London Oxford Airport has scooped the accolade of Best Business Aviation Airport 2009 from the Airport Operators Association (AOA).

The AOA praised the airport management’s vision and commitment for successfully building an attractive business aviation facility within just 18 months and its owners for their ongoing commitment to investment in the facility. The award was presented to Oxford Airport’s Managing Director Steve Jones during the Association’s Annual Conference Dinner at London’s Hilton Metropole Hotel by Simon Calder, Travel Editor of The Independent.

London Oxford Airport opened its oxfordjet business aviation terminal in July 2008. Today it is handling some 15 business aviation movements a day with increasing numbers of international visiting jets.

Its prestigious new passenger terminal was part of an ongoing investment in the airport, which has also included a new runway, ILS, new jet apron, enhanced fire and rescue capability and new hangars. Its oxfordjet FBO facility is a fresh, modern exterior design. There are separate lounges for crews, along with VIP and VVIP zones for passengers, assuring maximum privacy. Private shower rooms, a crew kitchen and meeting rooms are provided, together with customs and immigration facilities. Check-in and security screening are convenient and swift, ensuring front door to take-off times are minimal.

London Oxford Airport’s success continues into 2010 with the start of its first international ‘scheduled’ service with regional carrier Baboo of Switzerland commencing Saturday flights to Geneva from 19 December using Bombardier Q400 turboprops. The airport’s weekly summer service to Jersey also resumes for an extended season in 2010 after a popular run this summer.