Phoenix Aviation

Our History

Our History

Phoenix Aviation was founded in 1994 by father and son, the late Bill Parkinson and his son Steve, who at the time was flying the Boeing 737 and serving as Chief Pilot for Regional Air, a British Airways franchise. They shared a simple but powerful goal: to bring reliable, professional aviation services to the region.

Phoenix has earned a reputation for doing difficult things in difficult places always with professionalism, precision, safety and care. By keeping the company at a manageable size, we’ve ensured it remains agile, responsive, and consistently high-performing.

Captain Steve Parkinson

Co-founder

Phoenix Aviation was founded in 1994 by father and son, the late Bill Parkinson and his son Steve, who at the time was flying the Boeing 737 and serving as Chief Pilot for Regional Air, a British Airways franchise. They shared a simple but powerful goal: to bring reliable, professional aviation services to the region.
Phoenix has earned a reputation for doing difficult things in difficult places always with professionalism, precision, safety and care. By keeping the company at a manageable size, we’ve ensured it remains agile, responsive, and consistently high-performing.

Captain Steve Parkinson

Co-founder

Our History

Read More Citation Bravo Joins the Fleet 1999 Read More UN Medevac Partner in Somalia: 4,000+ Lives Safely Evacuated 2008 Read More C680 Sovereign Acquisition: Expanding Beyond African Skies
2015 Read More EURAMI Accreditation: Medevac Excellence Recognized 2021 Read More EASA TCO Approved: Commitment to International Safety Standards
2018

Our History

Read More Citation Bravo Joins the Fleet 1999 Read More UN Medevac Partner in Somalia: 4,000+ Lives Safely Evacuated 2008 Read More C680 Sovereign Acquisition: Expanding Beyond African Skies 2015 Read More EASA TCO Approved: Commitment to International Safety Standards 2018 Read More EURAMI Accreditation: Medevac Excellence Recognized 2021

Our History

Read More Citation Bravo Joins the Fleet 1999 Read More UN Medevac Partner in Somalia: 4,000+ Lives Safely Evacuated 2008 Read More C680 Sovereign Acquisition: Expanding Beyond African Skies 2015 Read More EASA TCO Approved: Commitment to International Safety Standards 2018 Read More EURAMI Accreditation: Medevac Excellence Recognized 2021

Rooted in Pioneering Spirit

Phoenix Aviation blends family values with forward-thinking innovation, ensuring every mission is delivered with personal care and expertise.

Rooted in Pioneering Spirit

Phoenix Aviation blends family values with forward-thinking innovation, ensuring every mission is delivered with personal care and expertise.