year of Build
2026

Thunder 1. Registration 'G-THDA.' 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 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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Thunder 2
Agusta AW109 Trekker

Max Capacity
Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7
Max Cruise Speed
274 KM/H 148 KTAS
Max Range
828 KM 447 NM*
Type
Twin-Engine
Year of Build
2026

Thunder 2. Registration 'G-HAZR.' Awaiting delivery June 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 passenger cabin is accessible through large sliding doors on each side. Featuring 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.

Helicopter covered with black cloth displaying a red number 3 inside a dimly lit garage.

Thunder 3
Agusta AW109 Trekker

Max Capacity
Pilots 1-2 / Passengers up to 7
Max Cruise Speed
274 KM/H 148 KTAS
Max Range
828 KM 447 NM*
Type
Twin-Engine
Year of Build
2027

Thunder 3. Awaiting delivery Summer '27.  The AW109 Trekker is a top-of-the-range light twin helicopter, combining streamlined elegance with advanced avionics and outstanding performance. Its spacious, unobstructed passenger cabin is accessible through large sliding doors on each side. Featuring 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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Thunder 4
Coming Soon.

Max Capacity
TBC
Max Cruise Speed
TBC
Max Range
TBC
Type
TBC
Year of Build
TBC

Thunder 4. Coming Soon.

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An unrivalled UK helicopter charter experience.
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Outstanding Technology & Safety

The AW109 combines exceptional on-board technology with excellent flying qualities and best-in-class levels of safety. The helicopters featuree 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. 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 Agusta 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.

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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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Flown by Military Pilots

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

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Concierge & Custom

Thunder offer an end-to-end service and clients can speak directly with our in-house team and pilots. Andrew Devoy (Head of Sales) has spent years in the private aviation industry, delivering first-class experiences for a global client base. If you have any questions, want to discuss bespoke helicopter trips or private jet travel please get in touch.

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Best in class Helicopters

Delivered in 2026 the fleet carry a distinctive numbered livery, custom designed by the owners. Our pilots are primarily from a specialist cadre of ex-military backgrounds, each with multiple thousand-hour logbooks, day and night, at home and overseas.

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Empty Leg Routes

Looking for a last minute flight? View available empty leg sectors throughout the UK. We hope to see you onboard soon.

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