London, UK – 1st May 2026  AirX, Europe’s second-largest private jet charter operator, is stepping across segments with intent. By scaling a fleet of Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, the company is not adding capacity in the traditional sense, but positioning unit economics to apply sustained pricing pressure on the super-mid market.

The addition of its first Challenger 604, 9H-ATGT, marks the opening move in what John Matthews describes as the company’s “dash to 50” aircraft.

“We run one of the most diversified fleets in the market. At the top end sit our VIP-configured Airbus A340 aircraft with over 100 lie-flat beds. At the other end, we scale smaller cabins with intent, but not compromise.

The Challenger 604 is the smallest aircraft in the AirX fleet, certified to accommodate up to 12 passengers, while offering the capability to operate routes between London and the Middle East. It serves as a key link between the Challenger 850 and Legacy 600, and the longer-range Embraer Lineage 1000.

This is not a mixed fleet by accident. It is engineered. Each aircraft has a role, each role has an economic purpose, and together they allow us to apply pricing pressure across multiple segments rather than operate within just one. We are a market disruptor,” said Matthews.

Recently refurbished and repainted in the new corporate livery in April 2026, 9H-ATGT enters service in factory-fresh condition, presenting a clean, modern and highly competitive product, supported by an upgraded Airshow system and dual 18-inch monitors.

With further aircraft in the pipeline, this expansion is supported by the successful completion of a €115 million secured bond raise.

“We have been very deliberate in how we have brought this aircraft to market. From the quality of the refurbishment through to the overall onboard experience, every element has been considered to ensure the aircraft sits materially above the standard typically associated with this category.

At AirX, we don’t build fleets for headlines, we build them for cash. Strong assets matter, but only if they are run with discipline and control. I care about what’s left after the noise, what I call structural cash generation.

At a unit level, it’s simple. Minimise the expenditure, maximise the EBITDA per aircraft, and convert that into real cash. That’s the model,” Matthews added.

AirX continues to reinforce its broker-first approach, working in close alignment with its global partner network and maintaining a clear focus on transparent, transaction-based charter operations.

For more information, please contact:
Jack Roberts
Head of Marketing – AirX
Jack.Roberts@airx.aero