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UK Start-up Above Launches Phenom Charter Services
Birmingham-based operator has acquired Alto Aerospace's AOC
Embraer Phenom 100
UK charter operator Above will launch services in early 2026 with a single Embraer Phenom 100 light jet. © Fly Above Group

UK start-up Fly Above Group is preparing to launch private charter services with an Embraer Phenom 100 light jet. The company, which will trade under the brand Above, will base the aircraft at the XLR Executive Jet Services FBO at Birmingham International Airport (EGBB). The Phenom, previously owned by an operator based in Germany, has club-four seating in the cabin.

Above will operate under the air operator certificate it has acquired with the purchase of Bournemouth-based Alto Aerospace. Alto operates a managed fleet including Beechcraft King Air 200, Cessna 421 Golden Eagle, and Diamond DA-42 models that it uses for private charter flights and special missions.