Archive for the ‘Industry News’ Category
Rizon Jet and Oryx share a stage and roles for UK growth
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Qatari-owned Rizon Jet aircraft in the UK will be managed by a new company called Oryx and Oryx will place all maintenance and technical support work with Rizon Jet at the Qatar company's new Biggin Hill facility.
Oryx Jet is a new, majority British-owned aircraft management and charter company and has established its operational base at London Biggin Hill Airport. The company has just secured its Aircraft Operating Certificate (AOC) from… Continue reading
Signature & Aviapartner open FBO at Nice
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Signature Flight Support and Aviapartner Executive have opened a new state-of-the-art fixed-base operation at Nice Cote d'Azur airport.
The new facility is a result of the recent completion of the airport's new general aviation terminal dedicated to private and business aviation.
FBO services were previously housed in the main commercial terminal. It has a modern, elegant decor and the fully air-conditioned facility incorporates a comfortable VIP lounge that is five times larger… Continue reading
Jordan’s Arab Wings signs for new Legacy 650
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Jordan's Arab Wings signed an order for an Embraer Legacy 650 jet this morning on behalf of an undisclosed Jordanian owner. Arab Wings will manage and operate the aircraft.
The jet is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2010. It will be based in and operate out of Jordan. Arab Wings will also add a Phenom 100 entry level jet to its fleet this year.
"The Legacy 650 will establish… Continue reading
Saudi Private Aviation takes a major step forward with Falcon 7X delivery
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Saudi Private Aviation - the business aviation arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, took delivery this afternoon of the first of four Falcon 7X business jets from French manufacturer Dassault
At a special ceremony at the European Business Aviation show at Geneva today, the first of the tri-jet Falcon 7X for Saudi Arabia was handed over. Two more aircraft are scheduled for delivery to SPA later this year and the final aircraft… Continue reading
VistaJet expands into West Africa
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Dubai-based luxury aviation company VistaJet, has expanded its global network into West Africa following strong demand for its services over the past nine months.
It is driving its expansion in the region through a new partnership with West African-based businessman Kola Aluko, a long-term customer of VistaJet who has also been appointed to VistaJet’s Advisory Board, formed in January 2010 and chaired by Rob Hersov.
To date, in excess of 1,200 hours… Continue reading
Birk plans European FBO network
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Icelandic fixed-base operator Birk Flight Services has upgraded its facility at Rejkjavik airport and has European expansion in its sights.
The company says it is in negotiations with several airports and existing FBOs in Scandinavia and central Europe. It plans to offer "the latest equipment and hangarage needed to cover all the needs of any aircraft".
via EBACE: Birk plans European FBO network… Continue reading
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