Charter & Fractional
UK’s LEA Joins Luxaviation Group
London Executive Aviation has seen the value in pooling its resources with other European operators while keeping its own branding and management
George Galanopoulos, left, and Patrick Margetson-Rushmore started London Executive Aviation in 1996. Here they are pictured at the company’s Stapleford base near London, where they opened a new executive lounge.
George Galanopoulos, left, and Patrick Margetson-Rushmore started London Executive Aviation in 1996. Here they are pictured at the company’s Stapleford base near London, where they opened a new executive lounge.

London Executive Aviation (LEA) has become the latest European business aircraft operator to join a group after predictions in recent years that consolidation would be necessary for survival in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The company has signed a deal with Luxaviation, of Luxembourg, “cementing Luxaviation’s position as one of Europe’s largest business aviation groups,” according to LEA. The deal was completed on 7 May having been signed on 7 April.