Embraer Phenom 100
- Passengers
- 4
Charter operator · United Kingdom
Above
Birmingham based light jet charter start up trading as above, flying an Embraer Phenom 100 from the XLR FBO at Birmingham Airport. The AOC entity was formerly Alto Aerospace Ltd (Bournemouth), acquired by Fly Above Aviation Ltd and renamed in December 2025.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itCAA Air Operator Certificate GB 2461 · ListedCleared for Europe★ ACA Member
- Registered fleet
- 1 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Light jets
- Seats
- 4
- Base
- Birmingham
- Founded
- 2017
Fleet
The Above fleet
1 aircraft listed on its UK CAA Air Operator Certificate GB 2461, on the CAA AOC holders list of 2 November 2026. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Cabins for 4 passengers · Embraer
Embraer Phenom 100 × 1 · Light jets
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Aircraft types
The Embraer Phenom 100 in brief
Light jets · 1 aircraft
Embraer Phenom 100
Embraer
The most economical jets for city pairs up to about three hours.
- Seats
- 4
- Range
- 1,100 to 2,100 nm
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Listed
GB 2461
UK CAA Air Operator Certificate GB 2461, on the CAA AOC holders list of 2 November 2026.
Legal name: Above Aero AOC Limited
- ✓LicenceCAA Air Operator Certificate GB 2461 · Listed
- ✓Flies abroad underCleared for Europe
- ✓Safety auditsACA Member (Air Charter Association)
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Company
About Above
Above is a light jet charter company based at Birmingham Airport in the English Midlands, flying an Embraer Phenom 100 from the XLR FBO on the airport. It presents itself as a new generation of private jet travel and trades under the name above.
The Phenom 100 is flown by two pilots and carries up to four passengers. It cruises at about 380 knots, can fly for up to around two and a half hours, and has a cabin with leather seats, worktables, a refreshment centre and a private toilet, with interior design by BMW Designworks.
The company offers bookable day return and short stay flights, city pair routes and empty legs, and says it connects to more than 1,000 airports across the UK, Ireland and Europe. From Birmingham, the Phenom can reach Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva and the south of France without a stop, making it suited to business day trips and short breaks.
The company also offers aircraft management and acquisition and highlights sustainability initiatives. It operates under a UK Air Operator Certificate. For travellers in the Midlands, a private jet from Birmingham avoids the drive to London's airports and the queues at airline terminals.
Services
- ✓Light jet charter
- ✓Day return flights
- ✓City pair routes
- ✓Empty leg flights
- ✓Aircraft management
Booking
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FAQ
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Above have?+
1: 1 Embraer Phenom 100.
Is Above licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Above holds an UK CAA Air Operator Certificate GB 2461, on the CAA AOC holders list of 2 November 2026.
Can Above fly to Europe?+
Yes. Above holds an EASA third country operator authorisation (GBR-0076). EU and EEA states require it before an operator from outside Europe flies commercial flights there. Above was on the EASA list dated 12 November 2026.
Does Above hold safety ratings?+
ACA Member.
Where is Above based?+
Birmingham.
How many passengers can Above fly?+
Up to 4 on its Embraer Phenom 100. Across the fleet, cabins seat 4 passengers.
Is Altivo Jets part of Above?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Above. Above operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Above?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Above, and Above has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Civil Aviation Authority register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- CAA Air Operator Certificate holders list (5 Oct 2026) caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/aircraft/air-operator-certificates
- aboveaero.com aboveaero.com
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10916899
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10916899/officers
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10916899/filing-history
- travelradar.aero travelradar.aero/uk-start-up-above-completes-alto-aerospace-rebrand
- bbga.aero bbga.aero/xlr-executive-jet-centres
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