Avinode’s Johan Sjöberg and Air Partner’s Ben Bewsey celebrate the empty sector agreement

Air Partner integrates Avinode software to serve spontaneous demand

Air Partner plc has launched an empty sectors consumer web site. "It features real-time empty leg availability on private jets worldwide, by sector and aircraft, at prices up to 75% lower than conventional charter rates," says Ben Bewsey, Air Partner Private Jets UK manager. "We are increasingly serving leisure-related clients while recognising that corporate charter is becoming more spontaneous. Air Partner empty sectors provides clients with an at-a-glance range of hundreds of currently available flight options and also allows them to submit specific route and date requests."

He says the latest Avinode empty leg link software has been integrated into Air Partner's own system. "This enables us to broaden our marketplace extensively," Bewsey adds. "It is also part of a wider commitment to embrace innovative technology to expand our brand geographically. Previously we provided a competitively-priced empty leg service on request, but this development makes for a smoother experience for clients seeking real-time information. It should also help reduce the number of 'empty' aircraft by making sensible use of their movements."

Avinode's business-to-business platform for buying and selling charter flights is used in 65 countries, primarily Europe, Russia, North America and the Middle East, with a progressive expansion into Asia, Africa and South America. Bewsey says: "Air Partner has its sights set on further geographic expansion, particularly in Asia and the Middle East."

Johan Sjoberg, Avinode's director of sales, says: "More than 4,000 aviation professionals use Avinode daily to charter flights worldwide. The marketplace currently lists 3,500 aircraft with online quoting, availability reports, empty leg postings and picture galleries."