Recognisable by their unique numbered livery, the Thunder fleet consists of 4 Agusta (AW109SP & AW119Kx) helicopters: the largest privately owned 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.

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Outstanding Technology & Safety

The AW109SP & AW119KX combine 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 2020 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.

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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

Thunder own the largest private fleet of Agusta (109 & 119KX) helicopters in the UK. Delivered in 2020 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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