above

U.K.

Charter operator profile. Bases, aircraft, certification and contact details.

Telephone
+44 121 507 8700
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Charter bases and aircraft

Birmingham
1 × Embraer Phenom 100
Passenger (4 pax), Freight, Air Ambulance/Medevac

People

People mentioned in news coverage for this company.

Vince Essex
CEO
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Aircraft types

Embraer Phenom 100
Embraer's Phenom 100 is a light business jet with capacity for seven passengers and single pilot, powered by two rear-mounted PW617 turbofans. First flew in 2007, certified in 2008, with variants including 100E (2014), 100EV (2017), and 100EX (2023).

News

Vince Essex, CEO, founder and accountable manager of above.
July 20, 2026
Operating from its base at Birmingham's XLR Executive Jet Centre, above launches with 25 published fixed-price, city pair destinations across the UK and Europe, alongside flexible on-demand private charter services. Full Story
The team is working closely with XLR Birmingham.
March 7, 2026
Above has selected XLR Executive Jet Centre at Birmingham airport as its home, equidistant from London and Manchester airports, where, in addition to executive charter requests, it is well placed for airline support work. Full Story
Anticipated routes include UK domestic services and flights from the UK to destinations across Ireland.
November 24, 2025
The new brand has acquired Alto Aerospace and an Embraer Phenom 100, aiming to offer on-demand jet charter across the UK and into continental Europe. Full Story