London, UK – Luxaviation UK and Castle Air welcomed more than 650 guests to this year’s Aviation Polo Cup at Hurtwood Park Polo Club on Saturday 14 September.
The prestigious event opened with a stunning display from the Red Devils – the British Army Parachute Display Team – who landed on the polo fields to audience applause.
The polo tournament between the two event hosts, Luxaviation UK and Castle Air, was won by Castle Air, breaking Luxaviation UK’s two-year winning streak. Georgina Brittain, on the Luxaviation UK team, was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Event sponsor London Biggin Hill Airport awarded the best playing pony to Lovelocks Roxanne, an 11 year old thoroughbred mare, bred by Charlie Hanbury’s Lovelocks stud, played by Beanie Bradley for Castle Air.
George Galanopoulos, CEO of Luxaviation UK, says: “This year’s Aviation Polo Cup was an outstanding event, bringing together our community and their families. Both polo teams were excellent and put on a terrific show for our excited guests – big congratulations goes to Castle Air for their win.
“The game certainly set the tone for the rest of the event, which is aimed at bringing people together to enjoy a day filled with entertainment among great company from across the business aviation sector. We would also like to thank our head sponsors Hemmels and Everatti, as well as all our guests who made the day so special.”
With a charity auction, the event raised money for Fly2Help, a charity dedicated to transforming lives through the power of flight. Prizes were provided by Louis XIII cognac, Silverstone Distillery, Huntsman Suits, Tank4Hire and International Property and Travel. Luxaviation Collection by La Fugue also donated an exclusive raffle prize of a Paris experience for two.
Guests could also view Castle Air’s London Biggin Hill-Battersea heli shuttle, sit in Hemmels’ luxurious cars such as the 280SL Bentley Blue and the 190SL Olympic Studios car, and enjoy a tethered hot air balloon ride from Atmosphere Hot Air Balloons and Granada. Live music was provided by Martin Bell and Simply Red musicians, alongside a spectacular drone display featuring jets, helicopters, and clinking glasses.
Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group, says: “Luxaviation is a proud host of this excellent event and I’d like to thank our UK team and partners who worked very hard to make it all possible – they delivered a fantastic and fun day for our industry.”
Luxaviation UK and Castle Air would like to extend their thanks to the head sponsors of the day, Hemmels and Everrati, as well as Edmiston, London Biggin Hill Airport, Jetex, Private Jet Media and La Fugue, who all played a crucial role in making the day such a memorable success.
