Weston Aviation is delighted to announce that London Cranfield Airport has officially joined The Collection, Weston Aviation’s growing network of strategically selected business aviation airports across the UK and Ireland.
The partnership marks a significant milestone for both organisations, bringing together Cranfield’s unique aviation heritage and future ambitions with Weston Aviation’s extensive commercial expertise, marketing capability and business aviation network.
As part of the partnership, London Cranfield Airport will benefit from dedicated business development and charter sales team support with strategic marketing and social media activity and inclusion within Weston Aviation’s established Collection programme, all designed to increase awareness, attract new operators and drive business aviation growth.
Situated in the heart of England with exceptional accessibility to London, the Midlands and the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, London Cranfield Airport is uniquely positioned to support corporate aviation, aircraft management companies and private owners seeking an efficient alternative to larger, congested airports. It is just a few miles away from the new Universal United Kingdom Resort which will be the first Universal branded theme park and resort destination in the UK and Europe.
The collaboration will also see the airport launched under its new commercial identity, London Cranfield Airport, strengthening its position within the UK business aviation market.
The partnership has ambitious commercial objectives, including increasing annual business aviation movements through coordinated sales, marketing and customer engagement initiatives delivered jointly by both organisations.
Nick Weston, Chief Executive Officer, Weston Aviation, said:
“Welcoming London Cranfield Airport into The Collection is an exciting moment for Weston Aviation. Cranfield has a rich aviation heritage, excellent infrastructure and enormous commercial potential. By combining our business development expertise with Cranfield’s vision, we are creating a partnership focused on long-term, sustainable growth. We are proud to support the airport as it enters this exciting new chapter.”
Robert Abbott, Airport Director, London Cranfield Airport, said:
“Joining The Collection represents an important milestone for London Cranfield Airport. We have long recognised the airport’s potential as a leading business aviation destination, and this partnership provides us with the commercial expertise, market reach and collaborative approach needed to accelerate that ambition. We look forward to working closely with Weston Aviation to strengthen our presence within the UK and European business aviation markets.”
The agreement builds upon a long-standing relationship between the two organisations and establishes Weston Aviation as London Cranfield Airport’s exclusive strategic business aviation partner under the programme. Together, both parties will work collaboratively to develop new commercial opportunities, increase aircraft movements and further enhance the airport’s position as one of the UK’s premier regional business aviation destinations.
As The Collection continues to expand, Weston Aviation is reinforcing its commitment to creating a connected network of high-quality regional airports, providing operators and aircraft owners with greater choice, exceptional service and increased operational flexibility across the UK and Ireland. The programme was created to help independent airports grow through shared marketing, commercial representation and collaborative business development.
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About Weston Aviation
Weston Aviation is one of the UK’s leading independent business aviation service providers, operating a network of Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) and aviation support services across the UK and Ireland. Through The Collection, Weston Aviation partners with airports to deliver commercial growth, marketing support and enhanced business aviation connectivity.
About London Cranfield Airport
Owned by the world-renowned Cranfield University, the airport has a long history in general aviation. Due to its central location and its 1799m runway, Cranfield is one of the fastest growing airports for business jet traffic.
There are no airline operators to compete with, so business aircraft have priority, with no airport slot requirement and no delays when arriving or departing.
For flights originating outside the UK, Cranfield Airport benefits from remote customs and immigration arrangements. Documentation is completed and submitted to UK Border Force before the flight with the result that passengers are cleared to proceed to their onward destination within minutes of arrival.
Published on July 1, 2026