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
Trotters to Oslo Grand Prix
An Antonov 12 freighter aircraft was provided by InstoneAir to take 10 trotting horses from France to Oslo in Norway. Italian trained 5 year old Urlo dei Venti won the 1.3 mile race and returned to France on the same aircraft afterwards. The horses travelled in 'walk...
Middle East Flights
May was another busy month in The Middle East with horses flying within the region for racing, endurance and show jumping competitions. A variety of aircraft were used including IL76, AN12 and AN74.
Dubai World Cup
InstoneAir arranged an Airbus 300 freighter to take Ballydoyle trained horses back to Ireland after The Dubai World Cup races. UAE Derby winner Mendelssohn was on board along with 6 other Aidan O’Brien trained horses
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