Oxfordjet has been unveiled as the name of Oxford Airport’s brand new first class business aviation terminal. Building work on the new facility started last month and is on schedule for completion mid July.

The Oxfordjet facility, which will cater for private jet traffic crew and passengers, will have triple the space of the existing general aviation terminal, with a fresh, modern design and amenities akin to a smart boutique hotel. The new terminal represents the first phase of a major investment by Oxford Airport’s joint owners, international property developers the Reuben Brothers and Dawnay Day, who purchased it last summer from BBA Aviation.

“We are excited about the progress of the new Oxfordjet facility which will enable us to further build on the business aviation activity we are enjoying,” said Steve Jones. “We have a lower cost base, compared with the London airports which cater for business aviation, are less than an hour’s drive from the west end of London and importantly, we have slot availability,” he added.

Overlooking the main business aircraft apron, Oxfordjet will give crews easy access to their aircraft. Separate lounges will be provided for crews with additional rest areas, along with VIP and ‘VVIP’ zones for passengers, assuring maximum anonymity and privacy. Private shower rooms, a crew kitchen, bar and meeting rooms, together with customs and immigration facilities will also be provided for within the new facility. The new business terminal will offer a relaxing environment with a contemporary twist.

NASP security compliance (passenger and baggage security screening) will be available to public transport operations, whilst the enhanced scale of the terminal will allow for the occasional charter of regional airliners, which are now welcome at Oxford with its new wider and strengthened runway.