Luxwing

Luxwing is a private aircraft operator based in Ta' Xbiex, Malta. It flies business jets and turboprops for private clients, companies and groups. It also manages aircraft for owners and runs a cargo service for special and dangerous goods.

The company says it is run by pilots from the private aviation sector. Its two main brands on the website are Luxwing Executive, for private jet travel, and Luxwing Airline, for charter and group flights.

Services

• On demand flights: private jet trips to any destination, with a 24 hour concierge and ground services.
• JetCard: a prepaid way to fly with Luxwing.
• Fractional ownership: owning a share of an aircraft instead of a whole one.
• Charter: flights for larger teams, sports groups and groups of friends, with quotes for charter and ACMI work.
• Empty legs: lower cost seats on flights where a jet is moving to its next job.
• Cargo: freight flights, including dangerous goods and radioactive material.
• CAMO and engineering: continuing airworthiness support.
• Limo service: ground transfers in Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Maybach cars.

Aircraft management

Luxwing manages private jets for owners, including the Citation M2, Embraer Phenom, Phenom 300E and Praetor 600. Its management offer covers:

• Pilots and crew, with ongoing training.
• Charter of the aircraft to other clients when the owner is not flying, to bring in income.
• A global fuel program with deals from major oil companies.
• Monthly financial reports for the owner.
• Registration in Malta, which applies the Cape Town Convention that protects owners and lenders of aircraft, engines and helicopters.

Luxwing also says it is part of the US Visa Waiver Program for its passengers.

Fleet

The website groups its fleet into light jets, midsize jets, super midsize jets and turboprops. Two Beechcraft Super King Air 200 aircraft are set up only for cargo and are kept ready in Europe.

Cargo

Luxwing has approval to carry hazardous explosive material and radioactive material by air. It says it has been chosen to fly a time critical cancer medicine in Europe, which must reach patients within hours of leaving the lab.

Where it flies

The website lists Mostar, Podgorica, Bari, Catania, Naples and Luqa in Malta as featured charter locations. It flies across Europe and further on request.

Contact

The head office is at GB Buildings, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex, Malta. The executive and charter teams can be reached on +356 2778 0254, at sales@luxwing.aero for private jet quotes and charter@luxwing.aero for charter and ACMI quotes.