Chapter 02Aviation

    Cessna-class. Not Gulfstream theatre.

    Light aircraft, turboprops, helicopters. The plane that fits the trip — not the most expensive one. Pilot sourcing too, when that's what you actually need.

    WHAT WE ARE

    We don't sell jets we couldn't afford.

    Most "private aviation" sites are theatre — Gulfstreams photographed at golden hour, hourly rates obscured. The flights our customers actually take are turboprops and light jets, because the maths works. We're the desk that does the maths honestly.

    THE FLEET, HONESTLY DESCRIBED

    Five aircraft classes.
    Each does one thing well.

    The trick isn't picking a fancy plane. It's matching the plane to the mission, then to the price.

    Light single

    Cessna 172 / Cirrus SR22

    2–3 pax

    ~600 nm

    Air-taxi hops, scenic flights, training-grade pilots — the most accessible way into the air.

    Cabin twin

    Cessna 421 / Beechcraft Baron

    4–6 pax

    ~1,000 nm

    UK domestic, short Europe. Pressurised, twin-engine reassurance.

    Turboprop

    Pilatus PC-12 / King Air 350

    6–8 pax

    ~1,800 nm

    The honest workhorse. Cabin you can stand up in. London to the Med, no fuel stop.

    Light jet

    Citation CJ3 / Phenom 300

    6–8 pax

    ~2,000 nm

    When speed matters and budget allows. Same range as a turboprop, much faster.

    Helicopter

    Agusta 109 / Bell 429

    4–6 pax

    ~350 nm

    City to country house. Goodwood. Henley. Heliport-to-heliport, no traffic.

    SAFETY, CONCRETELY

    The most bullshit-able
    line in aviation.

    "Safety is our priority" doesn't earn anyone's trust. So instead of saying it, here's what we actually check on your behalf.

    Operator certification

    Every operator we use is CAA (UK), EASA (EU), or FAA (US) part-135 / AOC certified. We can share the AOC reference with each quote.

    Pilot qualifications

    We work with operators whose captains meet ATPL minimums and have substantial hours on type. Licences and recent training records are available on request.

    Aircraft maintenance

    We expect operators to share recent inspection records and any open ADs. If logbooks aren't shareable, we don't use them.

    Insurance & indemnity

    Hull and liability insurance certificates verified before booking, at the levels appropriate for the aircraft and route.

    ROUTES WE KNOW WELL

    Patterns we run regularly.

    We'll quote anywhere. These are the routes where we have the best operator coverage and the fastest turnaround.

    London ↔ CornwallQuote on request
    London ↔ EdinburghQuote on request
    London ↔ GenevaQuote on request
    London ↔ NiceQuote on request
    London ↔ IbizaQuote on request
    London ↔ MallorcaQuote on request
    London ↔ Le TouquetQuote on request
    Geneva ↔ MadridQuote on request
    London (City) ↔ Goodwood (heli)Quote on request

    SHORT HOPS

    Lunch in Formentera. Skiing in Megève. The places airlines don’t fly to.

    Six fully-priced light-aircraft itineraries — beach lunches, mountain runways, three-Michelin day trips, the Hebridean Run. With an interactive picker to find the one that fits your weekend.

    Browse Short Hops →

    PRICING

    Affordable private flying

    Private aviation is more accessible than most people assume. Total cost depends on aircraft type, route, group size and season — we send a clear quote with everything broken out.

    Tell us your departure, destination, dates and number of passengers. We come back with shortlisted options and full costs (aircraft, landing, handling, repositioning).

    Our service fee: from £150 per search. No hidden charges. You only pay if you book.

    WHAT CLIENTS SAY

    "I use Sulu for everything now. Flights, restaurants, tickets. It's like having a brilliant PA who actually knows what they're doing."

    James R.

    Manchester

    Where to, and when?

    Send us the route and the day. We come back with shortlisted operators and a clear total cost.

    Or email concierge@sulu.agency

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