Automobile
Automotive and business aviation
The automotive sector relies on innovation, speed and precision logistics. To meet the challenges of competitiveness and excellence, players in the automotive sector need to be able to rely on flexible, tailor-made transport solutions.
Private aviation and cargo charter play a key role in optimizing automotive business strategy, whether for executive travel, VIP clients, pilots, engineers or supply chain logistics. AEROAFFAIRES offers solutions tailored to every need, ensuring responsiveness, safety and comfort.
Cargo aircraft charter: a logistical response for manufacturers and suppliers
Urgent transport in the supply chain
Some players in the automotive sector operate on a just-in-time basis. While this mode of operation offers advantages such as reduced storage costs and increased productivity, any break in the supply chain can lead to costly production delays, or prevent the signing of very important production contracts. Chartering a cargo aircraft enables :
- Express delivery of raw materials and essential parts (engines, batteries, electronic components) to factories or assembly lines.
- Optimize the supply chain by ensuring maximum flexibility and responsiveness.
- Management of unforeseen events, such as recalls of defective parts requiring urgent replacement.
An automotive supplier in France experienced a critical breakdown on its production line, risking a total shutdown if replacement metal parts did not arrive within 24 hours.
AEROAFFAIRES chartered an emergency light cargo plane to transport the part from its supplier in Italy. Results:
- Delivery in less than 6 hours, avoiding considerable financial losses.
- A production line kept running with no disruption to supply.
Optimized travel for automotive decision-makers
CEOs, executives, sales managers and engineers in the automotive sector often need to travel quickly to several production sites, attend vehicle launches or negotiate international partnerships. Business aviation allows them to save precious time by avoiding the constraints of commercial flights (stopovers, connections, delays); reach poorly served destinations thanks to direct access to secondary airports; offer total confidentiality for strategic in-flight exchanges.
A major European manufacturer specializing in luxury cars was to conclude a partnership with an equipment supplier in Asia. A delegation of five executives had to make an emergency trip to Tokyo after negotiations were delayed.
Rather than wait for a commercial flight with a stopover, the company chartered a private jet with a direct flight, enabling them to :
- Maintain the confidentiality of negotiations.
- Save over 12 hours’ travel time and arrive rested.
- Leave immediately after the meeting, without being tied to a fixed schedule.
Private aviation for automotive testing
The testing of new car models often requires fast, seamless travel to private circuits, test centers or luxury dealerships. AEROAFFAIRES offers dedicated group charter flights enabling dealers and investors to preview and test exclusive models.
For the launch of a top-of-the-range SUV, a German brand wanted to invite VIP dealers to a private circuit in Portugal to test the vehicle.
AEROAFFAIRES set up a cutting-edge flight, making it possible to :
Transport 40 guests from various European cities.
Provide premium on-board service with brand branding.
Coordinate flexible return flights according to participants’ availability.
Private jet charter for VIPs in the automotive sector
Drivers and team executives
The calendar of top-level motor racing events (Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Formula E, MotoGP) requires drivers and team members to travel constantly between circuits around the world. Indeed, with over 20 races a year in the four corners of the globe,intercontinental journeys with tight deadlines, physical constraints requiring optimized transport for driver recovery, and finally confidentiality and security requirements to avoid any media or logistical disruption. Private aviation is a preferred solution for optimizing travel for drivers and team executives.
We once received a request for a Formula 1 driver involved in a championship; he needed to attend a private test session in Spain before joining the paddock for a race in Japan.
A standard commercial flight would involve two stopovers and a poorly managed time difference, but above all, the team wanted maximum recuperation and confidentiality for the driver.
So we chartered a long-haul private jet with a cabin fitted out for physical recovery (reclining seats, adapted nutrition). We optimized the flight directly to an airport close to the circuit, avoiding long waits. A private driver was provided on landing to ensure a smooth arrival at the paddock.
The driver arrived rested and ready to perform, with optimal adjustment to jet lag.
Transporting brand ambassadors for advertising campaigns
Premium carmakers call on renowned ambassadors – actors, musicians, sportsmen and women – to embody their image and reinforce their storytelling. These muses have to travel to international events, advertising shoots and model launches, often under tight deadlines and in complete confidentiality, and with time optimization between filming locations and events.
For an Italian carmaker’s worldwide campaign for its electric model, an actor committed to the ecological cause had to shoot commercials between several major cities in one week. The actor had to avoid the media and paparazzi so as not to publicize the campaign in advance. And travel had to be optimized to fit in with his busy schedule.
We chartered a Gulfstream G650 private jet for a fast, long-haul flight with a rest cabin and work space. Tailor-made flights were planned to keep the shoot on schedule.
The catering was customized with organic food, and our 100% carbon offset policy ensured that the campaign remained in keeping with its public image.
The campaign was completed on schedule, with no logistical constraints, no media leaks before the official announcement of the partnership, and optimized travel with carbon offsetting to respect the actor’s environmental values.
Private jet charter to enhance the automotive customer experience
Tailor-made tours for VIP customers
Prestigious car brands don’t just sell cars, they offer their customers an exclusive experience. Organizing a tailor-made Grand Tour with private jet transport is a powerful way of building loyalty among demanding customers and reinforcing brand image.
A British manufacturer specializing in sedans organized a private event in California to enable its top customers to experience a new hybrid powertrain on iconic roads.
AEROAFFAIRES organized :
- A private jet from London, Paris and Dubai to transport guests.
- Inter-stop flights to avoid long overland journeys and enable customers to make the most of each driving session.
- VIP service with branded cabins and gourmet catering on board.
An asset for sponsors and partners of motoring events
Brands and sponsors involved in automotive events need to manage the travel of their VIP guests, influencers and marketing teams. A tailor-made private flight offers a premium experience for partners and privileged customers. This not only saves a considerable amount of time in attending events, but also provides a high-end experience that reinforces the brand’s image.
A sponsor wanted to invite its VIP customers to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with an unforgettable experience, while avoiding logistical constraints, especially traffic jams. To achieve this, they called on our services.
AEROAFFAIRES organized a tailor-made flight, chartering a private jet customized with the sponsor’s colors. This made it possible to offer a top-of-the-range experience right from boarding (catering, champagne, cockpit branding), but also to ensure maximum flexibility with round-trip flights tailored to each guest.
- Landing at an alternative airport selected in real time in the face of saturation at Le Mans airport, guaranteeing uncompromising punctuality.
- Transfer by private helicopter to the hotel, for direct arrival at the heart of the event, with no waiting or detours.
- On arrival: guests discovered their room with an exclusive welcome pack in the sponsor’s colors, hand-delivered as soon as they stepped out of the helicopter.
Emergency medical transport (EVASAN) for motor sport events
Automobile racing, whether Formula 1, rally or endurance, involves risks for drivers and technical teams. In the event of an accident, rapid medical evacuation is crucial.
AEROAFFAIRES organizes EVASAN flights for the rapid transfer of injured people by fully-equipped aircraft to specialized medical centers, with seamless coordination with insurance companies and local authorities to ensure optimum care.
During a rally in Argentina, a driver suffered a serious accident and required specialized surgery that was not available locally. AEROAFFAIRES organized an emergency medical flight to transfer him to a hospital in Buenos. Thanks to this intervention :
- The pilot was operated on within 12 hours of the accident.
- His insurance company was able to coordinate costs and assistance, optimizing repatriation.
Why choose AEROAFFAIRES for your customized aviation needs?
With over 30 years’ experience in private aviation, AEROAFFAIRES is the trusted partner of the automotive industry.
Whether you’re a manufacturer, sports team, supplier or sponsor of a motoring event, AEROAFFAIRES is there to help you achieve uncompromising aviation performance.
Our tailor-made solutions guarantee
- Reactivity and flexibility: flights chartered within hours, 24/7.
- Access to secondary airports to optimize your travel.
- Secure, confidential transport for executives and VIPs.
- High-performance logistics solutions for freight and supply chain.
- Emergencymedical and EVASAN assistance.
Contact us today for a personalized quote and immediate project management.
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Isabelle CLERC
CEO AEROAFFAIRES
François-Xavier CLERC
Founder AEROAFFAIRES
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