2005 to present
2005: Founded by two Royal Air Force pilots, Andy Offer and Chris Norton, 2Excel Aviation Ltd delivers bespoke, innovative solutions to difficult problems in the aviation sector. Operating across diverse sectors, including defense, security, survey, engineering, agriculture and disaster response for the oil and gas industry, clients include Government Departments such as the MoD and Home Office, Coast Guard, major oil companies, the Defence Industrial Base and airlines.
HQ: Sywell
IATA: n/a
ICAO: BRO
Callsign: BROADSWORD
AOC No. 2299
Aircraft owned by ACH, operated by 2Excel
G-HMGF
G-HMGG
G-HMGH
Owned by T2 Aviation Ltd.
Operated by 2Excel for Oil Spill Response
G-OSRA 19/06/2013 >
G-OSRB 05/08/2014 >
Aircraft are owned by AMPA Ltd, operated by 2Excel Aviation
Formed in 2005, the Blades were a subsidiary of 2Excel Aviation and described as 'the world's only aerobatic airline'. The team flew these 4 Extra 300LPs and one Extra 330SC, the latter being used for solo sections of their performances. As well as aerobatic displays the aircraft were also used for corporate flying events whereby passengers could be carried. 2022 was their final full season.
G-OFFO 10/03/2006 >
G-ZEXL 10/03/2006 >
G-ZXCL 27/02/2006 >
G-ZXEL 27/02/2006 >
G-ZXLL 03/05/2011 >
G-OUCP 15/02/2017 >
G-SCTR 16/03/2017 >
G-UKCS 03/02/2016 >
Aircraft owned by 21T LTD, operated by 2Excel Aviation
G-TGPG 30/01/2018 > 22/04/2022
G-BYAW 26/02/2020`> 17/10/2022
In collaboration with Leonardo this was a modified ex- TUI B757 to act as a flying laboratory. Known as Excalibur, this testbed aircraft was used to evaluate and mature the next-generation sensors; including Leonardo’s proposed Multi Function Radio Frequency System radar-communications systems and electronic warfare equipment.