XJet’s seven-star fixed-base expansion gathers pace
July 5th, 2010
US VVIP business aviation services provider XJet is seeking to break ground on new seven-star fixed-based operations in Paris and at Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen airport early in 2011, bringing its new brand of high end, luxury "aviation campuses" to Europe and the Middle East for the first time.
The facilities will mirror the company's three-year old members-only facility in Denver, Colorado, where 15 aircraft owners pay a one-off fee for… Continue reading
Royal Jet new addition to fleet
June 25th, 2010
As part of a fleet upgrade and expansion programme, Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-based international luxury flight services company chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, has once again raised the benchmark for luxury air travel following delivery of its sixth Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The addition of this BBJ, a special high-performance derivative of the successful Boeing 737-700, has reinforced Royal Jet’s position as the world’s… Continue reading
London Oxford Airport To Build MRO Facility
June 24th, 2010
Oxford Airport, some 40 miles northwest of London in the UK, has broken ground on a 47,700-sq-ft, three-bay hangar, making it the largest facility built at the airport to date. It will increase the total hangar space available at the airport to 240,500 sq ft.
Offering independent landside access, office space and car parking, the new facility is scheduled for completion by December. According to the airport authority, each of the… Continue reading
British Airways to offer intra-US business jet connections
June 15th, 2010
British Airways is opening an exclusive business-jet service in North America to give premium customers onward access to destinations within the USA and other parts of the continent.
The airline is establishing the service, designated PrivateConnect, in partnership with Cessna division CitationAir.
BA says the service will operate on an instantaneous pay-per-trip basis, taking advantage of a fleet of business aircraft.
Director of strategy Robert Boyle says the scheme illustrates the carrier's "dedication… Continue reading
Cello tunes up for June launch
June 10th, 2010
European VIP charter start-up Cello Aviation is gearing up to launch operations this month with its first Avro Business Jet. Birmingham International airport-based Cello is hoping to receive its aircraft operators certificate within the next week, paving the way for the company to launch its marketing campaign across the region for its former BAe 146-300 regional jet. "Due to UK regulation we are not allowed to legally market our product… Continue reading
India’s Delhi International Airports gets new FBO
June 10th, 2010
India's Delhi International airport has selected aviation services provider Shaurya Aeronautics to set up a fixed base operation at the site.
Shaurya, which was awarded the licence in April, is now operating out of the airport's general aviation lounge at Terminal 1D. It also has bases in Kolkata, Manali and Trivandrum. From its New Delhi FBO, it is offering services such as ground handling, passenger services, maintenance support, lease and purchase… Continue reading
Gama expands aviation and support service – Glasgow FBO to open in May 2011
June 7th, 2010
The Gama Group reports that the expansion of its aviation and support services is on schedule. Marwan Khalek, ceo, says the group's first European FBO at Glasgow is due for completion by May 2011. It will have a new 2,000 sq m heated hangar, office space and a passenger handling facility.
Khalek says three Challengers, an 850, 605 and 604, are being incorporated into the fleet which holds AOCs in Europe… Continue reading
Gulfstream signs agreement with Deer Jet
June 2nd, 2010
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently signed an agreement with Beijing-based Deer Jet Co. LTD to support the company’s growing fleet of Gulfstream aircraft. China’s largest business-jet charter operator, Deer Jet owns three Gulfstream G550s, two Gulfstream GVs, four Gulfstream GIVs and four Gulfstream G200s. Under the agreement, Gulfstream will expand its support network in mainland China, providing Deer Jet with a maintenance support team that includes a maintenance technician, avionics technician… Continue reading
IATA Blasts Europe’s Handling of the Volcanic Ash Crisis
May 18th, 2010
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and air navigation service providers to urgently develop more precise procedures to identify ash contaminated air space and allow more flights. The call came in the wake of 1,000 flight cancellations on Monday (17 May) as a result of the continued volcanic eruptions in Iceland.
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DC prepares for Middle East expansion
May 18th, 2010
DC Aviation is preparing to open its temporary hangar and fixed-base operation at Dubai World Central in the fourth quarter as part of the German company's offensive in the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
"Initially we will offer FBO services as well as line maintenance in Dubai on German, US and Dubai-registered Bombardier and Airbus business jets. We will add other types as and when there is sufficient demand," says DC Aviation… Continue reading
