RVL Group

About RVL Group

RVL Group is a specialist aviation services provider based at East Midlands Airport in the UK, offering a range of services to both private and public sector clients. The company was founded in 2007 by Colin Dennis and Steve Guynan following a management buyout from the former Air Atlantique. In 2010, the company relocated its main operations from Coventry Airport to a custom-built hangar and maintenance facility at East Midlands Airport. The current CEO is Dave Connor, who has extensive experience in specialist aviation segments, including survey, surveillance, and transportation.

The company operates and maintains its own fleet of aircraft, which includes Beechcraft King Air and Reims-Cessna F406 models. Its business model is centered around providing diverse and flexible aviation solutions. This includes ad-hoc and long-term charters for passengers and cargo, aerial surveillance and survey, as well as specialized services like aerial spraying of pollution dispersants for marine environments. RVL Group serves a variety of clients, including government agencies like the Environment Agency and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), defense equipment manufacturers, and logistics businesses. It also supports medical transport, including moving NHS transplant teams, organs, and medical equipment. Revenue is generated through contracts for these varied services, which are supported by the company’s numerous regulatory approvals from UK, European, and US authorities.

Key services include passenger charters that offer a convenient alternative to commercial flights, avoiding busy hubs. For cargo, the fleet handles just-in-time deliveries, e-commerce distribution, and aircraft parts. A notable area of expertise is in aerial surveillance, providing intelligence gathering for government agencies with missions such as marine pollution observation, fisheries enforcement, and border protection. The company also has its own Part 145 maintenance approval, allowing for in-house aircraft maintenance and modifications.