Ascent Flight Training underscores its commitment to Bristol with new HQ

Ascent Flight Training has opened its new HQ and training hub at Bristol Business Park, which is owned by Gloucestershire-based developer and investor Robert Hitchins.

Building 220 is a 10,098 sq ft, two-storey premises and has been let on a ten-year lease.

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It will host Ascent’s 145 Bristol-based employees, who are part of the 410 plus strong team that the company employs across the UK.

"The opening of our new building shows our ongoing commitment to Bristol," said Ascent MD Tim James.
"Our HQ has been Bristol-based since 2008 and we are delighted to continue to invest in the city, expanding our job opportunities as part of Bristol’s dynamic defence community.

"We look forward to welcoming customers and suppliers to our brand-new Training Hub and continuing to focus on our diverse and inclusive social values, which guide every aspect of the work we do."

John Jones, senior asset and development manager for Robert Hitchins, added: "Ascent has completed a terrific fit out of the property which is a sign of their long-term investment in both the building and the wider region. We look forward to watching the company go from strength to strength."

Building 220 sits just five miles north of Bristol city centre and 2 miles from J19 of the M4.

Ascent Flight Training delivers flying training to all three of the UK’s armed forces, along with tailored training solutions to customers across a variety of industries, including aviation, power and military.

Formed in 1958, Robert Hitchins deals with the full development process, from site acquisition and planning through to development and investment.

Its commercial property sites include Bond’s Mill and Stonehouse Park in Stonehouse, Kingsway Business Park in Quedgeley, Eastern Business Park in Cardiff and Central Park in Bridgend. It also owns properties in Bristol.