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Although the larger operators tend to have usage reserved for regular pre-paid (Jet card) clients, their large aircraftfleets are often positioned at the right airportand Hunt & Palmer uses them regularly for one-way trips. Mix and matchingwith commercialtravel has become a trend too, reflecting that although airline services have returned, they are not at the frequency offered pre-pandemic. Recent activityincludes facilitatingsmallgroups of corporates from the energy and metals trading sectors from Europe to destinationsin North and West Africa.

In the USA there are indications that the private placement investment market is headed for a good year. It’s not sports teams dominatingHunt & Palmer’s USA activity through the summer - but roadshows for banks - all around the USA and into Canada, with a few into Europe too. Using an executive jet, with tailor-made multi city itineraries,shaves off a considerableamount of time.

“I haven’t seen a year like it for a long time,” notes Hunt & Palmer’s Wendi Matthews-Ortiz, whose USA-based team is quoting for finance clients into June and beyond. Their trips are generally three to four days. “That would typically be two weeks by commercial airline,” she observed.

More good news. The Group is seeing more aircraftbecoming availablefor charter, on both sides of the Atlantic. The situation is certainly better than six monthsago and business aviation operators are accepting a longer lead timeon charters too, added Sandy Boyer. Hunt & Palmer also notes increasing requests for carbon offsetting flights.

Users of commercialairlines tend to be the biggest users of ondemand aviationtoo, regularly combininglong haul commercialflying with short haul charters for inter- Europe trips

BHS Aviation Group makes its debut at EBACE

Exclusive passenger and business travel as well as first-class aircraft management: BHS Aviation is making its debut this year EBACE. From May 23 to 25, interested parties can learn more about the aviation company's service portfolio at Aircraft Display.

BHS Aviation Group will also exhibit some of its cutting-edge jets and helicopters at EBACE. Textron Aviations's Cessna Citation Latitude jet and Leonardo AW 109 business helicopter will be available for on-site viewing. The company operates both aircraft commercially under its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for Germany and Switzerland. The aircraft features spacious cabins with luxurious interiors, an advanced entertainment and connectivity system and state-of-the-art avionics. The high-performance business jet offers up to six passengers the comfort for productive business trips and relaxing private flights, while the helicopter offers flexibility and versatility.

A central theme of the exhibition is the sustainable use of resources. BHS Aviation uses environmentally friendly solutions and supports initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions in aviation. This includes offsetting measures and the use of sustainablyproduced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to significantlyreduce CO2 emissions during flights.

All visitors are welcome to learn more about the company's full-service offering directly from the experts of the BHS Aviation Group at the static display AD06. Personal consultation appointments can also be booked in advance on the company's website.