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Multiflight adds second charter Dauphin
Leading UK private aviation company Multiflight has added a second Dauphin helicopter to its fleet of charter helicopters, alongside its Twin Squirrel and JetRanger. “We can now offer our charter customers even greater choice for private travel by helicopter,” says md Steve Borrowdale. “An increasing number of people are recognising the benefits of charter travel, including flexibility and hassle-free travelling.” The new Dauphin has undergone a major refurbishment at Multiflight’s in-house engineering and maintenance facility at Leeds Bradford, including the installation of new avionics, cream interior and repaint.
Norwich-based air charter operator SaxonAir has placed an order for its first mid-size jet, a new Hawker 900XP, with delivery expected in spring 2012. Chris Mace, md of SaxonAir, says: “We are very excited by the new opportunities that the Hawker will offer SaxonAir and its customers. It will allow us to expand our business by offering clients a greater choice of nonstop destinations with an enhanced in-flight experience. We considered several other aircraft in its class, however the 900XP delivered a combination of range, speed, payload and comfort that we could not find in any other mid-size jet.” The 900XP can travel 2,600nm carrying up to eight passengers in a stand-up cabin with galley and fullsized private lavatory. SaxonAir will be offering the aircraft for private charter with many of the same onboard creature comforts that one would expect to find on larger sized jets; a benefit that operations manager Lee McGahan describes as “right-sizing”. “We feel it is important to provide our clients with the same level of service and onboard benefits that they might be used to on super mid-size and heavy jets,” he says “A multilingual flight attendant, hot food, satellite telephone and wireless internet connection will all be included as part of the first class cabin service. After all, the aircraft may be occupied for hours at a time, and it is important that the client feels as comfortable and ‘at home’ as possible.” Sean McGeough, Hawker
Beechcraft president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, says: “We know that SaxonAir carried out a very thorough review of the market before placing this order. It’s a testament to all of the team at Hawker Beechcraft and a reflection of SaxonAir’s previous experience with our aircraft that they have selected the 900XP. “Having our own service centre close by in Chester was also seen as beneficial in maximising aircraft availability, with the whole package providing better value and a competitive advantage to SaxonAir’s business.”
Aboard the SaxonAir Hawker 400XP, soon to be joined by a bigger sister 900XP.
SaxonAir has experienced a 12.5% increase in charter flights flown and a 65% increase in handled flights since moving into its new £7.9m facility at Norwich airport last May. Its current fleet now consists of a Hawker 400XP, a King Air 350, a Citation Mustang, and Eurocopter EC120 and EC135 helicopters at Norwich, a second Mustang at Thessaloniki in Greece, and a EC135 at Redhill near London Gatwick.
Comlux commits sixth aircraft to Moscow The audited magazine for business aviation in Europe
Comlux has taken delivery of a new Airbus ACJ319 under management contract for an undisclosed customer, and this has become the sixth aircraft managed and operated by Fly Comlux in Russia. The fleet based in Moscow also includes an ACJ318, two Global XRS, a Global 5000 and a Challenger 605. The aircraft is available on the vip
charter market and has a cabin certified for 19 passengers and designed by Comlux Creatives’ designer Tim Callies. The main room offers a vip lounge with L-shaped divan, two club seats and a large dining table for six guests. At the front of the cabin a fully private compartment has a large bedroom with two beds completed by a
dedicated bathroom with shower. The cabin also features a first class seating area at the back for guests. “This new management contract for Comlux confirms its experience in operating the ACJ family and its positioning as the premier Airbus vip operator worldwide,” says Andrea Zanetto, ceo of Fly Comlux. “Together with our ACJ318 already based in
Moscow, the ACJ319 offers a highly comfortable and luxurious flying experience for our clientele in Russia, the CIS countries and the Middle East region”. The total Comlux fleet comprises 19 aircraft and includes two ACJ319s, a 767BBJ, four Global Express, three Challenger 605s, two Challenger 850s and a Dassault Falcon 900 LX.
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Lord Sugar bases Legacy at Luton Air Charter Scotland has taken over the operation of UK entrepreneur Lord Sugar’s Embraer Legacy 650 aircraft, which will now be available for charter from its new base at Luton airport. Derek Thomson, operations director of Air Charter Scotland says: “We are very excited to have this brand new Legacy 650 available for immediate ad-hoc charter. We already have a Legacy 600 but we strongly believe that the new Legacy 650’s longer range, extra payload and amazing cabin design will be attractive for the charter market.” Air Charter Scotland regularly operates charters to the US as an approved Visa Waiver Scheme operator as well as charters to the Middle East and Asia under a worldwide AOC. “We feel that the 650 now enables us to offer our clients a brand new aircraft with extra range to serve regions that most aircraft can struggle with at a price point whereby we continue to offer charterers the very best quality of service and value,” says Thomson. “Air Charter Scotland have historically delivered a consistent level of fine service and value to its client base and we are pleased to have our new Legacy 650 on their fleet and are confident that the charter market will appreciate this wonderful aircraft,” says Lord Sugar. The Legacy 650, registered GSUGA, was previously based at Stansted and has a standard 13 seat configuration and a straight aisle with a dropped floor giving two extra inches of headroom.
Turkish police select Bell 429
Patrick Molis, chairman of Héli-Union parent company Compagnie Nationale de Navigation, Lutz Bertling, ceo of Eurocopter, and JeanChristophe Schmitt, ceo of Héli-Union. Picture: Eurocopter/Patrick Penna.
Héli-Union extends offshore capabilities with first EC225s and orders for EC175s Héli-Union has taken delivery of its first two Eurocopter EC225s, configured for offshore operations and to be deployed in transportation roles for oil and gas companies. “With its superior range and payload, the EC225 is tailored to perform the most demanding offshore missions and will enable us to meet our customers’ evolving needs,” says Patrick Molis, chairman, ceo and md of the Compagnie Nationale de Navigation, HéliUnion’s parent company. “These deliveries confirm the successful fivedecade partnership between HéliUnion and Eurocopter. We are
looking forward to the next chapter of our cooperation.” Héli-Union’s current fleet of 30 helicopters includes a wide range of Eurocopter products, including the AS350, EC145, AS365, AS332 and now the new EC225. In addition, the company has ordered four of Eurocopter’s brand-new EC175s, for which deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013. “Eurocopter and Héli-Union benefit from a long-standing cooperation, which allows for the optimal sharing of experiences and know-how,” said Eurocopter ceo Lutz Bertling. “Our technical and
Jet Services takes a majority stake in Darta Group Two of the leading business aircraft support and operations companies in France have been brought together in December, when Jet Services Group took control of the Darta Group. The acquisition of a majority stake in the long-established Darta is a major step in Jet Services’ plan to expand its full range of activities at Le Bourget airport. The group is already present there in the form of a terminal handling service (Advanced Air Support in conjunction with Execujet), a maintenance hub, and an aerial photography business. In the coming months, major investment will be involved in the construction of a hangar for wide-bodied aircraft and
an upmarket business aviation terminal, as well as the construction of the ‘Courtyard by Marriott’ hotel. Both Jet Services (as Aerovision) and Darta operate fleets of Falcon and Beechcraft aircraft. The Darta Group was founded in 1971 by Yves Darnaudet and has been established at Le Bourget airport for 40 years. Darta Transport Aérien operates the aircraft, Escadrille Mercure provides ground handling and client reception, and Aero Jets Darta offers business aviation chartering of all types of aircraft worldwide thanks to its Parisian travel agency, AA Aviation, and its Nantes Atlantique office.
commercial teams stand ready to support Héli-Union’s growth into new regions around the world. By integrating the EC225 into a fleet, users will benefit from an aircraft that has become the reference for oil and gas missions, offering an outstanding performance for the challenging environments in which they need to operate.” The 11-ton EC225 can accommodate up to 19 passengers for crew change flights and is designed to meet the highest safety standard levels, assured by its system redundancy, automatic flight control system and full de-icing capability.
The Turkish National Police has selected Bell Helicopter from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an order for 15 Bell 429s with an option for five more. “This selection represents the culmination of the efforts of a dedicated team at Bell Helicopter in collaboration with our independent representative Saran Group Inc, located in Turkey,” said Larry Roberts, svp for Bell Helicopter’s commercial business. “The Bell 429 is well suited to provide a rock solid, twin-engine law enforcement platform being able to carry the necessary sensors and equipment to provide our aerial first responders the finest operational capability in the business.” The Bell 429 is the world’s newest light twin-engine helicopter. It has conducted extensive flight demonstrations in every continent except Antarctica, and has been certified in more than 40 countries. With configuration options ranging from VIP to air-medical, law enforcement, utility and oil and gas, the Bell 429 offers superior mission capability and adaptability.
No sale, no fee from Regourd offshoot French business aircraft operator Regourd Aviation has launched a helicopter sales and acquisition business under the name Heli Asset. Headed by Emmanuel Dupuy and partner Alain Regourd, it is a spinoff of Regourd Aviation’s helicopter sales department, which has decades of helicopter transaction experience, and has offices in Europe and the US. “Whether representing a seller or a buyer, we dramatically expand the resources available to clients. Our remuneration is 100% based on success,” says Dupuy.
PrivatAir orders CSeries fleet
Guy C Hachey, president and ceo of Bombardier Aerospace (left), and Greg Thomas, president and ceo of PrivatAir, at the signing event for PrivatAir’s CSeries aircraft order at the Bahrain air show.
Geneva-based PrivatAir has placed a firm order for five CS100 airliners and has taken options on an additional five. “After studying the Bombardier CSeries intently for the last four years, we finally decided to place an order for this versatile and cost efficient aircraft in January, at the Bahrain air show,” said Greg Thomas, president and ceo of PrivatAir. “We have not yet finalised the exact utilisation and hence configuration of our units, since the first will not be delivered until June 2014. “The CS100 jetliner is very well suited for our route expansion plans and we look forward to
introducing this very modern aircraft into our fleet.” Based on the list price for the CS100 aircraft, the firm order contract is valued at approximately US$309 million, and could increase to US$636 million if the five options are exercised. PrivatAir was founded more than 30 years ago and operates a large fleet of commercial and business aircraft to provide private charter and private airline services. Its services include exclusively business class flights on behalf of several major network airlines. The CSeries aircraft acquired by PrivatAir will be delivered in an all-business class configuration.
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ACM moves on to IS-BAO stage two ACM Air Charter has achieved IS-BAO stage two status and has had its Wyvern Wingmancertification renewed. The company received its initial IS-BAO certification in March 2010, and was the first commercial airline in Germany to do so. Following a successful second audit in January, in which the effectiveness of the implemented safety management system comes under particular scrutiny, it has now earned the stage two status. The renewal of its Wyvern Wingman certification also underlines the high quality and safety standards of its flight operations and maintenance services. The Wyvern Operating Standards have been developed in cooperation with a panel consisting of representatives from the most sophisticated and demanding corporate flight departments in the world. ACM has been a Wyvern-approved operator since 1996. ACM operates a fleet of nine jets: two Global Express XRS, a Falcon 7X, two Falcon 2000EX, two Challenger 604, a Citation X and a Citation VII.
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Air Hamburg joint chief executives Floris Helmers and Alex Lipsky were guests of Cessna in Wichita recently to celebrate the announcement that they are to operate the first Citation Latitude in Europe.
Air Hamburg launches the Latitude into Europe Germany’s EFO Aviation has become the first company in Europe to order the new Citation Latitude midsize jet, for delivery in the summer of 2016. It was attracted by the aircraft’s extended range as well as its 72-inch, flat-floor cabin. The aircraft will be operated by Air Hamburg Private Jets, which will use it for charter and executive transportation. “The Latitude is a new class of Citation and we are very happy to be the first to bring it to Europe,” says Floris Helmers, managing director at Air Hamburg. “The 2,300nm range will allow us to meet many different mission demands, including between Germany and Moscow. It will be the perfect complement to the other Citations in our fleet, which include three XLS+ and two CJ3 as well as other Citation aircraft.” Director of marketing and sales Mike Ulka is confident that the Latitude will be a hit with customers. “The target passenger would typically book a Challenger 300 due to its spacious midsize cabin. On a nonstop range below 2,300nm this new Latitude with the widest and highest cabin Cessna has ever built is a smart alternative,” he says. “The price per hour will beat any other midsize jet. We expect a lot of flights from Moscow, St Petersburg and Dubai to the Mediterranean sea region. We are planning a sales price per hour below 4.000 Euros net.” Air Hamburg has also signed a contract for a fourth Citation XLS+ which should arrive in March this year, following a second CJ3 in February, and will be present at the EBACE show this year to promote its ever-growing fleet. Cessna has only recently
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announced the expected increased range capability of the Latitude. “Our customers asked, we answered,” says Trevor Esling, vp sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. “The increased range will give the aircraft more flexibility to fly a wider variety of missions and meet our customer requirements for comfort and performance. We’ve made this great aircraft even better.” The Latitude was first announced at the NBAA convention last year, and has been designed with space for a crew of two plus up to eight passengers. It features Garmin G5000 avionics, a six foot (1.83 metre) high passenger cabin from just behind the cockpit through to the rear lavatory area, a flat floor, and Cessna’s advanced Clairity cabin technology. Positioned between the Citation XLS+ and the Sovereign, the Latitude is expected to operate at airports with runways as short as 3,900 feet (1,189 metres), and to climb direct to 43,000 feet in 23 minutes. The latitude will have its own type rating (model C680A), due to its Garmin 5000 cockpit. First flight of the Latitude prototype is expected to be mid-year 2014, with FAA certification (Part 25) and entry into service expected in 2015. The aircraft is priced at US$14.9 million in 2012 .
JetNetherlands has expanded to open a new centre of operations in Eindhoven, where it will have its own hangar for up to four jets, and supporting offices and facilities. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam and has existing remote bases at Rotterdam and in Moscow. “We have appointed a station manager, and will base a Mustang, Piaggio Avanti, Challenger 850 and Citation VI over there,” says sales manager Rieko Dalhuisen. “These aircraft will be able to serve the demand for charter from Eindhoven. We will also base our daughter company AZ Exclusive Travel in those offices to continue to take care of vip demand for holidays, trips, excursions, cruises and so on. This will bring all JNL related offices there together in one space.” The company has also expanded its aircraft roster. “With these new aircraft JetNetherlands is becoming one of the larger operators in the Benelux serving our clients all kinds of aircraft, varying from very light to heavy jets,” adds Dalhuisen. The highly diverse fleet now comprises two Mustangs, Citations CJ2, CJ3, VI and two XLS, three Piaggio Avanti II, a Gulfstream 200, a Falcon 2000EX, Challenger 850 and privately operated Beech 400. One of the XLS jets and the Falcon are based in Moscow flying a long-term lease. Last summer the company moved into offices in the new GA terminal at Amsterdam Schiphol airport and now occupies the whole of the left first floor wing of the modern glass building. An executive lounge alongside is now in the pipeline. The growing fleet has enabled JetNetherlands to welcome back some former air crew who had left the company due to reductions a few years back, as well as fresh recruits. The maintenance, quality and
JetNetherlands sales manager Rieko Dalhuisen is heading the push to build up charter business.
training departments each had to hire more people to get all the paperwork fixed and up to speed, while operations and sales also needed to grow as the company almost doubled its line up of jets. “It is all very challenging but all our personnel are working really hard as a team to make it happen,” says Dalhuisen. Operating in Moscow has brought its own problems: “In winter the temperatures mean we have to issue full winter gear to our crews,” he says. “Language is an issue too, so we operate with Russian cabin crew. And we need to operate with Russian navigators on board as some airfields are really different to the typical European destinations. We have two apartments in Moscow, one for the Falcon crews and one for our XLS crew.” In the coming year JetNetherlands aims to get all the aircraft onto its AOC. “I think we will have enough challenges operating and selling all these jets and keeping our aircraft owners and customers happy.”
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FAI-Dubai managing director Barbara Baumgartner, Inah Cruz and charter sales executive Clifford William.
FAI opens office in Dubai German air ambulance specialist and charter operator FAI rent-a-jet AG has opened a new branch office in Dubai’s Jumeirah X2 Lake Tower. The outpost is headed by FAI’s Middle East representative Barbara Baumgartner, who is supported by two additional staff members. Through its Dubai office FAI will coordinate all its aviation activities throughout the Middle East, Far East and Asia. FAI-Dubai holds a local business licence to support and coordinate the charter activities of its German headquartered mother company, which holds a worldwide AOC. With a current fleet of 20 jets, FAI operates one of Europe’s largest fleets, employing more than 150 people at its home base in Nuremberg.
NetJets Europe has launched its own finance offering for customers buying fractional ownership, with rates said to be comparable to those offered by major financial institutions. Luis Pinto, cfo, says: “With the current economic climate, many businesses are working to avoid the large capital outlay traditionally associated with jet or even fractional jet ownership, especially given the scarcity of credit from the traditional lenders. However, corporates still need to fly to do business and remain competitive, and want the financial and tax benefits leasing can’t deliver.” The NetJets financing model involves a 25 per cent down payment, and interest rates vary depending on the amount of hours purchased by the customer. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, NetJets Europe represents a secure line of credit for the term of the five year acquisition programmes. “NetJets Europe’s first innovation was one of delivering new ownership models that made more efficient use of client funds to let them purchase what they needed, when they needed it,” says Pinto. “Today, we’re letting customers pay for the assets how they want to. We’re already seeing a huge amount of interest from Eastern Europe and from large corporate clients.”
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Hangar8 takes a stake in Maltese charter startup UK-based Hangar8 has entered into a joint venture to establish a charter base in Malta, at Skyparks Business Centre at Luqa airport. It will initially own 49% of the new operator, named Maleth Aero, and will have an option to take a majority stake in the future. Maleth Aero was granted its air operator certificate on January 20th, and publicly received its documentation in February during a ceremony at the airport attended by Hangar8 Malta ceo Michael O’Brien. Hangar8, the world’s largest charter operator of Hawker aircraft, has 17 other aircraft bases throughout Europe and in Africa and Asia. “The benefits of the link with Malta are that the country has positioned itself as a service-oriented and tax efficient jurisdiction to own and operate aircraft and therefore will be seen as an attractive destination for new owners,” says O’Brien. “The establishment of our joint venture with Hangar8 enables us to accelerate our original business plan by a couple of years.” Dustin Dryden, ceo of Hangar8 plc, adds: “This acquisition of a presence in the new corporate aviation market in Malta, at no cost to shareholders, illustrates the strength of the Hangar8 brand and allows us to participate in what we believe will become a significant aircraft register due to its location and its financial terms. Malta is now a very attractive destination for owners to register their aircraft, for whom we will provide the same high quality services, now including maintenance through our EASA 145 Approval, that
Michael O’Brien, ceo of Hangar8 Malta, (second from right) receives AOC approval from an official delegation of (from left) Ing Carl Tabone and Noel Attard of the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM CAD), ceo Transport Malta Dr Stanley Portelli, his namesake head of flight operations inspectorate TM CAD Captain Michael O’Brien, Dr Marco Ciliberti of consultants AeroNautica and director general of TM CAD Ian Falzon.
we provide to owners elsewhere.” Malta’s ambition is to develop its aviation sector in order to build one of the biggest aircraft registers in Europe as well as to explore and develop related areas such as aircraft maintenance, human resource
training in the sector, aircraft management services and other support areas. Dr Stanley Portelli, ceo of Transport Malta says: “We are proud to be associated with Hangar8 through their investment in Malta.
EBAS battles remote parking edict at Munich With the closure of Munich airport’s Ramp 11 on January 9th, local handler EBAS International reports that foreign operators are being forced to park some four kilometres away from the GAT. “It’s an impossible situation for the whole of business aviation,” says general manager Monika Petereit.
“Due to the construction work for the new Lufthansa satellite terminal, all foreign operators will be parked and handled at the remote parking position Ramp 7/8. “But business aviation is reliant on offering passengers quick and smooth handling, and this guarantee has therefore been removed.”
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EBAS International has made some progress, however, and is now able to use new parking positions for up to three aircraft at the new Ramp 12, which is located close to the GAT. By special request it is also able to perform quick turnarounds for passenger pick up and drop off directly at the GAT via Ramp 10.
Working with Michael and his team immediately gave us strong indications that we were dealing with a top-notch operator and we will endeavour to work on adding value to their business by being responsive and sensitive to their requirements.”
DEA to consolidate at Gamston Diamond Executive Aviation is to bring its operations together in one location at Nottinghamshire’s Gamston airport, where it will take a 2,500 sq ft office together with an 8,000 sq ft heated hangar. Several of DEA’s staff are relocating to the area and the company’s Keepers Cottage-based operations are expected to close by the end of March. DEA has already operated most of its aircraft from Gamston for the last two years, but expects that having flight crews, ground operations and maintenance co-located will further improve service and response times.
EBAA says emissions trading is still unfair The European Business Aviation Association has warned that the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) risks being discriminatory on several grounds. It says that business aviation is treated unfairly compared with other modes of air transport. On average, business aircraft operators must acquire up to 96% of their historical emissions in permits compared with only 15% for airlines. Says EBAA president Brian Humphries: “It is deeply unfortunate that member states have so far decided against coupling the small emitters’ reporting tool with single point verification. In many cases, for smaller emitters the costs for monitoring and reporting, and particularly verification, far outweigh the costs linked to acquiring CO 2 permits. As such, the MRV procedure threatens to weaken the competitiveness of European business aircraft operators compared with non-EU competitors and other modes of transport.” EBAA also believes that the ruling of the European Court of Justice which decided that the EU ETS does not infringe on international customary law, is commendable in that it ensures equitable treatment between EU and non-EU stakeholders. “Unfortunately though, this only adds fuel to the fire, stirring up a range of protests. China and the US are just two prominent examples. It is questionable whether the mechanisms put in place by the commission to enforce compliance will be robust enough to resist widespread international resistance,” says EBAA. The timing of the implementation of ETS is also questioned. “The year 2011, and one expects the year 2012 as well, had and will record negative air transport figures amidst depressed demand and rising operating costs,” says Fabio Gamba, EBAA ceo. “The EU ETS is predicated on growth, and it becomes redundant if not harmful when growth is negative or lacklustre at best. ”
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Berry celebrates fifty years aloft Bob Berry, chairman and md of the Pilatus Centre UK, has chalked up 50 years in aviation. Having started his own business, he found himself stuck in traffic on a motorway in 1962. “I knew then that I had to get above it all,” recalls Berry, pictured above. Within two weeks he had purchased his own four-seat Cessna in which he learnt to fly. After a long and varied career importing Commander and later Piper aircraft, Berry established
the Pilatus centre at Bournemouth in 2005. Looking to the future, he admits that he must follow his cardiac specialist’s advice and take things a little slower, and concludes: “The reluctance of banks to lend has certainly slowed sales down. “We sold six new and three preowned PC-12s in 2011, but could have doubled that number had potential customers had more support from the banks.”
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The ImperialJet management team of Paul Kealy, Graeme Deary, Jad Abujawdeh and ceo Abed El Jaouni.
Lebanese ImperialJet sees potential in Russia and Saudi Arabia Munich and Beirut-based ImperialJet has already flown over a hundred hours with the second new Challenger 605 added to its charter operation in December, and is reporting brisk business. A third is expected on fleet in the summer, hot on the heels of a further Challenger 850 in the next two months together with a Gulfstream GIV during March. “The second Challenger has travelled throughout Europe, the Middle East and Russia and has already been a big hit with customers and pilots alike who enjoy flying the aircraft,” says Graeme Deary. “The customers love the layout with the club four around the table in the rear that provides the ability to
DanCopter dispatches first AW139 to Nigeria DanCopter, a Blueway AS company, has taken delivery of the first of five AW139 medium twin helicopters, for offshore transport operations in Nigeria. The AW139 typically provides seating for 12 or 15 passengers in a large cabin with ease of access and egress via large sliding cabin doors. Of the 450 now in service, one third are used for oil and gas support operations. Blueway AS has provided helicopter services since 1986 and now has a fleet of 26 helicopters operating under the DanCopter, Airlift, Blueway Offshore Norway and Vertech Offshore names. DanCopter provides passenger transport services to oil and gas companies in the North Sea as well as for Shell in Nigeria. Airlift operates onshore infrastructure and environment services in Norway, Sweden and Finland as well as search and rescue operations for the Governor of Svalbard. Blueway Offshore Norway operates offshore crew change contracts from bases in Norway.
Comfortable seating aboard the latest Challenger 605.
carry more passengers but also provides for a larger bed for those travelling longer distances.” The company is reported to have ambitious plans, including the future
acquisition of existing management and service providers. It has appointed representatives in Russia and Saudi Arabia, and has ordered five new Learjet 85 aircraft that are scheduled to enter service in 2014. Established in 2004, ImperialJet has recently invested heavily in aircraft and staff, building on the experience of its teams in Munich and Beirut. It offers a variety of products and services primarily focused on aircraft charter, aircraft management, ACMI leases, shared ownership and fractional products. The current fleet comprises Challenger 850, 605 and 604, Learjet 60XR and 60, and Gulfstream GIII types.
Skydrift founder steps down from flourishing Norwich business Tabs Taberham, known throughout the industry and who founded Skydrift Limited at Norwich airport almost 25 years ago, has retired after 55 years in aviation. Taberham joined the RAF at the age of 17 as a trainee aircraft engine fitter, and served for 12 years. In the mid-1970s he arranged five De Havilland Herons to operate out of Norwich, each working on contract to oil exploration companies, and later moved them all to Aberdeen to continue with the contracts when exploration moved north. Realising the potential in oil and gas exploration in the southern North Sea, and requirements for aircraft charter for offshore crew rotations and transportation of drilling equipment, Taberham started Skydrift in March 1987. In 1992 he set up an operation in the Yemen to transport oil exploration workers from the capital Sanaa to various drilling sites throughout the country, which continues to this day. Following September 11th 2001, Tabs arranged
Air BP. It’s the people on the ground who keep you in the air. Tabs Taberham aboard Bandeirante G-TABS.
the evacuation of gas rig personnel from the Afghanistan/Pakistan border area. He managed the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency’s aircraft for five years, and was also highly experienced in the transportation of dangerous goods, and munitions in particular. Taberham will continue to advise the company on dangerous goods, during a transition period of responsibility to Andrew Lee, commercial manager at Skydrift.
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EUROPEAN BUSINESS AIR NEWS
Overall FBO rankings 1 Guernsey: Aiglle Flight Support 8.892
How the FBO Feedback system works EBAN magazine keeps track of every business jet, business twin and turbine helicopter in Europe and the Middle East, and builds its distribution database from individuals responsible for all these aircraft. Voting in the annual FBO Feedback survey is strictly restricted to this unique and valuable list of professionals. Each is able to use the survey form on the magazine mailer sheets throughout the second half of the year, or can vote online at any time through their own secure web page. Voters are excluded from ranking their own company’s facilities. Over 1,700 FBOs, handlers and agents are offered on the voting forms, and readers can vote for as many or as few as they like. A rating out of nine is given for facilities, service, staff and value, from which an average is taken. To minimise statistical aberrations only those facilities receiving at least point seven of one per cent of the total number of votes cast is included in our final league table. Many thanks to all those chief pilots, ops managers and aircraft owners who took the time to complete the survey – your votes have created a fascinating snapshot of FBO standards.
FBO NEWS IN BRIEF Signature is considering a worldwide version of its new Tailwins customer loyalty scheme, currently only available in the US, which rewards fuel purchases with luxury goods. The company opened its latest FBO in Frankfurt in December. Gama Aviation has taken responsibility for all business aircraft handling at Sharjah International airport with the creation of a brand new FBO. Ocean Sky at Prestwick is replacing its existing FBO with a brand new, carbon zero facility with two airside vip lounges and a duty free shop. The Dresden airport GAT is to have new hangars. Delta at Pisa plans to add its own passenger vip lounge. Universal at Stansted is about to fully refurbish its FBO, and a new state-of-the-art facility will open in late spring 2012.
2 Olbia (Costa Smeralda): Eccelsa Aviation
8.454
3 London (Stansted): Inflite The Jet Centre
8.380
4 Abu Dhabi (Al Bateen Executive): DhabiJet 8.312 5 London (Biggin Hill): Biggin Hill Executive Handling
8.111
6 Nice/Cote d’Azur: Landmark Aviation
8.045
7 Zurich: ExecuJet Europe
8.038
8 Amsterdam (Schiphol): KLM Jet Center
8.035
9 Paris (Le Bourget): ExecuJet/Advanced Air Support 7.968
Viviane Sigg (left) recently took over the management of ExecuJet’s Zurich FBO, but still has the support of Nicole Gut (right) who stepped up to become director of the company’s European FBOs. “Nicole shares her valuable insights with me through weekly meetings,” says Sigg. “Fortunately she is also based here in Zurich so I can go to her in case I have a specific question. I think clients can sense that we are not only very professional but we also really like doing our jobs. We are having fun delivering the best service we can offer!” ExecuJet Europe performed very strongly in our survey, with three locations in the top ten. In 2011 the company added new FBOs at Barcelona, Gerona, Ibiza, Palma, Valencia and Istanbul, plus a further German base in Frankfurt and its first full service base in the UK at Cambridge. It is currently evaluating further opportunities in Spain and the Middle East.
It’s tough at the top as readers rate the region’s FBOs highly This is the twentieth annual FBO Feedback survey, and EBAN’s aircraft operating readers have once again delivered some surprising conclusions. The top ten this year includes no fewer than nine new entries, and these are a mix of brand-new (DhabiJet) and long-established handlers; of single locations and members of chains; and of European and Middle Eastern companies. Aiglle Flight Support on the island of Guernsey triumphed well ahead of the field, having been placed
Senior FBO officer Dalia Hassan and senior director Pauline Smith have seen their DhabiJet facility ranked fourth in its first year in our FBO Feedback survey.
second last year, while Sardinia’s Eccelsa was the runner up – topping the creditable fourth place achieved in 2009. Overall scores were higher this year, as eight FBOs achieved over eight marks, compared with just three in the 2011 survey. Signature Flight Support at Luton finished twentieth both last year and this, but needed a very much improved score, from 6.635 to 7.281, to retain this position. Our survey suggests that standards in vip aircraft handling are
10 Berlin (Schoenefeld): ExecuJet Europe
7.911
11 Farnborough: TAG Farnborough Airport
7.808
12 Geneva: TAG Aviation
7.722
13 Stockholm (Bromma): Grafair Jet Center
7.714
14 Istanbul (Ataturk): Gozen Air Services
7.600
15 Southampton: Signature Flight Support
7.472
16 Dubai: Jet Aviation Dubai
7.428
17 Paris (Le Bourget): JetEx Flight Support
7.406
18 Nice/Cote d’Azur: Swissport Executive Aviation
7.375
19 London (Stansted): Harrods Aviation
7.333
20 London (Luton): Signature Flight Support
7.281
21 Palma de Mallorca: Mallorcair 7.142 22 London (Luton): Harrods Aviation
7.136
23 Nice/Cote d’Azur: Aviapartner/ Signature Flight Support 7.083 24 Leeds Bradford: Multiflight
7.071
25 Paris (Le Bourget): Dassault Falcon Service
6.968
improving rapidly. In this feature we report on some of the highest ranking companies, run through the latest news from FBOs and handlers, and provide our usual full survey of contact information and facilities. We have included all those who responded to our many requests to update and confirm their information. Basic details about these and all the other handlers throughout Europe and the Middle East can be found online at www.handbook.aero.
Vnukovo – 3
is considered to be the biggest and the busiest airport for business aviation in Eastern Europe. It is one of the most popular and convenient airports for VIP passengers in Europe. After huge investment Vnukovo – 3 has become a highly developed FBO. It has its own operational apron with a full set of technical equipment and machinery. The FBO has two terminals which can serve up to 100 passengers per hour (40 for domestic and 60 for international flights), with a nice panoramic view of the apron. We are also glad to announce an extraordinary service called VIS. “Vipport Information Service” which has been created to provide the ability to track in real time mode aircraft ground handling status within Vnukovo – 3 facilities, such as flight status, ground handling, passengers and baggage handling. One of the most important advantages of the system is the ability to get actual current flight information distantly. Also you are able to see the volume of services provided for your flight. As the leading business aviation center Vnukovo – 3 will always do its best for its clients.
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General manager Ian Arnold and assistant general manager Roger Sweet, survey-topping Aiglle’s two longest serving employees.
Our top five FBOs invest in facilities, but it is customer service that remains key As experienced pilots and aircraft owners themselves, Aiglle Flight Support’s Simon Fawcett and fellow joint managing director Richard Battersby have a first-hand perspective on what it takes to provide top rated FBO services. But it is the hard work of their Guernseybased team that they credit with the company winning this year’s EBAN reader feedback survey.
Eccelsa Aviation’s Francesco Cossu has high hopes for 2012.
“We are absolutely thrilled to win this prestigious award,” says Fawcett. “Taking second place last year made our small, close-knit team more determined than ever to go that extra mile. There has been a real concerted effort over the past twelve months on delivering service excellence to our customers and it is a real credit to all that hard work and dedication that we’ve won this award.” The company’s facility offers 30,000 sq ft of modern, climate controlled hangar space and a range
FBO NEWS IN BRIEF BIRK Reykjavik plans on opening an FBO at Keflavik airport (BIKF) in summer 2012. Biggin Hill Executive has a new 50,000 sq ft parking hangar now open at the terminal, up to BBJ/ACJ size. Coventry Airport is under development with hangarage and office opportunities for private and business organisations.
of premium facilities to passengers, including lounges, a conference room, weather and flight planning computer, baggage handling and customs and immigration facilitation, slot co-ordination, ramp access for vehicles, hotel, taxi and hire car booking, fuelling assistance, aircraft washing and valeting. “One feature that is always welcomed is Aiglle’s crew car which is available free of charge to crews on a lay over,” says Fawcett. Aiglle was formed in 2000 when a consortium of the hangar customers took the business over following the death of the hangar’s founder. The Eccelsa FBO at Olbia was voted second by EBAN readers this year. “In 2010 and 2011 we registered interesting positive growth again and the expectations are positive also for 2012, although the situation in Italy appears to be rather uncertain,” says manager Francesco Cossu. Business on Sardinia is strongly seasonal, ranging from over 150 aircraft movements a day in the summer to only a few movements in the winter. Coping with such a large swing provides considerable challenges. “We work very actively on personnel selection, training and motivation,” says Cossu. To improve all-weather access Geasar SpA, which owns both the airport itself as well as Eccelsa Aviation, has started work extending the runway to 2,700 metres, and expects this to be completed by summer 2014. The Eccelsa terminal features a Oxfordjet will extensively upgrade its capabilities for the 2012 Olympics period, including 06:00-midnight capability. Later in the year, the longer hours and higher fire category as standard is anticipated. ATA Milan will add a crew rest room (to help with flight time limitation rules) and crew shower. The company is planning further locations at Venice and Catania. Euro Jet Intercontinental at Prague expects the upcoming
Barry Sargeant, operations manager, with Biggin Hill’s highly-rated team.
business centre, crew resting room, passenger lounge, elegant restaurant, bar and coffee shop, vvip lounge, private car parking, and six luxury shops including Royal Cashmere, de Grisogono, StarDust, Cucinelli and Ermenegildo Zegna. London-Stansted FBO Inflite is delighted to have been ranked in third place, but is not resting on its laurels. A new terminal is due to be completed in May this year. Says director of the family-run business Penny Stephens: “Even though we enlarged and redecorated our existing facility three years ago, it is important to keep up with the times and to maintain or improve standards. It has always been my belief that arriving at an FBO for either passengers or crew, should be the same experience as arriving at a 5+ star hotel. With this in mind, we have designed our new terminal to enable us to deliver that luxury hotel experience.” Such investment in facilities has seen newly-formed DhabiJet at Al Bateen Executive airport make its European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine to contribute to its growth. The company says it is the only ground handling support company located in Pristina, Kosovo. Westair at Shannon is expecting at least a 200% increase in traffic since teaming up with JetEx. The European Business Aviation Association is to update its handling code of conduct. A final working group will be held at the FBO Forum in Cascais this month.
survey debut at number four. “We are thrilled that DhabiJet, less than one-year old, has entered the premier league of FBO operators, a ringing endorsement for the investment we have made to enhance our services and facilities for flight crew and the commitment and dedication of our team, led by senior director Pauline Smith,” said Al Bateen general manager Steve Jones. Al Bateen’s accomplishment comes hard on the heels of a record year which saw it record more than a 50% increase in visiting business aviation traffic. The airport attracted 124 new first time international business aviation customers too. DhabiJet’s modern two-storey crew lounge, inaugurated in November, is now fully operational. The new facility combines work areas to carry out crew briefings and flight planning, and lounge areas to entertain and relax. The top floor is occupied by Al Bateen’s flight operations department and a briefing room. The ground floor is entirely dedicated to crew, featuring a lounge
area with satellite TV, snooze room, work station, meeting room, pantry, shower facility and a prayer room. But work is not yet finished. The coming year is expected to see the refurbishment of several large hangars for MRO stations for large or very large business aircraft; the completion of a second DhabiJet passenger lounge; the completion of an on-site executive in-flight catering centre operated by Executive Gourmet, part of the Gate Gourmet Group; and the development of high end retail sales within the vvip lounges. “What matters most is the attention to detail and no stone is left unturned to ensure that whatever the customer’s needs and expectations are, we go that extra distance to exceed their expectations,” says Pauline Smith. “I am optimistic that, based upon the foundations laid in 2011 and the new projects already planned, we will continue to increase our market share in the coming year. The challenging international economic environment and tough competition means we have to continue to improve everything we do if we are to increase our growth and reputation internationally, which is our stated aim.” Completing our readers’ favourite five is Biggin Hill Executive Handling. Robert Walters, business development manager, says: “Our Executive Handling team are thrilled by this recognition of their dedicated efforts to provide a high quality and personal FBO service. The highranking result in the survey is all the more encouraging as it exclusively reflects choice and preference directly from the customer.” The FBO service at Biggin Hill Airport has been boosted with the opening of a 50,000 sq ft hangar, with a range of serviced offices in support, which now offers secure short or long term hangarage up to BBJ or ACJ size. “We shall not forget that customers have a choice – a driving force for any service-related business,” adds Walters.
Penny Stephens’ Inflite is investing in further facilities this year.
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European business aircraft handling survey Austria Vienna (Schwechat) Vienna Aircraft Handling TEL: +43 1 7007 22204 WEB: www.viennaaircrafthandling.com OPS MANAGER: Barbara Schmid FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (flight planning in separate pilot room possible). Weather by Met Office and computer (briefing possible in separate pilot room or via handling agent office). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 crew lounges with kitchen, internet access, TV, DVD and showers, conference and meeting room all available at GAT). 25 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Gate V, Austrian Airlines and Jetalliance Technical Services up to Cessna, Learjet, Hawker, Boeing and Airbus. Third party catering by Do & Co, 5 Star Catering and Hotel Modul. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - wireless LAN available throughout. Restaurant and duty free shop also available. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip pax lounge with TV and DVD; conference and meeting rooms for up to 120 pax available; separate vip terminal with secured entrance and courtyard for state visits and special vip arrangements.
Wiener Neustadt/Ost B.A.C.H. FBO TEL: +43 664 2115420 WEB: www.bachflug.at OPS MANAGER: Norbert Amberger FLIGHT OPS: on request. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to wingspan 19m, height 6m. Third party maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Belgium Antwerp (Deurne) Flyinggroup TEL: +32 3 285 3476 WEB: www.flyinggroup.aero OPS MANAGER: Frans Dechaene FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (through flight ops dept). Weather by Met Office and computer (through handling dept). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (with kitchen & shower, wireless broadband internet access, secured parking for crew and pax cars, catering and hotel booking services, taxis on request, quality fuel products, credit cards accepted). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ in new 5100sqm hangar. In-house maintenance by Flyinggroup’s authorized Citation service facility up to and including Citation series, Falcon and Challenger. Third party catering by Peperoncino and other caterers. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - business lounge/crew and rest room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services pax lounges with art exhibits, wireless broadband internet access, meeting room on request, hotel booking service, dedicated commercial and ramp agent on every arrival and departure. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Brussels National Abelag Aviation
The operations team at the Cedar Jet Centre in Beirut.
Aviation Service a.s. TEL: +420 234 624 413 WEB: www.aviationservice.com OPS MANAGER: Libor Matousek FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (via internet). Weather by Met Office and computer (Hydrometeorological Institute and internet). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot/crew lounge with coffee and soft drinks). 20-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G550. In-house maintenance by Aviation Service - avionics only. Third party catering by Neptun Delicates, Alpha Catering and Silesia Air. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Terminal 3. Own vip facilities including lounge - pilot/crew lounge with coffee and soft drinks. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GIV. In-house maintenance by Abelag’s EASA approved, Learjet and Cessna authorized service centre, up to Learjet 45 and 60, Citation I, SII, V, Ultra and Excel. Third party catering by Aviapartner and Tamarind. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge with wireless internet access.
Liege Signature Flight Support TEL: +32 4 235 8864 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Nadir Kraiem FLIGHT OPS: 0900 - 1700 LT (O/T 2hrs PNR). Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew computer and printer). Weather by computer (operations, crew computer and printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, DVD, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, quiet rest area, crew computer and printer). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities.
Czech Republic Prague (Ruzyne) ABS Jets
up to Learjet, Citation, Beechcraft, Challenger 604 and other common business jet and turboprop types. Limited hangar space. Third party catering by airport based caterers. Additional suppliers available if requested.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 7X or similar size with notice. In-house maintenance by Dassault Falcon Service up to and including all Falcons. Third party catering by Jet Chef, Lenotre, Potel & Chabot, Air Culinaire and UpperSky.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - limo and vehicle access directly to apron normally granted for arriving aircraft. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge in Scandinavian design. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Egypt Cairo International Egypt Jet Aviation WEB: www.eja.com.eg
Marseille/Provence
WEB: www.eurojet-service.com
OPS MANAGER: Dayaa Hussein FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.
Aviapartner Executive
OPS MANAGER: Lukas Kadlcik FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (certified inhouse department using NAV, Jeppesen and PPS software). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (refreshments, TV, Wi-Fi internet, computers). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. No maintenance. Third party catering by airport caterer or Marriott, Hilton and Diplomat hotels. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - also known as Terminal 3. Euro Jet has dedicated crew lounge there and access to vip lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Denmark Copenhagen (Kastrup) ASE Handling TEL: +45 2068 5928 WEB: www.asehandling.com OPS MANAGER: Colin Abbott FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (FPL with Jeppesen Flitestar and filed with IFPS). Weather by Met Office and computer (via Danish Meteorological Institute or Jep Weather). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew lounge complete with TV, internet, kitchen and private toilet). HANDLING: Third party hangarage. No maintenance. Inhouse catering by ASE who provide the only dedicated vip catering at Copenhagen. PASSENGERS: GA & vip passengers processed via Terminal 2 - area is private with dedicated security, Customs & Immigration. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - ASE can provide all city arrangements including lunching, conference and vip travel, and can also arrange tarmac access to Copenhagen. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Copenhagen (Roskilde) Roskilde Executive Handling TEL: +45 32 31 62 20 WEB: www.rke.dk OPS MANAGER: Palle Wulff Larsen FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200 LT. 24hrs O/R (airport fee outside normal hours). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Jeppview; ATC FLP support by FBO and briefing office). Weather by Met Office and computer (FBO or briefing office; computer available in crew lounge and terminal). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated FBO service with parking in front of terminal and FBO office; comfortable crew lounge and rest facilities available; free Wi-Fi). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by Egypt Air. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge within private jet terminal; vip limousine transportation; vip catering; top hotel reservations throughout Egypt all upon request. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Z-Aviation Services TEL: +20 2 268 7914 OPS MANAGER: Khaled Wassel FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (at general aviation vip terminal). Weather by Met Office and computer (at general aviation vip terminal). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to 20 tonnes. Third party maintenance by request - minor technical problems only. In-house catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Terminal 1, Hall 4. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - within Hall 4.
Finland Helsinki (Vantaa) Finavia Business Flight Centre TEL: +358 20 708 2780 WEB: www.bfcenter.fi OPS MANAGER: Erik Lindholm, supervisor FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (flight planning services available 24hrs at FBO’s AIS/MET). Weather by Met Office and computer (AIS/MET services available 24hrs). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (quiet lounge available). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by authorised Dassault Falcon service centre, Airfix Aviation. Third party catering by Vantaa Catering Service and Finnair. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - business flight terminal one mile south-east from main terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip terminal (vip president), vip centre at the main terminal.
France Basel-Mulhouse Air Service Basel TEL: +41 61 567 3700 WEB: www.airservicebasel.com
OPS MANAGER: Jan Kralik
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer (pilot’s flight planning room; broadband access; free phone, fax, pc). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 5 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ICAO licensed flight planning, monitoring and ops support). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (own facility including crew/pax lounge, TV, WiFi, refreshments). 3 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G550 or Global Express. In-house maintenance up to and including Citation 500/501/525/550/560, Hawker 800, King Air 90/100/200/300 and all Learjets (FAA, EASA and Bermuda BDCA approved). Third party catering by hotels or airport caterer, Gate Gourmet.
Gozen’s Istanbul station manager Olcay Dulger (third from left) with supervisors Engin Emir, Dila Ozgiray and Andzelika Malika.
TEL: +33 4 42 14 33 82 WEB: www.aviapartner.aero OPS MANAGER: Frederic Perez FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2130 LT (Other times 12hrs PNR). Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 35 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Newrest In-flight Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - available 0600 - 2130 LT. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip pax lounge; conference room; free phone, fax, pc, high-speed internet access, plasma TV; free coffee, tea, soft drinks; direct ramp access. Limo access to aircraft.
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TEL: +33 1 4835 8964 WEB: www.advancedairsupport.com OPS MANAGER: Mr. Jean Rabourdin
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A319CJ. Third party maintenance by Dassault, Airbus, Boeing and Citation up to and including A319CJ, Falcon, Citation and Beech. Third party catering by Jetchef, Canonica, LSG Skychef and Le Notre. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private terminal with private car parking, direct access to aircraft ramp, vip lounge, crew sleeping area, separate conference rooms and ops department. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
JetEx Flight Support
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TEL: +33 4 93 21 37 37 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Pascal Matha FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (they file all flight plans and negotiate airport slots especially during busy times like the Grand Prix). Weather by Met Office and computer (Aeromet and internet). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge also in hotel facility). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Boeing, Dassault and Airbus up to BBJ, Falcon and A319. Third party catering by Catair, Nice Gourmet and Private Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - opened in 2010 adjacent to Terminal 2. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - within the GAT.
WEB: www.jetex.aero OPS MANAGER: Richard Webb FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. on request. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew lounge; shower facilities; rest areas; satellite TV; Wi-Fi). HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to wide body types. Third party maintenance up to and including all aircraft types. Third party catering by Jet Chef, Passpartoo and Canonica. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - separate service facilities for both types of flights with vip lounge “Le Salon” and vvip lounge “Le Royal”. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Landmark Aviation TEL: +33 1 49 34 62 31 WEB: www.landmarkaviation.com
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Landmark Aviation TEL: +33 4 9321 8218 WEB: www.landmarkaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Nicolas Gourjon
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. No weather briefing. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Swissport Executive Aviation
ExecuJet Aviation Group Advanced Air Support
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (Jeppesen). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, DVD, video, bar, microwave, air conditioning, internet and fax access). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
Nice/Cote d’Azur
WEB: www.zasair.com
WEB: www.absjets.com
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - at Terminal 3, Ruzyne South. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - at Hangar N, Terminal 3. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
An unusual handling request at Helsinki. A Fouga Magister as photographed by Erik Lindholm, supervisor at the Business Flight Centre.
TEL: +420 2 3334 3362
TEL: +420 220 112 111
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ/ACJ. In-house maintenance by ABS Jets’ Part-145 Embraer approved service centre up to and including EMB135, CE550, Phenom, LR60, G-V, BBJ. Third party catering by Flambe and Vege.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - bar, financial news (TV), newspapers, conference room, projector and sound system. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +20 2 2290 0502
WEB: www.abelag.be FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2100 UTC Mon-Fri, 0730 - 1630 UTC Sat-Sun (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer (also by AFTN). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 crew lounges, vip lounge and kitchenette). 3 mins to preferred hotel.
within FBO (TV, internet and phone facilities). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
Euro Jet Intercontinental
TEL: +32 2 720 5880 OPS MANAGER: An-Celine Claes
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Learjet 45. Third party maintenance by airport based companies
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TEL: +33 4 9321 5812
OPS MANAGER: Denis Bourgois FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Jetplanner, Jeppesen worldwide documentation and CFMU direct-link ). Weather by Met Office and computer (Meteo France terminal server with worldwide data). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two snooze rooms and shower). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ or similar size. Third party maintenance by Omega Aerotechnics up to B737s and all Cessna types. Third party catering by Jet Chef, Canonica, LSG Sky Chef and all famous French caterers. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - conference facilities, refreshments, crew room and meeting room. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
WEB: www.swissport-executive.com
Signature Flight Support Terminal 1
OPS MANAGER: Richard Squires
TEL: +33 1 49 92 75 80
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (Sitatex windows). Weather by Met Office and computer (CFMU and Universal). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (also in airport and hotel). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Dassault Falcon Service up to Dassault types. Third party catering by Private Catering and Premier Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located between Terminal 2 and Cargo Terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Swissport vip pax lounge, crew lounge and meeting room are located inside the GA terminal.
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TEL: +33 1 4934 2028 WEB: www.dassaultfalcon.com/dfs OPS MANAGER: Andrea Pernoud/Giovanni Panizzon FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Sky crew). Weather by Met Office and computer (Meteo France terminal server with worldwide data). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms
OPS MANAGER: Alain Genouille FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer). Weather by computer (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated quiet room; work room and lounge for crews; café; free Wi-Fi; TV). 10 mins (LBG), 30 mins (Paris) to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express and GV. Third party maintenance by Cessna Citation, Uni Air (Beechcraft, Hawker) and Omega. Third party catering by Jet Chef Catering, Canonica Catering and LSG Skychef. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Terminal 1 is self contained FBO comprising self service bar for pax and pilots; conference room and vip lounge; separate arrival and departure entrances; pax and baggage x-ray screening. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Universal Aviation TEL: +33 1 48 35 96 38 WEB: france.universalaviation.aero
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airport facility (one crew rest room available. Hotel facility 1km from the airport). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
OPS MANAGER: Sandrine Jackson FLIGHT OPS: 0830 - 2030 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (via Houston). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge and discounted crew accommodation). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to CE510. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Technics. Third party catering by LSG Sky Chefs and Gate Gourmet. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge and limousine service available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to two BBJs or one DC8 size. Third party maintenance up to and including all aircraft. Third party catering by on-site gourmet caterers. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Wi-Fi; vip lounge with courtesy car service from ramp; private prayer room; fully equipped meeting/conference room. Limo access to aircraft.
Pontoise (Cormeilles-en-Vexin)
Dusseldorf DAS Dusseldorf Aviation Service On the ramp with Ocean Sky.
TEL: +49 211 5160 4050 WEB: www.das.aero OPS MANAGER: Christoph SchĂźrgers
maintenance by Lufthansa Technik. Third party catering by Carlos Aviation Catering and SCK Sky Catering Kitchen.
Handling Partners TEL: +33 1 34 43 93 66 WEB: www.handling-partners.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ATC flight plan, over flying permits, flight clearance, weather, Notams). Weather by computer (complete weather brief package - map, winds, metar, taf, etc.). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 high standard bedrooms available). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 50. Third party maintenance. In-house catering by five star caterers. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - 200 sqm private pax and crew lounge with sat TV, internet workstation, free Wi-Fi access, hot and cold beverages. Bedroom and showers facilities. Limo access to aircraft.
Toulon (Hyeres) Signature Flight Support TEL: +33 4 94 38 20 00
TEL: +49 30 4101 78880 WEB: www.vip-aviation.de
TEL: +49 2203 955 1520
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - new building with pax and crew lounges and briefing room. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
OPS MANAGER: Sebastian Pingel FLIGHT OPS: 0500 - 2300 LT. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot rest room). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by on airport SCK-Sky Catering Kitchen and off airport TFFC. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - entrance under main terminal (follow sign). Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge in secure area by VIP Aviation office. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
CAS Cologne Aviation Service
OPS MANAGER: Guillaume Dufour
Radek Novotny, ABS Jets ground handling manager, at the wheel.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Challenger. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation up to Bombardier, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, Falcon and Gulfstream. Third party catering by LSG and local restaurants.
VIP Aviation
Cologne-Bonn
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 15 mins to preferred hotel.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge next to GA terminal. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
WEB: www.cas.aero OPS MANAGER: Markus Brahm
facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - own vip terminal with pax and crew lounges next to GAT. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs on request). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (computers in crew lounge). Weather by Met Office and computer (computers in crew lounge). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 20 mins to preferred hotel.
Dresden
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Global Express and GV. Third party maintenance by ACC Columbia Jet Service and Nayak Aircraft Services up to Bombardier, Cessna and Dassault. Third party catering by LSG and local restaurants. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - small building with limited
Jet Aviation Dusseldorf TEL: +49 211 421 7062 WEB: www.jetaviation.com
Dresden Airport GAT
OPS MANAGER: Frank Kusserow
TEL: +49 351 881 3270 OPS MANAGER: Monika Schwertfeger
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300. Flight planning by pilot terminals (in GAT). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Curfew 2330 - 0530 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (self briefing terminal or by staff). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at
HANDLING: In-house hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Beechjet 400, CL604, Learjet 20/30/50/45/60, Citation series, Hawker series, Premier 1, Legacy and Falcon series. Third party catering by Catering Management.
WEB: www.dresden-airport.de/handling
FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 LT. No flight planning (flight plans filed via ATC Nice. Signature can assist). Weather by computer (weather and NOTAMs available from Navy ops office (tel: +33 4 94 12 45 06) and crew computer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, DVD, crew computer and printer, quiet rest area). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by local caterer. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities.
Germany Berlin (Schoenefeld)
BAS Berlin Aviation Service TEL: +49 30 6091 8330 WEB: www.bas.aero OPS MANAGER: Eiko Stoffregen FLIGHT OPS: 24 hrs O/R. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.
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WEB: www.execujet.net OPS MANAGER: Heiko Hoene FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefings and NOTAMs provided free of charge prior to each flight). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge with TV/WLAN; pilot briefing with free internet; shower facilities). 10-20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Global Express. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services up to and including all Bombardier models. Third party catering by Carlos Catering and TTC Catering.
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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - ExecuJet is official operator of GAT. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services immigration and customs clearance; first-class reception and pax lounge; executive conference and meeting areas; security screening and ramp access. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
VIP Aviation TEL: +49 30 6091 78880 WEB: www.vip-aviation.de FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. on request. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 25 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance up to Bombardier and Beechcraft. Third party catering by TFFC and Carlos Aviation Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - south of the runway. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Berlin (Tegel) BAS Berlin Aviation Service TEL: +49 30 410 13010 WEB: www.bas.aero OPS MANAGER: Eiko Stoffregen FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300 LT. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 5-10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to G-V. Third party
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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Jet Aviation operates the executive terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax lounge, meeting rooms.
FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 1800 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (filed via ATC). Weather by Met Office and computer (ATC office and ops). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, computer).
Egelsbach (Frankfurt-Egelsbach)
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by 5 star Megadon Hotel.
FAS Frankfurt Aviation Service TEL: +49 69 6380 9620
Thessaloniki (Makedonia)
WEB: www.fas.aero OPS MANAGER: Murat Korkmaz
Signature Flight Support
FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 LT. No flight planning. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.
TEL: +30 2310 47 8886 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Apostolis Ameranis
Frankfurt/Main
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (filing ATC plans, ATC FPL changes/delays; crew computer and printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office, crew computer with printer; significant WX, METAR/TAF and winds at specific levels on request). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (airside and landside vip lounges).
FAS Frankfurt Aviation Service
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by Newrest and Everest/Olympic Catering.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Do328 and Falcon 2000. No maintenance. Third party catering by Aircraft Catering Rhein Main and GIC. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +49 69 6380 9620
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - airside and landside vip lounges, TV, tea and coffee. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
WEB: www.fas.aero OPS MANAGER: Murat Korkmaz FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (own crew lounge with internet access). 20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Nayak and Lufthansa Technik. Third party catering by Aircraft Catering Rhein-Main, GIC and Do&Co. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - on south side of airport. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge inside GAT. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Friedrichshafen AVICON GmbH TEL: +49 7541 284 327 WEB: www.avicon.de OPS MANAGER: Juergen Goldmann FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B737, A320 and GIV. Third party maintenance by Air Plus (general aviation), InterSky Maintenance (Dash 8 Series), Hamburg International Maintenance (B737/A319) up to and including all types of aircraft. Third party catering by LSG. PASSENGERS: Either via Gate 1 or through normal departure Terminal, meeting at AVICON ticket desk. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Hamburg Service People TEL: +49 40 59 33 33 WEB: www.service-people.de OPS MANAGER: Knud & Barbara Loehnert FLIGHT OPS: 24 hrs O/R. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 7 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Technik. Third party catering by LSG SkyChef, Kruizenga Party Service and Gate Gourmet. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Building 345. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden ACM Business Aviation Handling TEL: +49 7229 3022 300
Iceland Keflavik TEL: +354 425 5520
Qatar Executive invests at the new Doha Qatar Executive has started work to design and build an FBO at the New Doha International airport, which is due to open in 2012. “This will be one of the most advanced and prestigious facilities of its kind anywhere in the world,” says marketing manager Sigrid Rath. The company has already significantly invested into its infrastructure at the existing airport, in the form of a dedicated 6,400 sq m hangar for maintenance operations which serves Qatar Executive as well as other carriers and has been selected by Bombardier to become its approved service facility in the Middle East for Challenger 605s and Globals. The current airport comprises a
Rheinland Air Service TEL: +49 2161 9948 100 WEB: www.ras.de OPS MANAGER: Thomas Mayr FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (pc-Met). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to ATR. In-house maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - within hangar. Limo access to aircraft.
Muenster-Osnabrueck International Münster Osnabrück Airport General Aviation TEL: +49 2571 94 3140 WEB: www.fmo.de
FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2000 LT, O/T PPR. Flight planning by pilot terminals (JeppView, internet). Weather by computer (internet). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Do-328 and ATR 42. Third party maintenance by Flugzeugservice Schwaebisch Hall up to and including piston, turboprop and jet aircraft. Third party catering.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip- lounge in main terminal building, departure area.
MAS Munich Aviation Service
Monchengladbach
OPS MANAGER: Uwe Kotzan
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by Air Service Klausheide. Third party catering by LSG Lufthansa Service, Gate Gourmet Mitte.
OPS MANAGER: Peter Huber
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - in Sector E. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew lounge with internet access, dock-in-port for laptops, TV and quiet area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
arrangements, parking, hangaring and aircraft cleaning. “There is a natural synergy for Qatar Airways to transfer its First and Business Class passengers, who plan to connect from the commercial airline’s network to remote destinations, onto its private jet service,” says Qatar Airways ceo Akbar Al Baker. “This is a market we are progressively tapping into, and distinguishes our service significantly from other operators.” On the division’s further growth plans, he adds: “Looking to the future, we will expand into existing markets like Russia and other highdemand European countries, as well as the rapidly emerging markets of Asia.”
WEB: www.southair.is OPS MANAGER: Kris Albertsson FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by GMT and ITS. Third party catering by IGS. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - SouthAir’s dispatch centre, crew briefing, vip and conference lounges are all located on ground floor of FBO/GA terminal; free coffee, soft drinks and biscuits; good seating area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Reykjavik BIRK Flight Services TEL: +354 552 1611 WEB: www.birk.is OPS MANAGER: Alma Gunnlaugsdottir FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 2300 Sat-Sun (24hrs with PNR). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (staff prepare flight plans; pilots also have access to flight planning software). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (Wi-Fi, crew computer, refreshments). 1 min to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V. Third party maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Italy
Munich
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. In-house maintenance by ACM Maintenance up to Challenger 604, Cessna 650 and 750, Falcon 2000, Global Express and Boeing 737. Third party catering by local suppliers.
runway parallel to the seafront, and the new airport is being constructed on land reclaimed from the sea alongside. During the summer, Qatar Executive added three new Bombardier aircraft to its fleet, comprising a Global Express XRS, a Global 5000 and a Challenger 605. The company says this is the youngest fleet of business aircraft in the Gulf, with an average age of just one year. Together with Doha International Airport’s ground handling agent QAS, Qatar Executive offers a full suite of services to visiting private and corporate jets including vip meet and greet and executive ground handling services, fuel
FLIGHT OPS: No flight planning. Weather by Met Office (+49 900 109 9333). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. Approx. 15-30 mins to preferred hotel.
WEB: www.acmhandling.de FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 Mon-Fri (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (with dock-in-port for laptops). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (conference room, kitchen and crew lounge with internet access, TV and quiet area). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
SouthAir Iceland
Qatar's fleet enjoys all the comforts of home at Doha.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - vip meeting room, crew rest room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +49 89 975 90950
Greece
WEB: www.munichaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Nathalie Fock FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by MCM and Nayak. Third party catering by Air Gourmet and Kempinski.
Athens International Thomas Mayr, Rheinland Air Services’ FBO manager at Mönchengladbach.
Munich (Oberpfaffenhofen)
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - separate terminal - follow signs for General Aviation. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Rheinland Air Service
Signature Flight Support
FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (FSI Flight Service International). Weather by computer (PC-Met). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge with HD-TV, DVD, internet and snacks; 2 crew rest rooms with deck chairs and beds). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
TEL: +49 89 975 97730 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Oliver Trono FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops office and crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (4 lounges for crew and pax with TV/DVD, Xbox, games room, free Wi-Fi and cafe/bar). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Nayak Aircraft Services up to Learjet, Cessna and Challenger. Third party catering by Kempinski Private Aviation Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - 2kms away from main terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - 4 lounges; conference room for up 14 people; billiard table; two bars; satellite TV, DVD collection of latest movies; free internet access; exclusive table football.
TEL: +49 8153 8817 2222 WEB: www.ras.de OPS MANAGER: Thomas Mayr
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 900/Gulfstream 550. Third party maintenance by RUAG Business Aviation up to Bombardier and Cessna. Third party catering by Feinkost Käfer Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - RAS Handling operates the Business Aviation Terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - within terminal. Limo access to aircraft.
Schwabisch Hall (Adolf Wuerth) Flugplatz Schwabisch Hall TEL: +49 791 9494 520 WEB: www.edty.de
TEL: +39 055 300 450 WEB: www.deltaflr.it OPS MANAGER: Roberto Brogioni FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Inhouse maintenance up to Citation series. Third party catering by Delifly. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Milan (Linate)
TEL: +30 694 435 3846
Ali Trasporti Aerei ATA
WEB: www.athensexecutiveaviation.com
TEL: +39 02 7020 5502/3/4
OPS MANAGER: Mr. Yiannis Stergiopoulos
WEB: www.ata-airport.it
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew lounge at GAT). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.
OPS MANAGER: Dr. Giovanni Fantato
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by airport based providers for all types of aircraft. Third party catering by vip caterers. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Signature Flight Support TEL: +30 210 353 3717 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Pat Lombardi FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer; two sat systems uplinked and direct link with Hellenic Meteorological Services Institute). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, Wi-Fi, TV, refreshments). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by vip caterers with delivery to aircraft. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including office services well-equipped pax lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +30 210 353 4315 WEB: greece.universalaviation.aero OPS MANAGER: Mr. Yiannis Arkoulis FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (flight watch; administration & planning; application for slots when required). Weather by Met Office and computer (Weather Brief/NOTAMS). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew lounge at GAT). 10-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Olympic Airways. Third party catering by Executive Catering Services. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located at Gate 12. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Heraklion (Nikos Kazantzakis) Signature Flight Support
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Florence (Peretola)
TEL: +30 2810 332 650 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Ilias Drakonakis
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (Eurocontrol CFMU system). Weather by computer (Meteosat). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (special rates available through agreement with nearby hotels). HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Third party maintenance by CTA, Transair Milano and Northern Avionics up to Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier. Third party catering by Margò Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - pax, vip and crew lounges; security, immigration and customs available 24 hours a day. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services recently renovated pax lounge. Conference room and private office also available.
Servi’s Aviation TEL: +39 393 921 5634 WEB: www.servisaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Mario G. Galantino FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 24 hrs O/R. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (inside and outside GAT). HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by HiFly Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Terminal ATA.
Sky Services TEL: +39 02 7020 8179 WEB: www.skyservices.it OPS MANAGER: Mr. Giuseppe Dabbiero FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (inside GAT). 10-20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by ordering through FBO. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including office services - located inside GAT.
Universal Aviation TEL: +39 02 7020 0424 WEB: milan.universalaviation.aero OPS MANAGER: Lorena Carraro FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (via Universal Weather and Aviation in Houston). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew
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transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (discounted crew accommodation arranged). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
Rotterdam (Rotterdam The Hague)
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site caterers providing regional and international gourmet cuisine tailored to client requirements.
TEL: +31 10 298 4949
KLM Jet Center Rotterdam WEB: www.jetcenter.nl OPS MANAGER: Mr. Simon Lobrij FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (internet access and weather). Weather by Met Office and computer (access to Dutch weather). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two crew rooms with work table). 20 mins to preferred hotel.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Milan (Malpensa) Sky Services
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance by RAS and IAS. Third party catering by AeroChefs and Erasmus.
TEL: +39 02 5858 3584 WEB: www.skyservices.it OPS MANAGER: Mr. Paul H. Zurel
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - two pax vip lounges; two crew vip lounges; two office facilities; shop; press/conference room. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.
Poland
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by ordering through FBO. Third party catering by ordering through FBO.
Krakow (Balice JP II Intl) excel handling
PASSENGERS: Sky Services facility located inside Terminal 2. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - all office services and assistance provided; vip lounge with satellite TV and reclinable armchairs; briefing room; free wireless internet.
TEL: +48 12 639 3070 WEB: www.excel-handling.com OPS MANAGER: Mr. Waclaw Skorny FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0600 - 2200 LT (24hrs on request). No flight planning (crew briefing EPKK: +48 12 639 3312). Weather by Met Office and computer (Met office EPKK: +48 12 639 3281). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (excel provides crew lounge for clients at no additional cost). 20-30 mins to preferred hotel.
Universal Aviation TEL: +39 02 7020 0424 WEB: malpensa.universalaviation.aero OPS MANAGER: Lorena Carraro FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (through Universal Weather and Aviation in Houston). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (discounted crew accommodation arranged). 1015 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by arrangement through excel handling. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge, fast track through Customs and Immigration. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site caterers providing regional and international gourmet cuisine tailored to client requirements.
Warsaw (Frederic Chopin) excel handling
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge.
The Universal Aviation team in Rome.
Naples (Capodichino)
WEB: www.servisaviation.com
TEL: +39 081 231 1048 WEB: www.skyservices.it OPS MANAGER: Mrs. Patrizia Bello FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by ordering through FBO. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - meeting room; snooze room; vip lounge; shower and rest rooms; internet point; wireless connection; satellite TV; briefing room.
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TEL: +39 0789 563 480 WEB: www.eccelsa.com OPS MANAGER: Francesco Cossu FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (in cooperation with local air traffic control). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefing available upon request). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (snooze room with shower is available for crews). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747-400. Third party maintenance by Meridiana and SAN up to Cessna. In-house catering by in-flight vip catering service.
FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (internet corner or direct contact with local AIS office). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (own lounge inside GAT with internet corner, TV and private wireless connection). 10 - 40 mins to preferred hotel.
Malta Air4Sure
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - open 0700 - 2330 LT. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - located inside GAT.
WEB: www.air4sure.aero
Sky Services TEL: +39 06 7934 0051 WEB: www.skyservices.it FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 5-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by ordering through FBO. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Sky Services facility and vip lounge located inside GAT. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - new modern vip lounge, elegantly furnished with wireless internet, internet corner, sat TV and coffee corner.
Universal Aviation TEL: +39 06 7949 4495 WEB: rome.universalaviation.aero
Pisa (Galileo Galilei)
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site caterers providing regional and international gourmet cuisine tailored to client requirements.
Delta Aerotaxi TEL: +39 050 849 713 WEB: www.deltaflr.it OPS MANAGER: Renzo Benotto FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2000 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two crew rest rooms - one located airside and one landside). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance. In-house catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located next to Terminal B. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - operations office, crew and pax rest room.
Rome (Ciampino) Ali Trasporti Aerei ATA
OPS MANAGER: Lorena Carraro FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (via Houston and European Operations Centre at EGSS). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (discounted crew accommodation arranged). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip lounge with internet access, email, fax, phone and complimentary beverages.
Salerno (Pontecagnano) Sky Services TEL: +39 081 231 1048 WEB: www.skyservices.it OPS MANAGER: Patrizia Bello FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - SS+30 (0700 -S S+30). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (by staff on request). Weather by Met Office. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 20-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by arrangement via Sky Services.
TEL: +39 06 6595 9458
Venice (Marco Polo)
WEB: www.ata-airport.it
SAVE Group, Venice General Aviation
OPS MANAGER: Dr. Giovanni Fantato
TEL: +39 041 260 6906
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (as per ATA agreement). HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. No catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - ATA dedicated pax room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - new vip lounge.
Argos VIP Private Handling TEL: +39 06 7934 0563 WEB: www.argosvph.com OPS MANAGER: Marta Arkerdar FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Inhouse catering by Food & Feel, an Argos VIP division. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - dedicated terminal offering passengers speed and privacy. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge for passengers and crew, vip transport on tarmac and dedicated team for each flight. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
WEB: ga.veniceairport.it OPS MANAGER: Mr. Francesco Rocchetto FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight plans are forwarded and ETDs delayed upon pilot’s request). Weather by Met Office and computer (meteo folder and notams). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (hotac and transport to best hotels in Mestre and Venice). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Alitalia and main carriers’ technicians. Third party catering by Servair AirChef. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - newly refurbished 600 sqm. terminal; three vip lounges; refreshment room; crew rest room; two new vip Mercedes mini vans for crews and customers; Wi-Fi connection and TV set in each vip lounge; bathrooms with shower; aircraft services provided by subsidiary ATA. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge with bar service in main terminal.
Sky Services TEL: +39 041 862 7070 WEB: www.skyservices.it FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (ACK, PPR, and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to
OPS MANAGER: Dariusz Mandziuk FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by staff (pilot terminals available only at briefing). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (separate room equipped with TV, free WLAN, newspapers, coffee, water, soft drinks). 10-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ. No maintenance. Third party catering by arrangement through excel handling.
Malta (Luqa)
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Ristorante Villa degli Angeli.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - 4700 sqm terminal with separate pax and crew areas, vip lounge, restaurant, bar/coffee shop, TV corner, internet point, snooze room for crew, with access to toilet and showers, newspaper kiosk, free private car parking and shopping facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - fully equipped, elegant vvip lounge is available inside GAT. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +39 06 6595 9525
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - recently inaugurated by Rafic Hariri International Airport. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - largest lounge at GAT with seating capacity of more than 50.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
TEL: +356 999 00 747
Portugal
OPS MANAGER: Andrea Trapani
Andy Davison, senior operations officer for Weston Aviation, at Newquay Cornwall Airport greets Avtrade’s Beech 350.
OPS MANAGER: Claudia Bisogno
Olbia (Costa Smeralda)
Servi’s Aviation Roma
WEB: www.excel-handling.com
OPS MANAGER: Mario G. Galantino
Sky Services
Eccelsa Aviation
TEL: +48 22 650 3394
hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (briefing area with Wi-Fi/computer/fax/printer and facility for provision of computerised flight plan on ramp). Weather by computer (within crew briefing area). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (includes shower facilities). 20 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by ordering through FBO. Third party catering by ordering through FBO.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ. Third party maintenance by adjoining MCM Maintenance Centre Malta up to and including Learjets and Global Express. Third party catering by Corinthia Flight Catering.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - new elegant vip lounges; snooze rooms; coffee corner; meeting room; internet point; wireless internet; satellite TV.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - the only handling operators with airside office facility including vip lounge and restroom facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Latvia Riga International
DC Aviation TEL: +356 21 375 973 WEB: www.dc-aviation.com.mt OPS MANAGER: Sandy Cassar Cardona
FBO Riga TEL: +371 67 668 676 WEB: www.fbo-riga.aero OPS MANAGER: Evgeny Levashov FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (sister company FCG Latvia provides flight planning and dispatch, overfly and landing permissions, slots, PPRs and HOTAC). Weather by Met Office and computer (airport provides NOTAMs). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew quiet and briefing rooms available with internet, PC, coffee and soft drinks). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. In-house maintenance by Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services and Technics SA up to and including all Bombardier and Hawker types. Third party catering by 5 star restaurants and commercial aviation caterers. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - own GA terminal (one open lounge and 2 vvip rooms); bar; on site customs and border control. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - 2 vvip rooms.
Lebanon Beirut (Rafic Hariri) Cedar Jet Center TEL: +961 1 622 142/143 WEB: www.cedarjetcenter.com OPS MANAGER: Ms. Randa Kammoun FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer (full MET folder is given to pilots before flight). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (crew rest facility currently under construction at terminal). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to up to A340/B747. Inhouse maintenance by MASCO up to CE510, Hawker 800/850//900XP, A318/319/320/321 (EASA 145 all types of airframe checks). Third party catering by Lebanese Beirut Aircraft Catering Co.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with TV, internet connection, DVD player). 20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to A300. Third party maintenance by Air Malta, Lufthansa Technik and MCM Maintenance Centre Malta up to and including BE200, BE1900, B737, A320, Dash 8-100, Dornier 328 and BAC 111. Third party catering by Corinthia Flight Catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - MIA vvip lounge, which is usually used exclusively for politicians, can be made available on request. However, crew rest facility also available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Amsterdam (Schiphol)
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TEL: +31 20 649 2455 WEB: www.jetcenter.nl OPS MANAGER: Mr. Louis Ventura FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with movie system and free internet hotspot; R&R room with pool, darts, table tennis and courtesy drinks). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by Bombardier, JetSupport and Nayak up to HS-800, CE650, CE560, Falcon 20 and 900 by JetSupport; Phenom series, CE560 series, Hawker 700/800/900 series, Falcon 20, 50, 900 and 2000 series by Nayak; all Bombardier aircraft by Bombardier. Third party catering by Aerochefs. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - 15 min drive from main terminal; opened July 2011. Own vip facilities including lounge - use of lounge available for pax. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Groundforce ONE TEL: +351 91 989 7608 WEB: www.groundforceone.com OPS MANAGER: Kathya Botelho FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2359 LT. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer (Portuguese official Meteo website). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (various hotels approx 510km from aerodrome). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Learjet 60 on request. In-house maintenance by Aeromec up to Learjet, Citation, Embraer, Beech 1900 and 200. Third party catering by Excellent Service and Tasty Food Hall. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located on far right side of airport tarmac, near aircraft operators’ hangars. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - FBO annexed to Omni hangar. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Lisbon Groundforce ONE TEL: +351 91 792 7142 WEB: www.groundforceone.com OPS MANAGER: Liliana Serafim FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (ATS office. FPL submission possible by staff. PLOGs not possible). Weather by Met Office and computer (MET office supply MET briefings. Can be retrieved from internet whenever required). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 1530 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by TAP Maintenance, LAS Louro Aircraft Services and MESA Maintenance Aircraft up to mostly commercial/large aircraft. Third party catering by Newrest, Cateringpor and LSKY.
Netherlands KLM Jet Center Amsterdam
Cascais (Tires)
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge in front of the General Aviation parking area.
Heliavia TEL: +351 21 842 9290 WEB: www.heliavia.pt OPS MANAGER: Capt. Manuel Arroja FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Metar TAFs, Winds Aloft and en route weather). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage. In-house maintenance up to and including DA900B, DA2000EX EASy and AS350BA. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip room with coffee and other drinks, telephone, fax and internet.
SafePort Executive TEL: +351 21 005 8460
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EUROPEAN BUSINESS AIR NEWS
CHARTER BROKER NEWS... PJC recruits managing director for Middle East Private Jet Charter has appointed Ross Kelly as managing director for the Middle East. Involved in the aviation business for the past 11 years, Kelly worked for Aer Arann in operations for four years and until recently for Starair in Ireland. He is based in Dubai.
Air Charter Service charity funds IT in India In 2011 Air Charter Service says it raised more than $77,000 for its chosen charities – HEAL, Cancer Research UK, The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, The Willow foundation and The International Youth Arts Foundation. ACS has a dedicated committee helping to organise an array of fund-raising events. All the money raised by staff is matched by the company, doubling the total amount. One of the charities that benefitted from the money raised, HEAL, provides shelter, support, education and healthcare to some of the world’s poorest children, with the aim of helping 10,000 young people ‘escape the poverty trap’ by 2015. ACS funded the building of an IT block within HEAL’s new selfsustaining village for orphans in Thotapally, India. Chris and Tina Leach, respectively ACS chairman and company secretary, recently visited the site and described what they saw as “absolutely inspiring”. Looking forward to 2012, Tina, who heads up the ACS charity committee, is confident that ACS can provide yet more support to
HEAL and the company’s other charities: “We are immensely proud that we can contribute to such wonderful causes. 2011 was a brilliant year for ACS, but I believe we can do even more this year.”
BACA roster reaches an all-time high The Baltic Air Charter Association now has an all-time high number of members, reports chairman Dick Gilbert in his annual review. Approximately a quarter of attendees at the association’s lunch event now fly in from elsewhere in Europe, reflecting a particularly sharp increase in international membership. BACA plans to host open days at Biggin Hill and Oxford airports during 2012, and will repeat its popular golf tournament in June. During the coming year it will also be looking for ways to increase the use of its escrow financial service, which has had a lower utilisation than expected so far.
Marianne makes a Smart move Smart Aviation has appointed Marianne Irving to its broking team as senior sales executive. Irving has worked in the air charter industry for over 20 years and has executed hundreds of successful charter contracts on behalf of a wide range of clients, mainly from the conference and incentive, automotive, government and military sectors. Smart Aviation sales director Matthew Savage comments: “The added skills, expertise and credibility that Marianne brings to complement the team makes this a very exciting appointment.”
Operations assistant Neil Horton, Paula Ives, and ops supervisor Derek Orrock at Samson, Newcastle. WEB: www.safeport.aero
WEB: www.tiriacair.ro
OPS MANAGER: Cristina Becken
OPS MANAGER: Radu Ruse
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr O/R. No flight planning. Weather by computer (default package includes: TAF/NOTAM of departure/destination/alternate charts: high level Sig Wx, Wx FL100, Wx FL340, Wx FL390 si: any other enroute/alternate airports crew may consider or any other requested charts are available). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew rest room with TV, chaiselongues, showers, free appetizers and drinks, computers and internet Wi-Fi acess). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. on request. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ARINC programme available). Weather by Met Office and computer (Romanian Air Traffic Services administration/met division). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot’s lounge). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to DA900. Third party maintenance by Mesa up to A319/A320/A321, A330, B757, B767, L1011-500, and other business jets. Third party catering by Lsky. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - equipped with all necessary amenities to provide unique and personalized service to customers.
Porto (Francisco sa Carneiro) Groundforce ONE TEL: +351 91 522 0210 WEB: www.groundforceone.com OPS MANAGER: Mr Pedro Ribeiro FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ATS offices). Weather by Met Office and computer (MET office supplies official MET briefing - also retrieved from their website). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by TAP Maintenance, Portugália Airlines Maintenance and LAS Louro Aircraft Services up to mostly commercial/large aircraft. Third party catering by CLA Catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax can by-pass main terminal by boarding/disembarking via vip lounge which has land/airside access. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Qatar
Moscow (Domodedovo)
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Cafe Ole and Cafe Riva.
Avcom-D
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive crew/pax lounge; fully air-conditioned modern offices; refreshments; ladies and gents restrooms with shower facilities; TV, telephone, fax and high speed wireless internet; fully equipped vip crew/pax transportation.
WEB: www.bac-dmd.ru
Dublin (Weston Executive) Premier Aviation TEL: +353 86 2589123 WEB: www.premieraviation.ie FLIGHT OPS: VFR conditions only. Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight planning facilities available). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather planning facilities available). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 15-30 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-IV. No maintenance. In-house catering.
TEL: +7 495 967 8212 OPS MANAGER: Evgeny Pavlenko FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (flight plan preparation; landing/take off permit arrangement). Weather by computer (enhanced weather service). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (coffee machine, fax, PC, internet access, satellite TV, Jeppesen). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V and Global Express. In-house maintenance by Avcom-D Technic up to BAe aircraft. Third party catering by Moscow restaurants with aircraft catering licenses. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - can accommodate up to 25 business jets. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft.
Moscow (Sheremetyevo)
TEL: +974 4419 9444
Shannon
OPS MANAGER: Maxim Bakin
WEB: www.rizonjet.com
Signature Flight Support Shannon
OPS MANAGER: Rochdi Touri
TEL: +353 61 475 444
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew lounge available with internet). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (twin bed male and female crew snooze rooms). 5-10mins to preferred hotel.
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express, G550. In-house maintenance up to Global, Hawker and Challenger. Third party catering by Qatar Aircraft Catering Company. PASSENGERS: Rizon Jet Doha has separate aircraft apron parking. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Republic of Ireland
Air Partner, the global private jet specialist, is sponsoring Everton Football Club’s Russian midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov. “Air Partner has close links with various sectors of the sports industry and a long history of organising private charter flights to and from Russia,” said David Macdonald, Air Partner Private Jets director. “As we are very active in Russia and have Moscow-based account management providing local personal services for the company’s private jet ad hoc and JetCard membership clients, it seemed appropriate to sponsor a popular and prominent Russian player in support of our many clients who follow Diniyar in the English Premier League.” Stop Press: In the January transfer window, Diniyar moved back to Russia – but Air Partner’s relationship with Everton continues.
Russia
FBO Premier Avia SVO
Rizon Jet
Air Partner Private Jets sponsors Russian international footballer
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0800 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (full coordination of slots, permits and overflights). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (newly refurbished facility - crew lounge and business centre with fax, high speed wireless internet and refreshments.).
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - operated by Ion Tiriac. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - all the facilities needed for vip assistance are available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Doha International
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov (centre) is pictured with David Macdonald and Valentina Kraynova, both from Air Partner, at Everton’s Player Sponsors Day at the club’s training ground facility.
Some of the team at Aerea, Malaga.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V. In-house maintenance up to CE560, G200 and A109S. Third party catering by Alpha Rocas.
OPS MANAGER: Jim Ryan FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ops and crew computer with printer; charts also available). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew quiet area; refreshments; phone; computer with printer; TV; free Wi-Fi). 2 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. Third party maintenance by Air Atlanta Aero Engineering. Third party catering by Shannon Airport.
Dublin International
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge; refreshments; phone; TV; free Wi-Fi. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Signature Flight Support
Universal Aviation
TEL: +353 1 844 6144
TEL: +353 61 712 059
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
WEB: shannon.universalaviation.aero
OPS MANAGER: Mark Wilson
OPS MANAGER: Derek Collins
FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops office, crew computer and printer; manual flight planning available through AIS Shannon). Weather by Met Office (ops office, crew computer and printer; direct internet access to Met Office UK). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew room, TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks). 10 mins (airport), 30 mins (city) to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2200 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (full operational coordination, including slots, permits and overflights). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated private vip lounge with complimentary beverages; wireless internet, email, fax, and phone for crew and pax). 20 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by FLS (oxygen and nitrogen only). Third party catering by Cafe Ole and Cafe Riva.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by EFG Inflight.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge, meeting room and crew rest room in self-contained facility at North Terminal.
Universal Aviation
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip crew/pax lounge and crew/pax airside transit lounge; tea,coffee and full refreshments; telephone, fax, full fast speed internet service and wireless access; 24 hr operations.
TEL: +353 1 814 5777
Westair Aviation/JetEx
WEB: dublin.universalaviation.aero
TEL: +353 61 475 166
OPS MANAGER: Mark Shiels
WEB: www.westair.ie OPS MANAGER: Anne Larkin FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (Flight planning by Flight Assist U.K.). Weather by Met Office and computer (JetEx ops department). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to two G550. In-house maintenance up to Hawker, Gulfstream, Challenger 605 and Learjet 45 (EASA Part 145). Third party catering by Templegate Hotel, Cafe Riva and EFG Catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - JetEx Handling has its own dedicated ramp with unrivalled ease of access. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Romania Bucharest (Henri Coanda) Ion Tiriac Air TEL: +40 21 350 60 81
TEL: +7 495 234 2623 WEB: www.premieravia.ru FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (any Moscow hotel with best prices). HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to A320. No maintenance. Third party catering by any Moscow restaurant required. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - owned and operated exclusively by Premier Avia Group. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip apron bus, vip lounges and conference rooms with TV, DVD, wireless internet, bar, individual terminal entry and secure parking. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
RusAero TEL: +7 495 755 56 00 WEB: www.rusaero.aero OPS MANAGER: Mr. Sergey Moskalenko FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (flight plans and full flight logs by request). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather and notams by request). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (Novotel, Marriot, Renessanse, Swiss Hotel and others). HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance up to most types. Third party catering by AeroMar. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - centre of business aviation.
Moscow (Vnukovo) Streamline OPS TEL: +7 495 363 6251 WEB: www.streamline-ops.com OPS MANAGER: Melnikov Gleb FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (SITA, Jetplan). Weather by Met Office and computer (SITA, Jetplan). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 15-60 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation and Jet-2000 up to BAe and Dassault. Third party catering by Vnukovo and downtown restaurants. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - VKO-3 Business Aviation and General Aviation Terminals; Vip lounge - VKO-1.
Vipport TEL: +7 495 648 28 00 WEB: www.vipport.ru OPS MANAGER: Mr. Maxim Fedosov FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (Flight Star and Flight Map). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (over 20 contracted hotels in Moscow). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. Third party maintenance by joint venture with Jet Aviation. Third party catering by specialist caterers and number of high end Moscow restaurants. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Vnukovo 3. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Vnukovo 3. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
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rooms at hotel. 20 mins to preferred hotel.
Building work begins at Isle of Man jet centre The Private Jet Company has started work on a new jet centre for business aviation, including executive hangarage, located at the northern side of the Isle of Man airport. The result will be an elegant, modern building, with an impressive entrance and executive ancillary accommodation. It will be completely separate from the main airport complex and will offer parking right outside the door.
“The project will take the island to a new level in terms of its international reputation,” says flight and ground operations manager John Bean. “It will project the right image and be a major factor in attracting high value individuals and executives of industry to the island. As we all know, first impressions count!” Approval to start building was acquired in October, since when over
An artist’s impression of the new Isle of Man facility.
10,000 cubic metres of soil has been removed to ensure the building is
built within the runway protected zone. “Although the adverse weather has been challenging, setting us back two weeks on the schedule, we are confident this will be made up in the coming weeks,” says Bean. The concrete for the foundations and apron will be ready for pouring in February and the steel for the building itself will be arriving in March in time for completion in late summer 2012.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by Iberia, Mayoral. Third party catering by Newrest. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal.
Palma de Mallorca ExecuJet Spain TEL: +34 971 789 423 WEB: www.execujet.net
lounge and office services - two lounges; meeting room; shower; telephone and internet; ground flight attendant. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Saudi Arabia Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International)
United Aviation Services
Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia
WEB: www.unitedaviation.es
TEL: +966 2 685 0400
FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.
TEL: +34 91 393 6775
WEB: www.jetaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Hardy Buetschi
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Executive Airlines and Skytech up to 50 tons. In-house catering by Servicater.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge, toilet and shower). 20 mins to preferred hotel.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge with free bar, TV, Wi-Fi internet access.
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Saudia and Abujadayel.
Universal Aviation
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge, refreshments. Limo access to aircraft.
TEL: +34 91 393 6890 WEB: spain.universalaviation.aero
Riyadh (King Khaled International) Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia
OPS MANAGER: Gonzalo Barona
Sky Services ladies in Venice complete the paperwork.
TEL: +966 1 221 4200 WEB: www.jetaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Hardy Buetschi FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 40 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Saudia. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft.
Spain Barcelona Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.
La Coruna Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.
WEB: www.aereafbo.com
TEL: +34 91 393 6906
TEL: +34 95 204 81 58 OPS MANAGER: Yolanda Avalos
WEB: www.generalaviation.es OPS MANAGER: Juan Antonio Guerreiro
Gestair
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.
TEL: +34 902 200 315
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Iberia. Third party catering by Aircheffs.
Girona
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by Sacha, Vilaplana and Golf Meliá Vichy Hotel. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, handling office.
Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon 20, 200, 2000, 50, 900, Gulfstream II, GIV, GV, Cessna 525, 650, Global Express and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.
TEL: +34 91 393 6890
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - three lounges; meeting room; shower; telephone and internet.
WEB: girona.universalaviation.aero
United Aviation Services
Universal Aviation
OPS MANAGER: Gonzalo Barona FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (slot arrangements, computerised flight planning and filing). Weather by Met Office and computer (computerised worldwide weather briefings). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge; discounted crew accommodation arranged). HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site gourmet caterers. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - dedicated GA entrance/exit in main terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew rest lounge.
Ibiza Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315
TEL: +34 91 393 6775 WEB: www.unitedaviation.es OPS MANAGER: Cristobal Garcia Die FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew divan, TV, WiFi). 20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Gestair and Executive Airlines up to Falcon 900, 50, 20 series; Gulfstream GII, GIII, GIV, GV; Embraer 145; Hawker; Learjet 35 and 55; Citation 500 and 525. Inhouse catering by Servicater. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located beside the vip pavillion. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip pax lounge with TV, soft drinks and divan.
WEB: www.gestair.com
Universal Aviation
OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado
TEL: +34 91 393 6890
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.
WEB: spain.universalaviation.aero
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Eurest, Skychef and Mallorca. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, telephone and internet. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Ibizair TEL: +34 971 809 124 WEB: www.ibizair.com
OPS MANAGER: Gonzalo Barona FLIGHT OPS: 24 hrs O/R. No flight planning (available through European Operations Centre at EGSS). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.
Madrid (Torrejon) General Aviation Service TEL: +34 91 393 9574
OPS MANAGER: Elena Rubiera
WEB: www.generalaviation.es
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (pilot terminals also available in GAT). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
OPS MANAGER: Juan Antonio Guerreiro FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Iberia. Third party catering by Newrest.
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by Aircheffs.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with lounge. Own vip facilities including lounge.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon, Gulfstream, Cessna and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including
TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon, Gulfstream, Cessna and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
WEB: www.mallorcair.es
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive lounge and handling offices.
General Aviation Service
Gestair
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Universal Aviation located adjacent to business aviation ramp. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip meeting and rest lounges.
Aerea - Aviacion General Y Ejecutiva
Oxfordjet senior customer services representative and PETS coordinator, Laura Conaty.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with customs and immigration. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Mallorcair
Malaga
Madrid (Barajas)
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. In-house catering by catering coordination.
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site gourmet caterers.
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance up to Falcon 20, 200, 2000, 50, 900, Gulfstream II, GIV, GV, Cessna 525, 650, Global Express and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.
HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon 20, 200, 2000, 50, 900, Gulstream II, GIV, GV, Cessna 525, 650, Global Express and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.
Gestair
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (slot arrangements, computerised flight planning and filing). Weather by Met Office and computer (computerised worldwide weather briefings). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge; discounted crew accommodation arranged). 20-30 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (complete weather briefing). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with crew corner; crew and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks). 20 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (flight planning office). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge available). HANDLING: In-house hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.
TEL: +34 971 789 522
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OPS MANAGER: Miguel Mudoy FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief and Weather support users, together with Spanish weather offices). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (newly refurbished to vip standards with lounges, conference room, Wi-Fi, toilets & shower, free tea, coffee & soft drinks service). Approx. 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance up to B747. Third party catering by Newrest and Volmare, a new innovative vip catering company exclusive to Palma. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - two waiting rooms, one vip room, toilets, weather and self flight planning facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge - Wi-Fi, TV and DVD, toilets with shower, two internet corners with printing facilities, newspapers from all over the world.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - managed by Aerea. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounges, vip access, business centre. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Santiago
General Aviation Service
TEL: +34 902 200 315
TEL: +34 95 204 8994
WEB: www.gestair.com
WEB: www.generalaviation.es
OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado
OPS MANAGER: Yeray Curbelo
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest
Gestair
HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to
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Cessna, Gulfstream, Falcon, Global Express, Bombardier Legacy and others. Third party catering by Eurest and Mallorca. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Lounge and handling office.
Seville (San Pablo) Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.
Argos VIP provides a warm Italian welcome. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Business Aviation Centre with separate pax and crew lounge, computer access, Wi-Fi and ops support.
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Birmingham
Valencia
Signature Flight Support
ExecuJet Spain
TEL: +44 121 782 1999
TEL: +34 96 159 8392
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
WEB: www.execujet.net
OPS MANAGER: Peter Norwell
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (complete weather briefing). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with crew corner; crew and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks). 20 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2400 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Crew computer and printer). Weather by computer (Copperchase). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, light snacks, TV, DVD, Xbox and free Wi-Fi). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. In-house catering by catering coordination. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with customs and immigration. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
Executive Airlines TEL: +34 96 159 89 31 WEB: www.executive-airlines.com OPS MANAGER: Emilio Pedro Poveda FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning. No weather briefing. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. No catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com OPS MANAGER: Manuel Tirado FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Citynet.
Grafair Jet Center WEB: www.grafair.se OPS MANAGER: Mr. Bengt Grafstrom
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2230 LT Mon-Fri, 0800 - 1730 LT Sat, 1100 - 2230 LT Sun. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (on apron - four computer terminals also available for visiting pilots). Weather by computer (on apron). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (snooze room with comfortable recliners also available at FBO). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GV size. In-house maintenance up to Cessna 206, 208 and Citation 550. Inhouse catering by Muhren Inflight Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Grafair Jet Center’s own facility. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services lounge with all inclusive service and our famous multilingual parrot, Papegojan. Meeting room with conference equipment. Limo access to aircraft.
Switzerland
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, handling office.
Jet Aviation Geneva
MTS Aviation TEL: +46 40 671 00 01 WEB: www.mtsaviation.se OPS MANAGER: Helmut Gross FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (O/T PNR). Flight planning by pilot terminals (Direct FPL Centre Stockholm, computer facility, Eurocontrol). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 3 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance by EMS, West Air and SAS up to Citation, Boeing and ATR. Third party catering by selected restaurants. PASSENGERS: Operating from the airport’s private hangar area, MTS Aviation is authorized to handle small groups of passengers at their own facility (security, Customs and Immigration). Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge, conference facility. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Stockholm (Arlanda) ASE Handling TEL: +46 8720 0022 WEB: www.asehandling.com OPS MANAGER: Colin Abbott FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight planning by Jeppesen Flitestar). Weather by Met Office and computer (available in ASE crew room or via airport met centre). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew rest areas provided by ASE & LFV vip services). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to G-IV. No maintenance. In-house catering by ASE who provide Stockholm’s only dedicated vip catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - LFV vip service operates vip lounge for both crew & vip pax, which includes tarmac access, private security and pre-custom/immigration clearances. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
De-icing at Vnukovo – a popular request for Vipport. terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Swiss Meteorological Institute). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 3 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Boeing BBJ. Inhouse maintenance up to and including Falcon 10, 20, 50, 900 series, 2000 series, 7X, Learjet 31/35s, King Air series, Hawker 400 XP and PC-12. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet, Canonica and Absolute Taste.
WEB: www.jetaviation.com
Pool Aviation at Hangar 3
OPS MANAGER: Robert Whitehead
TEL: +44 1253 407 070
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by pilot terminals (AMI system). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, snooze room). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
WEB: www.hangar3blackpool.com
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Citation series, King Air and Hawker 400-1000 series, Beechjet and Premier 1. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with customs. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - wireless internet and cable TV. Limo access to aircraft.
AirMark Airline Marketing & Services
OPS MANAGER: Mark Aspin
TEL: +90 212 444 5538
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops computer via Copperchase). Weather by computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, Xbox, DVD, free Wi-Fi, computer with printer, tea, coffee and snacks). 10 mins to preferred hotel.
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
WEB: www.air-mark.com OPS MANAGER: Mr. Ilker Tunali
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 . Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (standard routes within western Europe and pilot terminals available). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (snooze room, showers and internet). 5-20 mins to preferred hotel.
TEL: +41 22 717 0123
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737 (BBJ). In-house maintenance up to A319, A320, B737, B767, Citation series, Falcon series, Legacy, GII/III/IV/V and Hawker. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet and Canonica. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - public GAC on north apron and private terminal C-3 on south apron. Own vip facilities including lounge - showers; snooze room; hot spots; cable TV; office facilities.
PrivatPort TEL: +41 22 306 1260 WEB: www.privatport.com OPS MANAGER: Aldo Salzillo FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hours availability). Flight planning by pilot terminals (CFMU and via airport authority). Weather by Met Office and computer (Meteo Suisse). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, PC, free Wi-Fi, TV, kitchen, Nespresso coffee machine and soft drinks). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by SR Technics, TAG Aviation and Jet Aviation up to and including most types. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet, Canonica and private caterers. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - direct public access plus Customs and Immigration. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - located within the GA terminal, PrivatPort offers an exclusive vip lounge, operations center and crew lounge.
RUAG Aviation TEL: +41 22 710 4434 WEB: www.ruag.com OPS MANAGER: Robert Zahler FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.
WEB: www.tagaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Erturk Yildiz
Gozen Air Services
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge with free internet). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
WEB: www.gozenair.com OPS MANAGER: Ms. Ayse Gokpinar
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - new private terminal C3. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - two comfortable and fully equipped vip lounges; conference room; Swiss and French customs and immigration. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Zurich ExecuJet Europe
Stephan Woodtli, general manager of RUAG Aviation (left), and E-Aviation ceo Dario Kessler have agreed to future cooperation at Lugano airport. Photo: airphototicino.
aviation hub for northern Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland, and
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TEL: +90 212 465 5335
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express and bigger. In-house maintenance up to Dassault, Challenger and Learjet. Third party catering by Canonica. In-house catering also available.
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TEL: +41 44 876 5656 WEB: www.execujet.net
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Air Data and Eurocontrol). Weather by Met Office and computer (SITA and email). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (equipped with computer, Wi-Fi, printer, satellite TV, free hot and cold soft drinks). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V. Third party maintenance by Turkish Technic & MNG Technic up to and including all types of aircraft. Third party catering by Turkish Do&Co, LSG Sky Chefs and local international hotels & restaurants. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - positioned at north end of airport on other (western) side of runway. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - three crew restrooms in hangars and vip lounge.
OPS MANAGER: Nicole Gut, FBO Director Europe FLIGHT OPS: 0500 - 2245. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (crew planning area available in pilots’ lounge). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefings and NOTAMs provided free of charge by FBO staff prior to each flight). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot lounge with TV/video and vending machines; working room with free internet access, wireless LAN; quiet room; free of charge shower facilities). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Third party maintenance by RUAG up to Gulfstream, Embraer and Falcon. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet, Marsden Catering and Corporate Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - basic and small. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - immigration and customs clearance; first-class reception and pax lounge; executive conference and meeting areas.
that professional FBO services will be essential for the airport's development. RUAG says that its involvement in Lugano is a strategic move fostering proximity to customers, while for E-Aviation the partnership is an enabler to enlarge the service portfolio and grow the business. "But most important for both companies is that passengers, crews and aircraft are getting the best service when using Lugano airport in the future," says RUAG's Kurt Grüter.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +44 1202 583 405
TAG Aviation
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HANDLING: In-house hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.
Signature Flight Support
OPS MANAGER: Bernard Ratsira
WEB: www.jetaviation.com
FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2000 (24hrs on request). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge, crew briefing room).
Istanbul (Ataturk)
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.
TEL: +41 58 158 1811
OPS MANAGER: Scott Buchanan
Bournemouth
Turkey
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - General Aviation Center. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip lounge, crew lounge and bar.
Partners believe Lugano will be the hub for Italian-speaking Switzerland E-Aviation Swiss, the established FBO operator at Lugano airport, has teamed up with RUAG Aviation to extend the services it can offer there. RUAG already runs an FBO at Geneva airport and has extensive capabilities in aircraft maintenance and value-added aircraft services. Capabilities now offered by the partner companies at Lugano range from passenger and crew services up to technical assistance and line maintenance. Both RUAG and EAviation strongly believe that Lugano Airport will be the business
Blackpool
TEL: +41 58 158 8466
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TEL: +46 8 982600
Geneva
Malmo (Sturup)
Jet Aviation Zurich
Stockholm (Bromma)
HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.
Sweden
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax lounge with TV, DVD, free tea, coffee and snacks. Limo access to aircraft.
Shernaz Carney, Harrods Aviation base manager at Stansted, with a selection of the customer service and ramp team.
U.K. Aberdeen Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1224 723 636 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Brian Scott FLIGHT OPS: 0615 - 2230 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops office). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, Xbox, DVD, free WiFi). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Caledonian - light maintenance, oxygen and nitrogen only. Third party catering by Harry Fraser Catering. PASSENGERS: Signature operates the only FBO at EGPD. Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, DVD, tea, coffee, snacks and free Wi-Fi.
Belfast International Eurojet Aviation TEL: +44 2894 422 646 WEB: www.eurojet.eu.com OPS MANAGER: Gavin Bull FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2130 Mon-Fri, 0900 - 1700 Sat-Sun, other times O/R. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 3 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by The Culloden Estate and Spa.
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Citation X. Third party maintenance by CSE Citation Centre up to and including most GA aircraft and business jets. Third party catering by Food on the Move and De Luxe. PASSENGERS: Signature based in CSE Citation Centre in Aviation Park West. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax lounge with TV, free Wi-Fi, DVD, tea, coffee and snacks. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Bristol Bristol Flying Centre TEL: +44 1275 474 601 WEB: www.b-f-c.co.uk OPS MANAGER: Gary Thomas FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (Full CFMU, PPS and Copperchase flight planning). Weather by Met Office and computer (Copperchase and Avbrief briefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with TV and computer internet access). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. In-house maintenance up to and including CE525/525A, BE200, PA28, PA34, PA31, Diamond 40/42 and Cessna series. Third party catering by Castle Kitchens, De Luxe Catering and Jayne Phayre (Cordon Bleu). PASSENGERS: GA terminal - full passenger facilities including vip lounge, complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks, internet access, meeting rooms, and free parking. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - separate crew and pax lounges. Limo access to aircraft.
Cambridge ExecuJet UK TEL: +44 1223 373 214 WEB: www.execujet.net OPS MANAGER: Karen Hein-Jones FLIGHT OPS: 0730 - 2000 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 1900 Sat-Sun (24hr PPR). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (submission of flight plans and air movement messages through FBO ops staff. Dedicated internet terminals and free Wi-Fi available). Weather by Met Office and computer (Crewbriefing, Met Aviation sites and ATIS information in dedicated flight planning room). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew rest facilities with digital TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi and Wii; three en-suite crew cabins for day or night occupation; crew meals provided with daily menu). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747-400. In-house maintenance by Marshall’s authorised Cessna service centre for CE500 series. Comprehensive general aviation maintenance also available. In-house catering by Marshall Business Aviation, Avenance and Elite Catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - state of the art FBO with discreet passenger lounges; vip offices; conference facilities; waiting room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vvip room; executive lounge; conference room; break out lounges; numerous shower facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Eurojet operates from its own private Executive Jet Centre adjacent to main terminal.
Cardiff
Belfast City (George Best)
TEL: +44 1446 712 637
Eurojet Aviation TEL: +44 2890 457 777 WEB: www.eurojet.eu.com OPS MANAGER: Gavin Bull FLIGHT OPS: Airport hours. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew lounge). HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by The Culloden Estate & Spa.
Signature Flight Support WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Dave Pearce FLIGHT OPS: 0730 - 1730 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops computer). Weather by computer (ops computer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and light snacks). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, VCR, tea, coffee, snacks and free Wi-Fi.
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Carlisle
INDUSTRY NEWS...
Stobart Air TEL: +44 1228 573 641 WEB: www.carlisleairport.co.uk
Piper appoints Netherlands agent
OPS MANAGER: A. Judge FLIGHT OPS: 0900 - 1830. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office (OPMET). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew rest room and airport cafe). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
Piper Aircraft has named Piper Netherlands at Teuge International Airport as the company’s sales representative there. Its affiliate, Stella Aviation Maintenance, is responsible for parts and service. Enrico Evers, Piper’s director of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, will work closely with Piper Netherlands gm Martijn Bras.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage. Third party maintenance by Northumbria Aircraft Maintenance. Third party catering by airport caterers. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge, soft drinks, TV. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Coventry Coventry Airport Executive Jet Centre TEL: +44 2476 308 601 WEB: www.coventryairport.co.uk OPS MANAGER: Rob Sewweny
Mustangs now number 400
FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (through airport handling team). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefing service available through airport handling and GAT). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (full FBO facilities including toilets, showers, rest rooms and crew facilities). 530 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to midsize jets. In-house maintenance by JAR 145 approved Patriot Aviation up to and including most rotary aircraft, plus single engine piston and light turbine fixed wing aircraft. Third party catering by on site restaurant and nearby public house. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - passenger waiting area and FBO.
Doncaster (Robin Hood)
Cessna has rolled its 400th Citation Mustang off the assembly line just five years after the aircraft’s first delivery in November 2006. “Mustang sales remain strong, and pilots like its ease of operation and low operating costs,” says Brian Rohloff, Cessna’s Mustang and M2 business leader. “Having the Mustang in our fleet is a great way to get pilots into a jet for the first time. When they get behind the controls, the excitement is written all over their face,” he says.
The serene surroundings of TAG's Farnborough facility. (Jetplan, high speed internet, wireless hot spot and Jepp View). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief weather subscription plus all other internet based services). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, computer, reclining chairs and full catering facilities. Free use of crew car). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express/GIV size. Third party maintenance by ASG and Anglo Normandy up to Piper, Cessna and Commander. Third party catering by Sueco. Menus and prices available on request.
Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1302 624 844 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Stuart Graseley FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, snacks, free Wi-Fi, TV). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - own ramp, hangar, pax lounge, pilot lounge, TV, conference room, computer, phone and fax. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
ASG Flight Support TEL: +44 7781 132 211 WEB: www.flyasg.co.uk
OPS MANAGER: Heather Cawthorne
OPS MANAGER: Andy Reddall
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities.
Edinburgh Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 131 317 7447 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Scott McLaren FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ops office and crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, DVD, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee). 20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha and local hotel.
Dassault supports at global events
Fuelling up at Leeds Bradford.
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2100. Flight planning by pilot terminals (Staff assistance available). Weather by Met Office and computer (Forecaster available by telephone). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with catering facilities, toilets, TV & Wi-Fi access). 20 mins max to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. PPR. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (self contained comfortable crew lounge with internet, wireless, Sky TV, Xbox and the latest games; small briefing area; kitchen facilities). 5 mins (30 mins city centre) to preferred hotel.
HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance by ASG Guernsey Ltd. (EASA 145, FAA) up to and including pistons, turboprops and jets. Third party catering by Sueco Outside Catering.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B757. In-house maintenance up to Citations plus most other types. Third party catering by local vip catering company (24 hrs notice required for specialist catering).
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - FBO with private apron, pax lounge, separate vip lounge, office, and meeting rooms. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located at South Side Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive lounge area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Dassault Falcon provided support to operators attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, by positioning a dedicated technical team at Zurich airport. Spare parts from Dassault’s Paris Le Bourget distribution centre were available for delivery on-site within three hours. The company will also provide support for the Summer Olympics in London and the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Humberside
Liverpool (John Lennon)
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks.
Weston Aviation
Liverpool Aviation Services (LAS)
TEL: +44 1652 680 922
900XP approved in Russia
TEL: +44 151 486 6161
Farnborough
WEB: www.westonaviation.com
WEB: www.liverpoolhandling.co.uk
OPS MANAGER: Amanda Clark, regional manager
OPS MANAGER: Wayne Barrett
FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by pilot terminals (Nats Afpex). Weather by computer (Avbrief). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 0830 - 1930 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (PPS). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefing via various sources). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (dedicated lounge area for visiting crew; nearby Marriott South available for day stops; admission to David Lloyd Leisure Complex for nominal charge). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
The Hawker 900XP has received type certification from the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) Aviation Registry in Russia. “The Hawker 900XP is ideally suited to the Russian market and with this certification we believe the aircraft will be in great demand with charter companies and those with a corporate or private fleet in the region,” says Sean McGeough, HBC president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The aircraft is capable of transporting eight passengers and two crew members a distance of 5,069 km, making it possible for the majority of Russia to be accessed from any point. Furthermore, the Hawker 900XP can reach any point in Europe from Moscow or St Petersburg.”
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TEL: +44 1252 379 002 WEB: www.tagfarnborough.com OPS MANAGER: Roger Walker, airport ops director FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200. Flight planning by staff (TAG UK, Universal, Jeppesen & Air Routing). Weather by computer (Jeppesen & Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (internet terminals, wireless connection, satellite TV, DVD library and refreshments available). 3 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ2/ACJ. In-house maintenance by TAG Farnborough Engineering up to Dassault, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier. Third party catering by all major inflight caterers including Absolute Taste, Bon Soiree, De Luxe and Emily’s. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - award winning state of the art vip terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip private lounges, concierge service, conference and meeting room facilities, cafe, crew room and driver’s lounge. Limo access to aircraft.
Glasgow Signature Flight Support
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew and pax lounge within FBO; crew day rooms available close to airport at discounted rates. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Inverness Signature Flight Support
WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Colm Langdon FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops office and crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew room with TV, DVD, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, snacks and work area). 20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by BA Loganair up to light maintenance for most business jets. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks; conference room on request.
WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Peter Matthews FLIGHT OPS: Summ: 0600 - 2130, Wint: 0700 - 2230 MonFri, 0700 - 1930 Sat, 0900 - 2200 Sun. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops office, crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office, crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, snacks, TV, DVD and free Wi-Fi).
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - large pax lounge with TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks; pax and crew car parking.
Ocean Sky Jet Centre (Prestwick)
Isle of Man Island Aviation and Travel Ltd. TEL: +44 7624 496 777 WEB: www.iaat.co.uk OPS MANAGER: Chris Byrne FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2045 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Muir Matheson Auto Brief). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 10 mins to preferred hotel.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +44 1292 478 961 WEB: www.oceansky.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ARINC and AFTN). Weather by computer (Universal, UK Met Office and ARINC). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two private lounges with quiet areas). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747-400. In-house maintenance by Ocean Sky Engineering in Manchester up to Bombardier, Cessna and Dassault aircraft. Third party catering by Coast Cuisine. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - operated by Ocean Sky. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Business Aviation Centre with several lounges for crew and pax, plus private meeting rooms and boardrooms. Limo access to aircraft.
Guernsey
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TEL: +44 1481 239 544
Biggin Hill Executive Handling
Aviation Beauport TEL: +44 1534 496 496 WEB: www.aviationbeauport.com OPS MANAGER: Ian Louden FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 LT. Flight planning by staff (internet based system). Weather by Met Office and computer (internet based system). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 rooms). 15 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to CE750. No maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha, local hotels and restaurants.
WEB: www.bigginhillairport.com OPS MANAGER: Barry Sargent FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2200 Mon-Fri, 0900 - 2000 Sat, Sun and Pub Hols. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (large pilot lounge with Wi-Fi). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - has three lounges; full catering and hospitality available; NASP compliant. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - capacity to handle flights up to 150 pax. Other dedicated crew and pax lounges available. Limo access to aircraft.
FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2100. Flight planning by pilot terminals
WEB: www.multiflight.com
AW189 completes maiden flight The first prototype of the AW189 twin engine eight-tonne class helicopter has completed its maiden flight ahead of schedule. AgustaWestland aims to achieve civil certification in 2013 and to start deliveries in early 2014. The first prototype will be used for avionic system testing and certification of offshore equipment options, while the second prototype, set to fly in 2012, will be dedicated to a load survey programme. The cabin seats 16 passengers in the standard configuration with the option of a high density 18-seat layout or an ultra long range 12-seat configuration. In the SAR role the 11.2 m3 cabin can accommodate a mission console, stretchers and seating for the crew and survivors.
Third HondaJet joins testing Honda Aircraft’s third conforming HondaJet has joined flight test and has now begun its test mission work in earnest. The company plans to begin flying two additional flight test aircraft in 2012, and to begin structural testing with additional structural test aircraft.
OPS MANAGER: Chris Webb/Teresa Johns
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Inhouse maintenance by Jet Aviation up to Falcon series, GIV, CE550, CE560, LR35/36, CL601, CL604 and Global Express. Third party catering by Cuisine Air International, De Luxe Catering, Bon Soiree and Absolute Taste. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive terminal with lounge, refreshment centre, meeting rooms, satellite TV, wireless internet. Limo access to aircraft.
WEB: www.rizonjet.com
TEL: +44 113 238 7140
Embraer rolled out its newest executive jet, the midsize Legacy 500 in December, in preparation for first flight in the third quarter of 2012. It is the first of three prototypes that will be used in development, ground, flight and certification testing. The Legacy 500 can accommodate up to 12 passengers in a stand-up cabin which includes four berthable (fully flat) seating pairs. Premium seats are also available with electrically actuated lumbar support, and massage and heating systems, which Embaer says are unique to its category.
WEB: www.jetaviation.com
Leeds Bradford Multiflight
Lithuanian maintenance provider FL Technics Jets has become the first fully authorised Hawker Beechcraft business jet service centre in eastern Europe. Last year FL Technics Jets received an EASA Part 145
Legacy 500 to feature onboard massage
TEL: +44 1959 579 600
Rizon Jet UK
OPS MANAGER: Ian Arnold
Hawker service arrives in the east
Some 38 TBM 850s were delivered in 2011, bringing to 260 the total number in service. As of January 1, the combined fleet’s flight time reached a total of 909,921 hours. “We attained our delivery goals in 2011 despite the very difficult economic environment worldwide, resulting in the TBM 850 gaining market share,” explains Nicolas Chabbert, senior vp of DaherSocata Airplane Division. The Asia Pacific and Europe represented only five per cent of the 2011 sales, with the great majority in North America.
Jet Aviation (UK)
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - own FBO. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge and boardroom. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
WEB: www.aiglle.com
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TEL: +44 1959 578 552
Daher-Socata’s deliveries of TBM 850 turboprop remain steady in 2011
FLIGHT OPS: 0730 - 2100. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (completed flight plans are forwarded to Biggin Hill ops). Weather by computer (Universal). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (separate room with single bed and two leather recliners with blackout curtains; shower room also available). 25-30 mins to preferred hotel.
Jersey
OPS MANAGER: David McColm
London (Biggin Hill)
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ/ACJ. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation, Rizon Jet, PremiAir, Avalon, and RAS Completions up to and including LR40, 45, 60; Challenger 300, 600, 601, 604, 605; Gulfstream IV, V; Global Express; Falcon 50, 2000, 900 series, 7X; BE200, Citation series; Hawker series; BAE 146 & Avro series. Third party catering by on airport caterers, Cuisine Air.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A320/Global Express. In-house maintenance. Third party catering by on-site caterers.
Glasgow (Prestwick)
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Citation X. In-house maintenance by Ravenair up to pistons, BE90, and CE500 through to CE560XL and CE650. In-house catering by various off-airport vendors with notice. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - at FBO facility. LAS owns and operates the only FBO at EGGP. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Business Aviation Centre. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +44 1667 461 122
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha.
TEL: +44 141 887 8348
Aiglle Flight Support
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.
certificate for providing line and base maintenance services for the Hawker 700 to 900XP types.
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TEL: +44 1959 543 183 OPS MANAGER: Ginny Harris FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun. Flight planning by pilot terminals (NATS). Weather by Met Office and computer (Met office, IPPC, AvBrief.). Crew
The first flight of the Citation Ten.
Citation Ten makes first flight The first Citation Ten prototype has made its first flight, and was airborne for more than two hours for tests of stability and control, handling qualities, functional operations including the autopilot and autothrottle system, engine operability and avionics. Type certification is on track for mid-2013 with first aircraft deliveries planned for the second half of 2013.
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transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (quiet crew rest room with light management, relaxed furniture, TV and interactive gaming).
Inn hotel - special crew rates for rest rooms, 2 mins walk from FBO). 1 min to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to CL300. Third party maintenance up to Citation/Beech/Hawker. Third party catering by Chef to Dine For.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Inhouse maintenance up to Citation 560 series, Hawker 125800 series, Hawker 125-700 series, Premier 1/1A, Challenger 604/605, Bombardier Global series; C5 rating aircraft main battery workshop (lead acid and NiCad); C14 rating - wheel/tyre workshop; EASA Part 145, Qatar CAA Part 145, Aruba, Bermuda, Cayman; 24 hour service. In-house catering by Cuisine Air.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - SaxonAir Business Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - attached to Business Aviation Centre. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Skydrift
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Rizon Jet’s FBO is separate with dedicated security access to its vip lounge. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Rizon Jet has a dedicated vip terminal, hangar and maintenance facility. Limo access to aircraft.
TEL: +44 1603 407 424 WEB: www.skydrift.co.uk OPS MANAGER: Joanne Brown FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2000 LT (contactable 24/7). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (filed via Flight Operations). Weather by Met Office and computer (Met Office website). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (Holiday Inn is 2 min. walk from Skydrift facility).
London (Gatwick) Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1293 569 000
HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.
WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Jonna Mercercox FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ops office). Weather by computer (ops office). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew area with tea, coffee, free Wi-Fi, TV, DVD). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation and FLS up to and including most business jets and all airline types. Third party catering by Cuisine Air and De Luxe Catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip pax lounge with TV, refreshments and free Wi-Fi. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
PASSENGERS: Skydrift has own private handling facility at Norwich. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge/restaurant area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
The South Air Iceland staff at Keflavik.
Nottingham (East Midlands) catering by vip caterers, Air Culinaire.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737. In-house maintenance up to Challenger 600, Global Express and Hawker 125 series. Third party catering by Air Culinaire, Alison Price on Air, Bon Soiree, Absolute Taste and De Luxe Catering.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - vip lounge. Own vip facilities including lounge - spacious vip facility with wireless internet access. Limo access to aircraft.
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip pax lounge; vvip pax lounge with private washroom facilities; conference room; crew lounge; bunk room; free wireless internet; refreshments; Harrods merchandise available to purchase. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Manchester
OPS MANAGER: John Clark
Ocean Sky Jet Centre
FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2330 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (dedicated ops office, crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (dedicated ops office, crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, free Wi-Fi, TV, tea, coffee, computer with printer). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
TEL: +44 1582 798 400
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (self-service PPS flight planning also available via internet in lounge). Weather by Met Office and computer (PPS or Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (complimentary refreshments, air con and Sky TV). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
London (Heathrow) Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 20 8283 2500 WEB: www.signatureflight.com
HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by bmi and British Airways up to all types. Third party catering by Royal Blue, De Luxe Catering and LSG. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities including two pax lounges.
London (Luton)
WEB: www.oceansky.com OPS MANAGER: Lewis Jones
WEB: www.oceansky.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew rest room with reclining chairs, sofa, TV and complimentary refreshments). 5 mins to preferred hotel.
Engineering up to GII, GIII, GIV, GV and Hawker aircraft. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A319. In-house maintenance up to Bombardier and Dassault aircraft. Third party catering.
London (Stansted)
PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
TEL: +44 1279 665 300
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TEL: +44 1582 724 182
TEL: +44 1582 589 317
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
WEB: www.harrodsaviation.com
OPS MANAGER: Julian Moller
OPS MANAGER: Michael Reader
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (crew computer and printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (online weather by WSI). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, DVD, Xbox, tea, coffee and snacks). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (completed by operator and adjusted by FBO). Weather by Met Office and computer (Jet Plan system - Jeppesen). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, free Wi-Fi, TV, refreshments; on apron transport to hotel by crew bus, chauffeur car or taxi). 5-15 mins to preferred hotel.
TEL: +44 161 436 6666
Pool Aviation at Hangar Three.
Signature Flight Support
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Harrods Aviation
Ocean Sky Jet Centre
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ2/B727. Third party maintenance by Gulfstream Aerospace and Hamlin Jet
Harrods Aviation
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WEB: www.harrodsaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Shernaz Carney FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight plans filed in IFPS; PCs available in crew room). Weather by Met Office and computer (via web based met sites). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge and ensuite crew rest rooms; transport available in-house or via third party ). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A319. In-house maintenance up to Sikorsky S-92 & S-76 series, Agusta, Challenger 600 and Global Express. Third party catering by recommended caterers. PASSENGERS: dedicated GA area. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - refurbished vip lounge, vvip lounge and large business lounge; conference rooms; crew rest rooms; free wireless internet. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
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TEL: +44 1279 831 000 WEB: www.inflitejetcentre.co.uk OPS MANAGER: Trevor King
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FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew accommodation on two floors, including upstairs lounge, and ground floor briefing/working area. Wireless LAN, shower and rest rooms available 24 hrs). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ2. In-house maintenance up to and including HS125, CL601, CL604, Citation, BAe146, King Air, Do228 and B737. Also Embraer Service Facility covering all models. In-house catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Inflite The Jet Centre has its own dedicated VIP/GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge (up to 20 pax) and corporate lounge (up to 120 pax) with full Customs and Immigration facilities; adjacent office suites. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Universal Aviation TEL: +44 1279 680 349 WEB: uk.universalaviation.aero
HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ, GV and Global Express. In-house maintenance by Ocean Sky Engineering, a JAR145 authorised Bombardier maintenance facility, up to and incuding pistons, King Air, all Learjets, DA900, CL604 and Global Express. Third party catering by prior arrangement with FBO. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Ocean Sky facility. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - the only dedicated and purpose built FBO at EGCC with customs and immigration; executive and vip lounges; air conditioning; security screening facility; free tea, coffee and biscuits; both runway and land side access; secure airside apron. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Newcastle Samson Aviation Services TEL: +44 191 286 4156 WEB: www.samsonaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Paula Ives FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2000. No flight planning (all flight planning requests go through Newcastle Air Traffic personnel via Samson Aviation). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 2 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to PA31. Third party maintenance by Newcastle Aero Club up to PA31. Third party catering by SSP Catering.
TEL: +44 1332 811 179 WEB: www.signatureflight.com OPS MANAGER: Peter Norwell FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 1800 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops office, crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office, crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, Xbox, DVD, free Wi-Fi, computer with printer). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Thistle Hotel. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained facility with vip lounge and ops office.
Oxford (London Oxford) oxfordjet TEL: +44 1865 290 600 WEB: www.oxfordjet.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2230 (extensions permitted by request 0600 - 2400). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (staff available for advice and filing of flight plans, border authority liaison, weather reports). Weather by Met Office and computer (MET website access and AFTN (Brussels)). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (on-site snooze rooms, terminal bedroom and shower rooms; courtesy shuttle to preferred local hotels where crew rates and day rooms available; low cost on-site bed & breakfast also available). 5 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to E190/A318/A319/BBJ. Third party maintenance by PremiAir, EBAS, Tyler Aeronautica, Embraer, Airmed and Hangar 8, providing both line and base level support for most turbine aircraft up to Challenger, Citation, King Air, Caravan, Conquest, Hawker, Falcon and Piper. Third party catering by on and off-site inflight caterers ranging from low cost to vvip - all orders placed via FBO during ops hours. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - meeting rooms; shower rooms; crew kitchen; two pilot snooze rooms; three lounges with IT facilities, satellite TV/DVD/VHS, fax, telephone, Wi-Fi and photocopier; flight briefing room; new terminal bedroom. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services private rooms away from main GA terminal available for increased anonymity and security; 55 and 165 seat on site lecture theatres. Limo access to aircraft.
PASSENGERS: GA terminal - lounge and conference room. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
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Newquay (St Mawgan)
TEL: +44 2380 616 600
Weston Aviation
WEB: www.signatureflight.com
TEL: +44 1637 860 551 WEB: www.westonaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Sarah Crowe, regional manager FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200 (extensions available on request). Flight planning by pilot terminals (Nats Afpex). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew and pax lounge within FBO; crew day rooms available close to airport at discounted rates). 10 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B757/A320. Third party maintenance by Skybus. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Weston Aviation Business Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip lounge and crew rest facilities; crew work area. Limo access to aircraft.
OPS MANAGER: Jason Hayward
Norwich
FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Universal® European Operations Centre). Weather by Met Office and computer (computerised worldwide weather). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot’s lounge with TV, coffee and cold drinks; crew business centre with Wi-Fi; discounted crew accommodation rates available).
SaxonAir Flight Support
HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance up to Bombardier, Embraer and Gulfstream. Third party
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TEL: +44 1603 510 110 WEB: www.saxonair.com OPS MANAGER: James Palmer FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2130 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (PPS/NATS AFPEx). Weather by Met Office and computer (Met Office/IPPC/Crewbriefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (Holiday
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OPS MANAGER: Paul Sykes FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2200 LT, PPR 2300 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops and crew computers with printer). Weather by computer (ops and crew computers with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew lounge; quiet room with flat bed; shower room; free Wi-Fi; TV; Xbox; DVD; refreshments). 15-20 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GV. No maintenance. Third party catering by Food on the Move and De Luxe Catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - self contained FBO with private apron, conference room. Multi-lingual personnel available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.
Teesside (Durham Tees Valley) Weston Aviation TEL: +44 1325 337 733 WEB: www.westonaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Sara Barker, regional manager FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 (extensions on request). Flight planning by pilot terminals (Nats Afpex). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (vip pax lounge, separate crew rest and briefing facilities). 15 mins to preferred hotel.
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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Weston Aviation Business Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip pax lounge, crew rest facilities, conference and meeting rooms and short or long term lease office facilities. Limo access to aircraft.
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FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (full weather briefing with notams). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two vip lounges/pilots’ rooms, Wi-Fi, refreshments, LCD TVs). 25 mins to preferred hotel.
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HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ 737. In-house maintenance by Royal Jet available 24 hours with credit facilities; 3rd party also by Abu Dhabi Aviation and Amiri Flight, Royal Jet’s two parent companies; in-house maintenance up to BBJ, G300, Learjet, AB139. Third party catering by Abu Dhabi Catering (part of Abu Dhabi International Airport Group).
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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with in-house designated customs and immigration, security and baggage handling. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - two exclusive vip lounges with flat screen TV, DVD, VCR; full
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WEB: www.albateenairport.com OPS MANAGER: Pauline Smith FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (filing of flight plans). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (new luxury crew lounge; work stations, computers, photocopier, printer and scanner; relaxation and crew meeting rooms; pantry area with refreshments and snacks; bathroom and shower facilities; secure crew lockers and storage area). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.
Special packages are available for advertising aircraft for sale in EBAN and on our web site (www.ebanmagazine.com).
HANDLING: In-house hangarage. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation and Falcon Aviation Services. Third party catering by on site Executive Gourmet, vipabudhabi@gategourmet.com.
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PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive terminal with lounges, bathrooms, meeting and prayer rooms, hospitality, Customs and Immigration.
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Legacy 600 2007, G-CGSE, Meet us at the International Corporate Jet and Helicopter Finance 2012 conference, Hilton London Tower Bridge, February 7th and 8th. T/T SN 2,112 hours. Enrolled on Embraer and R-R corporate care programmes. Integrated Primus 1000 avionics suite. 13 pax interior, inc 3-seat divan. Forward crew and aft passenger lavatories. Contact Ben Dean. Tel: +353 1 6650 443/+44 7525 411652 Airclaims Ltd. Web: www.airclaims.com. Email: ben.dean@airclaims.com
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TT 665 hours approx. Sand leather interior 7 + 2 seating. Dual executive tables in centre club. Private wc compartment. Proline 21 avionics. RVSM/JAR-OPS compliant. Price on request. Atlas Air Service AG Contact Hans Doll. Tel: +49 421 53658 711 Email: sales@aas.ag Web: www.atlas-air-service.com
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OPS MANAGER: Henrik Abitz FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. on request. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (full-time dispatchers cater for any flight planning needs). Weather by computer (Universal Weather briefings and printing facilities available). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (ExecuJet Middle East has agreements with several hotels located around Dubai). 10-45 mins to preferred hotel. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Inhouse maintenance up to Bombardier business aircraft and Gulfstream G150/G200; authorised service centre for Honeywell engines and APUs; accredited with Rockwell Collins Business Regional System Avionics dealership; holds EASA 145 certificate and other regional approvals. Third party catering by Emirates VIP Catering and top Dubai restaurants.
Challenger 604 1999, D-AFAA, S/N 5397. EU-OPS 1. Available for sale or lease. 6500 hours. AVS 460 Aerial View System, GE OnPoint. 10 pax configuration. Forward r/h galley. Aft lav. Contact: Thierry Huguenin. Tel: +49 911 36009 375 or +1 561 771 1322 FAI renta-jet AG. Web: www.rent-a-jet.de. Email: JetSales@fai.ag
Citation XLS 2007, Airframe TT: 2,496, Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated avionics system. Universal UNS-1 ESP in double wide pedestal. Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, Honeywell TCAS II with Change 7 software. 8 pax interior. +1 403 291 9027 John Hopkinson & Associates. Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com. Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com
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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - available separately for for large capacity flights. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - own vip terminal dedicated to ExecuJet clients.
Jet Aviation Dubai
King Air B200
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TEL: +971 4 207 3411 WEB: www.jetaviation.com OPS MANAGER: Philippe Gérard FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ or ACJ. In-house maintenance up to BBJ, Citation 500 series, Falcon 900 and 2000 series, GIV and GV series, Hawker 800 series. Third party catering. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - independent, private terminal.
Holroyd seeks your support for double marathon In April of this year Will Holroyd, Harrods Aviation sales and marketing director, will be tackling his toughest personal physical challenge to date. He plans to run the Brighton Marathon one Sunday followed by the world famous London Marathon the next. “I reach the grand age of 40 this year and wanted to celebrate this milestone by doing something I would remember for ever,” says Holroyd. “I also wanted to see if I could raise as much money as possible for a great charity. I chose the UK-based charity Whizz-Kidz as I believe they make a real, long lasting difference to the lives of thousands of disabled children. “The biggest challenge is that I have given up drinking for four months to help with the training, so that’s a sober NBAA IOC and Cannes for me this year.” Holroyd is appealing to all his aviation friends to consider making a donation in support of the 52.2 miles he will be running, and the hundreds of early morning hours he will be putting in during the training. Visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ WillHolroyd
CRJ 200LR 2001, D-ACRN, S/N 7486. EU-OPS 1. Available for sale or lease. 19217 hours. CCheck 9/2010. 50 pax interior configuration w/aft lav. and class divider. Contact: Thierry Huguenin. Tel: +49 911 36009 375 or +1 561 771 1322 FAI rent-a-jet AG. Web: www.rent-a-jet.de. Email: JetSales@fai.ag
Global Express D-AFAM, Entry into service in 2000, S/N 9028 | EU-OPS 1. Available for sale or lease. 4,721 hours. Smart Parts Plus, R/R Corporate Care. To be delivered with new interior including woodwork and fresh 8C inspection. 14 pax + 2-seat crew rest area configuration. Forward and aft lav. Contact: Thierry Huguenin. Tel: +49 911 36009 375 or +1 561 771 1322 FAI rent-ajet AG. Web: www.rent-a-jet.de. Email: JetSales@fai.ag
Falcon 900B 1996, Engines enrolled on MSP Gold. Five tube Honeywell EDZ-800 EFIS, TCAS II with change 7, Mark V EGPWS, RVSM certified, Aircell Axcess II Iridium phone with 2 cabin handsets. Airshow 400, P & I 2006, Fortune 50 owner, meticulously operated and maintained. Priced to sell. Tel: +1 403 291 9027 John Hopkinson & Associates.. Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com. Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com
Falcon 900DX EASy 2009, D-AMIG, 2009, S/N 623 | EU-OPS 1. Available for sale or lease. 1,830 hours. Head Up Guidance System, FalconCare and MSP-Gold. 14 pax configuration. Froward and Aft Lav. Contact: Thierry Huguenin. Tel:+49 911 36009 375 or +1 561 771 1322 FAI rent-a-jet AG. Web: www.rent-a-jet.de. Email: JetSales@fai.ag
S76B EC155B-1 2003, G-LBAI, S/N: 6652. Entered service 2005, one operator since new, NDH. TT airframe: 920 flight hours. Single Pilot IFR. Improved soundproofing. Emergency floatation system. Aircon. Avtrack maintenance tracking. Bose Airmen X headsets. Tel: +1 702 260 3333 Aircraft Marketing Ltd. Web:
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1986, N139CC, Airframe hours: 2,364.9. Single pilot IFR. Refurbished 2007 including new sound system with 5 Bose Airmen X headsets. Aux fuel tanks. Optional Honeywell and L3 avionics added 2007. No damage history. Tel: +1 702 260 3333 Aircraft Marketing Ltd. Web: www.aircraftmarketing.com. Email: info@aircraftmarketing.com
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