Archive for April, 2010
Qatars Executive offering goes from strength to strength
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Last June, at the Paris Air Show, the carrier confounded the general gloom surrounding the aviation industry with a huge aircraft order and massive expansion news. Also announced was the launch of the airline’s new charter division Qatar Executive with an initial fleet of two 11-seat Challenger 605s and an eight-seat Challenger 300. Less than 12 months later, the airline’s charter operation has paid dividends, established a solid base of… Continue reading
Rizon Jet could expand FBO services even further into Europe
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Qatar private aviation company Rizon Jet is close to finishing its landmark MRO facility and VIP FBO operation at London's Biggin Hill airport – but chief executive Patrick Enz, said the growth could continue.
Rizon – owned by Ghanim Al Saad bin Saad through GSSG – is the first of the Arab aviation companies to reverse the standard trend by setting up in Europe.
“A lot of European companies set up an… Continue reading
Weston Aviation and Newquay Cornwall Airport showcase their new facility at EBACE.
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Newquay Cornwall Airport and its fixed based operator (FBO) Weston Aviation are pleased to launch their brand new FBO Facility that provides clients and crews with a VIP lounge, self-briefing facilities and direct controlled zone airside access with private parking.
The new facilities come at a time when Weston Aviation has reported a 14 per cent increase in executive handling in the first quarter of 2010. Newquay Cornwall Airport is the… Continue reading
UAE’s aviation service providers boost presence in Europe; Royal Jet opening office at Stansted Airport, UK
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
An agreement that combines the offices of two of the UAE’s aviation service providers under one roof has been signed by Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) Group. It will offer customers a selection of wide-ranging products and services in a one-stop-shop environment, whilst enhancing the Group’s presence in the UK and European markets.
The ADA Group, chaired by HH Sheikh Tanoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, includes Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE’s largest… Continue reading
London airports limber up for Olympic gains
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
F ew cities can be better served by business aviation airports than London. Operators and their passengers flying to Europe's most popular business aviation destination have at least seven points of entry and about a dozen fixed-base operations competing for their custom - and that does not count the three big airports, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. There are also some smaller airfields pitched at the light and leisure end of… Continue reading
Business Aviation Must Plan Now for World Cup Flights
Friday, April 9th, 2010
Business aircraft operators flying to South Africa for this year’s World Cup soccer tournament, to be held from June 11 to July 11, need to start planning now to avoid problems with slots, parking, hotel reservations and overflight permits. According to flight-planning group Universal Weather & Aviation, pilots have to be security screened before their operators can even apply for a slot from the South African Air Force (SAAF).
Only the… Continue reading
Shareholders in Ocean Sky are to inject £10 million into the company to meet its strategic goals
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
The UK-based aviation company will use the money to acquire new Jet Centres across Europe and to expand its engineering facilities, it has announced. “This investment will allow us to take advantage of our commercial strength and the weaker wider economy to make valuable, previously targeted acquisitions,” said Stephen Grimes, Ocean Sky Chief Executive officer.
Ocean Sky already has a comprehensive presence in the UK, with Jet Centres at London Luton… Continue reading