Adam Twidell

Adam is an experienced pilot and entrepreneur who currently holds a group role looking at investments in future flight technologies for OneSky, part of the Directional Aviation group of companies that includes Flexjet, Sentient & FXAIR. This includes consideration of eVTOLs, electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft and the associated infrastructure.

After serving 10 years as a RAF pilot, Adam entered the world of private aviation. Following a period of tremendous growth in demand, Adam teamed up with London City Airport, winning the contract to develop RAF Northolt into an exclusive private jet hub for London. Having seen the industry from all angles Adam spotted an opportunity in the market for an efficient online marketplace, linking customers directly with aircraft operators. In 2008 he co-founded PrivateFly (now rebranded as FXAIR) with his wife Carol, growing the business over ten years before it was acquired by Directional Aviation, in 2018.

He remains a passionate aviator and a well-known industry advocate for aviation innovation and sustainability. Adam fly's the Pipistrel (all-electric) Electra, motor gliders for the UK Scouting Association, as well as his vintage Cessna 210.