Flexjet has broken ground on its first private terminal in Europe, the first such facility offered by a fractional operator outside North America. Located at the UK’s Farnborough Airport, and scheduled for completion in 2026, the 22,600-sq-ft ramp-side structure will be separate from the airport’s FBO.
It will feature a spacious lobby and concierge desk with separate arrival and departure lounges dedicated to the company’s passengers. Additionally, it will include a dining/formal bar area with meeting spaces and expansive views of the airfield.
On the operations side, the London-area facility will be home to Flexjet's tactical control center, operational team, and pilot amenities. Upon its opening, the company's Red Label flight attendant training facility will relocate there from its existing location on the airport.
The dedicated terminal is designed to echo the airport’s existing facilities and will incorporate environmentally friendly features such as solar panels on the roof and rainwater collection for reuse. Four electric vehicle chargers will be included.
This facility will represent Flexjet's largest infrastructure investment outside of the U.S. Earlier this year, the Directional Aviation subsidiary opened a larger Flexjet House, a sales and owners hospitality space in London’s Mayfair neighborhood.
“This development places Flexjet at the forefront of European private aviation, demonstrating the scope and scale of our international ambition and follows the exponential growth we have already achieved since we launched in Europe in 2019,” said company chairman Kenn Ricci. “We look forward to opening this truly exceptional space for our aircraft owners and their guests, which will combine stunning, contemporary design, with warm hospitality and a welcoming environment that they can call home each time they fly with us to and from Farnborough Airport.”