ABOUT US – YOUR AIRCRAFT CHARTER TEAM

A highly experienced and customer-focused team offers a truly personal air charter service to our clients.

Adrian Whitmarsh

Director

Adrian created Premier Aviation in 1994 and built the company’s solid and enduring reputation with his passion for aviation and the music industry.

His unequalled knowledge has been passed to the rest of the team over the years, testament to the longevity of the majority of the team members and a reflection of his unique leadership skills.

He has now taken a back seat and sits on various aviation boards as a consultant, whilst mentoring the newer members of the team.

Lizzy Templer

Tour Director

Lizzy joined early in 1995 and helped to develop Premier as one of the leading go to broker companies for all things charter related in the touring industry.

Coming from a music industry background of record and management companies, Lizzy’s inside knowledge helped Premier’s understanding of the nuances of the touring business.

Now leading the team 24/7 she has taken over the mantle from Adrian, with her relentless attention to detail and going the extra mile to ensure clients have remained loyal.

Stephanie Higginson

Senior Charter Broker

Steph joined Premier in 2007 and since then plays a huge part in maintaining Premier’s ethos with her commitment to maintaining long-term relationships with our clients.

She has worked in aviation for over 20 years and has amassed a vast knowledge across the industry.

Ian Browne

Senior Charter Broker

Ian has been with Premier since April 2015 and has worked in the aviation industry since 1984.

An integral part of Premier Aviation, with his experience across the different sectors of the industry complementing the rest of the team, he is Premier’s go-to man for all the larger airliner conundrums, with infinite knowledge of airline configurations.

Ed Barnes

Aircraft Charter Broker

Ed graduated from the University of Brighton and started working for Premier Aviation in November 2023.

He is eager to work with, and learn from his colleagues and is excited to see where his career in aviation takes him. Ed is keen musician and has over a decade of experience in the music industry.

BEN PETTITT

Aircraft Charter Broker

Ben graduated the University of East Anglia in the summer of 2023 and joined Premier Aviation in September of the same year.

Fluent in French with a keen attitude to get stuck into the aviation industry, he is a big music lover and he is excited to apply this passion to his work. At the beginning of his aviation career, he is keen to learn from his experienced colleagues and is excited for what lies ahead.