Le Bas International Air Division was founded on October 1, 1990 by three entrepreneurs: Peter Le Bas, Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Hampton, Chief Financial Officer and Tracey Deakin, Chief Operating Officer. The first offices were located at 239 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach Blvd., California, USA.

From its inception the goal was to arrange on-demand, the most suitable choice of safe aircraft available throughout the globe*. As a result our services are utilized by airlines, corporations, incentive groups, sports teams, entertainment personalities and heads of state.

• 1990 - Our first charter took place in October 1990 transporting an urgently required part for an AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Douglas DC-8.
• 1991 - October 1991 Le Bas joined the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA.)
• 1994 - Continued expansion saw the US offices relocated to 10911 Bloomfield Street, Los Alamitos, California.
• 1995 - Launched website www.lebas.com.
• 1996 - European office opened at Shannon International Airport, Ireland, to cater to expanding European client base.
• 1997 - US operations and Sales center relocated to Cambria, California in response to continued growth.
• 1998 - Introduced the Crystal Globe Award for system operators, (our vendors.) The award is presented each year to the aircraft operator that best .... our flight standards. Previous winners include Kalitta Flying Services, National Jets, Inc., Air Castle, Inc. and Air East Management.
• 1999 - New marketing and sales plan, coinciding with a celebration of a decade in business.
• 2003 - US operations and Sales center relocated to San Luis Obispo, California to provide enhanced service to the expanding client base.
• 2003 - Purchased FBO Dublin Ltd., an executive aircraft handling company in Ireland.

*Le Bas International is not a direct or indirect air carrier.