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European operators form world’s first charter alliance

Eight of Europe’s major business air charter companies have joined together to form a strategic alliance under the name AirClub. Celebrating its launch are Tom Carstensen of Air Alsie, Mauro de Rosa of GlobeAir (AirClub deputy chairman), Alfred Bijl of Corporatejets, Christian Hatje of PrivatAir (AirClub chairman), Jonas Kraft of ACM Air Charter, Philip Queffelec of Masterjet, Jurgen van Campenhout of FlyingGroup and Floris Helmers of Air Hamburg.

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ExecuJet Africa launches service to plan emergency responses

ExecuJet Africa is partnering with international risk management company MS Risk to offer emergency response plans for clients with staff based at remote locations in Africa. The company launched the service, called Urgent Response Plan, at the Mining Indaba 2013 show in Cape Town.

ExecuJet and MS Risk will work with clients’ human resources and safety managers to develop evacuation plans for those companies who do not currently have one in place, or integrate services into an existing programme.

The plan will also include intelligence reporting, remote site visits, ground and air service options, and logistics coordination.

“We’ve had an increase in requests from companies to urgently extract key foreign staff based in remote locations within Africa, which led us to launch this service with MS Risk.

“An evacuation exercise requires thorough planning well in advance to integrate the air service with other logistics involved, and this is beyond the scope of most other air service

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providers,” says Chris Frost, business development manager for flight operations at ExecuJet. “The Urgent Response Plan was well received at the show. In light of recent events in Africa, corporations have an increased awareness of these issues and there is a demand for this service within the mining sector.”

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ExecuJet also showcased a range of other aviation services at the show, including aircraft and helicopter charter flights, scheduled services to remote locations and air cargo operations.

The company’s global charter fleet now includes three helicopters from South Africa’s Acher Aviation; a Bell 407, an Agusta 109 Power and an EC130, plus access to other models.

“We recognise the delivery and transportation issues related to mining and have identified rotary wing aircraft as a cost-effective option for mining companies to improve their efficiency and enhance safety,” says Mike Clark, director of flight operations.

ExecuJet Africa operates a number of aircraft to and from the mining areas in Africa and views helicopter charter as essential when transporting mining personnel between sites, particularly those with basic or non-existent landing strips. Rotary wing support services include seismic survey operations, vip aviation support, oil pipeline inspections and security surveillance support.

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Meravo brings special EC145 to Germany Based at Oedheim, near Stuttgart, long-standing Eurocopter helicopter operator Meravo has ordered Germany’s first EC145 MercedesBenz for delivery this summer.

“We are looking forward to receiving this exquisite helicopter, which is tailored to fulfill the high expectations of business and private travellers,” says Bernd Hauber, ceo.

“We will offer charter and corporate flights for up to eight passengers from our main base in southern Germany and other heliports.”

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Latest managed Legacy boosts expanding Empire Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group has signed a management contract for a second Embraer Legacy 650 with a private owner. It will join a fleet of two super midsize Legacy 600 jets already operated by the company.

“Our aircraft management services are the core of our regional business and it is gratifying that we continue to attract new aircraft owners to bring their aircraft under EAG management. In fact, we were the first operator in the Middle East to manage a Legacy 650 and we are delighted to add a second to our managed fleet, and to expand our long-haul capabilities,” says Steve Hartley, executive director.

Following its recent success attracting aircraft under management in India, Empire Aviation has also launched a comprehensive range of business aviation services for private aircraft owners on the sub-continent.

The one-stop shop approach covers aircraft sales, aircraft management, flight operations and charter.

Empire took its first business jet under management in India in December 2012. The 2012 model Bombardier Challenger 300 is based at HAL Airport in Bangalore, where the company opened its first office in India recently and where there is already a team of six aviation specialists on the ground. It is in negotiations for a further three managed aircraft and plans to have five aircraft under management in India by mid 2013, with the team doubling in size over the same period.

Paras Dhamecha, executive director, comments: “The Indian economy is proving robust and with more Indian companies globalising their operations, we see a healthy

Steve Hartley continues to make progress picking up business in India.

future demand for our services, where we can fill the gap for a professional management company, which can simplify the ownership process and

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challenges facing the development of private aviation in India; notably that the current tough regulations on aircraft importation and ownership are slowing market development, and airports are becoming busier and running close to capacity.

However, the company is optimistic about its prospects in the growing market. “We see part of our initial role as helping company and individual owners and aircraft operators in India understand the benefits of working with independent and experienced professional aircraft managers,” says Hartley.

“Most private aircraft in India are company owned and managed by an in-house operations team, which is not always very cost effective.

Empire Aviation takes an asset management approach to aircraft ownership and management, which starts with understanding the owner’s needs, and building a business model around this, ensuring access to all the benefits of the aircraft while protecting its value through professional operation, management and maintenance to manufacturers’ standards.”

Initially established in Bangalore, Empire plans to extend its services to Indian aircraft owners through a network including additional offices in north and central India.

“We have made good progress in rapidly establishing EA in India,” concludes Dhamecha. “The initial response from owners and operators has been very encouraging and we are now moving on to the next phase which is to focus on private operators who require the full management spectrum including induction of their aircraft in India.”

Jetflite heads for the City of London From February, Finnish air charter operator Jetflite’s Citation Sovereign has been granted permission to fly to London City airport. “This ensures maximum time saving and flexibility when travelling to London city centre,” the company says.

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Bond’s Capt Craig Trott, with paramedics Kathy Simpson and Davie Philips.

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The recently-launched Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has announced that Bond was selected to supply the new frontline life-saving resource for an initial seven-year period, following a rigorous and extensive tendering process.

A five-strong paramedic team will crew the charity helicopter. Bond training services manager Andy Mottram says that the men will undergo three weeks of intensive helicopter familiarisation training.

“The staff recruited for SCAA are top-line paramedics and they show all the aptitude, enthusiasm and ability to make first class air ambulance crew,” he says. “The helicopter is a completely different environment for them but they all seem comfortable with it and are settling into training perfectly.”

Swiss Aviation Consulting has signed an agreement with an undisclosed customer for another Airbus A319 business jet to be supervised by its aircraft asset management programme. The aircraft is based in Germany and is operated under EUOPS standard. “This is the second

A319 to join our programme,” explains Dr Daniel Lütolf, chairman of Swiss AeroHoldings Ltd. “At the moment we have full asset management assignments for about 30 aircraft and almost 80 per cent thereof are actually large cabin and long range business aircraft.”

ASL bv, based at Eindhoven airport in the Netherlands, has become the first operator in the Benelux countries to offer the Citation X for charter and presented the aircraft at a special event to celebrate the company’s first anniversary.

The ASL group is headquartered in Belgium, but now has its own Dutch air operators certificate and operates from three airports in the Netherlands.

National Grid takes UK’s first Bell 429 National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc has purchased the first Bell 429 to be operated in the UK, and will task the helicopter with inspection and maintenance of power lines.

“We required a versatile and reliable aircraft to support our mission, which is providing power to millions of people in the UK. We selected the Bell 429 for its unmatched ability to operate in challenging conditions and for its reduced maintenance costs,” says Mike Hannon, field support manager.

Final delivery of the aircraft will take place on completion of EASA approved customisations at Bell Helicopter’s European headquarters in Prague. It includes an operator workstation in the cabin of the aircraft featuring SyQuest 20" HD display, MX-10 control unit, HD Nano Flash recorder, USB hub ports and keyboard.

National Grid is an international electricity and gas company, and is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It delivers gas and electricity to millions across the UK and the north eastern United States. It uses helicopters to survey and repair power lines and pipelines throughout its network.

“National Grid’s decision to purchase the Bell 429 was driven by the aircraft’s versatility, speed and cost efficiency,” says Patrick Moulay, md, commercial business for Bell Helicopter in Europe.

During their development Bell 429s have conducted extensive flight demonstrations in every continent, except Antarctica, and have been certified in more than 40 countries.

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One of two helicopter air ambulances operated by Bond Air Services on behalf of the Scottish Ambulance Service, an EC135T2i, has reached 10,000 flying hours.

The total was passed while transferring a maternity patient with abdominal pains from Cambeltown hospital to Crosshouse hospital in Kilmarnock, by one of the first EC135s introduced into Bond’s fleet.

As part of the recently renewed contract between Bond and SAS, two of the latest medically-equipped EC145T2 aircraft will be introduced in September 2014. The new aircraft type will further enhance this longstanding service by delivering improved range and endurance, while also providing more room for patients and equipment.

Garry Fraser, SAS general manager for air ambulance operations, says: “The two EC135s fly around 2,000 missions each year and were the first helicopters in Scotland to have been purpose-built to our specific medical specifications. They provide an essential lifeline to remote and rural communities, as well as responding to major incidents and serious emergencies across the country.”

These government-funded helicopters in Glasgow and Inverness are now to be supplemented by a Bolkow 105 based at Perth, and also

experience for owners. This will also help further stimulate the market for business aviation.”

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Saad Wallan is investing in a pair of Falcon 900 aircraft.

Wallan boosts range with Falcon 900 additions Saudi Arabia’s Wallan Aviation has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a pre-owned Falcon 900EX EASy II, and an order for a new 900LX for delivery in the second quarter of this year.

The company will operate both aircraft for its own use with the option of offering one or both to the charter market. The sale marks Wallan Aviation’s first entry into the Dassault Falcon range and large cabin segment.

Chairman Saad Wallan, who is also a board member of MEBAA and the Saudi Aviation Club, is a passionate aviator and has been a type rated pilot since 1992. He says: “We chose the Falcon 900LX because of its advanced technology and efficient performance and range, its go anywhere flexibility and its resale value. For example, the Falcon 900’s range connects Riyadh or Dubai directly with Shannon airport in Ireland, where passengers can clear customs immigration for the whole of the US. “Falcons are increasingly proving

themselves with operators in the region and this helps develop experience and build confidence in the Falcon range, which also has attractive emissions and environmental credentials.”

Wallan Aviation has been operating in the Middle East for 20 years and has also expanded to other services in the aviation field, including charter, jet maintenance and a flight academy. It was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by the US Department of Commerce for strengthening American-Saudi ties.

The company employs more than 800 staff, with a team of 35 dedicated specifically to aviation.

The Falcon 900LX flies 4,750 nm non-stop and can connect Dubai with Beijing, Jeddah to Cape Town, Riyadh to Chengdou, or Dammam to Singapore. Dassault says it already plans to deliver six Falcons to Middle East customers over the next 18 months, growing its fleet by ten per cent. More than 60 Falcon business jets currently operate in the region.

Eight of Europe’s major business air charter companies have joined together to form a strategic alliance under the name AirClub. Modelled on the alliances formed in recent years by groups of airlines, it is thought to be the first such cooperation between business operators.

Founding members ACM Air Charter, Air Alsie, Air Hamburg, Corporatejets, FlyingGroup, GlobeAir, Masterjet and PrivatAir aim to offer their customers increased flexibility and availability, while enhancing customer service.

The partners, which are based in seven different countries, will accumulate their resources and know-how, providing a wider range of solutions and more tailored approaches to their customers’ needs. They believe that AirClub will enable its members to offer customers those services and products that as individual operators they would not be able to provide; asset management of many diverse aircraft types, greater choice of charter aircraft ranging from very light jets to corporate airliners, as well as a broader selection of home bases.

Christian Hatje, svp business aviation of PrivatAir and chairman of AirClub, says: “History has been made. AirClub is the first ever alliance of business jet operators and will operate more than 100 business jets.

We will combine the strength, purchasing power and expertise of some of Europe’s leading players within the industry to provide clients with premium service, top aircraft availability and flexibility as well as

the highest possible standard of safety and comfort.

“I believe that we will see the same phenomenon as in commercial aviation 15 years ago; either you are part of a great, solid group of players – an alliance – or you will struggle to survive in this increasingly challenging industry. Having all kinds of different operators within AirClub will be a huge benefit, as it allows us to learn from and complement each other. We are confident that our wide variety of experts pooled with our different backgrounds and networks make us stronger than any other player in the industry.”

Hatje adds: “We will strive to launch our own AirClub online booking system, allowing customers to choose from a vast, diversified fleet located all over Europe, as well as a special member’s programme to complement the latter early next year.

Booking a private jet through our online system will be as easy as renting a car.”

Mauro de Rosa, chief marketing officer Europe at GlobeAir AG and deputy chairman of AirClub, says: “GlobeAir is very proud to be a part of the first, and so far only, corporate jet alliance. We are always looking for ways to upgrade our customer service and partnering with other operators offers our customers the benefit of an extended fleet.

“AirClub is an absolute milestone in today’s business aviation and we are convinced it will further enhance our standing as an industry.”

Other operators may be invited to participate in AirClub in the future.

Sloane collects UK’s fourth GrandNew Sloane Helicopters has taken delivery from AgustaWestland of the fourth GrandNew to be placed onto the UK register.

Following the handover in Milan, Sloane’s crew brought the helicopter through stunning Alpine scenery, enjoying the new cockpit technology, including the mapping and synthetic vision systems. Sloane was unable to confirm the ultimate customer’s identity.

Sir Peter Ogden, joint founder of the computer services company Computacenter, is reported to be upgrading his AgustaWestland Grand to a GrandNew. This is to be registered G-JTHU after the Channel Island of Jethou.

LEA puts English roasts and Thai curries on the menu London Executive Aviation is continuing its fleet expansion with the addition of another Challenger 300 based at Luton airport. This brings the total number of aircraft in the LEA fleet to 28.

The Challenger can seat up to ten passengers plus crew and stewardess, and allows non-stop flights from London to destinations such as Moscow, Jeddah, Lagos and Dubai.

LEA managing director George Galanopoulos says: “The addition of this aircraft to our fleet highlights our dedication to offering the broadest range of aircraft options for business charter operations. We have amassed considerable experience of operating this type and have been very pleased with its dispatch reliability. We have also received consistently positive customer feedback.

“Our Challenger 300s fill a niche in our fleet between the midsize Citation Excel and large cabin Embraer

Craig Sharp, founder of High Flying Food, with LEA’s Sheila Greenwood and Patrick Margetson-Rushmore.

Legacys. Their impressive range, coupled with modern, spacious cabins, make these aircraft an extremely popular choice.”

LEA has also announced a partnership with aviation catering provider High Flying Food, covering six of LEA’s UK bases: London City, Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill, Stapleford and Oxford airports.

Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, LEA chief executive, says: “We have always been dedicated to providing the best quality private air travel experience for all our clients and this partnership provides the latest example of this. As we have such a wide range of customers, it is important for us to be able to cater for a variety of tastes and demands and High Flying Food can help us do just that.”

Sheila Greenwood, cabin service manager, adds: “We’ve taken a great deal of time to research the best ways to provide the highest quality catering options. Having undertaken a trial with High Flying Food, I’ve seen firsthand the positive reaction of our clients, and we are very pleased to offer this service across our fleet.”

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Qatar’s web site targets Middle East and Russia Qatar Airways’ private jet division has launched its corporate web site in Arabic and Russian languages. The new local language sites are expected to better communicate Qatar Executive’s business offering in its home market – the Middle East – and growth markets such as Russia and the CIS, where luxury travel is on the rise.

Available at qatarexec.com.qa/ar and qatarexec.com.ru from the home page of the corporate web site, the new sites mirror Qatar Executive’s English language internet presence.

Commenting on the developments, ceo Akbar Al Baker says: “The Middle East and Russia are key markets due to the continuing booming economy in these regions.

We are proud to be able to facilitate business for high-powered entrepreneurs in this part of the world, through providing the fastest and most convenient means of travel for their global businesses.”

Alongside three Challenger 605s and two Global 5000s, Qatar Executive also operates a Global Express XRS featuring a spacious two cabin configuration, accommodating up to 13 passengers.

Royal Jet reports busiest year as it looks to replace existing BBJ fleet

Chris Mace, group commercial director of Klyne Aviation, with SaxonAir’s newly appointed ceo Alex Durand.

Durand takes the helm as SaxonAir’s ceo Bell 412 tows largest banner A Bell 412, owned by Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi, flew along the shore of the United Arab Emirates while displaying the world’s largest aerial banner in celebration of the UAE’s National Day in December.

“This is our fifth year of flying this amazing flag, and it seems to get bigger every year,” says A J Baker, vp of commercial business at Falcon Aviation Services.

The banner measured more than 4,600 sq m and was visible up to 12 miles away, ensuring the entire city of Abu Dhabi could witness the flight.

Alex Durand has been appointed to the role of chief executive at UK charter operator and flight support company SaxonAir. Durand brings to the role over 20 years of experience in the business aviation sector, most recently as UK representative for the ProAir Group, accountable manager of Finesse Executive and prior to that, group managing director for Gregg Air. “I am delighted to be joining SaxonAir having watched its development with interest,” says Durand. “I am also excited about the new opportunities that I can bring through my own established network of industry relationships and experience.”

The new appointment has enabled md Chris Mace to take up a new role within SaxonAir’s parent company Klyne Aviation, as group commercial director. His primary focus will be to create new business opportunities for the companies within the group, including overseeing marketing

activities, and maintaining a proactive commercial focus. Mace welcomes Durand’s appointment: “His extensive experience in leadership, business planning and development, operations and safety management will support SaxonAir’s future growth and increasing presence in the international business aviation marketplace.”

Despite recent economic conditions, SaxonAir reports that it has experienced a 12.5 per cent increase in charter flights flown and a 65 per cent increase in handled flights at Norwich airport since moving into its multi-million pound facility in May 2011.

SaxonAir’s clients include many blue chip companies, individual business men and women, sports teams, musicians, the offshore energy industry and many local businesses and private families.

The current charter fleet now consists of five light and midsize jets and two helicopters.

Royal Jet will celebrate its tenth anniversary in May, and reports that it operated 3,135 flights to 370 cities in 136 countries during 2012.

“This year, we expect to comfortably outperform our operational and financial statistics forecast for the full period of 2012,” says Shane O’Hare, president and ceo.

The operator has also reported its busiest-ever year in 2012 for medical evacuation missions, up by 10 per cent over another record year in 2011.

As the oldest company to provide medevac services, Royal Jet has flown over 1,650 missions to date.

O’Hare explains: “Our service goes well beyond providing air ambulances, medical teams and equipment. In the past few years Royal Jet’s medevac division has handled missions in the most challenging of situations across community, political and government sectors from around the world and nearer home in the GCC.” Growing the fleet and refurbishing the remainder of the current fleet is planned for 2013. Royal Jet is currently investing $9 million in the interior refurbishment of one of its Boeing Business Jets. Upgrades include a new state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system, live TV,

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SATCOM, Wi-Fi and global mobile systems, while furnishings such as luxury seats and sleeper beds will also be enhanced.

“We are assessing our long-term fleet plan which would include replacement of the existing BBJ fleet by 2016,” says O’Hare.

“We have also signed a commercial agreement with Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) to lease 4,450 sq m of hangar space at the facility at Abu Dhabi International airport. This provides us the capability for simultaneous maintenance of two BBJs and one Gulfstream and allows the in-house maintenance team to expand their existing capabilities to include all Achecks, as well as fulfil other complex maintenance tasks.”

Royal Jet crews can expect to be busy in 2013.

Azerbaijan orders ten helicopters Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered ten AgustaWestland helicopters, comprising a contract for eight AW139 intermediate twins and a preliminary sales contract for two AW189 medium twins. Four AW139s and the two AW189s will be used for offshore transport operations, two AW139s for emergency medical services, one AW139 for search and rescue and one for vip transport. Deliveries are expected to start in the second half of 2013 and the contract is valued at approximately €115 million.

Azerbaijan Airlines, headquartered in Baku, is part of the Azerbaijan Hava Yollari Closed Joint Stock Company, the biggest Azerbaijani airline and national flag carrier. It operates passenger flights to countries in Europe, the CIS, Middle East and Asia, and also offers rotorcraft services including EMS, SAR, offshore transport and vip transport.

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Air Charter Scotland plans worldwide capability Last year proved to be an exciting one for Air Charter Scotland with the introduction of a Legacy 650 and Gulfstream 200: “Managing these aircraft was always going to be an interesting challenge, however, one I was confident we could achieve,” says commercial director Derek Thomson.

“With such great performance and range on these aircraft it was evident as a company we could and should grow.”

So, obtaining FAA Part 129 approval was the first port of call for the company, allowing unrestricted commercial flights between the EU and USA, and this was achieved during December along with its Canadian AOC. “This complements

the existing worldwide AOC perfectly to cater for the increase in long-range business requests,” he adds.

Air Charter Scotland already operates a number of CJ2 and CJ2+ Citations, a G200 and a Legacy 650, however, with the growing demand for long-range business and an increase in transatlantic travel requests, the decision has been made to enlarge the fleet. Along with expanding the Legacy fleet this year it will also be introducing Bombardier aircraft. “We are extremely excited about introducing these aircraft to the fleet, without giving too much away at the moment, these developments will allow us to cater to all markets, worldwide,” says Thomson.

Swiss and Austrian charter partners each “do what they do best”

Amjet’s MD-83 will be divided into three sections, vip, premium business class and first class.

Amira Air of Vienna has entrusted the marketing and sales responsibilities for its entire fleet of eight private jet aircraft to Zeptair AG of Switzerland.

The Amira Air charter fleet currently comprises five Challenger 300, a Global Express, a Global 5000 and a Hawker 400XP. As a reciprocal arrangement Zeptair has placed its colourful Challenger 300 into the Amira fleet, along with its brand new Global 5000 Vision.

Through this union, Amira Air says it intends to concentrate on the management, operation and further growth of its fleet, allowing service professionals Zeptair to concentrate on fleet marketing and sales and the development of their combined client portfolios; each doing what they do best.

Amjet brings ‘second life’ to its MD-83 Athens-based aircraft charter and management company Amjet Executive has embarked on a major interior refurbishment of its vvipconfigured MD-83.

The jet is expected to be back in service during March, complete with a 42-seat cabin divided between a vip section of three lounges, a premium business class section and a first class section. It will have three lavatories, eight television screens, two espresso machines and capacity for 100 pieces of baggage.

“The refurbishment will ensure that our guests will benefit from our high standard of comfort within a quiet and efficient cabin atmosphere,” says chairman Capt Abakar Manany.

The MD-83 was manufactured in

1992 and will now have an interior much like the rest of Amjet Executive fleet. It includes a private salon with a direct access to the master bedroom and its lavatory. In addition, the process will involve changing or refurbishing all seats, carpets, woods, windows panels and shades, as well as ceiling panels. All the materials chosen are said to be of high quality, coming from the best manufacturers in the world.

The company is also studying the possibility to install a Wi-Fi service on board this aircraft during 2013.

Amjet’s extensive fleet also includes Falcon 50, 2000, 900 and 7X types, and Airbus A319. During the coming year a second Falcon 7X will be added to the line-up and this will be available for charter.

Capt Abakar Manany is looking forward to more expansion with the arrival of a second Falcon 7X during this year.

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Sean McGeough with Martin Prazsky of Time Air, who took delivery of the first Nextant 400XT business jet destined for a European registry.

Swiss buyer takes Nextant’s third European 400XT Nextant Aerospace is about to deliver Europe’s third remanufactured 400XT jet, to a Swiss buyer, and is targeting over 1,500 owners of light jets around the continent as potential customers.

The company believes that the combination of performance, low cost and a two-year warranty will tempt operators away from pre-owned or factory new aircraft options.

Nextant recently appointed Sean McGeough as president, and he will

use his previous experience leading Hawker Beechcraft’s international operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific to develop strategies that will allow Nextant to achieve greater global market penetration and sustained growth for the Nextant 400XT. To meet increasing demand, Nextant has expanded its capacity with a new 125,000 sq ft remanufacturing facility in Cleveland, US.

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UK charter operator Twinjet has taken steps to ensure good value in technical provision for its managed aircraft customers by partnering with maintenance company Harrods Aviation. Under the arrangement, Twinjet says it is able to offer a fully comprehensive aircraft management and maintenance package, building on years of good working relationship.

“By offering a complete package of aircraft management, maintenance, worldwide charter, crew recruitment and training, and in-house flight operations, Twinjet Aviation aims to make its management offer even more attractive to owners and crew as they only need to deal with one company and one dedicated point of contact for their every aircraft need,” the company says.

Twinjet currently manages an A319CJ and a Challenger 604 and is in discussion to take on an Embraer Legacy and also a Citation Sovereign.

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The company has also appointed a new director of flight operations, Captain Siddharth Bhardwaj, who brings an extensive industry experience and knowledge to the company’s flight operations department, having held senior operations and management positions with a commercial airline.

He has worked in the aviation industry for more than 14 years and during this period logged more than 8,600 hours of flying experience.

“We are very pleased to have Capt Siddharth join our team,” remarks Capt Hassan Al-Mousawi, Rizon Jet ceo. “His appointment further strengthens our market position and adds even greater depth to the already solid executive team.

“We look forward to taking full advantage of Siddharth’s knowledge and experience in the aviation industry and I am certain that his contributions will enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers and the industry overall.”

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Gama launches safety management system initiative Gama Aviation has enhanced its safety and security capabilities with the introduction of a new SMS initiative in advance of business aviation regulatory requirements.

The company says that its team operates services in some of the world’s most challenging locations and environments, and that this requires on-going investment in enabling its employees to deliver a supportive and even safer operational environment for its customers.

One of the first of these new initiatives is the launch of Gama’s ‘safety in numbers’ campaign, which highlights ten areas of safety, operational and environmental risk.

“Meeting and exceeding our business aviation regulatory requirements has been an integral part of our business since Gama Aviation began operating nearly 30 years ago,” says Hannah Smith, safety manager. “Our ‘safety in numbers’ campaign ensures everyone in the Gama team can respond to the challenges that face us all in the industry and further demonstrates our commitment to enhancing our safety culture in particular. The campaign is one way to ensure our team understand the risks that exist in our industry, so that we can support them to make the smartest and safest decisions.”

Meanwhile, Gama has been approved for all-weather winter operations to Chambery-Savoie airport. Its Falcon 2000 and Challenger 604 aircraft and flight crew are now able to reduce many of the limiting weather factors usually associated with flights to and from this gateway to numerous Alpine ski resorts, including Courcheval,

Hannah Smith is head of safety at Gama Aviation.

Meribel and Val d’Isere.

The Falcon 2000 is the most recent addition to Gama’s European-based charter fleet. It is based at Farnborough, along with a number of the company’s charter aircraft, including Learjet 45, Learjet 60XR, Hawker 800 and 1000 as well as a Challenger 604 types.

“Chambery airport has long been a favourite for our clients wanting the best access to the ski slopes during the busy winter season,” says Paul Cremer, commercial manager.

“With our Falcon 2000 and Challenger 604 wide-bodied

Gama reinforces the safety message to staff.

business jets we are now approved to operate in the vast majority of challenging weather conditions at

this popular destination for our winter sports customers.”

Over the course of the past two months Gama has also added an Embraer Legacy 600 and a Challenger 604 to its UAE-based charter fleet and an Embraer Legacy 650, Hawker 800XP and vip Boeing 737 to its growing management fleet in the region.

Although Gama is firmly established at Sharjah International Airport, with an additional base in Dubai, this major fleet growth marks the company’s expansion into the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi.

Central European business jet operator Grossmann Jet Service has promoted Lada Ouhrabkova to the newly-created role of chief operating officer.

Ouhrabkova currently holds the position of flight operations and training manager deputy with GJS, and will now be responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the Embraer Legacy 600 and Hawker 900 XP aircraft currently in the fleet, as well as managing the introduction of new aircraft as the company grows.

She will report to ceo Dagmar Grossmann and manage the Six Sigma certified team members who will be helping her to deliver the high standards of safety and security the regulators expect.

Grossman says: “The position of coo is a new one for GJS and it was vital we appointed someone who understands every element of our business. Lada is an experienced aviation operator and I believe she will guide the team to deliver even higher standards of performance.’’

Ouhrabkova studies as an aviation engineer at Czech Technical University before joining GJS in 2010.

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Overall FBO rankings 1

Recent years have seen major investments in FBO facilities around Europe and the Middle East, and these exciting developments show no signs of slowing down.

Two of these purpose-built full service facilities have already been delighting aircraft operators and passengers, and have finished in the top spots of this, our 21st annual survey of FBO facilities. Rizon Jet at Biggin Hill and DhabiJet at Al Bateen epitomise the standards of facilities and service level which customers are coming to expect.

Chains have fared well again in our survey, with Jet Aviation taking four places in the top 25, and Signature Flight Support three. All three of the FBOs at Nice Côte d’Azur feature in the list, with Swissport scoring especially highly to take third place.

Single locations with dedicated teams have once again excelled, as Inflite at Stansted maintains its status as a top five facility and Grafair at Bromma arriving back in the top ten.

Overall, scores dipped slightly this year, as only five FBOs achieved an overall score of more than eight marks, compared with eight facilities last year.

In this feature we report on some of the highest ranking companies, run through the latest news from FBOs and handlers, and provide our usual full survey of contact information and facilities.

We have included all those who responded to our many requests to update and confirm their information. Further details about these and all the other handlers throughout Europe, Russia, Middle East and Africa can be found online at www.handbook.aero.

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8.568

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Abu Dhabi (Al Bateen Executive): DhabiJet 8.467

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Palma de Mallorca: Mallorcair 8.142

5

London (Stansted): Inflite The Jet Centre

8.072

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Paris (Le Bourget): Dassault Falcon Service

7.944

Copenhagen (Roskilde): Roskilde Executive Handling

7.916

Amsterdam (Schiphol): KLM Jet Center Amsterdam

7.888

Geneva: TAG Aviation

7.886

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10 Stockholm (Bromma): Grafair Jet Center

7.875

11 Brussels National: Abelag Aviation

7.750

12 Farnborough: TAG Farnborough Airport

7.666

13 Hamburg: Service People

7.625

14 Nice/Cote d'Azur: Aviapartner Executive/ 7.607 Signature Flight Support 15 Olbia (Costa Smeralda): Eccelsa Aviation

7.550

16 Nice/Cote d'Azur: Landmark Aviation/ Map Handling Executive 7.458 EBAN’s Mark Ranger presents Allan McGreal, director of Rizon Jet UK’s Biggin Hill FBO and vip terminal, with a plaque to mark the facility’s top ranking in the annual FBO survey.

Rizon reaps rewards from facility built with customers in mind Achieving top spot in the EBAN FBO survey is something to be proud of.

Doing so after just a year of operation is testament to the hard work of the entire team at Rizon Jet UK’s London Biggin Hill facility, headed by UK FBO director Allan McGreal.

Along with BACA’s best handler/ FBO award in October, the company feels it is receiving the first tangible comment from its peers on how it has progressed since start-up, from little more than a construction site early in 2011 to a fully operational and

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successfully integrated FBO, vip terminal and maintenance facility.

Month on month the business has been in growth and, despite the early teething problems suffered by many a business in its infancy, Rizon Jet says it has managed to stay faithful to its original plans. Aiming to deliver something different, the company designed and constructed a facility with customer experience in mind from start to finish, taking all of the elements missing from its previous experience in FBOs and maintenance hangars and installing them in the new project. The idea was to build a more familiar environment so that clients would being able to quickly relax.

Next came the task of finding the people that would make it all work.

Rizon Jet says it wanted an eclectic mix of talent and to draw on a wide range of skill and experience from which to build its fraternity. “We struck gold and found some special people, from front of house ambassadors, concierge, operations coordinators and ramp controllers, we had a mix of people able to build a capable operation from scratch,” says ceo Capt Hassan Al-Mousawi.

This first full year of operations was an important milestone too for founder Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad, the culmination of a vision long held.

“We knew we had a number of priorities in our first year but to deliver an internationally acclaimed facility ranked very highly on the list,” adds Al-Mousawi.

Rizon Jet increased the challenge still further by establishing two facilities simultaneously, the other at Doha, Qatar.

Biggin Hill is the home of the UK operation and the company says that challenges were many and varied.

Among these was how to lift a new business aviation name into the marketplace, with new facility, new staff, no customers and starting a business in the teeth of recession, in a

competitive airport that already had two well-regarded resident FBOs. AlMousawi believes that the essential mantra is always to avoid being passive and always to add to the customer experience. Disregarding the declining market, Rizon Jet set out to educate people in how its business was different. The international PA, for example, needed to understand how using the Rizon Jet facility during a principal’s journey would be a productive and positive experience.

Experienced crews and operators needed to be educated on how the new business could not only add previously missing services but, as a new and evolving organisation, changes could be made to suit the client.

An exciting development has been greater use of the facilities by clients of Rizon Jet’s based operators.

Overall, McGreal expects to continue the successes of 2012 into this year, but points out that increasing traffic brings the need to ensure it can be accommodated, something that will always be a part

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21 Dubai: Jet Aviation Dubai

6.781

22 London (Luton): Signature Flight Support

6.570

23 Paris (Le Bourget): Signature Flight Support Terminal 1 6.513 24 Zurich: ExecuJet Europe

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of its forward planning.

Al-Mousawi adds: “Following up the BACA award with the coveted EBAN FBO survey top ranking is nothing short of fantastic and puts the icing on the cake. The challenge this survey brings is to be able to sustain the quality of service and the depth of care and attention our customers should expect. The survey examines the business more rigorously than you would expect.

“We are so grateful to all who commented on the service we provide. Both awards come from important sections of our industry and add enormous weight to our credibility, which is something we treasure. I would like thank our entire team at Biggin Hill for these great achievements.”

Rizon Jet team members line up: ramp controller Kieran Charles, ambassador Roy Finch, ops coordinator Jenny Bowman, concierge Dinah Murphy, ops coordinator Chris Clayton and ramp controller Michael Jacobs. FBO manager Tracy Gates was unavailable.

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Positive energy helps DhabiJet deliver

Marios Belidis, centre, celebrates DhabiJet’s high position in our survey with team members.

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How the FBO Feedback system works EBAN keeps track of every business jet, business twin and turbine helicopter in Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Africa, and builds its distribution database from individuals responsible for all these aircraft.

Voting in the annual FBO Feedback survey is strictly restricted to this unique and vauable list of professionals. Each is able to use the survey form on the magazine mailer sheets throughout the second half of the year, or can vote online at any time through their own secure web page.

Voters are excluded from ranking their own company’s facilities.

Over 1,700 FBOs, handlers and agents are offered on the voting forms, and readers can vote for as many or as few as they like. A rating out of nine is given for facilities, service, staff and value, from which an average is taken.

To minimise statistical aberrations only those facilities receiving at least point seven of one per cent of the total number of votes cast is included in our final league table.

Many thanks to all those chief pilots, ops managers and aircraft owners who took the time to complete the survey – your votes have created a fascinating snapshot of FBO standards.

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Last year ended very well for Al Bateen Executive airport and its FBO operator DhabiJet, placed second in our survey by a narrow margin. A 40 per cent increase in private flights compared to 2011 saw the ramp at its busiest since it became exclusively dedicated to private aviation.

“For DhabiJet to be nominated the second best FBO in the EMEA region is one challenge, but to remain focused on constantly delivering a better level of service under a highly demanding environment is another,” says senior FBO manager Marios Belidis.

“DhabiJet was founded in March 2011 and I believe that a great team spirit along with good entrepreneurial skills is key to overcoming the biggest challenges and creating a cloud of positive energy every morning to motivate the team that subsequently gets reflected to customers,” Belidis says. “At DhabiJet, we adapt to each customer’s demands and we try to reach a level of friendship with them.”

Over the past year, DhabiJet has seen a number of developments with staff kitted out in new, branded uniforms and Executive Gate Gourmet opening a huge kitchen facility to cater all flights.

An MOU for aircraft cleaning services has been signed with Falcon Aviation and the FBO’s crew lounge has been shifted airside to meet crew needs.

“This year the challenge will be to further increase our visiting flight movements following the opening of Al Maktoum International airport and to encourage more customers to base their aircraft at Al Bateen,” Belidis says, adding that he expects to see more fuel stops as the Asian business aviation market inflates quickly. “Last year we saw an increase in fuel stops from customers emerging from India and China.”

Future plans include commercial opportunities such as leasing additional hangar spaces, retail shops, leasing of serviced offices and storage spaces.

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European business aircraft handling survey Austria Wiener Neustadt/Ost B.A.C.H. FBO TEL: +43 664 2115420 WEB: www.bachflug.at FLIGHT OPS: On request. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to wingspan 19m, height 6m. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including office services.

Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Belgium Antwerp (Deurne) Flyinggroup TEL: +32 3 285 3476 WEB: www.flyinggroup.aero FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (through flight ops dept). Weather by Met Office and computer (through handling dept). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (with kitchen and shower, wireless broadband internet access, secured parking for crew and pax cars, catering and hotel booking services, taxis on request, quality fuel products, credit cards accepted). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ in new 5100 sqm hangar. In-house maintenance by Flyinggroup’s authorized Citation service facility up to and including Citation series, Falcon and Challenger. Third party catering by Peperoncino and other caterers.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - business lounge/crew and rest room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services pax lounges with art exhibits, wireless broadband internet access, meeting room on request, hotel booking service, dedicated commercial and ramp agent on every arrival and departure. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Brussels National Abelag Aviation

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Swissport maintains standards by ensuring staff undergo regular training according to industry requirements. Pictured in the front row, from left, are David Harbonnier, Fabrice Isnard, Matylda Miedzinska, Joseph Azzaz, Rafael Fromentin, Jérôme Auvergne, Amanda Fedjki and Coralie Delucis. Behind them are Laurent Davion, Damien Lenglet, Christian Romanelli, Vincent Coupez, Christophe Castroflorio, Sébastien Bennato, Julyan Wotquenne, Laurent Grisval and David Paillet.

Supportive partnerships deliver the service customers want

TEL: +32 2 720 5880 WEB: www.abelag.be FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2100 UTC Mon-Fri, 0730 - 1630 UTC Sat-Sun (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer (also by AFTN). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 crew lounges, vip lounge and kitchenette). 3 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GIV. In-house maintenance by Abelag’s EASA approved, Learjet and Cessna authorised service centre up to Learjet 45 and 60, Citation I, SII, V, Ultra and Excel. Third party catering by Aviapartner and Tamarind.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge with wireless internet access.

Liege Signature Flight Support TEL: +32 4 235 8864 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0900 - 1700 LT (O/T 2hrs PNR). Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew computer and printer). Weather by computer (operations, crew computer and printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, DVD, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, quiet rest area, crew computer and printer). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities.

Cyprus Larnaca International Skylink Services TEL: +357 24 840 900 WEB: www.skylink.com.cy FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals.

Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (crew lounge available at FBO with free Wi-Fi, TV, refreshments area). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

Third-placed Swissport Executive’s Nice FBO reports that, despite the challenging market environment, it recorded a 32 per cent increase in flights across the network.

“Our FBO in Nice has demonstrated with this result how close our business partners work with us,” says global sales director Rebecca DurrerHANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ/ACJ. In-house maintenance by ABS Jets’ Part-145 Embraer approved service centre up to and including EMB135, CE550, Phenom, LR60, G-V, BBJ. Third party catering by Hotel Courtyard Marriott and Private Jet Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - at Terminal 3, Ruzyne South.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - at Hangars C and N, Terminal 3. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

WEB: www.bfcenter.fi FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (flight planning services available 24hrs at FBO’s AIS/MET). Weather by Met Office and computer (AIS/MET services available 24hrs).

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (quiet lounge available). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. No maintenance. Inhouse catering by ASE who provide the only dedicated vip catering at Copenhagen.

PASSENGERS: GA & vip pax processed via Terminal 2 - area is private with dedicated security, customs & immigration.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - ASE can provide all city arrangements including lunching, conference and vip travel, and can also arrange tarmac access to Copenhagen. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

WEB: www.absjets.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ICAO licensed flight planning, monitoring and ops support). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (own facility including crew/pax lounge, TV, Wi-Fi, refreshments). 3 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by authorised Dassault Falcon service centre, Airfix Aviation and Bombardier approved Jetflite. Third party catering by Vantaa Catering Service and LSG Sky Chefs.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - business flight terminal one mile south-east from main terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip terminal (vip president), vip centre at the main terminal.

TEL: +45 32 31 62 20 WEB: www.rke.dk FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200 LT. 24hrs O/R (airport fee outside normal hours). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Jeppview; ATC FLP support by FBO and briefing office).

Weather by Met Office and computer (FBO or briefing office; computer available in crew lounge and terminal). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated FBO service with parking in front of terminal and FBO office; comfortable crew lounge and rest facilities available; free Wi-Fi). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Learjet 45. Third party maintenance by airport based companies up to Learjet, Citation, Beechcraft, Challenger 604 and other common business jet and turboprop types. Limited hangar space.

Third party catering by airport based caterers. Additional

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

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FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Sitatex windows). Weather by Met Office and computer (CFMU and Universal). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (also in airport and hotel). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Dassault Falcon Service up to Dassault types. Third party catering by Private Catering and Premier Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located between Terminal 2 and Cargo Terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Swissport Executive Aviation vip pax lounge, crew lounge and meeting room are located inside the GA terminal.

Paris (Le Bourget) Advanced Air Support

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TEL: +33 1 4835 8964 WEB: www.advancedairsupport.com

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FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (Jeppesen).

Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, DVD, video, bar, microwave, air conditioning, internet and fax access). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

Basel-Mulhouse Air Service Basel TEL: +41 61 567 3700

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HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

WEB: www.swissport-executive.com

TEL: +45 2068 5928 FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (FPL with Jeppesen Flitestar and filed with IFPS). Weather by Met Office and computer (via Danish Meteorological Institute or Jep Weather). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew lounge complete with TV, internet, kitchen and private toilet).

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. No weather briefing. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.

Swissport Executive Aviation

Finavia Business Flight Centre

WEB: www.asehandling.com

Durrer-Bolle believes that it is the skill, personality and commitment of staff that makes things happen, with special attention paid to good communication with customers. “Their comments are necessary to understand the correct needs and help us to constantly improve our service delivery.”

TEL: +33 4 9321 5812

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TEL: +420 725 747 997

Finland

TEL: +358 20 708 2780

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Skylink owns and operates the only GA facility in Cyprus. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Skylink executive terminal.

ABS Jets

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - limo and vehicle access directly to apron normally granted for arriving aircraft. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge in Scandinavian design. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Copenhagen (Kastrup)

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Helsinki (Vantaa)

Denmark

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance up to heavy jets. Third party catering by Cyprus Airways Catering.

Czech Republic

Bolle. “We always seek service excellence and give support to our partners, allowing them to deliver a top service at their end. PrivatPort, our FBO in Geneva, recorded its second best year since it was set up in 2003. Our network is constantly expanding – we recently launched five bases in Morocco.”

WEB: www.airservicebasel.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300. Flight planning by pilot terminals.

Weather by computer (pilot’s flight planning room; broadband access; free phone, fax, pc). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A319CJ. Third party maintenance by Dassault, Airbus, Boeing and Citation up to and including A319CJ, Falcon, Citation and Beech. Third party catering by Jetchef, Canonica, LSG Skychef and Le Notre.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private terminal with private car parking, direct access to aircraft ramp, vip lounge, crew sleeping area, separate conference rooms and ops department. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to ACJ319 or BBJ1. Inhouse maintenance up to and including Citation 500/501/525/550/560, Hawker 800/900, King Air 90/100/200/300 and all Learjets (FAA, EASA and Bermuda BDCA approved). Third party catering by hotels or airport caterer, Gate Gourmet.

Dassault Falcon Service

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip pax lounge; conference room; free phone, fax, pc, high-speed internet access, plasma TV; free coffee, tea, soft drinks; direct ramp access. Limo access to aircraft.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Sky crew). Weather by Met Office and computer (Meteo France terminal server with worldwide data). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, internet and phone facilities). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

Nice/Côte d’Azur Aviapartner Executive/ Signature Flight Support

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TEL: +33 4 93 21 37 37 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (they file all flight plans and negotiate airport slots especially during busy times like the Grand Prix). Weather by Met Office and computer (Aeromet and internet). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge also in hotel facility). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Boeing, Dassault and Airbus up to BBJ, Falcon and A319.

Third party catering by Catair, Nice Gourmet and Private Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - opened in 2010 adjacent to Terminal 2. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - within the GAT.

Landmark Aviation/ Map Handling Executive TEL: +33 4 9321 8218 WEB: www.landmarkaviation.com

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TEL: +33 1 4934 2028 WEB: www.dassaultfalcon.com

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 7X or similar size with notice. In-house maintenance by Dassault Falcon Service up to and including all Falcons. Third party catering

by Jet Chef, Lenotre, Potel & Chabot, Air Culinaire and UpperSky. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - bar, financial news (TV), newspapers, conference room, projector and sound system. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Jetex Flight Support

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TEL: +33 1 74 37 25 22 WEB: www.jetex.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. on request. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew lounge; shower facilities; rest areas; satellite TV; Wi-Fi).

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to wide body types. Third party maintenance up to and including all aircraft types.

Third party catering by Jet Chef, Passpartoo and Canonica.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - separate service facilities for both types of flights with vip lounge “Le Salon” and vvip lounge “Le Royal”. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Landmark Aviation TEL: +33 1 49 34 62 31 WEB: www.landmarkaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Jetplanner, Jeppesen worldwide documentation and CFMU direct-link). Weather by Met Office and computer (Meteo France terminal server with worldwide data). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two snooze rooms and shower). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ or similar size.

Third party maintenance by Omega Aerotechnics up to B737s and all Cessna types. Third party catering by Jet Chef, Canonica, LSG Sky Chef and all famous French caterers.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - conference facilities, refreshments, crew room and meeting room. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Signature Flight Support Terminal 1

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TEL: +33 1 49 92 75 80 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer). Weather by computer (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated quiet room; work room and lounge for crews; café; free Wi-Fi; TV).

10 mins (LBG), 30 mins (Paris) to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express and G-V. Third party maintenance by Cessna Citation, Uni Air (Beechcraft, Hawker) and Omega. Third party catering by Jet Chef Catering, Canonica Catering and LSG Skychef.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Terminal 1 is self contained FBO comprising self service bar for pax and pilots; conference room and vip lounge; separate arrival and departure entrances; pax and baggage x-ray screening. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Universal Aviation TEL: +33 1 4835 9638 WEB: france.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 0830 - 2030 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (via Houston). Weather by Met Office and computer.

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge and discounted crew accommodation). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to two BBJs or one DC8 size. Third party maintenance up to and including all aircraft.

Third party catering by on-site gourmet caterers.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Wi-Fi; vip lounge with courtesy car service from ramp; private prayer room; fully equipped meeting/ conference room. Limo access to aircraft.

Paris (Pontoise Cormeilles-en-Vexin) Handling Partners TEL: +33 1 34 43 93 66 WEB: www.handling-partners.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ATC flight plan, over flying permits, flight clearance, weather, Notams). Weather by computer (complete weather brief package - map, winds, metar, taf, etc.). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 high standard bedrooms available). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 50. Third party maintenance. In-house catering by five star caterers.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - 200 sqm private pax and crew lounge with sat TV, internet workstation, free Wi-Fi access, hot and cold beverages. Bedroom and showers facilities. Limo access to aircraft.

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Toulon (Hyeres) Signature Flight Support TEL: +33 4 94 38 20 00 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 LT. No flight planning (flight plans filed via ATC Nice. Signature can assist). Weather by computer (weather and NOTAMs available from Navy ops office (tel: +33 4 94 12 45 06) and crew computer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, DVD, crew computer and printer, quiet rest area). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance.

Third party catering by local caterer.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities.

Germany Berlin (Schoenefeld) BAS Berlin Aviation Service TEL: +49 30 6091 78300 WEB: www.germanaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0700 - 2200 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to A320.

Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services and Beechcraft Berlin Aviation. Third party catering by Carlos Aviation Catering and Sky Catering Kitchen.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge and crew rest within terminal. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

ExecuJet Europe TEL: +49 308 875 47 00 WEB: www.execujet.net FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefings and NOTAMs provided free of charge prior to each flight). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge with TV/WLAN; pilot briefing with free internet; shower facilities).

10-20 mins to preferred hotel.

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FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (briefing room with internet access and W-LAN). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance by Nayak and ACC Columbia Jet Service. Third party catering by LSG. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - our own GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounges, W-LAN access, TV. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

CAS Cologne Aviation Service TEL: +49 2203 955 1520

by computer (self briefing terminal and weather briefing package). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (crew area, Wi-Fi ). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B767.

Third party maintenance by Nayak Aircraft Services and Lufthansa Technik up to E135, E190, CRJ2, CRJ7, ATR, BAe, B737 and F100.

Third party catering by Aircraft Catering RheinMain, Do&Co, LSG Sky Chefs and GIC International Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Bldg. 514 inside Cargo City Süd. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip passenger lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

FAS Frankfurt Aviation Service

WEB: www.germanaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (computers in crew lounge). Weather by Met Office and computer (computers in crew lounge). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Global Express/G-V. Third party maintenance by ACC Columbia Jet Service and Nayak Aircraft Services up to Bombardier, Cessna and Dassault. Third party catering by LSG and local restaurants.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - small building with limited facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - own vip terminal with pax and crew lounges next to GAT. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Dresden

TEL: +49 69 6380 9620 WEB: www.germanaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R).

Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (own crew lounge with internet access). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Nayak and Lufthansa Technik.

Third party catering by Aircraft Catering RheinMain, GIC and Do&Co. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - on south side of airport. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge inside GAT. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Signature Flight Support TEL: +49 69 690 26206 WEB: www.signatureflight.com

Dresden Airport GAT TEL: +49 351 881 3270 WEB: www.dresden-airport.de/handling FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Curfew 2330 - 0530 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals.

Weather by Met Office and computer (self briefing terminal or by staff). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (one crew rest room available.

Hotel facility 1km from the airport). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24hrs on request). Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew computer and Signature ops desk). Weather by computer (crew computer and Signature ops desk). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew/pax lounge).

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services operations office and private crew/pax lounge.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to CE510.

Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Technik, OLT Technics and EFW. Third party catering by LSG Sky Chefs.

Hamburg

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Global Express. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services up to and including all Bombardier models. Third party catering by Carlos Catering and TTC Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge and limousine service available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

TEL: +49 40 500 59 520

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - ExecuJet is the official operator of the GAT. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - customs and immigration clearance; first-class reception and pax lounge; executive conference and meeting areas; security screening and ramp access.

Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Dusseldorf

Jet Aviation Berlin TEL: +49 30 6091 8260 WEB: www.jetaviation.com

New location: Details available soon at www.handbook.aero.

Signature Flight Support TEL: +49 30 6091 78340 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24hrs on request). Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew computer and Signature operations). Weather by computer (crew computer and Signature operations). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew room and pax lounge).

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.

DAS Dusseldorf Aviation Service TEL: +49 211 5160 4050 WEB: www.germanaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R).

Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to CL600 series. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation up to Bombardier, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, Falcon and Gulfstream. Third party catering by LSG, Buchholz airline vip catering and local restaurants.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - new building with pax and crew lounges and briefing room. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Jet Aviation Dusseldorf

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TEL: +49 211 421 7062 WEB: www.jetaviation.com

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Signature operations office, private crew room and pax lounge.

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300. Flight planning by pilot terminals (in GAT). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel.

Berlin (Tegel)

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party catering

by Claudia Buchholz Catering Management.

BAS Berlin Aviation Service TEL: +49 30 4101 3010 WEB: www.germanaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300 LT. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Global Express/G-V. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Technik. Third party catering by Carlos Aviation Catering and SCK Sky Catering Kitchen.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge next to GA terminal. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Jet Aviation Berlin TEL: +49 30 6091 8260 WEB: www.jetaviation.com

New location: Details available soon at www.handbook.aero.

Cologne-Bonn

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Jet Aviation operates the executive terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services pax lounge, meeting rooms.

Egelsbach (Frankfurt-Egelsbach) FAS Frankfurt Aviation Service TEL: +49 69 6380 9620 WEB: www.germanaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 LT. No flight planning. Weather by Met Office and computer.

Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Do328J /DA2000. No maintenance. Third party catering

by Aircraft Catering Rhein Main.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Frankfurt/Main

Air Hamburg Executive Handling WEB: www.hamburg-handling.de FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops with night restrictions.

Flight planning by pilot terminals (DFS terminal). Weather by Met Office and computer.

Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Technik and Aero Technik. In-house catering by Cafe Himmelsschreiber.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Service People TEL: +49 40 59 33 33

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WEB: www.service-people.de FLIGHT OPS: 24 hrs O/R. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer.

Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 7 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747.

Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Technik.

Third party catering by LSG SkyChef, Kruizenga Party Service and Gate Gourmet.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Building 345. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden ACM Business Aviation Handling TEL: +49 7229 3022 300 WEB: www.acmhandling.de FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 Mon-Fri (24 hrs O/R).

Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (with dock-in-port for laptops). Weather by computer.

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (conference room, kitchen and crew lounge with internet access, TV and quiet area). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. Inhouse maintenance by ACM Maintenance up to Challenger 604, Cessna 650 and 750, Falcon 2000, Global Express and Boeing 737. Third party catering by local suppliers.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - in Sector E. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew lounge with internet access, dock-in-port for laptops, TV and quiet area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Monchengladbach Rheinland Air Service TEL: +49 2161 9948 100 WEB: www.ras.de

BACC Business Aviation Center Cologne

TEL: +49 696 902 63 19 WEB: www.execujet.net

FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (pc-Met). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.

TEL: +49 2203 95999 0

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200. Flight planning by pilot terminals (self briefing terminal). Weather

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to ATR. Inhouse maintenance. Third party catering.

WEB: www.bac-cologne.com

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FBO news in brief ■

Jet Aviation is now operating out of Berlin Schönefeld, providing FBO services at Schönefeld and Tegel airports. “As a major international hub and a common point of entry to central Europe, Berlin is a key location for our customers,” says Frank Kusserow, director of FBO services. “Many customers fly between Berlin, Dusseldorf and our other worldwide FBOs, and they can now benefit from having the same handler.”

■

Acciona Airport Services is to support Jet Aviation with ground services and equipment at both airports.

Air BP. It’s the people on the ground who keep you in the air.

■ Based at Ronaldsway Airport in the Isle of Man, Island Aviation and Travel’s purpose built GA facility with vip conference area is due for completion at the end of 2013.

■ A busy week for the World Economic Forum annual meeting at Davos-Klosters in January saw ExecuJet Aviation Group’s FBO at Zurich airport handling more than 300 movements, including a high proportion of ultra long range jets. FBO manager Viviane Sigg says: “The meeting is the ultimate test for an FBO. Not only do we have to handle a huge spike in aircraft movements, but the passengers are at the top of the global ‘A-list’. There is simply no scope for error.”

It’s not just the quality of our fuel that provides reassurance to our customer, it’s also the dedication of our people both in the office and at the airfield.

Your account manager is here to ensure your business gets the support needed across our global network.

For further information about our Sterling card or Flight card programme visit www.airbp.com/ga, contact us on +44 845 082 1701 or e-mail sterling @bp.com

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refreshments). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - within hangar. Limo access to aircraft.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by vip caterers with delivery to aircraft.

Münster-Osnabrück International

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including office services well-equipped pax lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Münster Osnabrück Airport General Aviation TEL: +49 2571 94 3140

Universal Aviation Greece

WEB: www.fmo.de

TEL: +30 210 353 4315

FLIGHT OPS: No flight planning. Weather by Met Office (+49 900 109 9333). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. Approx. 15-30 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: greece.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (flight watch; administration & planning; application for slots when required). Weather by Met Office and computer (Weather Brief/NOTAMS). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew lounge at GAT). 10-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by Air Service Klausheide. Third party catering by LSG Lufthansa Service, Gate Gourmet Mitte.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge in main terminal building, departure area.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Olympic Airways. Third party catering by Executive Catering Services.

Munich EBAS International

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located at Gate 12. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

TEL: +49 89 975 95800 WEB: www.ebas.eu FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (PPS, FlightStar). Weather by computer (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (and airport facility on request). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

Heraklion (Nikos Kazantzakis) Signature Flight Support TEL: +30 2810 332 650 WEB: www.signatureflight.com

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by MCM Maintenance Center Munich up to Citation, Bombardier, Beech and Dornier. Third party catering by AirGourmet, Gate Gourmet, Kempinski, Air Caterer Munich and LSG Sky Chef.

FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 1800 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (filed via ATC). Weather by Met Office and computer (ATC office and ops). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, computer).

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - business lounge for pax and crew lounge with relaxation area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Thessaloniki (Makedonia)

MAS Munich Aviation Service

Signature Flight Support

TEL: +49 89 975 90950

TEL: +30 2310 47 8886

WEB: www.germanaviation.com

WEB: www.signatureflight.com

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by MCM and Nayak. Third party catering by Feinkost Käfer and Kempinski.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - separate terminal - follow signs for General Aviation. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Signature Flight Support TEL: +49 89 975 97730 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops office and crew computer with printer).

Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (4 lounges for crew and pax with TV/DVD, Xbox, games room, free Wi-Fi and cafe/bar). 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Nayak Aircraft Services up to Learjet, Cessna and Challenger. Third party catering by Kempinski Private Aviation Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - 2kms away from main terminal.

Own vip facilities including lounge - 4 lounges; conference room for up 14 people; billiard table; two bars; satellite TV, DVD collection of latest movies; free internet access; exclusive table football.

Munich (Oberpfaffenhofen)

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by 5 star Megadon Hotel.

Friendly atmosphere puts Roskilde in seventh heaven Roskilde Executive Handling is delighted to have come from nowhere to appear in an enviable seventh place. FBO manager Berit Joergensen (above) explains that offering customers a choice of premium and light handling is a strategy that appears to work. “In 2012 we actually had more premium handling flights than in 2011,” she says. “We have succeeded in having the same amount of customers even though there has been and still is some kind of economic crisis in this business, but we also see that more and more of our customers choose the premium product.”

Joergensen believes that the Copenhagen airport-based facility is known for its excellent and friendly service: “That is for sure one of the things we got good rankings for. Hosting is one of our buzz words and we don’t treat customers as customers, but as our guests – this is very important.”

Size matters too and, in this case, the small airport delivers flexibility with speedy arrivals and departures.

Joergensen adds: “The crew lounge is in close proximity with our offices and the pilots really like this, sometimes they sit in our office and drink coffee and chat instead of sitting in the crew lounge.”

Rheinland Air Service TEL: +49 8153 8817 2222 WEB: www.ras.de FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (FSI Flight Service International). Weather by computer (PC-Met). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge with HD-TV, DVD, internet and snacks; 2 crew rest rooms with deck chairs and beds). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 900/Gulfstream 550. Third party maintenance by RUAG Business Aviation up to Bombardier and Cessna. Third party catering by Feinkost Käfer Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - RAS Handling operates the business aviation terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - within terminal. Limo access to aircraft.

Schoenhagen Flugplatzgesellschaft Schönhagen TEL: +49 33731 305 32 WEB: www.edaz.de FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2030 (O/T O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (briefing room with computer for MET and AIS).

Weather by computer (PC-Met). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (with bed, shower and TV). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

restaurant, briefing room, custom and immigration, conference room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, conference room. Limo access to aircraft.

Schwabisch Hall (Adolf Wuerth) Flugplatz Schwaebisch Hall TEL: +49 791 9494 520 WEB: www.edty.de FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2000 LT, O/T PPR. Flight planning by pilot terminals (JeppView, free internet, WLAN). Weather by Met Office and computer (internet; official METAR and TAF publishing to start Q1 2013). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 crew rest rooms available).

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to ATR 42, Falcon and Challenger. Third party maintenance by Flugzeugservice Schwaebisch Hall up to and including piston, turboprop and jet aircraft. Third party catering by company owned and third party caterers.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - vip meeting room; 2 crew rest rooms with fully reclining aircraft business class chairs. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge.

Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to 5700 kg, depending on availability. Third party maintenance by five different airport based facilities servicing aircraft, helicopters and avionics. In-house catering by Restaurant Lindbergh.

Stuttgart

PASSENGERS: GA terminal with crew rest room, lounge,

WEB: www.kurz-aviation-service.com

Kurz Aviation Service TEL: +49 711 948 3482

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2230 LT (24 hrs on request). Flight planning by pilot terminals (self-briefing facility by fax and computer). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (with TV, couches, complimentary coffee and W-Lan). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GV. Third party maintenance by Flugtechnik Stuttgart and AAS up to all aircraft up to 5.7 ton and Cessna 500 series up to 560 plus maintenance of all jets by Aviation Service Cologne on request. Third party catering by LSG, CSK and Gate Gourmet.

Individual restaurant food also available on request.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with dedicated GA apron. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounges and conference rooms for up to 20 people with internet and W-LAN.

Greece

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (filing ATC plans, ATC FPL changes/delays; crew computer and printer).

Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office, crew computer with printer; significant WX, METAR/TAF and winds at specific levels on request). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (airside and landside vip lounges).

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by Newrest and Everest/Olympic Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - airside and landside vip lounges, TV, tea and coffee. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Guernsey Guernsey Aiglle Flight Support TEL: +44 1481 239 544 WEB: www.aiglle.com

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (dedicated ops office with crew computer and printer; two sat systems uplinked and direct link with Hellenic Meteorological Services Institute). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, Wi-Fi, TV,

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - SouthAir’s dispatch centre, crew briefing, vip and conference lounges are all located on ground floor of FBO/GA terminal; free coffee, soft drinks and biscuits; good seating area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Reykjavik BIRK Flight Services TEL: +354 552 1611 WEB: www.birk.is FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 2300 Sat-Sun (24hrs with PNR). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (staff prepare flight plans; pilots also have access to flight planning software). Weather by Met Office and computer.

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (Wi-Fi, crew computer, refreshments).

1 min to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Isle of Man Isle of Man Island Aviation and Travel TEL: +44 7624 496 777 WEB: www.iaat.co.uk FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2045 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Muir Matheson Auto Brief). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A320/Global Express.

In-house maintenance. Third party catering by on-site caterers.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

The Private Jet Company

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express/GIV size. Third party maintenance by ASG and Anglo Normandy up to Piper, Cessna and Commander. Third party catering by Sueco. Menus and prices available on request.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. No maintenance. In-house catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - own ramp, hangar, pax lounge, pilot lounge, TV, conference room, computer, phone and fax. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

ASG Flight Support

TEL: +44 1624 824 555 WEB: www.privatejetco.im FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals.

Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Italy Cagliari (Elmas)

TEL: +44 7781 132 211

Sogaerdyn

WEB: www.flyasg.co.uk

TEL: +39 070 212 583

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2100. Flight planning by pilot terminals (Staff assistance available). Weather by Met Office and computer (Forecaster available by telephone). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with catering facilities, toilets, TV & Wi-Fi access). 20 mins max to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.sogaerdyn.it

HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance by ASG Guernsey Ltd. (EASA 145, FAA) up to and including pistons, turboprops and jets. Third party catering by Sueco Outside Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - FBO with private apron, pax lounge, separate vip lounge, office, and meeting rooms. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Iceland

Signature Flight Support WEB: www.signatureflight.com

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by GMT and ITS. Third party catering by IGS.

FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2100. Flight planning by pilot terminals (Jetplan, high speed internet, wireless hot spot and Jepp View). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief weather subscription plus all other internet based services). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, computer, reclining chairs and full catering facilities. Free use of crew car). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

Athens International TEL: +30 210 353 3717

OMNI Aviation Group has rebranded its handling company Groundforce ONE as OMNI Handling.

Keflavik SouthAir Iceland TEL: +354 425 5520 WEB: www.southair.is FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 5 mins to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Meridiana Maintenance. Third party catering by Servair and Il Corsaro.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - newly constructed. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge of commercial size.

Florence (Peretola) Delta Aerotaxi TEL: +39 055 300 450 WEB: www.deltaflr.it FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Inhouse maintenance up to Citation series. Third party catering

by Delifly.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located next to the civil aviation authority offices. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew and vip pax lounges.

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Services and SA Technics up to Bombardier business jets.

Aircraft cleaning inside brand-new heated hangar is also available. Third party catering by Lauris Restaurant Service and other notable restaurants in Riga.

Milan (Linate) Sky Services TEL: +39 02 7020 8179

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Capital Handling operates a private GAT and heated hangar offering 24/7 ground handling services with direct access to jets from private pax and crew facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - comfortable, fully equipped vip lounge with business and entertaiment amenities; crew lounge with complimentary internet access. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

WEB: www.skyservices.it FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (inside GAT).

10-20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance.

In-house catering by SKY Cuisine.

FBO Riga

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including office services - located inside GAT.

TEL: +371 67 668 676

Universal Aviation

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (sister company FCG Latvia provides flight planning and dispatch, overfly and landing permissions, slots, PPRs and HOTAC). Weather by Met Office and computer (airport provides NOTAMs). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew quiet and briefing rooms available with internet, PC, coffee and soft drinks).

15 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.fbo-riga.aero

TEL: +39 02 7020 0424 WEB: milan.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (via Universal Weather and Aviation in Houston). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (discounted crew accommodation arranged). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. In-house maintenance by Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services and Technics SA up to and including all Bombardier and Hawker types. Third party catering by five star restaurants and commercial aviation caterers.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance.

Third party catering by on-site caterers providing regional and international gourmet cuisine tailored to client requirements.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

Milan (Malpensa)

Euro Jet expands facilities at Prague

Sky Services TEL: +39 02 5858 3584 WEB: www.skyservices.it FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by ordering through FBO. In-house catering by SKY Cuisine.

PASSENGERS: Sky Services facility located inside Terminal 2.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - all office services and assistance provided; vip lounge with satellite TV and reclinable armchairs; briefing room; free wireless internet.

Universal Aviation WEB: malpensa.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (through Universal Weather and Aviation in Houston). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (discounted crew accommodation arranged).

10-15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance.

Third party catering by on-site caterers providing regional and international gourmet cuisine tailored to client requirements.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge.

Naples (Capodichino) TEL: +39 081 231 1048 WEB: www.skyservices.it FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance.

In-house catering by SKY Cuisine.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - meeting room; snooze room; vip lounge; shower and rest rooms; internet point; wireless connection; satellite TV; briefing room.

Olbia (Costa Smeralda)

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TEL: +39 0789 563 480 WEB: www.eccelsa.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (in cooperation with local air traffic control).

Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefing available upon request). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (snooze room with shower is available for crews). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747-400. Third party maintenance by Meridiana Maintenance up to Cessna, Bombardier, Boeing, Airbus. In-house catering by in-flight vip catering service.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - 4700 sqm terminal with separate pax and crew areas, vip lounge, restaurant, bar/coffee shop, TV corner, internet point, snooze room for crew, with access to toilet and showers, newspaper kiosk, free private car parking and shopping facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - fully equipped, elegant vvip lounge is available inside GAT.

Pisa (Galileo Galilei) Delta Aerotaxi TEL: +39 050 849 713 WEB: www.deltaflr.it FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2000 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two crew rest rooms - one located airside and one landside). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance by Falcon 2000EX EASy. In-house catering by Delifly.

FBO news in brief ■ Construction of a larger hanger is scheduled to begin later this year for Grafair Jet Centre, Stockholm.

Beirut (Rafic Hariri) Cedar Jet Center TEL: +961 1 622 142/143 WEB: www.cedarjetcenter.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer (full MET folder is given to pilots before flight).

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew rest facility currently under construction at terminal). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to up to A340/B747. Inhouse maintenance by MASCO up to CE510, Hawker 800/850//900XP, A318/319/320/321 (EASA 145 all types of airframe checks). Third party catering by Lebanese Beirut Aircraft Catering Co private jet catering.

Jersey

Sky Services TEL: +39 06 7934 0051

Sky Services

WEB: www.aviationbeauport.com

Malta (Luqa)

WEB: www.skyservices.it

TEL: +39 041 862 7070

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (ACK, PPR and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility. 5-30 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.skyservices.it

FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 LT. Flight planning by staff (internet based system). Weather by Met Office and computer (internet based system). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (2 rooms). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

DC Aviation

Rome (Ciampino)

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance.

In-house catering by SKY Cuisine.

Sky Services

“Our hangar demonstrates Euro Jet’s commitment to grow its infrastructure and continue to be a leader in the aviation industry,” says Gareth Danker, director of global sales and marketing. “Hangar space in central and eastern Europe is limited, so we can now deliver an item that our customers have requested over the years.”

At terminal 3, Euro Jet also offers complimentary crew lounge, dedicated ground support agents and a crew car.

Lebanon

terminal; three vip lounges; refreshment room; crew rest room; two new vip Mercedes mini vans for crews and customers; Wi-Fi connection and TV set in each vip lounge; bathrooms with shower; aircraft services provided by subsidiary ATA. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge with bar service in main terminal.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located next to Terminal B. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - operations office, crew and vip pax lounges.

TEL: +39 02 7486 5620

Eccelsa Aviation

Euro Jet Intercontinental has expanded its facilities at Prague by taking occupation of a hangar at the newlyrenamed Vaclav Havel Airport (formerly Ruzyne).

Aircraft up to Gulfstream V series or multiple Citation jets can be accommodated in 1,500 sq m of aircraft storage space, with an additional 300 sq m of office space and long-term storage. The hangar is fully enclosed and heated, with 24-hour security.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - own GA terminal (one open lounge and 2 vvip rooms); bar; on site customs and border control. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - 2 vvip rooms.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Sky Services facility and vip lounge located inside GAT. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - new modern vip lounge, elegantly furnished with wireless internet, internet corner, sat TV and coffee corner.

Jersey Aviation Beauport

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to CE750. No maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha, local hotels and restaurants.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by ordering through FBO. In-house catering by SKY Cuisine.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - own FBO. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge and boardroom. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - new elegant vip lounges; snooze rooms; coffee corner; meeting room; internet point; wireless internet; satellite TV.

Latvia

Universal Aviation

Verona (Villafranca)

Riga International

TEL: +39 06 7949 4495

Sky Services

WEB: rome.universalaviation.aero

Capital Handling

TEL: +39 045 86 00870

TEL: +371 67 800 555

WEB: www.skyservices.it

WEB: www.capital-handling.com

FLIGHT OPS: No flight planning. No weather briefing. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer (in cooperation with Riga Airport). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (comfortable, modern crew facilities with Wi-Fi).

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. In-house catering by SKY Cuisine.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site caterers providing regional and international gourmet cuisine tailored to client requirements.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - new modern vip lounge, elegantly furnished with wireless internet, internet corner, sat TV and coffee corner.

Malta

TEL: +44 1534 496 496

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (ACK, PPR, and slots co-ordination). Weather by Met Office and computer (complete folder meteo - TAF, METAR, NOTAM, SIGMET, low/high level etc). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.

FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (via Houston and European Operations Centre at EGSS). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (discounted crew accommodation arranged). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - largest lounge at GAT with seating capacity of more than 50.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737, A319. Third party maintenance by Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation

TEL: +356 21 375 973 WEB: www.dc-aviation.com.mt FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals.

Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with TV, internet connection, DVD player). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to A300. Third party maintenance by Air Malta, Lufthansa Technik and MCM Maintenance Centre Malta up to and including BE200, BE1900, B737, A320, Dash 8-100, Dornier 328 and BAC 111. Third party catering by Corinthia Flight Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - MIA vvip lounge, which is usually used exclusively for politicians, can be made available on request. However, crew rest facility also available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Executive Aviation Malta TEL: +356 999 00 747 WEB: www.executivefbo.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (briefing area with Wi-Fi/computer/fax/printer and facility for provision of computerised flight plan on ramp). Weather by computer (within crew briefing area). Crew transport on apron and by

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip lounge with internet access, email, fax, phone and complimentary beverages.

Salerno (Pontecagnano) Sky Services TEL: +39 081 231 1048 WEB: www.skyservices.it FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - SS+30 (0700 - SS+30). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (by staff on request). Weather by Met Office. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 20-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by arrangement via Sky Services.

Venice (Marco Polo) SAVE Group, Venice General Aviation TEL: +39 041 260 6906 WEB: ga.veniceairport.it FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight plans are forwarded and ETDs delayed upon pilot’s request). Weather by Met Office and computer (meteo folder and notams). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (partnership with Starwood Chain; hotac and transport to best hotels in Mestre and Venice with personalized fares). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

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HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by main carriers’ technicians. Third party catering by Starwood chain, Cocos and Servair AirChef.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - newly refurbished 600 sqm.

■ BIRK Flight Services plans to open an FBO at Keflavik this summer.

■ The proposed closure of Berlin Tegel airport on 27 October will now not happen due to further delays at Berlin Brandenburg airport.

■ NasJet and ExecuJet Middle East are commencing operations in Saudi Arabia through a new FBO in King Khalid International airport, Riyadh, from the first quarter of 2013.

Facilities will be based in the existing private aviation terminal.

■ Business Aviation Centre Cologne has joined the World Fuel Services Air Elite Network. “BACC’s participation will add another key airport destination to our global premium brand offering,” says Michael Clementi, president of World Fuel Services Corporation’s aviation segment.

■ Jet Aviation now offers ground handling services at Prince Mohammad airport in Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “We have experienced increasing demand for passenger assistance at the airport,” says Hardy Bütschi, vp and general manager of Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia.

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CHARTER BROKER NEWS...

Air Partner aids Range Rover launch Air Partner has completed a support contract for the global launch of Land Rover’s all-new Range Rover car, in conjunction with marketing services agency P&MM. The contract saw Air Partner fly 7,058 car dealers from more than 53 countries around the world to Marrakech in Morocco.

The Airbus A319 aircraft were liveried with the Range Rover logo inside and out, including branded seating, menus and napkins.

Flaps reports strong book sales Flaps International is celebrating ten years of independent business this year, and has received a typically lighthearted endorse-ment from one of its regular clients, TV motoring pundit Jeremy Clarkson: “I like flying with Flaps. The planes are punctual and not once has any of them ever crashed. That, to me, is important.”

Director Pete Lynch Williams says that the book Waking Sienna (pictured), which tells the company story so far, is selling well and is available from online bookshops.

Zela adds to its team Zela Aviation has appointed Neill Huston to focus on ACMI activity as well as aircraft remarketing.

Huston has previously held positions as an aircraft broker at Hunt & Palmer and AirTrader Consulting. His last role prior to joining Zela was commercial director at Strategic Airlines Luxembourg where he was heavily involved in the start-up of the airline. Andreas Christodoulides, chairman, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Neill to our growing organisation and his vast experience will strengthen our already strong and dynamic team.”

African Cup of Nations spikes demand As the African Cup of Nations kicked off in South Africa, aircraft charters have been on the increase as the competing nations look to maximise the efficiency of their logistics around the country during the three week competition, reports Air Charter Service.

Lyndee du Toit, director of ACS’s Africa office, explains why: “Some of the stadia are almost 900 miles apart, so the only sensible method of transport is to fly. The situation is very much reminiscent of the last World Cup when we had probably our busiest period ever.”

Pictured with the Universal Aviation Spain team, Gonzalo Barona (fourth from left) is optimistic about the move.

Relocation of Madrid business aviation hub offers benefits to operators With the decision by the Spanish airport authority to close Torrejon airport to business aviation, Gestair is to provide FBO services at Madrid-Barajas airport where all traffic will now operate.

Affected operators see benefits to the move, as Barajas airport is open 24 hours without any weight restrictions. Universal Aviation Spain, which is also relocating its Madrid headquarters there, points out that it is also closer to the city.

After winning the tender issued by the airport authority, Gestair FBO is in the process of upgrading its facilities located at the remodelled GAT building (the former State Pavilion) and expects it to be ready

crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (includes shower facilities). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ. Third party maintenance by adjoining MCM Maintenance Centre Malta up to and including Learjets and Global Express. Third party catering by Corinthia Flight Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - the only handling operators with airside office facility including vip lounge and restroom facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Netherlands

terminals (internet access and weather). Weather by Met Office and computer (access to Dutch weather). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two crew rooms with work table). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance by RAS and IAS. Third party catering by AeroChefs Executive Catering and Erasmus Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - two pax vip lounges; two crew vip lounges; two office facilities; shop; press/conference room. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Poland

Amsterdam (Schiphol) KLM Jet Center Amsterdam

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TEL: +31 20 649 2455 WEB: www.jetcenter.nl FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2300 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounges with DVD, game console, free Wi-Fi hotspot, PC and printing facilities, pool table, darts and complementary beverages). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by JetSupport and Bombardier. Third party catering by Aerochefs Executive Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - 15 min drive from main terminal; opened July 2011. Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounges and meeting facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Groningen (Eelde)

ACS excited about Kazakhstan

Ground ACE

Following the opening of its aircraft charter business in Kazakhstan, Chris Leach (pictured), chairman of the Air Charter Service group, is excited about the growth in the aircraft charter market in the country.

“We believe that the Kazakh aircraft charter market will show strong growth over the next few years due to its natural resources, the resulting investment in the region and the sheer size of the country,” he says.

Leach is not only targeting the nation’s emerging super rich, who already have a growing taste for private aviation, but looking to provide a quality service for global customers who require aircraft charter services in the region: “Along with private aviation, there will be many foreign companies moving personnel and equipment around the country.”

TEL: +31 50 308 0075

by the end of March.

Universal Aviation Spain will likewise locate itself in the GAT. “We are fully prepared for the transition of our headquarters, including all employees and equipment, ensuring there will be no disruption to our clients or impact on the quality of service they receive,” says Gonzalo Barona, md Universal Aviation Spain. “Although we were headquartered at Torrejon, we have also provided services at Barajas, so we are very familiar with the airport, officials and processes.”

“Barajas provides the same benefits as Torrejon and in some ways will be better, as it will have fewer diversions, which were frequent at Torrejon,” adds Barona.

WEB: www.groundace.eu FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. if necessary . Flight planning by pilot terminals (pilots’ PC or via Wi-Fi). Weather by computer.

Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to CJ4/BE1900. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - aircraft should taxi via Delta to Juliet apron; cars/taxis need to follow signs for General Aviation Terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Rotterdam (Rotterdam The Hague)

Krakow (Balice JP II Intl) excel handling

WEB: www.omnihandling.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (ATS office; FPL submission possible by staff; PLOGs not possible). Weather

by Met Office and computer (MET office supply MET briefings; can be retrieved from internet whenever required).

Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (Fontana Park, Altis, Radisson Blu, Holiday Inn and Tivoli Oriente hotels). 15-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to A319. Third party maintenance by TAP Maintenance, LAS Louro Aircraft Services and MESA Maintenance up to mostly commercial/large aircraft. Third party catering by Newrest, Cateringpor and LSKY. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge in front of GA parking area.

SafePort Executive TEL: +351 21 005 8460

TEL: +48 12 639 3070

WEB: www.safeport.aero

WEB: www.excel-handling.com

FLIGHT OPS: 24hrs O/R. No flight planning. Weather by computer (default package includes: TAF/NOTAM of departure/destination/alternate charts: high level Sig Wx, Wx FL100, Wx FL340, Wx FL390 si: any other enroute/alternate airports crew may consider or any other requested charts are available). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew rest room with TV, chaiselongues, showers, free appetizers and drinks, computers and internet Wi-Fi acess). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0600 - 2200 LT (24hrs on request).

No flight planning (crew briefing EPKK: +48 12 639 3312).

Weather by Met Office and computer (Met office EPKK: +48 12 639 3281). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (excel provides crew lounge for clients at no additional cost). 20-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by arrangement through excel handling.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge, fast track through customs & immigration. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Warsaw (Frederic Chopin) excel handling TEL: +48 22 650 3394 WEB: www.excel-handling.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by staff (pilot terminals available only at briefing). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (separate room equipped with TV, free WLAN, newspapers, coffee, water, soft drinks).

10-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ. No maintenance. Third party catering by arrangement through excel handling.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

KLM Jet Center Rotterdam

Portugal

TEL: +31 10 298 4949 WEB: www.jetcenter.nl

Cascais (Tires)

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot

OMNI Handling

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to DA900. Third party maintenance by Mesa up to A319/A320/A321, A330, B757, B767, L1011-500, and other business jets. Third party catering by Lsky.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - equipped with all necessary amenities to provide unique and personalized service to customers.

Porto (Francisco sa Carneiro) OMNI Handling TEL: +351 91 522 0210 WEB: www.omnihandling.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ATS offices).

Weather by Met Office and computer (MET office supplies official MET briefing - also retrieved from their website). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by TAP Maintenance, Portugália Airlines Maintenance and LAS Louro Aircraft Services up to mostly commercial/large aircraft. Third party catering by CLA Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax can by-pass main terminal by boarding/ disembarking via vip lounge which has land/airside access.

Qatar

TEL: +351 91 989 7608 WEB: www.omnihandling.com FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2359 LT. Flight planning by staff.

Weather by Met Office and computer (Portuguese official Meteo website). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (various hotels approx 5-10km from aerodrome). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

Doha International Rizon Jet TEL: +974 4419 9444 WEB: www.rizonjet.com

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Learjet 60 on request.

In-house maintenance by Aeromec up to Learjet, Citation, Embraer, Beech 1900 and 200. Third party catering by Excellent Service and Tasty Food Hall.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew lounge available with internet). Weather by computer.

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (twin bed male and female crew snooze rooms; refreshments). 5-10mins to preferred hotel.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located on far right side of airport tarmac, near aircraft operators’ hangars. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - FBO annexed to Omni hangar. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express, G550.

In-house maintenance up to Global, Hawker and Challenger.

Third party catering by Qatar Aircraft Catering Company.

Alternatively, crew can bring their own catering from different 5 star hotels in Doha.

Lisbon

PASSENGERS: Rizon Jet Doha has separate aircraft apron parking. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - separate seven star facility with customs and immigration.

OMNI Handling TEL: +351 91 853 0033

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Republic of Ireland Dublin International Signature Flight Support TEL: +353 1 844 6144 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops office, crew computer and printer; manual flight planning available through AIS Shannon). Weather by Met Office (ops office, crew computer and printer; direct internet access to Met Office UK). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew room, TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks). 10 mins (airport), 30 mins (city) to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance.

Third party catering by Cafe Ole and Cafe Riva.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge, meeting room and crew rest room in self-contained facility at North Terminal.

Universal Aviation TEL: +353 1 814 5777 WEB: dublin.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2200 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (full coordination of slots, permits and overflights). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (newly refurbished facility - crew lounge and business centre with fax, high speed wireless internet and refreshments).

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Cafe Ole and Cafe Riva.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive crew/pax lounge; fully air-conditioned modern offices; refreshments; ladies and gents restrooms with shower facilities; TV, telephone, fax and high speed wireless internet; fully equipped vip crew/pax transportation.

Dublin (Weston Executive) Premier Executive Jets TEL: +353 87 9092572 WEB: www.premieraviaiton.ie FLIGHT OPS: VFR conditions only. Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight planning facilities available). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather planning facilities available).

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 15-30 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-IV. No maintenance.

In-house catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Shannon Jetex FBO Shannon TEL: +353 61 717 252 WEB: www.jetex.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (flight planning by Flight Assist U.K.). Weather by Met Office and computer (Jetex ops department). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to two G550. In-house maintenance up to Hawker, Gulfstream, Challenger 605 and Learjet 45 (EASA Part 145). Third party catering by Templegate Hotel, Cafe Riva and EFG Catering.

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Figures are up at Inflite despite seasonal fluctuations Having made the decision to improve its facilities, Inflite The Jet Centre at London Stansted airport made sure the well-appointed lounges were ready in time for the London Olympics, with the whole facility fully operational in October.

“We decided that it was time to up our game and improve the facilities, not just for our customers but also for the crews,” says Pauline Monksfield.

“After much thought, the decision was made to build the new FBO in our existing location. It is 9,978 sq ft

which incorporates individual vvip lounges, one having the capacity for

220 passengers for corporate charters, crew lounge, briefing room

aircraft catering licenses.

Girona

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - can accommodate up to 25 business jets. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft.

ExecuJet Spain TEL: +34 972 474 842 WEB: www.execujet.net

Moscow (Sheremetyevo)

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. on request. No flight planning.

Weather by Met Office and computer (complete weather briefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

RusAero TEL: +7 495 755 56 00 WEB: www.rusaero.aero FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Flight plans and full flight logs by request).

Weather by Met Office and computer (Weather and notams by request). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (any hotel in Moscow near the airport).

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge.

Moscow (Vnukovo) TEL: +7 495 648 28 28 WEB: www.vipport.ru FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (Flight Star and Flight Map). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (over 15 contracted hotels in Moscow). 25 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to up to A320. Third party maintenance by joint venture with Jet Aviation, Dassault and VTS (Vostok Technical Services). Third party catering by specialist caterers and selected high class Moscow restaurants.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Vnukovo 3. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Vnukovo 3.

Saudi Arabia

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including office services.

WEB: www.gestair.com

WEB: www.gestair.com

Vipport

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance.

Third party catering by Sacha, Vilaplana and Golf Meliá Vichy Hotel.

WEB: www.gestair.com

TEL: +34 972 474 017

TEL: +34 93 298 38 93

WEB: girona.universalaviation.aero

WEB: www.generalaviation.es

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (slot arrangements, computerised flight planning and filing). Weather by Met Office and computer (computerised worldwide weather briefings). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge; discounted crew accommodation arranged).

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals.

Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by BCP Aerotechnics. Third party catering by dedicated GA caterers, Setoma and Sacha.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - called Terminal Corporativa.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew and vip lounge for pax.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by on-site gourmet caterers.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - dedicated GA entrance/exit in main terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew rest lounge.

Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia

WEB: www.gestair.com

ExecuJet Spain

Signature Flight Support Shannon

TEL: +966 2 272 4501

TEL: +34 971 809 151

TEL: +353 61 475 444

WEB: www.jetaviation.com

WEB: www.signatureflight.com

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge, toilet and shower). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.

Riyadh (King Khaled International) Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia

Universal Aviation

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals.

Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 40 mins to preferred hotel.

TEL: +353 61 712 059 WEB: shannon.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 2200 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (full operational coordination, including slots, permits and overflights). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated private vip lounge with complimentary beverages; wireless internet, email, fax, and phone for crew and pax). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by EFG Inflight.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip crew/pax lounge and crew/pax airside transit lounge; tea,coffee and full refreshments; telephone, fax, full fast speed internet service and wireless access; 24 hr operations.

US Alliance Flight Support TEL: +353 61 475 499 WEB: www.usaflightsupport.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. subject to prior notice. Flight planning by pilot terminals (computer, fax and printers available airside). Weather by computer (sourced from BaseOps). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 30 mins to preferred hotel.

TEL: +966 1 221 4200 WEB: www.jetaviation.com

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Saudia.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge. Limo access to aircraft.

South Africa Cape Town Signature Flight Support TEL: +27 21 934 0350 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (crew computers and Signature operations office). Weather by computer (crew computers and Signature operations office). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew and pax lounges).

HANDLING: In-house hangarage. In-house maintenance.

Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - full FBO with maintenance and hangarage available. Limo access to aircraft.

Spain

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by EFG Catering.

PASSENGERS: Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Russia

Barcelona ExecuJet Spain TEL: +34 93 298 3373

Moscow (Domodedovo)

WEB: www.execujet.net

Avcom-D

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning. Weather by Met Office and computer (complete weather briefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with crew corner; crew and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

TEL: +7 495 728 1045 WEB: www.avcom-d.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (flight plan preparation; landing/take off permit arrangement). Weather by computer (enhanced weather service). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (coffee machine, fax, PC, internet access, satellite TV, Jeppesen). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V and Global Express. In-house maintenance by Avcom-D Technic up to BAe aircraft. Third party catering by Moscow restaurants with

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge with crew corner; crew

More details at www.handbook.aero

La Coruna

General Aviation Service

Ibiza

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge; refreshments; phone; TV; free Wi-Fi. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, telephone and internet.

Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Universal Aviation Spain

TEL: +34 902 200 315

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge, refreshments. Limo access to aircraft.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Eurest, Skychef and Mallorca.

Gestair

Gestair

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ. Third party maintenance by Transaero Engineering. Third party catering

by Shannon Airport.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, handling office.

Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International)

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Saudia and Abujadayel.

TEL: +34 902 200 315

and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Jetex Shannon has its own dedicated ramp with unrivalled ease of access. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ops and crew computer with printer; charts also available). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops and crew computer with printer).

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew quiet area; refreshments; phone; computer with printer; TV; free Wi-Fi). 2 mins to preferred hotel.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with customs and immigration.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services lounge with crew corner; crew and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks.

Gestair

TEL: +34 902 200 315

Swissport’s Rebecca Durrer-Bolle aims to continuously improve service.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

Gestair

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance up to most types. Third party catering by all main restaurants in Moscow.

and en-suite restrooms.

“Since it opened we have received many positive compliments about the décor and ambiance from our customers, but the appreciation, we feel, has come from crew as they tend to spend the time with us.”

Despite handling more flights in 2012 than in previous years, Monksfield observes that typical seasonal patterns underwent some changes: “Months in the past that we had been busy were fairly quiet and vice versa.”

HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon 20, 200, 2000, 50, 900, Gulstream II, GIV, GV, Cessna 525, 650, Global Express and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

WEB: www.execujet.net FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning. Weather by Met Office and computer (complete weather briefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (lounge with crew corner; crew and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

TEL: +34 902 200 315

HANDLING: No hangarage. Maintenance up to Falcon 20, 200, 2000, 50, 900, Gulfstream II, GIV, GV, Cessna 525, 650, Global Express and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive lounge and handling offices.

Madrid (Barajas) General Aviation Service TEL: +34 91 393 6906 WEB: www.generalaviation.es FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (all main systems available). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (airport facility lounges, where crew can relax for a few hours; special rates with hotels near airport are also available ). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by all main maintenance companies through GAS. Third party catering by specialist general aviation caterers, Aircheffs.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with all facilities on site. Own

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vip facilities including lounge and office services - own crew lounges for crew and pax.

Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com

Bombardier adds service facility in Nigeria Bombardier Aerospace has added a line maintenance facility in Nigeria, in the form of ExecuJet Nigeria in Lagos, covering the Challenger 300, 604, 605, Global 5000, 6000, Global Express and XRS jets. The facility, located at Murtala Muhammed International airport in Lagos, features a 4,700 sq m maintenance hangar and 25,500 sq m apron.

Darius Saluga, FL Technics Jets ceo.

FL Technics Jets targets top spot FL Technics Jets has unveiled expansion plans which involve scaling up the existing portfolio of capabilities and adding Challenger 850, Bombardier CL-600-2B16, CL-600-2B19, Embraer Legacy 600, ERJ-135/145 and Cessna types of business jets. The company intends to triple its production rates and become the largest MRO centre for business aviation in Europe in the period of 2013-15.

The company has plans to establish a new 2,700 sq m comprehensive MRO centre in Vilnius, Lithuania.

B&C Piper takes on Italy Piper Aircraft has named B&C Piper Sales as the company’s new aircraft sales agent for Italy.

Located at Thiene airport close to Venice, B&C Piper Sales is situated in the centre of Italian general aviation activities.

Director Willj Casato says: “Italy’s diversified industrial economy, dominated by small and medium sized family-owned private companies involved in the manufacture of high quality consumer goods, is proving to be the perfect market for Piper’s M-Class and Twin-Class aircraft.”

Dassault expands Middle East sales Dassault Falcon has added a sales manager in the Dubai regional sales office. Julien Nargeot holds a type rating on the 2000EX EASy and has completed B1/B2 ground and practical training on the Falcon 7X and 900EX EASy.

Cessna adds European service centres Cessna has agreed to acquire Jet Aviation’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in Zurich, Switzerland, and Dusseldorf, Germany. Jet Aviation will continue operating its FBO facilities at both locations.

SkyQuest named Kodiak dealer for Africa SkyQuest International has been appointed as authorised dealer for the Quest Kodiak for the continent of Africa. The aircraft is designed to perform in the most treacherous of locations. It can take off in under 1,000 feet at full gross weight and climb at over 1,300 feet per minute.

Lineage receives Russian certification Embraer’s Lineage 1000 has received its type certificate from the Russian aviation authority, paving the way for Russian customers to register and operate the type. There are more than 40 Legacy 600s and 650s owned by Russian customers now flying in the region.

Christiansen joins FlightSafety Jim Christiansen has joined FlightSafety International as vp for international business development. He will investigate the potential establishment of new facilities and augmenting the programmes offered at the company’s current locations.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.

HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon 20, 200, 2000, 50, 900, Gulfstream II, GIV, GV, Cessna 525, 650, Global Express and others. Third party catering by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - a provisional vip terminal at the “Dique Sur” area whilst new GAT is refurbished. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

United Aviation Services TEL: +34 91 393 6775 WEB: www.unitedaviation.es FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew divan, TV, WiFi). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by Gestair and Executive Airlines up to Falcon 900, 50, 20 series; Gulfstream GII, GIII, GIV, GV; Embraer 145; Hawker; Learjet 35 and 55; Citation 500 and 525. Inhouse catering by Servicater.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located beside the vip pavillion.

Own vip facilities including lounge - vip pax lounge with TV, soft drinks and divan.

TEL: +34 91 393 6890 WEB: spain.universalaviation.aero FLIGHT OPS: 24 hrs O/R. No flight planning (available through European Operations Centre at EGSS). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering.

Malaga General Aviation Service TEL: +34 95 204 8994 WEB: www.generalaviation.es FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (All main weather systems available). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by Iberia and Mayoral. Third party catering by Newrest.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Gulfstream Aerospace has appointed Allan Stanton as regional vp for international sales in the Middle East, based in Dubai.

Hawker Beechcraft sees growth in Middle East Hawker Beechcraft research shows that there are currently 626 business turbine aircraft based across the Middle East, with 246 of those delivered between 2006 and 2011.

This compares to 106 deliveries between 2002 and 2006, representing a 132 per cent increase in deliveries when analysing the two periods. The company recently strengthened its customer support network in the Middle East by partnering with ExecuJet, and has $5 million worth of parts warehoused in Dubai.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by ordering through catering coordination.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GV size. In-house maintenance up to Citation 550/560 and Cessna 206/208.

In-house catering by Muhren Inflight Catering.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

Gestair

Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315 WEB: www.gestair.com

WEB: www.gestair.com

Palma de Mallorca

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.

Gestair WEB: www.gestair.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Falcon, Gulfstream, Cessna and others. Third party catering

by Eurest, SkyChef and Mallorca.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

Mallorcair

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with customs and immigration.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

TEL: +34 902 200 315

PASSENGERS: GA terminal.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge, handling office.

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TEL: +34 971 789 522 WEB: www.mallorcair.es FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief and Weather support users, together with Spanish weather offices). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (newly refurbished to vip standards with lounges, conference room, Wi-Fi, toilets & shower, free tea, coffee & soft drinks service). Approx. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

Goteborg (Landvetter) TEL: +46 3142 2700 WEB: www.asehandling.com FLIGHT OPS: 0700-2300LT (24hr on request). No flight planning. No weather briefing. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Airbus A321. No maintenance. In-house catering by ASE VIP Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - ASE FBO has crew lounge and sleeping area, kitchen, VIP lounge and operations room which all include free wi-fi. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance up to B747. Third party catering by Newrest and Volmare, a new innovative vip catering company exclusive to Palma.

Malmo (Sturup)

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - two waiting rooms, one vip room, toilets, weather and self flight planning facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge - Wi-Fi, TV and DVD, toilets with shower, two internet corners with printing facilities, newspapers from all over the world.

TEL: +46 40 671 00 01

Santiago Gestair TEL: +34 902 200 315

HANDLING: No hangarage. In-house maintenance up to Cessna, Gulfstream, Falcon, Global Express, Bombardier Legacy and others. Third party catering by Eurest and Mallorca.

MTS Aviation WEB: www.mtsaviation.se FLIGHT OPS: 0500 - 2200 LT (O/T PNR). Flight planning by pilot terminals (Direct FPL Centre Stockholm, computer facility, Eurocontrol). Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 3 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737. Third party maintenance by EMS, West Air and SAS up to Citation, Boeing and ATR. Third party catering by selected restaurants.

PASSENGERS: Operating from the airport’s private hangar area, MTS Aviation is authorized to handle small groups of passengers at their own facility (security, customs and immigration). Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge, conference facility. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

ASE Handling

Seville (San Pablo)

WEB: www.asehandling.com

Gestair

FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight planning by Jeppesen Flitestar).

Weather by Met Office and computer (available in ASE crew room or via airport met centre). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew rest areas provided by ASE & LFV vip services). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.gestair.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (24 hour flight dispatchers). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services.

Valencia ExecuJet Spain TEL: +34 96 159 8392 WEB: www.execujet.net FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning. Weather by Met Office and computer (complete weather briefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms

TEL: +46 8720 0022

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to G-IV. No maintenance. In-house catering by ASE who provide Stockholm’s only dedicated vip catering.

Geneva Jet Aviation Geneva

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TEL: +41 58 158 1811 WEB: www.jetaviation.com

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737 (BBJ). In-house maintenance up to A319, A320, B737, B767, Citation series, Falcon series, Legacy, GII/III/IV/V and Hawker. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet and Canonica.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - public GAC on north apron and private terminal C-3 on south apron. Own vip facilities including lounge - showers; snooze room; hot spots; cable TV; office facilities.

PrivatPort TEL: +41 22 306 1260 WEB: www.privatport.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT (24 hours availability). Flight planning by pilot terminals (CFMU and via airport authority).

Weather by Met Office and computer (Meteo Suisse). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, PC, free Wi-Fi, TV, kitchen, Nespresso coffee machine and soft drinks). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by SR Technics, TAG Aviation and Jet Aviation up to and including most types. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet, Canonica and private caterers.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - direct public access plus customs and immigration. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - located within the GA terminal, PrivatPort offers an exclusive vip lounge, operations center and crew lounge.

RUAG Aviation TEL: +41 22 710 4434 WEB: www.ruag.com

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Boeing BBJ. Inhouse maintenance up to and including Falcon 10, 20, 50, 900 series, 2000 series, 7X, Learjet 31/35s, King Air series, Hawker 400 XP and PC-12. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet, Canonica and Absolute Taste.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - General Aviation Center. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip lounge, crew lounge and bar.

TAG Aviation

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - LFV vip service operates vip lounge for both crew and vip pax, which includes tarmac access, private security and pre-custom/immigration clearances. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Stockholm (Bromma) Grafair Jet Center

Switzerland

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (Swiss Meteorological Institute). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 3 mins to preferred hotel.

Stockholm (Arlanda)

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - lounge and handling office.

TEL: +34 902 200 315

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Grafair Jet Center’s own facility.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services lounge with all inclusive service and our famous multilingual parrot, Papegojan. Meeting room with conference equipment. Limo access to aircraft.

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 . Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (standard routes within western Europe and pilot terminals available). Weather by Met Office and computer.

Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (snooze room, showers and internet). 5-20 mins to preferred hotel.

Sweden ASE Handling

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.

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our customers and suppliers, as well as for the new employees joining our team,” says ceo Dave Jackson.

The acquisition gives the group additional maintenance capabilities for the Falcon 900, 2000, FA7X and Cessna Citation 525, 550 and 560.

President of Jet Aviation Dan Clare says: “I am confident that the employees at Biggin Hill will prove a credit to their new employer and enjoy a successful future.”

1100 - 2230 LT Sun. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (on apron - four computer terminals also available for visiting pilots). Weather by Met Office and computer (on apron). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (snooze room with comfortable recliners also available at FBO). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.gestair.com

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With the purchase of the London Biggin Hill facility formerly owned

by Jet Aviation, the 328 Group is expanding its service offering, creating a new company named JETS (Biggin Hill) Ltd. “The FBO and maintenance operations at London Biggin Hill are well-established facilities that represent a good fit for our longterm business objectives and we see this as an exciting opportunity for within FBO (lounge with crew corner; crew and pax lounge; Sat TV, DVD, high speed internet access; any kind of transportation for pax and crew; car rental with delivery at GAT; hotel arrangements with discount; security available on request; courtesy coffee and soft drinks). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

TEL: +34 902 200 315

Gulfstream names Stanton

Biggin Hill acquisition is a good fit for 328

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TEL: +46 8 982600 WEB: www.grafair.se FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2230 LT Mon-Fri, 0800 - 1730 LT Sat,

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TEL: +41 22 717 0123 WEB: www.tagaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge with free internet). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express and bigger. In-house maintenance up to Dassault, Challenger and Learjet. Third party catering by Canonica. In-house catering also available.

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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - new private terminal C3. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - two comfortable and fully equipped vip lounges; conference room; Swiss and French customs and immigration. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Carlisle

Zurich

FLIGHT OPS: 0900 - 1830. Flight planning by staff. Weather

by Met Office (OPMET). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (crew rest room and airport cafe). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

Stobart Air TEL: +44 1228 573 641

TEL: +41 44 876 56 56

HANDLING: In-house hangarage. Third party maintenance by Northumbria Aircraft Maintenance. Third party catering by airport caterers.

WEB: www.execujet.net FLIGHT OPS: 0500 - 2245. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (crew planning area available in pilots’ lounge).

Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefings and NOTAMs provided free of charge by FBO staff prior to each flight). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot lounge with TV/video and vending machines; working room with free internet access, wireless LAN; quiet room; free of charge shower facilities).

10 mins to preferred hotel.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip lounge, soft drinks, TV. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Doncaster (Robin Hood) Weston Aviation TEL: +44 1302 624 844

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Third party maintenance by RUAG up to Gulfstream, Embraer and Falcon. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet, Marsden Catering and Corporate Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - basic and small. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - customs and immigration clearance; first-class reception and pax lounge; executive conference and meeting areas.

Jet Aviation Zurich

Glasgow (Prestwick)

WEB: www.carlisleairport.co.uk

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ExecuJet Europe

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks; conference room on request.

WEB: www.westonaviation.com

ABS Jets has bases at Bratislava and Prague and, during September last year, handled the 7,000th aircraft since it started as a handling agent in 2008.

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FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0800 - 2000. Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 2 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by Cessna Doncaster Citation Service Centre up to Citation X. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

TEL: +41 58 158 8466 WEB: www.jetaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 LT. Flight planning by pilot terminals (AMI system). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, snooze room). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

Edinburgh

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Gate Gourmet.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ops office and crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, DVD, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee). 20 mins to preferred hotel.

Signature Flight Support WEB: www.signatureflight.com

Turkey

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha and local hotel.

Istanbul (Ataturk)

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks.

Gozen Air Services TEL: +90 212 465 5335 WEB: www.gozenair.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Air Data and Eurocontrol). Weather by Met Office and computer (SITA and email). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (equipped with computer, Wi-Fi, printer, satellite TV, free hot and cold soft drinks). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G-V. Third party maintenance by Turkish Technic & MNG Technic up to and including all types of aircraft. Third party catering by Turkish Do&Co, LSG Sky Chefs and local international hotels and restaurants.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - positioned at north end of airport on other (western) side of runway. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - three crew restrooms in hangars and vip lounge.

U.K. Aberdeen Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1224 723 636 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0615 - 2230 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops office). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, Xbox, DVD, free WiFi). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Caledonian - light maintenance, oxygen and nitrogen only.

Third party catering by Harry Fraser Catering.

Bristol Filton Airfield shut in January and Executive Aviation Services, which conducted its company training there, carried out the airfield’s last flight with its Citation Bravo GCGEI.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Citynet.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax lounge with TV, DVD, free tea, coffee and snacks. Limo access to aircraft.

Bournemouth Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1202 583 405 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops computer via Copperchase). Weather by computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, Xbox, DVD, free Wi-Fi, computer with printer, tea, coffee and snacks). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to Citation X. Third party maintenance by CSE Citation Centre up to and including most GA aircraft and business jets. Third party catering by Food on the Move and De Luxe.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - full pax facilities including vip lounge, complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and parking. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - separate crew and pax lounges. Limo access to aircraft.

Cambridge ExecuJet UK TEL: +44 1223 373 214 WEB: www.execujet.net FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2100 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 1900 Sat-Sun (24hr PPR). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (submission of flight plans and air movement messages through FBO ops staff. Dedicated internet terminals and free Wi-Fi available). Weather by Met Office and computer (Crewbriefing, Met Aviation sites and ATIS information in dedicated flight planning room). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew rest facilities with digital TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi and Wii; three en-suite crew cabins for day or night occupation; crew meals provided with daily menu). 10-15 mins to preferred hotel.

Eurojet Aviation

Bristol Flying Centre

TEL: +44 1446 712 637

TEL: +44 2894 422 646

TEL: +44 1275 474 601

WEB: www.signatureflight.com

WEB: www.eurojet.eu.com

WEB: www.b-f-c.co.uk

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0630 - 2130 Mon-Fri, 0900 - 1700 Sat-Sun, other times O/R. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 3 mins drive/5 mins walk to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. On request. Flight planning by staff.

Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO. 15 mins to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 0730 - 1730 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops computer). Weather by computer (ops computer).

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (TV, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and light snacks). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

Eurojet Aviation TEL: +44 2890 457 777

HANDLING: In-house hangarage. Third party maintenance.

Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

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TEL: +44 1252 379 002 WEB: www.tagfarnborough.com FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200. Flight planning by staff (TAG UK, Universal, Jeppesen & Air Routing). Weather by computer (Jeppesen & Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (snooze rooms, internet terminals, wireless connection, satellite TV, DVD library and refreshments available). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - award winning state of the art vip terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip private lounges, concierge service, conference and meeting room facilities, cafe, crew room and driver’s lounge. Limo access to aircraft.

Bristol

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to G550. In-house maintenance up to and including CE525/525A, BE200, PA28, PA34, PA31, Diamond 40/42 and Cessna series. Third party catering.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (vip and pilot lounge available).

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - state of the art FBO with discreet passenger lounges; vip offices; conference facilities; waiting room. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vvip room; executive lounge; conference room; break out lounges; numerous shower facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Belfast International

Belfast City (George Best)

TEL: +44 1392 350 020

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B747-400. In-house maintenance by Marshall’s authorised Cessna service centre for CE500 series. Comprehensive general aviation maintenance also available. In-house catering.

PASSENGERS: Signature based in CSE Citation Centre in Aviation Park West. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - pax lounge with TV, free Wi-Fi, DVD, tea, coffee and snacks. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Eurojet operates from its own private Executive Jet Centre adjacent to main terminal.

Capital Air Charter

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ2/ACJ. In-house maintenance by TAG Farnborough Engineering up to Dassault, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier. Third party catering by all major inflight caterers including Absolute Taste, Bon Soiree, De Luxe and Emily’s.

PASSENGERS: Signature operates the only FBO at EGPD. Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, DVD, tea, coffee, snacks and free Wi-Fi.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by The Culloden Estate and Spa.

Exeter

WEB: www.capitalaircharter.co.uk FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2400 (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (crew computer and printer).

Weather by computer (Copperchase). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, light snacks, TV, DVD, Xbox and free Wi-Fi). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

Cardiff Signature Flight Support

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - pax lounge with TV, VCR, tea, coffee, snacks and free Wi-Fi.

TEL: +44 1292 478 961 WEB: www.rssjetcentre.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (AFTN). Weather by computer (Universal, UK Met Office). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two private lounges with quiet areas).

10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747-400. In-house maintenance by RSS Engineering in Manchester up to Bombardier, Cessna and Dassault aircraft. Third party catering by Coast Cuisine.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - operated by RSS. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Business Aviation Centre with several lounges for crew and pax, plus private meeting rooms and boardrooms. Limo access to aircraft.

Gloucestershire Flightpartner TEL: +44 1452 856 222 WEB: www.flightpartner.co.uk FLIGHT OPS: 0800 - 1730 LT Mon-Fri (24hrs on request).

Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (crew rates available at good local hotels). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance

by Eurojet Engineering. Third party catering.

TEL: +44 131 317 7447

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with customs. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - wireless internet and cable TV. Limo access to aircraft.

RSS Jet Centre (Prestwick)

Glasgow Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 141 887 8348 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops office and crew computer with printer).

Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office and crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew room with TV, DVD, Xbox, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, snacks and work area).

20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by BA Loganair up to light maintenance for most business jets.

Third party catering by Gate Gourmet.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Hawarden Aviation Park Group TEL: +44 1244 536 853 WEB: www.chesterairport.co.uk FLIGHT OPS: PPR (out of hours contact via answer machine).

No flight planning (flight plans can be filed via ATC. Computer terminal available in crew lounge with broadband and wireless internet access). Weather by computer (ops staff provide all necessary Met and Notams. Computer terminal also available in crew lounge with broadband and wireless internet access, if preferred). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge and quiet room available with reclining leather chairs.

Facilities include high definition plasma screen TV with full Sky package and DVD player, sole use of computer and desk with free broadband and wireless access). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to CL600. Third party maintenance by Hawker Beechcraft Services up to and including all Hawker and Beechcraft. In-house catering by new in-house vip catering company.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with vip/executive facilities. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - boardroom available for meetings if required. Leisure facilities, conferences etc can be arranged via local hotels up to 5 star standard. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Humberside Weston Aviation TEL: +44 1652 680 922 WEB: www.westonaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by pilot terminals (Nats Afpex).

Weather by computer (Avbrief). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel. 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance.

Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - crew and pax lounge within FBO; crew day rooms available close to airport at discounted rates. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Inverness Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1667 461 122 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: Summ: 0600 - 2130, Wint: 0700 - 2230 MonFri, 0700 - 1930 Sat, 0900 - 2200 Sun. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops office, crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office, crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, snacks, TV, DVD and free Wi-Fi).

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance. Third party catering by Alpha.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - large pax lounge with TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks; pax and crew car parking.

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WEB: www.eurojet.eu.com FLIGHT OPS: Airport hours (0630 - 2120). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (private crew lounge). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by The Culloden Estate & Spa. PASSENGERS: GA terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Business Aviation Centre with separate pax and crew lounge, computer access, Wi-Fi and ops support.

Birmingham Eurojet Aviation TEL: +44 121 782 1700 WEB: www.eurojet.eu.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. 0700 - 2200 (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (snooze room, separate crew lounge, kitchen, briefing room and studies available to all crew). 3 mins drive/10 mins walk to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Falcon 2000. In-house maintenance by Eurojet’s authorised Cessna Citation Service Facility up to Citation Series. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - purpose built brand new FBO and business aviation centre operated solely by Eurojet. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip pax lounges, complimentary car parking, crew lounge and kitchen, pilots’ briefing room, shower and snooze rooms.

Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 121 782 1999 WEB: www.signatureflight.com

South Africa is firmly established as a business aviation centre with international FBO brands such as ExecuJet having a strong presence, yet in 2012 more executive aircraft were purchased in Nigeria than the southern region.

While growth in Sub-Saharan business aviation activity is welcomed, there remains an absence of infrastructure to support expansion.

Few FBOs exist to handle private jets – passengers often have to pass through customs and security used by scheduled carriers, and handling can be less than refined.

Yet there is huge potential and a number of African companies are beginning to exploit this. In December, Angola’s BestFly opened its own FBO at Luanda International airport, while in 2011, at Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed airport, Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN) established the first fully integrated FBO and MRO facility in

Nigeria with plans to roll out more across the continent.

Such success stories demonstrate demand for these services, and that it can be done, but not without the right investment, local government support and a lot of determination.

Nuno Pereira, BestFly md, says one of the greatest challenges is institutional: “It took us almost two years to make official entities aware of and understand the advantages of a facility like our FBO for the local economy.” He adds that BestFly has to thank Angola’s minister of transport for understanding the value the FBO brings.

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) was launched in May 2011. AfBAA’s first White Paper published in January 2013 states that there is a need to increase the number of FBOs and facilities for private jets and that the first hurdle is to convince airport authorities about the benefits of identifying business

aviation and its support services as a market sector they should embrace.

It argues that FBOs will create jobs and support inward investment.

Yet this in itself brings its own challenges, as Pereira says: “Manpower is a big challenge; following 40 years of war where education was not always a priority, there is a lack of qualified people.”

Pereira also stresses that African FBO companies cannot survive alone in a globalised world, which is why BestFly became a founding member of AfBAA. Working with other business aviation experts can only be advantageous and BestFly has worked closely with ExecuJet’s South African md Ettore Poggi and his team to develop its offering.

Likewise EAN, also an AfBAA member, partnered with Banyan Air Service in Florida, USA, in a skill sharing agreement. Segun Demuren, ceo, says: “We are a fledgling business and the first in the market to respond

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to the needs of a growing business aviation fraternity. We are delighted to start sharing knowledge and resources with Banyan.”

Through close collaboration, Demuren anticipates that EAN will improve its systems and processes which will refine its service offering.

EAN’s team of over 40 is as varied as the services it provides, with a good mix of various Nigerian ethnicities complemented by employees from Europe and North America.

African pan-continental FBO structural development faces many challenges but with visionaries such as Demuren and Pereira, active lobbying associations such as AfBAA and the dynamism of the African continent supporting activity, this time next year a number of African FBOs could be contenders for places in the annual EBAN survey.

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Norwich

Signature breaks ground on Luton FBO with designs to cut transit time

Multiflight TEL: +44 113 238 7140 WEB: www.multiflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. PPR. Flight planning by pilot terminals.

Weather by computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (self contained comfortable crew lounge with internet, wireless, Sky TV, Xbox and the latest games; small briefing area; kitchen facilities).

5 mins to preferred hotel (30 mins city centre).

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B757. In-house maintenance up to Citations plus most other types. Third party catering by local vip catering company (24 hrs notice required for specialist catering).

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - located at South Side Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive lounge area. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Liverpool (John Lennon) Liverpool Aviation Services (LAS) TEL: +44 151 486 6161 WEB: www.liverpoolhandling.co.uk FLIGHT OPS: 0830 - 1930 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (PPS). Weather by Met Office and computer (weather briefing via various sources). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (dedicated lounge area for visiting crew; nearby Marriott South available for day stops; admission to David Lloyd Leisure Complex for nominal charge). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Citation X. In-house maintenance by Ravenair up to pistons, BE90, and CE500 through to CE560XL and CE650. In-house catering by various off-airport vendors with notice.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - at FBO facility. LAS owns and operates the only FBO at EGGP. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Business Aviation Centre. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

London (Biggin Hill) Biggin Hill Executive Handling TEL: +44 1959 578 552 WEB: www.bigginhillairport.com FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2200 Mon-Fri, 0900 - 2000 Sat, Sun and Pub Hols. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals.

Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (large pilot lounge with Wi-Fi). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ/ACJ. Third party maintenance by Jets, Rizon Jet, Perfect Aviation, Avalon, and RAS Completions up to and including LR40, 45, 60; Challenger 300, 600, 601, 604, 605; Gulfstream IV, V; Global Express; Falcon 50, 2000, 900 series, 7X; BE200, Citation series; Hawker series; BAE 146 & Avro series. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - has three lounges; full catering and hospitality available; NASP compliant. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - capacity to handle flights up to 150 pax. Other dedicated crew and pax lounges available. Limo access to aircraft.

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Rizon Jet UK TEL: +44 1959 543 183

During a ground breaking ceremony at its London Luton airport location, Signature Flight Support announced that it is replacing its present facility with a state-of-the-art 1,572 sq m FBO, along with 4,500 sq m of hangar space capable of housing two BBJ or ACJ-sized aircraft. A dedicated ground service equipment garage will also be built.

Maria Sastre, president and ceo, says: “Signature Luton is a keystone location in our global network, drawing visitors from all over the globe. This facility is designed to accommodate the needs of our discerning customers, both passengers and crew.”

Plans are to include the latest

TEL: +44 1603 510 110 WEB: www.saxonair.com FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2130 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (PPS/NATS AFPEx). Weather by Met Office and computer (Met Office/IPPC/Crewbriefing). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (Holiday Inn hotel - special crew rates for rest rooms, 2 mins walk from FBO). 1 min to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to CL300. Third party maintenance up to Citation/Beech/Hawker. Third party catering by Chef to Dine For. PASSENGERS: GA terminal - SaxonAir Business Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - attached to Business Aviation Centre. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Nottingham (East Midlands) Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1332 811 179 WEB: www.signatureflight.com

Covered areas will keep users dry at Signature’s new Luton facility.

technologies for entertainment, communications, passenger and crew amenities and onward travel solutions. A covered car parking and arrival area will protect passengers from inclement weather, while the

intention overall is to minimise transit time through the FBO for passengers and crew. Completion of the hangar is expected third quarter 2013 and the FBO and passenger terminal fourth quarter 2014.

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 1800 LT (24 hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff (ops office, crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (ops office, crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (tea, coffee, TV, Xbox, DVD, free Wi-Fi, computer with printer). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. Third party catering by Thistle Hotel.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained facility with vip lounge and ops office.

Oxford (London Oxford) oxfordjet TEL: +44 1865 290 600 WEB: www.oxfordjet.com

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (NATS). Weather

by Met Office and computer (Met Office, IPPC, AvBrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (quiet crew rest room with light management, relaxed furniture, TV and interactive gaming). 25 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express/G650.

In-house maintenance by Rizon Jet up to Citation 560 series, Hawker 125-800 series, Hawker 125-700 series, Premier 1/1A, Challenger 604/605, Bombardier Global series; C5 rating - aircraft main battery workshop (lead acid and NiCad); C14 rating - wheel/tyre workshop; EASA Part 145, Qatar CAA Part 145, Aruba, Bermuda, Cayman; 24 hour service. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Rizon Jet’s FBO is a separate terminal building with dedicated security access to its vip lounges. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - Rizon Jet has a dedicated vip terminal, hangar and maintenance facility. Limo access to aircraft.

London (Gatwick) Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 1293 569 000 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff (ops office).

Weather by computer (ops office). Crew transport on apron

WEB: www.rizonjet.com

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and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew area with tea, coffee, free Wi-Fi, TV, DVD). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

London (Stansted)

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation up to and including most business jets and all airline types. Third party catering by Cuisine Air and De Luxe Catering.

TEL: +44 1279 665 300

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - vip pax lounge with TV, refreshments and free Wi-Fi. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

London (Heathrow) Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 20 8283 2500 WEB: www.signatureflight.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2330 LT (24hrs O/R). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (dedicated ops office, crew computer with printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (dedicated ops office, crew computer with printer). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, free Wi-Fi, TV, tea, coffee, computer with printer). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. Third party maintenance by bmi and British Airways up to all types. Third party catering by Royal Blue, De Luxe Catering and LSG. PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities including two pax lounges.

London (London Heliport) The London Heliport Ltd TEL: +44 20 7228 0181 WEB: www.londonheliport.co.uk FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2300 LT. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (AFPEx available. Heliport ATC will activate and close flightplans). Weather by Met Office and computer (ATC). Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (internet access available for flight planning and weather information). 1 min (Hotel Verta on-site) to preferred hotel.

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HANDLING: No hangarage. No maintenance. No catering.

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PASSENGERS: GA terminal - pax lounge with coffee, tea, herbal infusions, soft drinks and biscuits. Own vip facilities including lounge - private vip lounge and car parking.

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Harrods Aviation TEL: +44 1582 589 317 WEB: www.harrodsaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (completed by operator and adjusted by FBO). Weather by Met Office and computer (Jet Plan system - Jeppesen). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge, free Wi-Fi, TV, refreshments; on apron transport to hotel by crew bus, chauffeur car or taxi). 5-15 mins to preferred hotel.

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HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to B737. In-house maintenance up to Challenger 600, Global Express and Hawker 125 series. Third party catering by Air Culinaire, Alison Price on Air, Bon Soiree, Absolute Taste and De Luxe Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip pax lounge; vvip pax lounge with private washroom facilities; conference room; crew lounge; bunk room; free wireless internet; refreshments; Harrods merchandise available to purchase. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

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RSS Jet Centre TEL: +44 1582 798 400 WEB: www.rssjetcentre.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew rest room with reclining chairs, sofa, TV and complimentary refreshments). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A321. In-house maintenance by RSS Engineering Ltd. up to Bombardier and Dassault aircraft. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - conference room, vip rooms, vip catering. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Signature Flight Support

WEB: www.harrodsaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals (flight plans filed in IFPS; PCs available in crew room).

Weather by Met Office and computer (via web based met sites). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew lounge and ensuite crew rest rooms; transport available in-house or via third party ).

10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to A319. In-house maintenance up to Sikorsky S-92 & S-76 series, Agusta, Challenger 600 and Global Express. Third party catering by recommended caterers.

PASSENGERS: dedicated GA area. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - refurbished vip lounge, vvip lounge and large business lounge; conference rooms; crew rest rooms; free wireless internet. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Inflite The Jet Centre

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TEL: +44 1279 831 000 WEB: www.inflitejetcentre.co.uk

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TEL: +44 1582 724 182

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - meeting rooms; shower rooms; crew kitchen; two pilot snooze rooms; three lounges with IT facilities, satellite TV/DVD/VHS, fax, telephone, Wi-Fi and photocopier; flight briefing room; new terminal bedroom.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services private rooms away from main GA terminal available for increased anonymity and security; 55 and 165 seat on site lecture theatres. Limo access to aircraft.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ2. In-house maintenance up to and including HS125, CL601, CL604, Citation, BAe146, King Air, Do228 and B737.

Also Embraer Service Facility covering all models. In-house catering.

FLIGHT OPS: Flight planning by pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office. Crew transport by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Inflite The Jet Centre has its own dedicated vip/ga terminal. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip lounge (up to 20 pax) and corporate lounge (up to 120 pax) with full Customs and Immigration facilities; adjacent office suites. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

Southampton

Universal Aviation

WEB: www.signatureflight.com

TEL: +44 1279 680 349 FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (Universal® European Operations Centre). Weather

by Met Office and computer (computerised worldwide weather). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (pilot’s lounge with TV, coffee and cold drinks; crew business centre with Wi-Fi; discounted crew accommodation rates available).

HANDLING: Third party hangarage. Third party maintenance up to Bombardier, Embraer and Gulfstream. Third party catering by vip caterers, Air Culinaire.

KA Executive Handling TEL: +44 844 682 9261 WEB: www.kaexec.com

HANDLING: No hangarage. Third party maintenance by MCA Aviation. Third party catering by Eat Food Love Food.

Signature Flight Support TEL: +44 2380 616 600 FLIGHT OPS: 0630 - 2200 LT, PPR 2300 LT (24 hrs O/R).

Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (ops and crew computers with printer). Weather by computer (ops and crew computers with printer). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated crew lounge; quiet room with flat bed; shower room; free Wi-Fi; TV; Xbox; DVD; refreshments). 15-20 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to GV. No maintenance.

Third party catering by Food on the Move and De Luxe Catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - self contained FBO with private apron, conference room. Multi-lingual personnel available. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - vip lounge. Own vip facilities including lounge - spacious vip facility with wireless internet access. Limo access to aircraft.

Teesside (Durham Tees Valley)

Manchester

Weston Aviation

RSS Jet Centre

TEL: +44 1325 337 733

TEL: +44 161 436 6666 WEB: www.rssjetcentre.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (self-service PPS flight planning also available via internet in lounge). Weather by Met Office and computer (PPS or Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (complimentary refreshments, air con and Sky TV). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.westonaviation.com FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2200 (extensions on request). Flight planning by pilot terminals (Nats Afpex). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (vip pax lounge, separate crew rest and briefing facilities). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B747. No maintenance. Third party catering.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ, GV and Global Express. In-house maintenance by RSS Engineering, a JAR145 authorised Bombardier maintenance facility, up to and incuding pistons, King Air, all Learjets, DA900, CL604 and Global Express. Third party catering by prior arrangement with FBO.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Weston Aviation Business Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip pax lounge, crew rest facilities, conference and meeting rooms and short or long term lease office facilities.

Limo access to aircraft.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - RSS facility. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - the only dedicated and purpose built FBO at EGCC with customs and immigration; executive and vip lounges; air conditioning; security screening facility; free tea, coffee and biscuits; both runway and land side access; secure airside apron. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

United Arab Emirates

Newquay (St Mawgan) Weston Aviation TEL: +44 1637 860 551

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (crew computer and printer). Weather by Met Office and computer (online weather by WSI). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, DVD, Xbox, tea, coffee and snacks).

15 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: www.westonaviation.com

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge - self contained FBO with full facilities. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to E190/A318/A319/BBJ. Third party maintenance by PremiAir, EBAS, Tyler Aeronautica, Embraer, Airmed and Hangar 8 providing both line and base level support for most turbine aircraft up to Challenger, Citation, King Air, Caravan, Conquest, Hawker, Falcon and Piper. Third party catering by on and off-site inflight caterers ranging from low cost to vvip - all orders placed via FBO during ops hours.

Shoreham (Brighton City)

WEB: www.signatureflight.com

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ2/B727. Third party maintenance by Gulfstream Aerospace and Hamlin Jet Engineering up to GII, GIII, GIV, GV and Hawker aircraft. Third party catering.

FLIGHT OPS: 0600 - 2230 (extensions permitted by request 0600 - 2400). Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (staff available for advice and filing of flight plans, border authority liaison, weather reports). Weather by Met Office and computer (MET website access and AFTN (Brussels)).

Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (on-site snooze rooms, terminal bedroom and shower rooms; courtesy shuttle to preferred local hotels where crew rates and day rooms available; low cost on-site bed & breakfast also available). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel.

Crew rest rooms within FBO (dedicated en-suite crew accommodation, lounge and briefing/working area; wireless LAN available 24 hrs). 5 mins to preferred hotel.

WEB: uk.universalaviation.aero

London (Luton)

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FLIGHT OPS: 0700 - 2200 (extensions available on request).

Flight planning by pilot terminals (Nats Afpex). Weather by Met Office and computer (Avbrief). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (crew and pax lounge within FBO; crew day rooms available close to airport at discounted rates). 10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to B757/A320. Third party maintenance by Skybus. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - Weston Aviation Business Aviation Centre. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - private vip lounge and crew rest facilities; crew work area. Limo access to aircraft.

Abu Dhabi International Royal Jet TEL: +971 2 505 1801 WEB: www.royaljetgroup.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals. Weather by Met Office and computer (full weather briefing with notams). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (two vip lounges/pilots’ rooms, Wi-Fi, refreshments, LCD TVs). 25 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: Third party hangarage up to BBJ 737. In-house maintenance by Royal Jet available 24 hours with credit facilities; 3rd party also by Abu Dhabi Aviation and Amiri Flight, Royal Jet’s two parent companies; in-house maintenance up to BBJ 737, G300, LR60. Third party catering by Abu Dhabi Catering (part of Abu Dhabi International Airport Group).

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - with in-house designated customs and immigration, security and baggage handling.

Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - two exclusive vip lounges with flat screen TV, DVD, VCR; full arabic hospitality services; business centre; meeting rooms;

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separate executive waiting area; vip car parking facilities; porter & valet services; red carpet vip treatment. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission.

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TEL: +971 2 449 4521 WEB: www.albateenairport.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. No flight planning (filing of flight plans). Weather by Met Office and computer. Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO (new luxury crew lounge; work stations, computers, photocopier, printer and scanner; relaxation and crew meeting rooms; pantry area with refreshments and snacks; bathroom and shower facilities; secure crew lockers and storage area). 5-10 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage. Third party maintenance by Jet Aviation and Falcon Aviation Services. Third party catering by on site Executive Gourmet.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - executive terminal with lounges, bathrooms, meeting and prayer rooms, hospitality, customs and immigration.

GULFSTREAM

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UR-DAV, TT 8,610 hrs. 14 seat executive interior. Recent phase 4/5 airframe checks. Landing gear just overhauled.

EASA compliant, in service, excellent condition. Motivated seller, all serious offers considered. Contact Peter Connolly Tel: +44 774 0289 516 PRISMA Aviation services LLP. Web: www.prisma.aero.

Email: peter.connolly@prisma.aero

1998, T/T 2,444 hrs, 1,091 landings.

Annual inspection Nov 2012. CAMP, SELCAL, RVSM, GPWS. Triple Honeywell//Pro Line 4 avionics.

Honeywell NZ-2000 FMS. 4 club seating credenza, 4 seat dining room, 2 aft divan. Contact: Jesse Mata Tel: +1 702 260 3333 Aircraft Marketing Ltd. Web: www.aircraftmarketing.com. Email: jesse@aircraftmarketing.com

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Dubai

new. Power Advantage +, Aux Advantage, and Pro Parts, Well over $1M accrued in programs. 8 pax in double club layout. Fireblocked. Tel: +1 403 291 9027 John Hopkinson & Associates.

Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com.

Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com

ExecuJet Middle East TEL: +971 4 601 6363 WEB: www.execujet.net FLIGHT OPS: 24hrs on request. Flight planning by staff and pilot terminals (full-time dispatchers cater for any flight planning needs). Weather by computer (Universal Weather briefings and printing facilities available). Crew transport on apron and by taxi to hotel. Crew rest rooms at hotel (ExecuJet Middle East has agreements with several hotels located around Dubai). 10-45 mins to preferred hotel.

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to Global Express. Inhouse maintenance up to Bombardier business aircraft and Gulfstream G150/G200; authorised service centre for Honeywell engines and APUs; accredited with Rockwell Collins Business Regional System Avionics dealership; holds EASA 145 certificate and other regional approvals. Third party catering by Emirates VIP Catering and top Dubai restaurants.

Citation Bravo

2000, 2000 TT:630, cycles 1108 Honeywell Primus 1000 3-tube EFIS, Honeywell GNS-XLS FMS, Allied Signal EGPWS, Allied Signal TCAS II w/change 7, UK mods and currently on N reg., Fresh Phase 1-5 Tel. +44 (0) 1534 483372 Email: david.cuthbert@hotmail.co.uk

Citation Ultra

WEB: www.jetaviation.com

Citation Ultras available. Honeywell Primus 1000 3-Tube EFIS, Honeywell GNS-XLS FMS, Honeywell MKVII EGPWS, Honeywell TCAS II w/Change 7, w/ski tube. Recently Permaguard.

Recently refreshed interior. Fresh phase 1-5. Zero engine option. Tel: +1 403 291 9027 John Hopkinson & Associates.

Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com.

Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com

FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by pilot terminals.

Weather by computer. Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms within FBO.

DASSAULT

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - available separately for for large capacity flights. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - own vip terminal dedicated to ExecuJet clients.

Jet Aviation Dubai

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TEL: +971 4 207 3411

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ or ACJ. In-house maintenance up to BBJ, Citation 500 series, Falcon 900 and 2000 series, GIV and GV series, Hawker 800 series. Third party catering.

PASSENGERS: Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - independent, private terminal.

Sharjah International Gama Aviation TEL: +971 6 557 0177 WEB: www.gamagroup.com FLIGHT OPS: 24hr ops. Flight planning by staff. Weather by Met Office and computer (airport MET office). Crew transport on apron and by crew bus to hotel. Crew rest rooms at airport facility (airport transit hotel or business class lounge -

FBO terminal under construction). 15 mins to preferred hotel.

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Citation S/II

1985, Airframe TT: 8,576, Cycles: 6,755, TSO: 1,304, Pro Line II, GNS-XLS, GPWS, CVR. New windows 2007, RVSM, Freon air, cosmetics refreshed & Perma-guarded. $995,000 As-Is, WhereIs, How-Is. Tel: +1 403 291 9027 John Hopkinson & Associates. Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com.

Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com

HANDLING: In-house hangarage up to BBJ /A318. In-house maintenance by Gama up to BE200 and CL604/605. Third party catering by Alpha Catering.

PASSENGERS: GA terminal - construction due to be completed Q1 2013. Own vip facilities including lounge and office services - vip private lounges. Limo access to aircraft with prior permission. ■

Citation Sovereign

SN 680-0157, 2364 TTAF. Great corporate pedigree. One owner since

PA31T Legacy 600

1981, F-GLRP, SN 81-20064. T/T 4,723 hrs, cycles 5161. Cargo and stretcher loading door, Engines TBO 4800H left remain 2782H right remain 1434H. KFC300, HF KTR953, vhf KTR908-3 and KY196B (8.33), radio alti KRA 10A, RMTO RT1151A, ATC KXP756 and GTX330, DME KDM706, GPS KLN90B. Tel: +33 603 40 94 97 Email: rp@prevot.fr

2004, M-PMPM, T/T 3,541 (Nov 2012).

1,556 landings. R/R Corporate Care.

Embraer DCA FL41 installed.

Honeywell avionics. Cat II operations approved. 13 pax seating. Full galley.

NDH. Contact Jesse Mata. Tel:+1 702 260 3333 Aircraft Marketing Ltd. Web: www.aircraftmarketing.com. Email: jesse@aircraftmarketing.com

Falcon 900EX

1999, s/n 048. This aircraft has an excellent history having been operated by a London based FTSE listed group. It has been maintained to the highest technical and operational standards.

Major ‘C’ checks and landing gear overhauls performed early 2012 and 1A/1A+ inspections just completed at TAG Engineering, London Farnborough. For details of a great opportunity please call Andrew Pearce.

Tel: +44 (0) 7557 237730 InnotechExecaire. Email: andrew.pearce@innotech-execaire.com

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“With our investment in personnel and infrastructure, together with the shared vision we have with the airport authority, Sharjah International airport is rapidly becoming a perfect fit for operators seeking a fast and efficient service in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.”

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