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LPJ brings Europe’s first XLS+ into charter service Lufthansa Private Jet (LPJ) is bringing the first two Citation XLS+ delivered to Europe into service. Dr Karsten Benz, vp sales and services Europe, Lufthansa, says they will operate alongside two CJ3s and a CJ1+ in providing point-to-point flights among 1,000 destinations in Europe and Russia. He adds: “Three further CJ1+ are scheduled for delivery to Lufthansa later this year. Two will join the LPJ fleet while the other is to be used within Lufthansa’s pilot training programme.” Benz says that LPJ, whose fleet is operated by Swiss PrivateAviation, is also considering the addition of larger aircraft. “The Challenger 850 is an option that we will decide on in coming months.” The XLS+, Benz adds, travels as fast as 441 knots and offers a range of more than 1,858 nm. At maximum takeoff weight it will depart from runways as short as 1,085 metres at standard sea-level conditions. It will also land on runways as short as 823 metres (2,700 feet) at its typical landing weight. Capt. Marcel Mettenberger, Swiss PrivateAviation head of training, says these aspects are important. “We are flying to airports that might have runways of not much more than 1,500 metres and we need to address these with a safety margin equivalent to airline standards of 1.67 times the runway’s length.” The company, he adds, has 20 pilots who have gained experience with airlines including Swiss, Singapore and KLM. LPJ operates what is describes as seamless travel to onward regional airports for Lufthansa and Swiss longhaul clients. Benz says: “The price depends on distance and includes all charges and costs irrespective of the number of passengers on board the aircraft. Catering and in-flight entertainment are tailored to suit individual requirements.”
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Gainjet and NSSGI partnership targets Phenoms at Eastern Europe page 3 Entrepreneur ‘screen tests’ ABJ design for maximum charter appeal page 4 Patrick Mauboussin crafts jewel in the Masterjet fleet crown page 6
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Greater range drives golfer’s choice
Golfer Sergio Garcia, who has won the PGA Event seven times, is replacing his Hawker 850XP with a Hawker 4000. Garcia, pictured at EBACE with (left to right) Sean McGeough, vp international sales, and Brad Hatt, president HBC commercial aircraft, will benefit from the 4000’s greater range according to his pilots. Full story page 4.
Air Greenland augments AS350 fleet and steps up tourism drive Air Greenland is bringing an AS350 B+ into service, customised with its brand and livery, and is taking steps to boost its charter operations to combat the global economic downturn. Christian Keldsen, director sales and marketing, says: “We have been expanding our charter fleet over the past couple of years as the demand here has been related to exploration, oiling and mining in Greenland.” Despite the world recession, Air Greenland expects its home market to be more or less stable, although it anticipates a drop in the country’s incoming tourism. Keldsen says: “Charter activities will most likely decline late 2009/early 2010 as a result of the low crude oil prices and the worldwide recession. The need to look for metals and minerals usually declines during downturns, partly due to a fall in building activities and the scarcity of financing.” However Keldsen adds: “We are looking into doing more charter on our jet fleet operating out of
Christian Keldsen: plans for more charter.
Copenhagen. Also we are investing heavily in tourism within Greenland in order to grow this segment for the benefit of traffic on our flights.” The company selects aircraft that are suited to the Greenlandic conditions and the available facilities which feature many short runways and a variety of heliports. “The fleet of turboprops is getting older and it is difficult to get spare parts,” Keldsen says. “To date the AS350 B+ is still among the best suited mix of aircraft for our conditions.”
The company operates 12 AS350 B3s, six Bell 212s, three Bell 222s, two Sikorsky S-61Ns, two DHC6 Twin Otters, a King Air B200, an A330-200, a Boeing 757-200 and six DHC7s. Air Greenland orders both new and pre-owned. Keldsen says: “Currently the mix is definitely in favour of pre-owned aircraft. Only with the DHC7, which, subject to Board approval may be replaced by a DHC8-100/200, Beechcraft and AS350 fleet have we acquired new aircraft. All the others were preowned.” The company, which provides scheduled as well as charter services, is taking on staff. “We have vacancies and we do recruit an international staff of people,” Keldsen says. The company, formed in 1960, boasts a ceo, Michael Binzer, who has participated in the Winter Olympics three times in the cross country skiing event. The AS350 B+ is featured in this month’s Me and My Aircraft Series which starts on Page 10. July’s EBAN will focus on small jets.
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Arab Wings international plans take flight Jordan’s Arab Wings is looking to acquire a company with an AOC in Europe and has set up two new bases to open up markets in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh, ceo, says the company will base a Challenger 605 in Sharjah and operate under the auspices of sister company Gulf Wings to offer aircraft management. It will also set up the joint venture Luxury Wings in Bahrain to target Saudi Arabia. Arab Wings, which has built a 10-strong fleet, is the sister company of the Royal Jordanian Air Academy and the Queen Noor Civil Aviation Technical College. Ghazaleh says: “International expansion will increase our charter services to businessmen and the medical evacuations as well as aircraft management.” Arab Wings recently signed an agreement with Al-Markazia Central Trade and Auto Company, Lexus dealer in Saudi Arabia, to provide limousine chauffeured transport as part of its regional expansion programme.
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EBACE 2009 was just what the industry’s doctor ordered
Partners in charter development, pictured left to right are: George Christoforidis, md NSSGI; Ramsey Shaban, ceo Gainjet; Nawaf Salameh, chairman NSSGI; and Paul Amandini and Fuad Kawar, Gainjet directors.
Partnership builds Phenom fleet to meet Eastern European demand A Phenom 100, said to be the first operating in Europe, will spearhead a drive by Gainjet and its Bucharestbased partner NSS Global Investments (NSSGI) to develop charter business initially from a base in eastern Europe. The Romanian holding company’s md George Christoforidis says: “We are in negotiations with Embraer to put in place a five-year plan to acquire the Phenom 100 and 300. This plan will allow the fleet to grow as business conditions warrant. There will be opportunities to put in place associated activities such as maintenance. Our company has had business relationships with Brazil for more than 25 years and we know
Embraer very well. Our plan is to use the aircraft acquired to their full potential as we highlight the advantages of private charter industry to the private, corporate and government sectors.” NSSGI is a holding company that has substantial trading links with China and is involved in the production and distribution of goods and services in sectors ranging from alcoholic drinks to engineering. Christoforidis says: “Good partners have played an important role in enabling NSSGI to build business at home and abroad. Gainjet is a new partner which will operate the aircraft. The Phenom 100 will be managed by both parties.”
Gainjet, based in Greece, has built up a fleet that includes a new 78-seat corporate B757, a BAe146 configured for 34 passengers and a G550. These complement a 40-seat MD83 based in Manston and seven G200s. Gainjet is expecting the delivery of a Falcon 2000LX in October and a G650 is on order for 2012. Gainjet ceo Ramsey Shaban says: “Quality strategic alliances are an important part of our business plan and NSSGI’s business expertise and network of contacts will help grow the business quickly and efficiently. The Phenom 100 will be the first in operation in Europe and will be costeffective and popular in the corporate market.”
DC brings Dornier 328 into service
Spot Air's Mohamed Hamed and inflight service manager Walaa Kishk are building business to Europe.
Spot Air expands operations in Europe and the Middle East Egypt’s Spot Air plans to acquire a Hawker 800 later this year for its wholly owned air taxi start-up EU Air. Mohamed Hamed, ceo, says Cairobased EU Air may look for a second Hawker 800, depending on the success of the operation. “We are now evaluating a couple of aircraft,” he says, adding that the initial Hawker 800 could be used to offer direct flights to European cities including London. EU Air will, however, primarily offer domestic flights in Egypt and services to the Gulf and Middle East region. Hamed meanwhile plans to open an office in London by 1 July to market Spot Air and EU Air’s services to European clients. As well as two Hawker 800s EU Air plans to operate a GIII and
an A320-200. “These aircraft will all be based in Egypt and operate in the Middle East but we are well aware of the demand for services into Europe and will be catering for this expanded market,” says Hamed. “We are doing business in Europe already but we expect demand to increase as we raise our company’s profile through the London office opening this summer.” Spot Air is focusing on building its UK and US client base. “There is a good demand for charter into Egypt from sophisticated individuals who want an operator with a good knowledge of the country,” says Hamed. “Next year we plan to open offices in Bahrain and Amman in Jordan so that we can draw clients from a wider Middle East region.”
Germany’s DC Aviation has brought a Dornier 328 jet into service further diversifying its fleet, which offers charter aircraft from the short-haul to the ACJ. “The Dornier jet was converted from a 32-seat configuration to a 12-seat vip version,” says Zsolt Somorjai, vp charter sales. “Its exclusive internal fittings makes it ideal for small groups who value privacy, luxury and comfort including a headroom of 1.86 metres.” Somorjai adds: “For those who want to prepare productively for meetings there are eight separate personal monitors, two large-screen displays, telephones, and laptop connections allowing work to continue undisturbed while in-flight.” He confirms that three ACJ319 CJs configured for 19 or 23 passengers will be added to the DC Aviation fleet this year. “One is already available in executive charter today,” Somorjai adds.
At the end of April, we were just a little apprehensive about this year’s EBACE. Whilst exhibitor numbers in the halls were very good, with even a wait list, and the problem we had on the static display was accommodating all the aircraft rather than a shortage, delegate numbers were down about 20%. But there were indicators there could be a rush of last minute bookings and that is exactly what happened. So EBACE 2009 ended up being among the most highly attended since our first show in 2001, with just a fraction short of 11,000 attendees, making it almost as big as 2007 and bigger than 2006; not a bad result in the depth of the worst recession in 70 years! But numbers tell only half the tale and the best thing about EBACE 2009 was the generally positive vibes, with a widely held view that the show was much better than expected and, for at least one major vendor, even better than 2008. However, as in all things, timing is critical and we were fortunate that a number of indicators suggest EBACE may have coincided with the market bottoming out and perhaps a sign of better times to come. Of course we did not see the plethora of orders we saw in 2008, but the good news is that used aircraft prices seem to have stabilised, and one or two customers are disappointed to have missed some good deals trying to be too smart on price. The number of “white tails” is also better under control now that realism has returned to the market place. And what about the booths in Geneva? Many of the larger stands were better even than those at SBAC and it was interesting to hear several OEMs saying that for them, Paris and Farnborough no longer warrant the high cost, hassle and noise, when EBACE is so much better a place to do business. And what a magnificent selection of aircraft we had on static: some piston oldies, state-of-the-art new types from the Phenom, through to the Hawker 4000 (setting a new world record on its way to the show) and two Falcon 7Xs – with the very latest interiors, right up to the heavy iron. Moreover, despite the forecasts, apart from a couple of showers the weather was just perfect for viewing aircraft. The information sessions were also a great success, boasting the highest number of attendees ever, especially on the first two days. With so much change on the horizon and so many threats to our long term business, there is plenty to talk about, and these sessions provided just the right opportunity to get direct contact with those driving the changes to tell them what we think. Perhaps most worrisome was the talk from DG Environment at the European Commission on ETS Monitoring Recording and Verification (MRV) requirements for
EDITORIAL COMMENT
By Brian Humphries.
our sector; indeed, the speaker’s entrenched attitude can only be described as completely out of touch with reality. Conversely, at senior level, the news was much more encouraging and it was great to hear both Daniel Calleja (Director of Air Transport at the European Commission) and David McMillan and his team at Eurocontrol show they fully understand the vital role played by business aviation in the European economy. Their remarks were particularly encouraging in respect of ETS, where both strongly support the use of Pagoda (the Eurocontrol carbon emission modelling tool) to the highest possible level compatible with its accuracy, rather than limiting it to 10 K tonnes as proposed by DG Environment. Indeed, it is at the political level where we are currently so much more fortunate than our US colleagues. As a result of our hard work over the past three years, great progress has been made in getting the importance of business and general aviation recognised in Europe. First, in 2008, we had the Commission report (An Agenda for a Sustainable Future for general and business aviation) recognising our key role in increasing mobility, productivity and regional cohesion. Then in February we had the European Parliament saying much the same, noting that general and business aviation complements the commercial airlines and provides specific social and economic benefits. It also noted that the sector is of “growing economic importance” as vividly illustrated in the recent PriceWaterhouseCoopers report highlighted at EBACE, showing that business aviation was worth some €20bn to the European economy in 2007, around 0.2% of GDP and generating 164k jobs. So all in all EBACE 2009 provided a great opportunity to regroup, reenergise and realise that, although things are very tough compared with 2008, they are still a great deal better than the first EBACE just nine short years ago, and the future is bright. So let’s take heart from Geneva and remember the EBACE 2009 maxim: Business aviation – right tool for challenging times! Brian Humphries, EBAA president
EUROPEAN BUSINESS AIR NEWS
4 JUNE 2009
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Rizon plans to add UK AOC to Middle East duo Rizon, which has begun work on a new FBO and hangar facility at Qatar’s Doha airport (EBAN May 2009) plans to operate with up to three AOCs as the company’s fleet expansion continues. Andrew Pearce, newly appointed director, sales and marketing UK/Europe, says: “The granting of our UK AOC will be an integral step to our plans for expansion in Europe. As an addition to our existing AOCs in Qatar and Sharjah it will enable us to grow our business model in Europe as well as in the Middle East and work on synergies between the two”. He adds: “Rizon is now busy working hard on the support of the expanding Challenger fleet of 604s and 605s as well as the entry into service of its first managed Global XRS which will join its first Challenger 605 into service, based in Doha.” The company is adding three managed Challenger 604s in the UK along with a second new Hawker 900XP for charter to be operated under Rizon’s UAE AOC and based in the Arab Gulf region. “This takes the total number of aircraft in the Rizon fleet this summer to seven,” says Will Curtis, group ceo. “When the global recovery happens we hope to be well positioned to catch the upturn. However, this may be some way away!”
Andrew Pearce: three AOC aim.
Rizon, which has offices in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jeddah and London, plans to become an authorised service centre for various OEMs from its Biggin Hill and Qatar bases serving operators in Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and other emerging markets in Asia and Eastern Europe. “Rizon is ideally suited to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for aircraft owners seeking support for their new or existing aircraft. We are talking with a number of new clients at present and we hope to welcome more aircraft to our management fleet shortly,” says Curtis.
Capt. Valeri Dimitrov and Peter Vassilev interviewed between charter assignments.
Entrepreneur ‘screen tests’ ABJ design for the maximum charter appeal Bulgarian entrepreneur Ivo Kamenov works hard and is determined to make the most of any precious leisure time. He wanted a 42" Bang & Olufsen flat screen plasma television and its renowned surround sound system to enjoy on board his recently purchased and converted Avro Business Jet (ABJ). Kamenov’s astute approach was to compare the merits of an ABJ conversion with a bespoke interior at a cost in the region of US$10 million to that of an aircraft with similar capacity, albeit offering lower running costs and longer range, which are only available new for a price in the region of US$70 million. The entrepreneur also made sure that the Avro RJ70 would be chartered to its maximum. He ordered that the interior design, advanced by Design Q after detailed research into his individual taste, be adapted to appeal to as wide a range of charter clients as possible. Gary Doy, joint founder of Design Q, says: “Younger design aware customers are entering the marketplace and are looking for more contemporary and high quality interiors with a trend towards more open plan layouts and modern surface finishes. This is what we have done with the Bulgarian Air ABJ after intensive research into the owner’s requirements.” Kamenov’s company, Bulgaria Air, is the latest operator to build
executive charter business through acquiring an ABJ. Peter Vassilev, manager executive flights, charter department, says: “The aircraft has attracted a great many businessmen, banks, musicians and bands. “Santana for example chartered it for their European tour and we also hope to work for Depeche Mode in the near future. The owner has ensured an interior design that appeals to a very wide audience.” The conversion of the Avro RJ70, originally built to fly 90 passengers, into a luxury configuration designed for 20 to 26 people was carried out by Inflite Engineering of Stansted airport who fitted the Design Q interior. Capt. Valeri Dimitrov, who trains the ABJ’s four crews, says: “The aircraft has the ability to land at airports with runways as short as 1,200 metres and London City is certainly possible within the proper safety margins.” Dimitrov, who has gained around 6,000 hours in a variety of aircraft, says the range of 1,500 to 1,600 nm means clients can enjoy non-stop journeys between destinations such as Sofia and Madrid in great luxury. Bulgaria Air has brought the aircraft into charter operation on behalf of its parent company, the Varna-based diversified industrial group TIM, owned by Kamenov, and its maintenance base is in Sofia.
Vassilev says they plan that the newlychartered aircraft will soon reach a charter level of 50 hours a month and he is hopeful that 200 hours will be reached as the RJ70’s capabilities become known. Stewart Cordner, vp Avro Business Jets for BAE Systems, says: “Over the past 12 months the pace of market success for the ABJ has accelerated with seven aircraft placed into the market in various corporate/VIP configurations. These are for governments, high net worth individuals and charter organisations. Clients include the presidential flight of Abu Dhabi and more recently Casino Rodos.” Over the years BAE Systems has developed a series of modifications. “However, a number of these are ideal for corporate operators,” Cordner points out. “These include gravel runway kits to allow safe and protected operations into unsurfaced airfields. There are also pannier fuel tanks for extra range, forward and rear airstairs, vip toilet modules, LCD flight deck flat panel displays, several approved interior features for seats, divans, mood lighting and comms and IFE – there is even a modification for a live animal for the carriage of pets, should it be required.” He adds: “There are around 25 ABJs which have either been converted, or are in service, or under conversion in the market.”
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Champion golfer Sergio Garcia will increase his business efficiency through replacing his Hawker 850XP with a Hawker 4000, according to his pilots Tom Delantonas and Frank Feroz. (See EBACE presentation photo on page 1). Delantonas told EBAN: “Some 80 per cent of our flying is international and inter-continental with events not only in the United States but in countries such as China and South Africa. Whereas with the 850XP two stops would be required for 4,000 nm plus journeys, the 4000 needs only one. The change of aircraft will potentially save two hours on a long trip which means greater timetabling efficiency.” Garcia says: “My schedule takes me to four continents and routinely back and forth from Europe to the United States. Since purchasing my Hawker 850XP three years ago, I have not missed one of my tournaments or mission requirements. I look forward to using the Hawker 4000.” Garcia, originally from Spain, turned professional in 1999 and plays on the US PGA Tour and European tour. Delantonas and Feroz say the Hawker 4000 delivers superior cruise and range performance, has take-off field length of just 5,169 feet (1,576 m) and that the climb rate is exhilarating, going from sea level to 37,000 feet in just over 14 minutes. Brad Hatt, president, HBC Commercial Aircraft, says: “An eight-place interior configuration is standard with fully-articulating executive seats in double club format. The interior can be completely customised with a wide variety of materials and cabin finishes available.”
Grossmann Jet Service (GJS) provided the charter services when celebrity Pamela Anderson attended the Viennese ‘Life Ball’, an event which is dedicated to raising support for the worldwide fight against HIV Aids. Also in the photo are the Czech company’s ceo Dagmar Grossmann (right) and Gery Keszler, Life Ball organiser.
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Capital investment in EC155 meets demand in the longer term
Partners order Premier II and plan Saudi development
Oxford Air Services, which has relaunched as Capital Air Services, has brought an EC155 into service. Michael Hampton, md, says: “We saw there was a demand for a larger aircraft in our fleet and have been pleased with the response we have received since the EC155 arrived. It is capable of carrying up to eight passengers in speed and comfort.” Hampton says there has been some downturn but reports Capital has had a steady number of requests from people wishing to travel longer distances. “The EC155 will help cater for that market,” he adds. Capital Air Services, established in 1994 and a service provider to the Silverstone Grand Prix has changed its name to reflect its national operations which included featuring in the Girls Aloud Christmas television programme special. Hampton says: “The company has literally outgrown its name. People were confused that we were called Oxford Air Services when we fly from all over the UK and into Europe. We felt that Capital was more representative of our client base and capabilities.” He adds: “We’re looking forward to a busy summer, and to introducing more people to the convenience of private charter.”
Michael Hampton: steady demand.
Capital Air Services specialises in filming and surveying, emergency services missions and sporting event, business and leisure charter. Hampton served as a helicopter pilot in the British Army before founding the company to provide sales and charter services for both fixed wing and rotary wing customers.
Patrick Mauboussin (left) and Philip Queffelec at EBACE.
Mauboussin crafts aircraft jewels Patrick Mauboussin is working with the Masterjet Group bringing the minute attention of a master jeweller to bear on increasing cabin comfort. The first project involved 26passenger configured Masterjet A320, displayed at EBACE, which is being chartered offering the luxury of a bedroom and lounge with a fuselage sporting several restful shades of blue. Mauboussin says: “Life on board must be rethought, and passengers must feel rested and refreshed after their journey, feeling better than when they boarded. Comfort, peace of mind, body relaxation as well as confidentiality are so essential that they are studied as seriously as each detail to ease the journey.”
He says the expertise of the jeweller accustomed to attending to the smallest detail can be used in aviation to satisfy demanding customers. “My family have a history of being involved in aviation and therefore it is an added pleasure to be involved with the industry again.” Philip Queffelec, Masterjet president, says he expects clients to benefit from an approach that maximises the use of even the smallest areas of space. Masterjet, headquartered in Lisbon, with an operational base in Paris Le Bourget, is also based in Geneva, London, Jeddah, New Delhi and Malta. It operates a range of Falcons, Citation and Airbus jets. Several jets are on order, including Dassault Falcon 2000LX and 7X.
Queffelec says: “By the end of 2009 we anticipate nine aircraft in our Le Bourget fleet and this will expand to 15 by the end of 2011. The trailblazing 26-passenger A320 will be available for charter by the end of 2010 after certification by EASA. It is the very first aircraft of its type with a configuration that includes a bedroom and lounge and a wealth of intricate features.” Masterjet is also becoming the official partner of Fokker Services for the marketing of MRO (maintenance) and completion products and has signed a cooperation agreement with Air France Consulting to support the provision of consultancy services in business aviation finance, operations and training.
FB Heliservices deploys AW139s FB Heliservices is deploying two AW139s for search and rescue training for AgustaWestland export customers. They will be operated from RAF Valley in Wales where FB Heliservices already performs SAR training for the UK military services. The company says that the AW139 is equipped for over land and over water SAR operations and includes a rescue hoist, search radar, FLIR
Marwan Atallah, Ayla Aviation Academy ceo, and Nader Dajani, RayaJet chairman, celebrate at EBACE.
camera, cabin mission console, emergency flotation system, life rafts, comprehensive communications system and a NVG compatible cockpit. AW139 SAR customers include the UK maritime coastguard agency, Spanish marine safety agency (Sesamar), Japanese coastguard, Australian Queensland government, Italian company Airgreen, Italian civil protection agency and coastguard.
ABS Jets is working on bringing a sixth Legacy 600 into service, according to Marian Jancarik, md. “We are pleased with the business brought in by the fifth Legacy delivered in February this year and want to build the fleet further,” he says.
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Charter operator RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy in Jordan have jointly ordered a Premier II as they team up to accelerate business development. The partners plan further expansion in the Middle East with Amman-based RayaJet also linking with Air Route Aviation Services to gain entry to the Saudi Arabian market. RayaJet and Aqaba-headquartered Ayla Aviation will merge to offer charter, pilot training, business jet maintenance and ground handling. Nader Dajani, RayaJet chairman, says the Premier II, due for delivery in 2011, will be used for charter and pilot training. The merged business plans to set up a maintenance hangar and put into operation a full-flight simulator by 2011. “We are conducting market studies and surveys to define the detailed scope of each service offered,” Dajani adds. Ayla’s ceo Marwan Atallah says: “The alliance will enable Ayla to provide its instructor and cadets with growth opportunities and career progression. RayaJet will benefit by getting pilots that have been through Academy who will have the highest standards of safety and competency. The alliance will also enable the two companies to pool their resources and experiences to establish a general aviation service centre in Aqaba, where Ayla already has the facilities and the qualified staff. The two companies will provide the region with a number of services, based in Jordan, which is in line with the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission’s new vision of making Jordan an aviation hub. The total investment will amount to approximately $5 to $10 million dollars.”
The merged company intends to compete with charter operators established in the Arab Gulf states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi for charter business in Saudi Arabia. “The Kingdom is the main market in the Middle East and this alliance will help us utilise our aircraft for executive chartering from there,” Dajani says. “The addition of a Premier II to RayaJet will allow us to fulfil our vision of expanding and modernising our fleet and will enable us to combine both business and luxury travel and attract a wider clientele. By jointly placing the order for the aircraft both Ayla Aviation and RayaJet have taken one step further toward a full merger in 2009 after signing the strategic alliance in 2008.” The partners are in discussions with a number of aircraft manufacturers to review opportunities for possible further joint purchases of aircraft. RayaJet has also launched SAMA a new sister company for aircraft handling in Jordan. The company’s Strop Avakian says the new organisation will cater to the special needs of vvips, vips, senior officials, representatives of international organisations, businessmen and families.
EUROPEAN BUSINESS AIR NEWS
8 JUNE 2009
FRENCH REGIONAL REVIEW
Operators focus on management and aerial works as tough business climate depresses demand for charter
Many operators in France, like their counterparts elsewhere in Europe, are relying on the relatively steady business areas of government contracts and aircraft management to see them through the global recession. Others, who took the strategic decision to prefer management to aircraft ownership, are even looking at expansion. These include French Aviation whose ceo Frank Bellocq confirms moves to expand the current managed fleet of 15 aircraft which includes the PC-12, King Air, Citations, Falcons and the Boeing 737. “The company is benefitting from its focus on handling, management and fuel,” says Bellocq, who has worked in the airline industry and has a background in maintenance. It also benefits, he says, from the costeffectiveness of its base at CergyPontoise in Cormeilles-en-Vexin. “We have similar location advantages to Le Bourget but at a more competitive price. It can be described as the second business airport of Paris and we can offer a very high quality service which is, of course, what is expected at the top end of the market.” Bellocq expects the company to gain new customers from the added attraction of an EASA Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) ‘Plus’ certificate. “The certificate will allow French Aviation to perform annual airworthiness reviews not only for its management clients, but for other private aircraft operators as well,” he points out. “French Aviation management is working in order to obtain ARC privileges to perform and issue ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate).” Bellocq says that charter demand is at a low in Europe and the owners are using their aircraft less. “However, while some of our clients may be travelling less there is still a good demand for aircraft management. We intend to develop a wide European business base and Italy is first on the list in our development plans. I believe that the Italian market will support a quality operation similar to that which we have established in Paris.” However, although some operators may wish at present that they had more emphasis on business
IX Air gm Charles Aguettant, second from left, expects to add 10 helicopters to the fleet.
areas less subject to global economic conditions, charter and fleet operations in France are still substantial. Big operators, like IX Air, which provides both helicopters and fixed wing services, have the established business volumes to continue to update and add to their fleets. Charles Aguettant, gm, says that he expects to add ten helicopters with deliveries in the next 18 months including the EC135, the Dauphin, the Ecureuil and the Colibri. “We have a strong business base,” Aguettant confirms. “It includes private charter by jet and helicopter and there is film and photography, aerial works and fire fighting. We are the company that provides the helicopter shuttle to the Paris Air Show.” IX Air’s 10-strong jet fleet includes Citations I, II and II, and the Falcon 900 and 50 complemented by a fleet of 25 helicopters including the Colibri. The company has its headquarters at Bordeaux and its main base at Le Bourget with other operations at
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Lanyon, Le Castellet, Lyon, Les Arcs and Toussus le Noble. Although IX Air was established in 2000 it has its roots in Helifrance, a company that operated in the 1980s. “IX Air grew out of Helifrance and therefore has around 30 years of experience to call on,” says Aguettant. “We saw the economic problems developing at an early stage but in April our business was still more than it was in the same month in the previous year. However, we do not think business will grow as much in 2009 as it did in 2008. We anticipate our business total this year will be within five per cent of last year’s total.” IX Air wants to build on the experience it has gained from operating Citations and Falcons. Aguettant says that the regulatory environment is more challenging than the general economic downturn. “More and more layers of bureaucracy are being added and it is difficult to establish exactly how the national rules interface with the European rules,” he says. “The level of bureaucracy is far too high and this issue needs to be addressed urgently.” The company is ready to diversify further. “We want to establish ourselves as the operator to use on a wider range of routes,” Aguettant adds. “There is also scope for developing the helicopter services in spheres such as maintenance.” Other long-established businesses report that business is holding up comparatively well considering the “challenging” economic conditions. Some are looking to develop business elsewhere in Europe. So far six French companies have signed up for Helitech 2009 which takes place this year at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, near Cambridge in the UK, from 22 to 24 September.
Alsair is a 20-year-old company that can claim to be the largest business jet operator in Eastern France. It has recently been acquired by a holding company and is currently being relaunched. Jean-Louis Cehovic, its new gm, an aviation specialist and former aviation engineer, says: “Alsair used to operate a Citation II which is a very useful aircraft for intra-European flights. We plan to develop internationally by adding new aircraft. We have recently added a Falcon 900 with 14 seats which is the ideal aircraft for long range flights. We are currently working on adding a Global Express to our fleet to meet the demand for ultralong range charters. Both long range aircraft operate from London, Paris and Geneva while the Citation is mainly used from Strasbourg or Colmar. Alsair employs only experienced professionals and that makes a big difference in terms of cost structure. This makes our offer one of the most attractive on the market with no long-term commitment.” Cehovic, who has managed Dassault Falcon Service charter department and FBO, says that high quality service is essential. He is pressing for regulation better suited to business aviation. “I am out of sympathy with the Flight Time Limitations that have been adopted recently in Europe. As an industry we have collectively failed to explain to regulators that rules designed for scheduled airlines are not fit for us. At the very core, our activity is rarely scheduled more than a day ahead while the rules are designed for airlines that build their schedules six months ahead.” He admits: “Times are challenging but companies must realise that costcutting alone has hardly ever helped a business. What really helps to maintain profits is going out and meeting new customers and partners, closing more deals and getting them implemented. Business aviation has not caused the economic crisis – however business aviation can help overcome it.” Many French companies are helped in poor business conditions by their ability to provide diversified services. For instance, Avialim, based at Limoges Bellegarde airport, organises private charter for businessmen and holidaymakers. It
also provides medical evacuation and freight and mail deliveries. Atlantique Air Assistance, launched in 1989, is another example of a well-established company with a diverse fleet and a wide range of business activities. Its private charter operations attract commissions for factory visits, business flights, sporting events, leisure excursions and family reunions. The company says: “We have added an ATR 42-320 configured for 46 passengers to our fleet and the clients have responded favourably to its size and space.” Atlantique Air Assistance also operates three Beechcraft – a King Air 90, 1900 C1 and a 1900 D along with two Embraer 120s. “It is important to provide those personal touches to retain business,” the company points out. “On morning departures we serve coffee, tea, chocolate, cakes and pastries and provide a selection of newspapers. Champagne is available and meals can be organised in advance.” The company, which has bases in Nantes Atlantique and Paris Le Bourget, also provides air ambulance, medevac, freight and passenger services. Helicopters Corseus operates the AS350 B2 and B3 for a wide range of charter and aerial work in France and Italy with Corsica and Sardinia among important focuses of operations. The company says: “We have a diversified business in the areas of public passenger transport and aerial work.” Based at Campo Dell’Oro, Ajaccio, the company also offers Parts 145 and 154 maintenance. “Our inspection and survey capabilities ensure we have very safe and very high availability of helicopters,” the company adds. Aerial work commissions include the monitoring of EDF power lines, the transport and unloading of materials, deliveries to remote mountain locations, agricultural processing, surveying and forest fire fighting. There is also demand for rally coverage. Helicopters Corseus says the Squirrel, configured for five passengers, provides outstanding visibility for tour of scenic locations including the Gulf of Ajaccio, mountain villages and lakes around Ajaccio, and the mountain lakes of Calanques de Piana. “The panoramic views of Corsica mean we enjoy a good demand for charters especially in the holiday season,” it adds. Finist’Air has a diversity of operations that is standing it in good stead during the current difficult economic climate. When it was founded in 1981 the company’s main aim was to ensure permanent air transport between the mainland and the island of Ouessant. But the two Cessna Caravans, which carry around 10,000 passengers each year, now have a much more varied role that includes on-demand passenger taxi services as well as freight. Rémi Houssier, operations manager, says that sightseeing demand focuses on the Brest-Ushant region with other popular destinations including Dinard, Lorient, Quiberon, Quimper, Vannes, Rennes, La Baule, Nantes, and Ile d’Yeu. “There is a wealth of places to visit including the House of Traditions of Niou and the Center d’Etudes du Milieu Ouessantin which provides ornithology courses,” he adds. The Finist’Air team, which includes three pilots, two engineers and four
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administrative staff, operates from Brest Guipavas at a small specialised terminal which also has adjacent maintenance workshops for third party as well as company aircraft. Helistar, which operates from bases at Dinard and St. Malo, bases charter appeal on a five-seat EC120 and an AS350 B2. The company says the EC120 appeals because it integrates the latest technology with low noise levels while the AS350 B2’s versatility and high reliability makes it ideal for video shoots, aerial work and passenger transport. “Our AS350 B2 is equipped with a latest generation high definition camera (Cinéflex) mounted on the nose,” Helistar adds. Clients include corporations, production companies and holidaymakers. The company attracts new business by offering a first flight from €45 per person. The AS350 B2 is tasked with covering the Paris region but Helistar operates from a number of bases covering La Baule, Dinard, St. Malo, Rennes, Le Havre and Deauville. Nice Helicopters deploys its fleet of AS350 BAs and AS350 B2s in a variety of passenger and freight charter activities. An important segment of demand comes from visitors including businessmen who want transport from the airport to their hotels, meetings and conferences and visitors who want to take in scenic sights from the air. The company’s Annie Claire Benchi says: “Clients can connect from Nice airport to Cannes Palm Beach heliport in less than seven minutes in a comfortable flight far from the stress of driving and traffic jams. We provide connections with all regular Nice arrivals and departures. We have a desk in both terminals in Nice airport, Cannes Palm Beach and St. Tropez.” Activities incorporated for sports enthusiasts include karting, four wheel drive, quad, and Formula 1. “We can incorporate trips to the region’s best restaurants, golf courses or sandy beaches.” Additional commissions come from aerial work, photography or cinema. Pan Europeenne Air Services, launched in 1977, has built up a varied fleet of aircraft to facilitate jet charter, air taxi, cargo and medevac operations. Bernard Guichon, gm, says: “The scope of our operations involves more than 500 destinations throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.” Based at Lyon Bron the company, which also has a base at Aix-LesBains, says demand ranges from shuttle services to site or factory visits and from corporate and sports events to orchestra and band itineraries.
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Alsair’s Jean-Louis Cehovic: working on fleet expansion.
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Rouen and Toussus. Its diversified activities include passenger, freight and air ambulance. He says: “Facilities for business aviation at our home base airport are not too bad. As with all small and medium airports in France, airport operators are available for assistance.” He reports that, during the current
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ME & MY AIRCRAFT Single turbine helicopters In sheer numbers, single engine helicopters represent the largest slice of the European business aircraft fleet, with the JetRanger and AS350B omnipresent in every corner of the region. Now these venerable but capable machines are nearing the end of their production run they are being joined by significant numbers of next generation helicopters such as the A119, Bell 407 and EC120. Owned by everyone from private individuals up to multinationals and governments, they are used for a huge variety of transport and utility missions. In this report we talk to some of the owners and operators about the helicopters they fly, their strengths and failings. We asked about maintenance support, dispatch reliability, operating capabilities and value-for-money, as well as more generally for the best and worst aspects of each model, and the most desirable upgrades. Only EBAN readers who we have been able to verify as confirmed current users of a particular aircraft type are given access to that aircraft’s survey forms. Next month we will be looking at small jets, including the Citation CJ series, Citation 560, Learjet 45, Beechjet/Hawker 400 and Premier 1. If you fly these types and wish to make your opinions heard, then please be in touch very soon.
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MDH 500E/520N/600N The original MD500 first flew in 1962, and the current 500E model in 1982 introduced a number of enhancements to the passenger cabin and an optional four-blade tail rotor. There is a forward bench seat for pilot and two passengers, and up to four passengers or two litter patients and attendant behind. The NOTAR version, designated
520N, was cer tified in 1991 and the stretched edition MDH 600N first delivered in 1998. Pre-owned prices for the MD500E span from US$478,000 to US$1.2m, for the MD520N from $715,000 to $1.7m, and for the MD600N from $999,000 to $1.8m. Vne for the 500E and 520N is 152kts.
The 500E can be found in thir teen European countries, with the greatest concentrations in Germany and the UK, where DHD Deutsche Helicopter Dienst GmbH and Eastern Atlantic Helicopters respectively have amongst the largest fleets. The 520N is rather less prolific, centred mainly in the Germany/Austria/Switzerland region.
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Great performer ‘needs improvements including higher MTOW and a sliding door’ Andrew Harvey of AH Helicopter Services, which operates from four bases in south west England, says the MDH 500 is “probably the best small turbine helicopter.” He is among operators who are very satisfied or satisfied with the maintenance support, dispatch reliability, operating capability and value. “The best thing,” says Harvey, “is the power to weight ratio and speed.” But he says that the MDH 500 could do with more passenger comfort and the upgrade of a Fargo auxiliary fuel tank. Another operator is unhappy with spare parts support and availability, would like the upgrade of high skids, but he says the MDH 500 is a great workhorse. Walter Enthammer sums up the positives: “It is a fast, reliable, multi-purpose helicopter which is good for special missions in the mountains, particularly for small and exposed landing sites.” However he adds: “A sliding door would ease the difficulties of some operations.” Peter Klein would like to see a boost in power and operating capability. “Use is restricted. Four people aboard gives a 01:55 endurance while three passengers gives a 02:30 endurance. “It’s a nice owner pilot helicopter for two people with luggage.” But Klein says the best thing is the MDH 500’s speed compared with the B206BIII. The most desirable upgrade, he says, would be a higher maximum take-off weight. Operators would also like better operating capability on the MDH
520N. Roy Knaus of Heli Austria says the worst aspect is the old technology and he is unhappy with the helicopter’s value. “The most desirable upgrade would be the onboard Keeperless Cargo Hook.” This is said to eliminate the risk that a load ring could escape by slipping past the keeper during operation. The keeper is replaced by a load beam system that stays open after the load is jettisoned. Closing is accomplished by pushing upward on the load beam with the rigging. It is designed to eliminate the possibility of losing a load that inadvertently gets past the keeper.
AH Helicopter Service would like more passenger comfort.
Jorgen Andersen says the MD 520N is a pilot’s helicopter. The worst aspect, he adds, is the lack of space and the most desirable upgrade is on the avionics side with a synthetic vision EFIS due soon.
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Operators happy with B205’s reliability and simplicity Germany’s Agrarflug-Helilift found the perfect solution to difficulties with outside maintenance contractors – they took the operation in-house. That was back in 1991 and since then, says senior pilot and operations manager Robert Rucker, the company has unsurprisingly been entirely happy with the service. Agrarflug-Helilift operates six B205s in its Ahlen-based fleet of 33 helicopters which carry out a wide range of work ranging from freight and passenger charter to photography and film and from sightseeing and leisure to surveying and surveillance. But the B205’s strengths particularly suit it to aerial works and fire fighting. Rucker says: “We obtain our spare parts from Amsterdam and there are currently no big problems with Bell. The value of the B205 is rising because many people wish to
Operator dreams of ‘SA composite’ Operators of the SA315B, SA316/8/9 and SA341/2G have a dream of improvements that they know might never be achieved. Uwe Heins points out: “Once there was the backseat heating for the 318Cs. The dream machine: SA318 with 341G engine, gearbox, head, blades and instrument panel and 319 tail gearbox head and blades.” Roy Knaus of Heli Austria, who is unhappy with the maintenance support on the company’s SB315B Lama, cites the high altitude performance as the best aspect and high component costs as the worst. He says that the most desirable upgrade would be LOM main rotor blades.
SA series: maintenance concerns.
Heins is also unhappy with maintenance support on the SA313B. “The usables are on the market but, with special parts such as blades, gearboxes and turbines, you have to search,” he reports. But Heins is very satisfied with the operating capability. “It’s the only one with enough panes for aerial work, a plus for power line inspection.” And he is satisfied with the value. “There are some half-timers on the market with wide spread expectations but, even so, some prices are very interesting,” he says. “The aircraft is easy to handle if you use your fingertips only and is reliable and powerful. It can stand nine months out of 12 outdoors and every technician trained pilot is able to do the dailies which have to be done. The worst thing is that turbine support is non-existent and rotables are very hard to get.” Andrew Kane of Kane Haulage cites the lack of auto pilot and the “slightly dated” cockpit design as the less favourable features of his SA341G. But he says the aircraft is extremely reliable and the power to weight ratio is good. Kane is very satisfied with the value, maintenance support and operating capability and satisfied with the dispatch reliability.
BELL 204/205 The Bell 205 is a civil variant of the famous UH-1H Iroquois militar y helicopter, and was last built in 1987. It was manufactured in the US, but also by Agusta in Italy and Fuji in Japan. It is a multipurpose helicopter suitable for crop dusting, cargo lifting and firefighting, or can accommodate up to 14 passengers. There are Bell 205s flying in Austria, France, Luxembourg, Por tugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, but the largest single fleet is that of Agrar flug-Helilift in Germany. Pre-owned values are around the US$1.15m mark.
Agrarflug-Helilift uses the B205 for aerial work.
acquire one. It is an extremely good aircraft for use in construction projects and better than the 212 or the
412 in aerial works because a single engine helicopter is easier for the pilot to control.”
Rucker says that the B205 is also ideal for fire fighting. Normally configured for 14 passengers, it takes 10 firefighters with full equipment. “The B205’s lifting capacity is
ME & MY AIRCRAFT excellent,” Rucker, also an instructor and examiner, adds. “I don’t see that we need to press for very much improvement because the B205 very much suits our needs.” Operator respondents to EBAN’s survey reported that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with maintenance support, dispatch reliability, operating capability and value. Robert Rucker and Roy Knaus of Heli Austria, who operates the 204B model, agree that the best aspects are the B205’s reliability and simplicity. Knaus, who flies the 204B model, says that the most desirable upgrade would be tailboom strakes and FastFin. The resulting positive would include improving the high-hot performance, crosswind capabilities and cruise stability and reducing drag.
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ME & MY AIRCRAFT Operators rate the Bell 206B JetRanger as one of the most dependable single engine helicopters. Helga Bihlmaier of Egle Air Services (EAS) says: “It is the most economical turbine helicopter and the worst thing is that Bell is discontinuing production. The best thing is the long cabin at the most economical cost.” Respondents to EBAN’s survey praised the 206B as sturdy, reliable, dependable and versatile. They were also overwhelmingly very satisfied (two-thirds) or satisfied (one-third) with maintenance, operating capability, dispatch rate and value. Rise Helicopters has a sister company, Helicopter Maintenance Ltd, that does its maintenance. Rise Helicopters’ senior operations manager Gill Peacey says there are also no difficulties in obtaining spare parts. "We have a strong working relationship with all of our suppliers which means that spare parts are readily available.” The company, which has added commercial flight training, flight instructor training and type rating courses to its traditional PPL(H) remit, has three Bell 206 JetRangers in its 10-strong fleet. Capt. James Kenwright, chief pilot, says the company, formed in June 2005, provides corporate days, pleasure flights and wedding and business charters as well as helicopter maintenance, training and type ratings. But the owners and operators would like to see improvements. BenAir’s Bruno Budim reports: “The worst thing is the turbine start sequence which is too sensitive but
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Dependable and versatile Bell 206B lacks speed, operators report
Rise Helicopters has three 206 JetRangers and reports no difficulties in obtaining spare parts.
we could get that corrected with an appropriate injection system upgrade and the installation of a hot start prevention system.” The most desirable upgrade, he says, is a good avionics upgrade such as G600 retrofit. Thierry Soumagne of Heli Service Belgium NV says he would like an improvement in the space for the aft passengers and in the speed, with modernisation desirable. But Heidelberg Helicopters would like to see an extension of the engine and TT (tension-torsion) straps. Joel Tobias dislikes the “unscheduled maintenance and time limited components that seem to be fully serviceable but still require changing.” He says the most
desirable upgrades would include a glass cockpit, improved operating speed and auto pilot. Another operator says that it is difficult to deal with client expectations that the Bell 206B should perform as a later generation aircraft. Ruud Clements of Van Hessen NV praises the looks and the low skid version but would like a VOR instrument upgrade and Vidar Grindheim of Westwing Helicopters criticises the lack of power and lift capability while Anthony Aspinall would like less external noise. Hans Joachim Hamann of Trigema GmbH & Co criticises the low cruising speed. He is among the many operators that are satisfied with the value but
would like to be able to fly the Bell 206B faster.
Manufacturer’s comment Bell says: “We appreciate the loyalty the JetRanger has in the marketplace and understand people’s disappointment with our decision to wind down production. However we continue to believe it is the right decision for Bell and will give us more production capacity for our more popular models. And the 206L4 is still available and it has many of the same features people like in the Jet Ranger. “For our 206B JetRanger as well as our other legacy products, Bell continuously monitors the voice of our customers to identify potential
BELL 206B JETRANGER The original Bell 206 first flew in 1962, and the derivative 206B JetRanger II was cer tified in 1971 with the Allison 250-C20 engine. Production transferred from the US to Canada in 1986. Typically the helicopter features two seats in the front and bench seating for three in the rear. The current model is the 206B-3, which has a Vne of 122kts and range of 374nm. JetRangers are everywhere, flying in at least 32 countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Most of these are their owner’s solus aircraft, whether in private, charter or utility operation, but there are some larger fleets in the training and char ter sectors. Aerial Helikopter of Austria, Agrar flug-Helilift and Rotor flug of Germany, Saudi Arabian Airlines and the Horizon International Flight Academy in the UAE are among the largest fleet operators. After almost 40 years in production, the pre-owned market offers a huge diversity of ages and therefore values, from US$220,000 to US$709,000 for a B-II variant, and US$267,000 up to US$1.8m for the B-3. Production of the current model 206B-3 will cease after all orders have been fulfilled in 2010.
upgrades and improvements which could benefit us both. “For our continuing single engine aircraft products (407 and 206L), Bell has conducted a comprehensive market review of helicopter performance requirements and has noted similar areas in which our customers would like to see improvement. Each of the upgrades noted in our study are being evaluated to determine if or when significant improvements can be incorporated into our production line.”
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‘Sterling workhorse’ but spare parts can be a problem Karolyn Wellings, operations director of the UK-based Dragon Helicopters, rates the Bell 206L a sterling workhorse but she is not happy with the availability of spare parts. “On a couple of occasions, we, as operators of the aircraft, have been left telephoning round the world to locate parts and arrange delivery as maintenance companies seem to be either unwilling or unable to go outside their usual suppliers.” Wellings adds: “You would think that, for such a commonly operated aircraft, spares would not be a problem. However, we have had a couple of instances where there have been delays. The necessary part can usually be located but may be in the Far East, for example. However, once found parts can usually be FedExed overnight from the United States or wherever they are.” Dragon Helicopters sub-contracts the Bell 206L maintenance to Part 145 approved organisations. “There has been no feedback of any particular problems working on the aircraft. I guess 206 have been around for so long that most such issues have been ironed out.” Wellings says: “Undoubtedly the best feature of the B206L is its ability to carry six passengers. We get many charter enquiries specifically because we can take this many passengers in one machine and, being a single-engined aircraft, it is cheap to operate and therefore we can quote competitively.” She adds: “Compared to the JetRanger (four passengers) it is much more cost-effective to operate, and it is ideal for work such as pleasure flying and shuttling into events like the Silverstone Grand Prix where large numbers of people need to be moved
Dragon Helicopters flew Richard Todd to the Dam Busters 65th Memorial Day at the Derwent Reservoir Dam near Sheffield. Pictured left to right are Capt. Rob Grainger (pilot), Richard Todd and Susan Lockhart-Smith.
BELL 206L-4 A stretched JetRanger, the LongRanger was first cer tified in 1975, and has space for pilot and six passengers. The current model is the 206L-4, based on the 206B-3, and this has a Vne of 130kts and range of 324nm. Found throughout Europe and the Middle East, the LongRanger is over a short period of time. Also, because LongRangers have nodal beam transmission suspension, they are a lot smoother than JetRangers, making for a more pleasant passenger experience. This aspect is also very useful for filming work where a smooth flight is very important.” The B206L-1 served Dragon Helicopters for many years after being manufactured in the early 1980s. Wellings says: “We imported the aircraft from the United States in 2003. It was bought from a private owner in
par ticularly prolific in the UK and Germany, and the largest single fleet is probably that of Helicopteros Del Sureste SA in Spain. Pre-owned values range from US$399,000 up to US$850,000 for the original model, and from US$1.7m up to US$2.7m for the latest L-4 variant. Reno and my partner in Dragon Helicopters, Bob Alexander, flew the aircraft from Reno to Cincinnati where it was crated up and flown over to the UK in a 747.” The aircraft was then put onto the G-register and was operated by Dragon Helicopters until recently when it was transferred on to the AOC of HJS Helicopters based at Culter Helipad just outside Aberdeen in Scotland. “Dragon Helicopters is working with HJS as it has been based in Scotland since the closure of Sheffield City Airport last
year. The aircraft will continue to perform similar sorts of work – charter, filming, pleasure flying and training.” HJS Helicopters is an established helicopter training, charter and maintenance organisation whose services include tours and transfers, film and photography, wedding and sports charter. Wellings notes that the B206L-1 has been out of production for many years but that the Bell 206L-4 and the 407 use a similar fuselage. “I expect these are very good aircraft with many improvements over our old one, but for the budget end of the market where we operate, the older 206s make sterling workhorses,” she adds. Peter Thoma of Heliteam Sud and Helga Bihlmaier of Egle Air Service (EAS) agree that the most desirable upgrades are all included in the Bell 407. “The best aspect is that the 206L III is very versatile and dependable,” Thoma says. Thoma, Bihlmaier and Robert Rucker of Agrarflug-Helilift are among those very satisfied with the maintenance support, dispatch reliability, operating capability and value. Bihlmaier says the best aspect is the long cabin and economical operation cost and the worst aspect the limited payload. Rucker says: “The best thing about the 206 L3 is that is is reliable.”
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Heli Austria identifies upgrade Roy Knaus, ceo of Heli Austria, has identified and implemented what he considers to be the most desirable upgrade for the AS350B. “It needed a Soloy SD2 conversion with the LTS-101 Honeywell engine,” he says. “Heli Austria was the first organisation in Europe to convert the AS350 B to take Honeywell engines. It was a great success and this year we are converting two more aircraft.” The conversion utilises all original AS350B2 drive train
Manufacturer’s comment Bell says: “Our customer support organisation strives to fulfill parts orders in a timely manner and works hard to maintain our reputation as the premier rotorcraft support organisation. We are looking at alternatives to improve the supply of parts for all our products and have made significant progress in this area and are currently running at over 90% in filling orders.”
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components and is FAA certified to be installed under the Soloy STC’s SR01647SE into AS350B2s. Knaus reports: “We logged over 1,000 hours in the first year which established a new record for our operation – usually we do around 600 per Continued on page 14
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aircraft. We found the converted aircraft to be very reliable and extremely powerful and there was the plus that, at ‘hot and high’ the fuel consumption was reduced by about 10 per cent.” Other upgrades identified by operators and owners included the suggestion of air-conditioning from Heli-Air Service and a greater focus on stabilisation from Bruno Cirignano. EBAN survey respondents largely rated the AS350 B2 as a reliable and versatile aircraft with good cargo lifting and multi-mission capability. Heli-Air Service said the aircraft was known worldwide which helped its marketing on aerial works and photography services. But unusual problems included one reported by Ulf Casel of Skoggsflyg Cassel Aero AB of water leaks into the cabin after heavy rain. Robert Rucker of Agrarflug-Helilift said the AS350B was expensive and Marco Besagni of Helico Srl was also unhappy with the value. Owners and operators have
The first flight of the AS350 Ecureil (Squirrel) was in 1974, and by 2005 deliveries had already passed 3,000. Typically the current models AS350B2 and B3 are configured with six seats, and in variants for law enforcement, medical and utility missions. The EC130B4 wide-body variant, which can carr y six or even seven passengers, was first delivered in 2001. It has a Vne of 155kts. Pre-owned AS350B3 models range in price from US$1.49m to US$2.9m, but earlier models can be found at much lower cost. The AS350B is typically a fleet helicopter rather than a solus machine, and is therefore probably the prolific single turbine helicopter type in Europe. It is found in ver y large numbers in France and Italy especially.
mixed feelings on maintenance support with feedback ranging from very satisfied to very unhappy, however most expressed satisfaction. Most were satisfied or very satisfied with dispatch reliability, operating capability and value although a minority were unhappy.
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Swiss Jet plans bubble door to add value and keep A119 pilot warm Swiss Jet Ltd, which started commercial operations with its first A119 Koala in the southeastern part of the Swiss Alps at the beginning of 2008, feels the retrofit of a bubble door could add value to its operations. The company, which added a second A119 in mid-2008, a MkII, says the introduction of a more flexible Agusta flight and maintenance schedule has proved positive for business. Renata Laitenberger, head of business development and marketing, says: “Both Koalas are used for a wide range of different assignments in Switzerland, including aerial work, passenger flights, filming and heliskiing.” She adds: “The sheer scope of operations has necessitated the addition of various parameters to the maintenance schedule. This has made planning relatively complex, of course, because as pure operators we do not have our own in-house service and maintenance facilities. At the moment, we have no exact data as to the vehicle’s reliability or how the Pratt & Whitney engine will behave over time with so many different assignments, landings and transport rotations. “So far, we have had no significant ground time as a direct result of the engine. One thing is for sure, however: the engine’s first shop visit
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will be due to the cycle limit on the compressor turbine disk. “According to the P&WC maintenance manual, the number of cycles for a new engine carrying out mixed operations with aerial work can be significantly restricted, although this does not affect the TBO. Otherwise, the engine has proved itself to be extremely reliable in everyday use.” It is, Laitenberger says, a similar
AGUSTA WESTLAND A119KE The Agusta A119 Koala first flew in 1995. By time of first customer deliver y in 2000 it featured a PT6B turboshaft engine. Assembly was transferred to the US in 2004. It has a cabin volume larger than other helicopters in the class, typically accommodating pilot and passenger in front with six passengers in three-abreast club formation behind. The current model is the A119Ke, and specific variants are available for corporate transpor t, EMS/SAR with up to two stretchers together
story with the airframe. “Since Swiss Jet Ltd has no maintenance facilities of its own, we use the extended inspection program offered by Agusta SpA. Until recently, maintenance was due after 25 flying hours or every 30 days. Agusta has now increased this interval to 50 hours or 60 days. This has made us more flexible and improved both flight and maintenance scheduling.” Laitenberger points out that Swiss Jet is very much dependent on suitable maintenance working packages. “In the case of the Koala, this is not always straightforward because various task groups with various tolerances – or in some cases with no tolerances whatsoever – have to be considered. These include extended inspections, special inspections, CMRs, discard time limits, servicing and overhauls.” She observes: “One rather unusual aspect of all this for us, as a helicopter operator, is the fact that maintenance intervals are so closely tied to the number of landings completed. Specific maintenance jobs have to be carried out on the fixed landing gear every 300 and 1,200 landings. As soon as we carry out aerial work, multiple landings are the order of the day and we have to keep a close watch on the number completed.” Laitenberger says the supply of spare parts for Swiss Jet’s Koalas from Agusta has been very good thanks largely to excellent relations between the manufacturer and maintenance contractor Karen SA in Lodrino. “So far, they have always been able to offer us a solution at short notice in the form of standard exchanges or loan units. Looking to
with medical attendants, fire fighting, law enforcement and for of fshore use with air conditioning, SAS, TCAS, ELT and skid mounted pop-out floats. It has a Vne of 152kts and range of 547nm. Koalas are currently flying in Hungar y, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland and Turkey, with the largest single fleet with FAASA/Heli Duero in Spain. The Finnish border guard has placed an order for three. Pre-owned values range from US$2.65m to US$3.7m.
Daniel Pfeuti, ceo Swiss Jet.
the future, we would very much like to retrofit our helicopters with a certified bubble door. The weather can get bitterly cold in the Engadin in winter and the shoulder seasons, and a bubble door would allow us to carry out long-line operations with the pilot’s door closed. There is one bubble door, certified in Canada, that can be inserted in the original door but this, unfortunately, does not yet have EASA approval.”
Manufacturer’s comment Having announced the AW119Ke or “Koala enhanced” in 2007, AgustaWestland started customer deliveries of this version last year. The AW119Ke offers a number of improvements over the A119 Koala due to its increased take-off weight giving greater payload and new main rotor blades which further enhance the performance of the aircraft. Existing owners of A119 Koala aircraft can retrofit the changes to benefit from the improvements delivered by the AW119Ke. AgustaWestland is also expanding its network of service centres both in and outside Europe to deliver spares, maintenance, support and training closer to its customers.
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EC120B is ‘ideal’ family machine but not for power hungry operators Pilot instructor Rob Hields believes that the EC120B is the ideal family helicopter that is at its best when used for sightseeing or touring by small groups. Hields, who runs the Leeds-based Hields Aviation, frequently accompanies the owners Jack and Jane Havakin on leisure trips. Hields, who has an engineering background, says he admires the tight design with good accessibility to all areas. “The simplicity and use of space is excellent,” says Hields, who has more than 5,500 hours and 11 type ratings. It is an aircraft that has been criticised for lack of power and it is not the type of helicopter that you would fill with five big rugby types and pack to the gills with baggage. But, in my view, it is the ideal family helicopter and very comfortable for four people to use for leisure or business.” He adds: “I hear criticism from owners that obtaining spare parts can be a problem and that they are expensive but the maintenance is straightforward.” Hields, who trains and demonstrates the EC120B, says that it is a question of horses for courses. “I wouldn’t want to compare the EC120B with other aircraft. If you want more power you should think in terms of other
Rob Hields (right) with EC120B owners Jack and Jane Havakin.
EUROCOPTER EC120B The EC120B Colibri first flew in 1995 and was first delivered in 1998. It can accommodate pilot and four passengers, or pilot, patient and paramedic in HEMS configuration. It has a Vne of 150kts and range of 393nm. Pre-owned values range from US$850,000 to US$2.2m. The EC120B is found throughout Europe, but is particularly popular in Switzerland and the UK. The largest fleet is probably that of DGT – Servicio de Helicopteros of Spain. excellent helicopters such as the Bell 407.” Richard Bailey of Scientifics Ltd, who says the most desirable upgrade is a moving GPS map, rates the EC120B’s reliability, speed, equipment and looks. However he says the aircraft is
too expensive. Both he and Capt. Andreas Gafner of Swiss Skyways Services are generally very satisfied with the maintenance, value, dispatch reliability and operating capability. Gafner says the endurance and space for baggage are among pluses.
Istanbul operators want closer Bell maintenance facility Turkey’s Sancak Air is taking delivery of a Bell 407 in September and expects to be among operators in Europe and the Middle East that are generally very satisfied with the aircraft. Sales and marketing manager Yavuz Murat Yuzgen says: “The Bell 407 is four bladed, more stable and comfortable than 206 helicopters. And, as Sancak Air is JAR 145 maintenance facility we have a team capable of doing maintenance. We always use original Bell parts and supply our parts directly from Bell.” But Atilla Samdancioglu of Unver Air points out that almost all Bell operators are in or around Istanbul. “Unfortunately the Bell service centre is in Ankara, a distance of around 200 miles.” Samdancioglu is very satisfied with the 407’s operating capability, satisfied with
dispatch reliability and value, and confirms it is reliable and easy to fly and operate. “But the spare parts are expensive and fuel capacity and avionics are poor.” His improvements wish-list includes cheaper spares, fewer ASBs, increased range and better autopilot and avionics. “Bell Helicopter is still the best in market but needs to improve communication with customers and their CSF service capabilities.” Peter Thoma of Heliteam Sud praises the outstanding performance and reliability and says the most desirable upgrade is a glass cockpit. Both he and LongRanger owner Prof. Jeremy Stone are very satisfied with the maintenance support, dispatch reliability and operating capability. While Thoma is also very satisfied with the value, Stone is satisfied and says parts are expensive. “Performance and
BELL 407 Designed to supplement and eventually supersede the 206 series helicopters, the 407 was announced in 1993 and first customer delivery was in 1996. There are variants for corporate, EMS, law enforcement and utility applications, and the cabin can accommodate up to seven passengers. The current model has a maximum cruise speed of 133kts and range of 330nm. Pre-owned prices range from US$2m to US$3.3m. The Bell 407 is in service mainly as single aircraft fleets in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and Ukraine, but is notably popular in the Republic of Ireland where a number of US and UK-registered examples mingle with the locals.
flexibility are the best things about the 407,” says Stone.
Manufacturer’s comment “Bell is aggressive when it deals with operational safety, both in our products and within the helicopter industry. While not considered better when in volume, the number of ASBs reflects our rigorous safety review procedures. Likewise, our spares are genuine Bell products and will not jeopardise our aircraft’s integrity. Customer communication in general has not been a detriment to our No. 1 rating in customer support, however we can always improve and will take the input as constructive. “The 407 is Bell’s volume leader and is considered a core product in our commercial business. Bell has conducted a comprehensive market review of single engine helicopter performance requirements and any upgrades noted in our study are being evaluated to determine if or when they can be incorporated into our 407 production line. Customers specifically cite the desire for upgraded avionics, for which we are studying potential configurations along with other modernisation technology, but we have not finalised any plans for product introduction. “Bell views the European market as extremely important to its global presence and is studying ways to improve regional support.”
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BGAD 09
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Visitors to the fifth UK Business & General Aviation Day – BGAD09 – will see around twenty aircraft on static display, as well as more than forty exhibiting companies at Marshall Cambridge Airport UK on Tuesday June 9th. This year, BGAD coincides with the 80th anniversary of Cambridge Airport, so the day has a celebratory air, as well as being an excellent informal networking
BGAD is a great place for delegates to do business.
opportunity for the UK’s business aviation community. At a time when business aviation is
under unparalleled levels of mediafuelled scrutiny, we are delighted that the British Business & General
Aviation Association (BBGA) and Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) have come together to present an
hour long seminar – ‘Make the case for business aviation’. For details of this essential presentation see panel, page 18. The static aircraft display is showcasing aircraft from every sector of business aviation, from VLJs to intercontinental business jets, helicopters and twin props. All of the aircraft are displayed right outside the exhibition area and presented up close and personal for your inspection. Entrance to BGAD09 is free of charge and only business professionals are admitted. All visitors are asked to pre-register and to have identification with them when they attend the day. You can pre-register at the BGAD web site – www.bgad.aero. The web site also has full information on exhibitors and aircraft, including any late additions and alterations to the programme. AEROPEOPLE HOST Telephone: +44 1223 373 333 Email: adam.dowling@aeropeople.com Web: www.aeropeople.com
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AEROTECS BOOTH: 27/29 Telephone: +32 11 424 066 Email: info@aerotecs.com Web: www.aerotecs.com AeroTecs is the European Representative for Rosen Aviation IFE, Lou Martin window shades and shell kits and Aerocon cabin noise reduction kits. AeroTecs is an Aces Systems ISO 9001-2000 certified repair and calibration centre. Aces Systems are used for propeller, rotor and track and jet engine fan balance and for vibration analysis and engine health monitoring.
AIM COMPOSITES LTD BOOTH: 21 Telephone: +44 1223 441 000 Email: info@aimcomposites.com Web: www.aimcomposites.com AIM Composites provide a complete service in composites, from raw materials, mouldings and FST to repairs including Radomes. The Chameleon process offers unique decorative finishes including VIP woods and marbles.
AIROPS LIMITED BOOTH: 13 Telephone: +44 8707 655 100 Email: info@airops.co.uk Web: www.airops.co.uk Airops Ltd specialises in the design and development of software and IT systems for the aviation industry. In business since 1989, we are based at Farnborough Airport in the United Kingdom. Airops undertakes a wide variety of consultancy tasks for our customers, although we are perhaps best known for our two leading aviation software products: AIROPS 5: for aircraft operators and Brokers; and AIROPS MovementExec: for airports, handling agents and FBOs.
AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS LTD BOOTH: 3 Telephone: +44 0 31 71 308 2905 Email: robert.waddell@akzonobelaerospace.co.uk Web: www.akzonobelaerospace.com AkzoNobel are the largest global paint and coatings company and are a major producer of speciality chemicals. Based in Sassenheim, Amsterdam and Waukegan, Chicago we employ 60,000 people and are committed to excellence and delivering tomorrow’s answers today.
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AVIATION QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES BGAD09 will again feature a superb line up of luxury cars, as well as aircraft.
BOOTH: 15 Telephone: +44 1702 328 246 Email: info@aqms.org.uk Web: www.aqms.org.uk EASA Parts M, 21, 145, 147 compliance services. Exposition and procedure compilation in plain English. Auditing. Records and aircraft surveys – sales, leasing, ARC. Training for Part M(i), Human Factors, SFAR88.
BALTIC AIR CHARTER ASSOCIATION BOOTH: 1 Telephone: +44 20 7623 5501 Email: baca@balticexchange.com Web: www.baca.org.uk BACA represents the interests of commercial aviation companies particularly in the air charter industries and markets. Membership includes air brokers, charter airlines, airports, business aircraft operators, freight forwarders, consultants and others.
with an audited circulation to every owner and operator of a business aircraft in Europe.
Norwich-based SaxonAir Charter Limited and SaxonAir Flight Support Limited will be celebrating their recent acquisition by Klyne Aviation Limited, one benefit of which is an expanded fleet, including a 2008 Hawker 400XP. leather, Scott Group Custom Carpets, Majilite Novasuede and Nytek products, Bute Fabrics and Goodrich Lighting Systems. Also showing veneered furniture from Bell Bespoke Interiors.
CESSNA CITATION AIRCRAFT DISPLAY Telephone: +44 1252 378 811 Web: www.cessna.com
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Cessna Aircraft Company will exhibit its Citation Mustang, the highly successful entrylevel business jet, of which more than 200 have been delivered since April 2007. This recent milestone confirms the aircraft’s popularity with operators and private owners alike.
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Telephone: +44 1844 238 020 Email: ga@gamta.org Web: www.gamta.org BBGA is the British Business and General Aviation Association. The Association is the trade body representing companies operating and trading in the general and business aviation industry, including manufacturers, business aviation operators, maintenance organisations, repair and overhaul organisations, training organisations, aircraft and helicopter sales organisations, spares stockists and other supporting organisations including finance, insurance and publishing companies.
BORLEY BROTHERS BOOTH: 14 Telephone: +44 1223 294156 Email: kimbutler@borley-brothers.co.uk Web: www.borley-brothers.co.uk Borley Brother Engineering provides a diverse range of services, which include bespoke aircraft docking equipment, ground support equipment, test rig manufacture and general steel fabrication, for a wide range of industries.
CAMBRIDGE AEROCLUB HOST Telephone: +44 1223 373 717 Web: www.cambridgeaeroclub.co.uk
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components covering the Dassault Falcon series and Cessna Citation series aircraft. The company is an ASA 100 member with FAA AC0056A quality acreditation. Current inventory is $23m. Customers include four Government VIP fleets.
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT DISPLAY Telephone: +44 118 977 0180 Email: steve.jones@gulfstream.com Web: www.gulfstream.com Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced some 1,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958.
HANGAR 8 BOOTH: 26/STATIC Telephone: +44 1865 372 215 Email: sales@hangar8.co.uk Web: www.hangar8.co.uk Hangar 8 Limited has evolved into one of the UK’s largest business aircraft management and charter companies with 25 jets within its fleet. With operational bases as far afield as Moscow, the company has particular expertise in Hawker sales and management but commercially operates many types from Citation jets to Challengers.
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The Cambridge Aero Club is one of the longest established flight training schools in the world! We have been training pilots at Marshall Airport Cambridge UK for more than sixty years.
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Static display is best ever This year’s static aircraft display is the most comprehensive we have assembled since the event started in 2001 and represents all sectors of business aviation. All aircraft appear subject to operational considerations, so if you are planning to attend to see a particular aircraft, it is best to double check with the BGAD team before you depart. Their details are on the BGAD web site – www.bgad.aero Aircraft on display Cessna Mustang (Cessna) Legacy 600 (Embraer) Phenom 100 (Embraer) Super King Air 350 (Saxon Air) G150 (Gulfstream) Cessna Citation CJ2+ (Hangar 8) Cessna Citation Xls (Hangar 8) Hawker 900xp (Hangar 8) Bombardier Challenger C601 (Hangar 8) Learjet 60XR (Vistajet) Learjet 45 (Ravenair) EC135 (Capital Air Services) EC155 (Capital Air Services) Hawker 400 (Saxon Air) Beechcraft Premier 1A (Hawker Beechcraft) Hawker 750 (Hawker Beechcraft)
Cessna 172 (Cambridge Aero Club) Extra 200 (Cambridge Aero Club) Beechcraft King Air 200 GT (Synergy Aviation) Jetstream 31 (Highland Airways)
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HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORPORATION
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AIRCRAFT DISPLAY Telephone: +44 1244 523 600 Email: howard_povey@hawkerbeechcraft.com Web: www.hawkerbeechcraft.com Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a worldleading manufacturer of business, specialmission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT SERVICES AIRCRAFT DISPLAY Telephone: +44 1244 523 778 Email: stuart_mcneilis@hawkerbeechcraft.com Web: www.hawkerbeechcraftservices.com With ten service centres located across the US, in Mexico and the United Kingdom, Hawker Beechcraft Services is a network of factory owned world-class service centres dedicated to providing professional aircraft maintenance and repair.
BOOTH: 11 Telephone: +44 1285 771 177 Email: ops@kemble.com Web: www.kemble.com Kemble is fast becoming a premier base for business jets and is developing first class facilities along with a full line-up of events throughout summer 2009, headlined by the famous Kemble Air Day 20/21st June 2009.
MARSHALL AEROSPACE TEST SERVICES HOST Telephone: +44 1223 399 541 Email: andrew.chilton@marshallaerospace.com Web: www.marshalltestservices.co.uk Based in a dedicated facility, Marshall Test Services can provide a complete customised test capability, covering design and manufacture through to analysis and reporting, within a broad variety of engineering disciplines.
HAYWARD AVIATION LIMITED BOOTH: 17/18 Telephone: +44 20 7902 7800 Email: info@haywards.net Web: www.haywards.net
Martin Lener (second left) enjoys the presentation of the EBAA silver safety award for Tyrolean Jet Service’ 30 accident free years of operations, logging more than 67,000 flight hours.
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Tyrolean Jet Services has been recognised for 30 years of safe operations, flying more than 67,000 hours accident free, and receiving the EBAA Silver Safety Award.
Bombardier has announced a 268nm increased range option for the Learjet 40XR. This is obtained through a 687lb increase to the fuel tank capacity. At its long range cruise speed of Mach 0.75, the aircraft now offers a non-stop range of 1,991nm, up by 15 per cent.
More sims at Farnborough FlightSafety International has received JAA Level D qualification for Hawker 750, Citation Sovereign and Gulfstream G550 simulators at its Farnborough centre.
ARINC chalks up 250 The number of business aircraft in Europe and the Middle East using ARINC Direct has increased to 250, up 100 from a year ago. The service provides cockpit datalinks, cabin voice and data, and flight planning.
Jet Republic selects Aircell Jet Republic has selected Aircell’s SwiftBroadband for its fleet of Learjet 60XRs. The 110 systems will allow passengers to use Wi-Fi Smartphones for email in flight and integrated cabin handsets to make voice calls.
Premier I speeds to Geneva With astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson at the controls, a Premier IA has completed a 627 statute mile trip from Chester to Geneva in one hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds, at an average speed of 511.9mph. The aircraft’s owner Robert Kay and Hawker Beechcraft pilot Aaron Comber accompanied Gibson.
Gulfstream adds parts centre Gulfstream has added a European parts distribution centre to its product support network. The CORJET Europe facility in Madrid, Spain, will serve as a strategic parts distribution facility for high-usage items, and already holds nearly $4 million in Gulfstream parts. CORJET Europe is a joint venture between Iberia and Gestair.
CJ4 on schedule for 2010 Cessna reports that it is on track for FAA type certification of the Citation CJ4 by the end of the year. There are currently three aircraft that have accumulated more than 760 flight hours. Cessna is working toward EASA certification concurrently.
Folding seat for Phenom Embraer is to equip its Phenom 100 with different seats, featuring improved cushions and lumbar support structures, and an armrest that discretely retracts into the seat contour. A partial folding capability in the seat adjacent to the entrance will facilitate entry and exit from the cabin. Customers who have already received their Phenom 100 will be able to retrofit the new seats.
7X gains subtle curves Dassault has unveiled a new cabin interior design for the Falcon 7X, in collaboration with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. It will be available as an option for deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2011. The design introduces subtle curves throughout the interior. A single arc carpet, curved bulkheads and subtly curved galley are featured.
Citation centre for Valencia Cessna is to build its new European Citation service centre at Valencia airport in Spain, chosen because it is convenient for destinations popular with operators, there is limited maintenance capability in the area and because the number of Citations being based in North Africa is increasing.
Bell to deliver Citation parts
Europe currently 25% down against a year ago. The company is expanding its facilities with a new, dedicated FBO building on schedule to open in October this year.
EBAA honours Khalek The EBAA has awarded its 2009 European Business Aviation Awards to Marwan Khalek, ceo and cofounder of Gama Aviation, and to officials at the Lyon-Bron airport, who have long promoted the economic value business aviation brings to its local community. EBAA president Brian Humphries commended Khalek’s effectiveness as a businessman and champion for the industry. “Marwan launched Gama Aviation over two decades ago, and his commitment and dedication to excellence were key to Gama’s emergence as a premier international business aviation group,” he said.
Lufttransport AS buys B200 simulator Lufttransport AS is to acquire a CAE 5000 series Beech King Air B200 fullflight simulator and associated Simfinity training devices, to be located in Oslo. This is the first time Lufttransport has ordered its own simulation equipment, which will be delivered in early 2010.
Aviapartner Nice pairs with Signature Signature Flight Support is to jointly develop the Aviapartner FBO at Nice airport. Aviapartner will continue to provide separate commercial passenger and ramp handling services in Nice outside this arrangement.
Cessna is to use its sister company Bell’s European parts distribution facility at Amsterdam Schipol to enhance parts distribution to Citation operators in Europe. Operators will continue to work directly with authorised service centres, Cessna’s Paris centre or Citation Parts Distribution.
Avtrak to monitor Avantis
Newquay bucks the trend
The Airbus ACJ has been certificated by EASA for an increased MTOW of 76.5 tonnes. This takes the range with eight passengers to 6,000nm, an increase of 170nm, or can be used to increase payload.
Midwest Executive Aviation is reporting a 10% increase in business traffic at Newquay in the first quarter of 2009 against the backdrop of business aviation movements in
Avtrak GlobalNet has become one of the preferred factory authorised maintenance tracking services for Piaggio P-180 Avanti aircraft. The service will be provided to new Avanti buyers for the first year free of charge by Piaggio.
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Regular BGAD exhibitors Embraer will once again be showing the Legacy 600, which will be joined by a Phenom 100.
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Seminar will discuss the essential issues Business Aviation has been receiving a bad press in the mainstream media recently, but there remains a strong case for business aviation as a productivity tool. In this presentation, we will endeavour to look at the facts behind the claims made by the industry’s detractors, and outline why the various forms of business aviation still make sense, including:
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Challenger 604 S/N 5370. Excellent pedigree, TT 4,716 hours. New Midcoast paint and interior, nine passenger, extended cabin w/additional window, unique aft lav w/two closets, Airshow 400, Aerial View cameras, fax/copier/scanner, A must see! Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com
Learjet 60 S/N 255: TTAF 2,618 hours, APU, TCAS 4000, EGPWS, FDR, Aero M SATCOM, UNS-1E, 3-Frequency ELT, Enhanced Flight ID, JAR-OPS/RVSM approved. Excellent condition! Tel: +1 713 681 0075 or +1 201 445 5660 Par Avion Ltd. Web: www.paravionltd.com. Email: info@paravionltd.com
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Citation II SP S/N 551-355. Price reduced to $ 1,100,000 ! TTAF 6,400 hours, 1+9 passenger configuration. commercial JAR OPS1 approved! Engines : 250/2 400 FH since MOH, 8.33 spacing and FM immunity, Mode S, HF, Thrust Rev. Maintained on CESCOM. Grey leather seating/grey carpet, 2003 Interiors. Tel. +39 335 7367145 Orion Fly. Web: www.orionfly.it. Email: info@orionfly.it
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