London, England (PRWEB UK) 26 July 2013
London Executive Aviation (LEA, http://www.flylea.com/), one of Europes largest business jet charter (http://www.flylea.com/private-jet-charter/air-charter.html) operators has locked wings with two other aviation companies in the most successful Aviation Polo Challenge to date.
Held on Saturday, 20 July 2013, at Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club in Surrey, the round-robin tournament featured three closely fought pro-am matches between LEA, top helicopter charter business RotorMotion (http://www.rotormotion.com/) and Stobart Air (http://www.stobartgroup.co.uk/services/Stobart-Air/), the operator of London Southend Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport.
The Aviation Polo Challenge was founded in 2011 by LEA and RotorMotion. LEA team captain and managing director George Galanopoulos says: Thanks to the welcome addition of a third polo team from the Stobart Group, this years Aviation Polo Challenge has topped expectations. With a turnout of more than 300 visitors, the event has become a key summer fixture for the business aviation community. We are of course extremely grateful to the days sponsor, Embraer Executive Jets, for its fantastic support for the third year running, and for providing us with a spectacular, family-friendly day.
Team captain Philip Louis Amadeus, managing director of RotorMotion, says: One of the joys of the Aviation Polo Challenge is that it develops great relationships. Although we operate in a fiercely competitive industry, we all make the most of this very pleasurable opportunity to strengthen our businesses partnerships on the ground.
Stobart Air was victorious in the Challenge, with a total of eight points. Team captain of Stobart Air, Edd Stobart, says: We are delighted to have been invited to compete in the Aviation Polo Challenge. Its great to see so many families coming together to enjoy an exceptional days polo in glorious sunshine. We are, of course, also very happy with the outcome and look forward to next years Challenge!
The winners trophy was presented by Embraers Simon Burrows and veteran English rock drummer Kenney Jones. In addition to having an exceptional music career with bands including The Small Faces, The Faces and The Who, Jones is a helicopter pilot, a passionate polo player and the owner of Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club.
Saturdays attractions also featured sumptuous barbeque-style cuisine from a traditional Argentinean asado, tempting many visitors to linger into the evening over a glass or two. Live music was provided by the Funkadelics.
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Founded in 1996, London Executive Aviation (LEA) is one of Europes largest executive aircraft charter operators, with 16 successful years in the international business aviation market. LEA operates a 29-aircraft business jet fleet based around London, Paris, Nice and Moscow. The fleet ranges from the entry-level Citation Mustang to the Embraer Legacy 650, covering a spectrum of business aviation needs. The company is owned by founders Patrick JG Margetson-Rushmore (chief executive) and George C Galanopoulos (managing director). LEA has twice been named Best General Aviation Operator in the Baltic Air Charter Associations Excellence Awards. The company provides the full range of business aircraft services management, chartering, consultancy and sales. More information can be found by telephoning LEA on: +44 (0)1708 688420 or visiting: http://www.flylea.com.
Based just south of London, RotorMotion manages a fleet of modern Agusta 109 twin-engine helicopters, the fastest helicopters available for hire. The company was formed in 1997 and is managed and owned by Philip Amadeus. When you can fly from The London Heliport (Battersea) to the Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport, close to the Eiffel Tower, in just 80 minutes, why fly by jet? For further information about the company, please call: +44 (0)1737 823700, e-mail: info(at)rotormotion(dot)com or visit: http://www.rotormotion.com. RotorMotion can also be found on Facebook here (https://www.facebook.com/rotormotion).
Stobart Air is the operator of two complementary airport facilities, London Southend Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport. The Group intends to grow Stobart Air significantly following the completion of London Southend Airport. London Southend Airport has developed new routes with major operators including easyJet and Aer Lingus Regional with the ultimate aim of servicing up to two million passengers annually by 2020. The Group is also pursuing air freight, maintenance and airport service opportunities at London Southend Airport, including airport retail, private facilities, lounges and fees generated from the rail terminal, which provides up to eight services an hour direct to London’s Liverpool Street Station. Additional information about the company is available from: +44 1228 822 500, enquiries(at)stobartgroup(dot)com or http://www.stobartgroup.co.uk/services/Stobart-Air/.
Embraer S.A. is one of the worlds leading executive jet manufacturers. It offers a comprehensive portfolio with seven aircraft, ranging from the entry-level to the ultra-large segments, that are designed to meet the most diverse demands with comfort and privacy, permitting greater work productivity and saving valuable travel time. These jets are supported by an extensive service center network, worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
