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SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
ANDY OFFER OBECO-FOUNDER
Concentrates on the commercial business development. Ex-RAF fast jet pilot, commanded No IV(AC) Squadron and the Red Arrows
CHRIS NORTON OBE DFCCO-FOUNDER
Leads 2Excel Engineering and focuses on the commercial and financial strategies of the business. Ex-RAF Harrier pilot, commanded No 1(F) Squadron
TONY RAEEMPLOYEES’ BOARD
DIRECTOR
Joined the business in 2011 as Chief Test Pilot, Employees’ Board Director since 2018. Previously a Royal Navy pilot, was Deputy Force Commander for the Harrier Force
HARANT SINGH FCAFINANCE DIRECTOR
Qualified Chartered Accountant, became Finance Director in 2015. Has led accountancy firm Spiers & Company for over 20 years
2Excel is an innovative aviation services business working across a range of industries including defence and security, engineering, events and disaster response
2005 2008 2010 2015
RAF pilots Andy Offer and Chris Norton launch 2Excel
Launch of air charter operator 2Excel Broadsword
The Blades Race Team is formed
The Employees’ Ownership Trust for 2Excel Aviation is established
2Excel wins an air-land surveillance contract with the British Army
Development test and evaluation flying is introduced
The Boeing 727 aerial dispersant business unit is created
KEY EVENTS TIMELINE
Major Airfield Sites
People
Aircraft
475
45m
32
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2Excel HQ | The Tiger House, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN, United Kingdom | +44 (0) 1604 671 309 [email protected] | Registered in England and Wales – Registration Number: 05391365 | VAT Number: 867 4669 63
ABOUT 2EXCEL
Founded in 2005 by two Royal Air Force pilots, the business has grown from five people and four aerobatic aircraft to a fleet of more than 30, with over 475 people and a turnover of more than £45m.
With bases at Sywell Aero-drome, Stansted Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Lasham Airfield, 2Excel customers include Government Departments, the defence and oil industries, airlines and airline brokers.
KEY FIGURES
DOING DIFFICULT THINGS WELL TURNING CONCEPTS INTO CAPABILITIES - FAST
2Excel Engineering is created
The Blades Formation Aerobatic Display Teamis formed, becoming the world’s only ‘aerobatic airline’
2006 2009 2013 2017
2018
and £7.25m EBITDA
in 2018-19
2Excel is contracted by Leonardo to provide a Flight Test Aircraft to the Royal Air Force’s Team Tempest future jet fighter programme
2019
2Excel HQ | The Tiger House, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN, United Kingdom | +44 (0) 1604 671 309 [email protected] | Registered in England and Wales – Registration Number: 05391365 | VAT Number: 867 4669 63
CORPORATE STRATEGY AND ACTIVITY
OUR VISION
Consolidate our reputation as a powerful, trusted and agile disruptor
Continue to do difficult things well
Harness the power of our employee-owners and continue
to exceed expectations
Build our expertise with partners to expand our businesses
Activity is organised around two business lines, 2Excel Aviation and 2Excel Engineering
OUR STRATEGY
A trusted and respected aviation services business, owned and managed by exceptional people, consistently exceeding expectations, and building a robust and valuable company.
Designing innovative solutions and delivering world-class services to meet the most challenging aerospace requirements.
OUR ACTIVITY
2Excel delivers bespoke, innovative solutions to difficult problems in the aviation sector through the following activities:
Capability Development takes ideas from concept, through design and testing, to manufacturing, certification and evaluation
Special Missions delivers a wide range of contract air services across the world, including aerial dispersant and surveillance operations for the oil and gas industry
Charter offers bespoke air travel solutions for passengers and cargo
2Excel Engineering is a Maintenance and Repair Organisation (MRO) for Boeing and Airbus narrow-bodied aircraft based at Lasham Airfield in North Hampshire
The Blades Aerobatic and Racing Teams exist to perform dynamic displays worldwide, deliver unforgettable flying experiences and have the capability to compete in international air racing.
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