Flight Support
Our comprehensive range of flight support services can be tailored to your exact requirements. Whether you require support with one aspect of your flight program or a complete end-to-end solution, we’re here to help.
Service and Reliability
We pride ourselves on the quality of our services, and we hold all of our suppliers to the same expectation. We have extensive processes in place to ensure that service levels are maintained and continually improved.
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Our services include:
Ground handling
We provide support across all areas of ground handling - from ticketing and check-in to aircraft cleaning, de-icing and baggage handling. Contact our team, and we’ll discuss your requirements.
Fuel purchasing
Our team has access to the most competitive rates for fuel around the world. Thanks to our global experience and buying power, we can provide rates that are unmatched elsewhere.
Fuelling
We’re on hand to arrange aircraft fuelling wherever it’s needed. Our processes ensure that aircraft fuelling has minimal impact on flight schedules.
Airport slots and military PPR
Ford Aviation Services is on hand to support with all airport slot requests. Our team will plan out the most appropriate slot schedule to minimise costs and ensure overall project efficiency.
Flight planning and Air Traffic Control (ATC) plan filing
Flight planning and ATC management can be extremely time-intensive and costly if not managed correctly. Our clients rely on us to tailor efficient flight plans and file any necessary paperwork with relevant ATCs directly.
Comprehensive weather and NOTAM briefings
Even the most carefully crafted plans are held to the mercy of the weather. We can help to mitigate any potential issues caused by adverse weather scenarios and alter programs in real-time.
Flight following and continued liaison with all agencies en route
Our 24/7/365 team is able to follow flights from pushback to unloading. As part of our flight following process, we’re in touch with all relevant parties throughout the entire flight and can act on your behalf when needed.
Immigration and customs requirements
Streamlined customs planning is essential for efficient flight operations. We have experience with customs processes around the world and can organise any necessary paperwork and briefings before they’re needed.
Catering
Through our partner network, we can provide cost-effective and high-quality catering solutions to match both economy and VIP requirements.
Hotels and accommodation
Oftentimes it’s necessary to organise hotel accommodation for the crew and even passengers. Our 24/7/365 team has access to extensive hotel options at convenient locations around the world.
Ground transport
We can support with any ground transport requirements - providing access to appropriate vehicles, both airside and landside.
Contact us today
Contact us, and our team will be happy to talk through your requirements.