AOG cover · replacement Citation X
Citation X AOG Cover
from any UK airport
When an aircraft goes AOG, the trip still has to happen. A Guernsey-registered Cessna Citation X can be positioned to any suitable UK airport to pick up your passengers, and flies UK domestic sectors, flights into and out of the UK, and further afield where the trip's permits are obtained. Subject to aircraft and operator availability, and your request goes straight to a commercial pilot.
For operators, brokers, flight departments and owners
Who uses it
Operators covering a grounded aircraft for a booked trip. Brokers whose original aircraft has dropped out. Flight departments and owners whose own aircraft is in maintenance longer than planned. In each case the aim is the same: keep the passengers on a comparable or better jet, from the airport they expected.
Why this aircraft fits AOG work
It goes to the passengers, not the other way round: positioning to any suitable UK airport is part of the quote. Up to nine seats covers most light, midsize and super-midsize trips, and cruise speeds up to Mach 0.92 recover time on the sector. It flies UK domestic as well as international sectors, and dogs can travel in the cabin, which matters when the original booking included a pet.
Being straight about the position
The certificated operator is named in the quotation, so you and your client know who is flying. BenAviation is not the operator. Your request is handled directly by a commercial pilot. Flights are sourced from certificated operators, whose identity is provided with the quotation.
Send these and it moves faster
Pick-up airport and time, destination, passenger numbers, bags (including skis, golf clubs or a dog), any fixed arrival time, and whether a return is needed. With those, availability and a price come back without a round of questions.
If you need a pilot rather than an aircraft
Crew cover is a different problem. See contract pilot cover for an FAA commercial pilot with a Citation X type rating, and AOG replacement charter for other aircraft sizes.
Common questions
Can the Citation X be positioned to any UK airport?
To any suitable UK airport, meaning one with a runway, fuel and handling that work for a jet of this size. A pilot checks that at the enquiry stage, and positioning is included in the quotation.
Can it cover a UK domestic trip?
Yes. It flies UK domestic sectors as well as flights into and out of the UK, subject to aircraft and operator availability.
How quickly can it be arranged?
Often at short notice. It depends on aircraft, crew and airport availability for the time you need.
Who is the operator?
A certificated operator, named in the quotation before anything is booked. BenAviation is not the operator.
Can a dog travel on the replacement flight?
Yes, in the cabin. For arrivals into Great Britain the operator must be approved for the route and arrival airport, which is confirmed with the quotation.
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