100 YEARS IN AVIATION
Instone Air Line carried the first horse on an aircraft in 1919
WELCOME TO INSTONEAIR
We are specialists in animal air transport. With over 40 years experience in the business and 100 years connected to the aviation industry, InstoneAir are experts in organising air transport for all types of equines and livestock, as well as zoo animals, exotics and aquatics for conservation and breeding purposes. The welfare and safety of each animal is of paramount importance to us and every shipment is planned with meticulous attention to detail to ensure this. Through our links with major airlines we can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet all of our clients needs. Visit our services page to find out more about what we do.
We also design, manufacture and operate our range of ‘Airstable‘ horse containers and are the only UK company licensed by the CAA to design and manufacture certified horse containers to ETSO standards.
If you would like to find out more about the services we provide, or to obtain a quote, please don’t hesitate to contact us..
SERVICES
EQUINE
Market-leaders in equine air transport, offering scheduled service flights and charter flights.
LIVESTOCK
We can arrange air transport for all livestock including cattle, sheep & pigs on charters or scheduled services worldwide.
CONSULTANCY
We can advise airlines & companies unfamiliar with animal air transport, for single shipments as well as long term projects.
EQUIPMENT
Our range of certified Airstables and other equipment such as dolly ramps & loading ramps is available to purchase or to rent.
MANUFACTURING
Our team of experts design & manufacture our equipment. We are constantly improving container designs using the latest materials & technology.
RECENT NEWS
Hong Kong International
On behalf of the BBA InstoneAir arranged a Cathay Pacific 747 aircraft equipped with Instone Airstable stalls for flying the horses from the UK to Hong Kong. The horses were competing in the Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin racecourse.
Melbourne Cup Winner flies to Dubai
Cross Counter the Godolphin owned winner of the 2018 Melbourne Cup, flew back from Melbourne to Dubai on an Emirates 777 freighter, along with 7 other horses. The Charlie Appleby trained horse was loaded into an InstoneAir Airstable for the 14 hour flight and was...
Enable – Breeders Cup Mile superstar comes home
InstoneAir provided a 777 freighter on behalf of Newbury based LG Bloodstock to take 22 French and English runners from Stansted to Kentucky. The horses were destined for the Breeders Cup at Churchill Downs. After the races the horses returned on a 747 freighter and...
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