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
Dairy cows for Dubai Royal Dairy
InstoneAir was delighted to be involved in organising a 747 charter of 110 dairy cows from Stansted to Dubai for the Dubai Royal Dairy. The Holstein, Jersey and Wagyu cows were loaded by Instone staff into 24 special cattle containers supplied by InstoneAir for the 7...
InstoneAir opens Amsterdam office
To service the increasing need for InstoneAir Airstables in Europe, we have opened an Amsterdam office and depot. This will make it quicker to position stalls to the main horse moving airports such as AMS/BRU/CDG/FRA/LGG/LUX etc. Stalls are available for a one off...
New Airstables Introduced
Many more Airstables were added to the InstoneAir inventory during 2018 and the very successful designs were updated, using lighter materials. The ‘Airstable Fully Collapsible’ was redesigned by InstoneAir engineers and our newest model received EASA ETSO...