Eurostar is rolling out an expansion plan for 10 new European destinations from its London St Pancras hub. At the same time we see British Airways’ parent company IAG reducing BA’s European network. IAG bought…
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Eurostar or private jet? That is the question.
- Date:
- May 14th, 2012
‘Horrible’ airport experiences
- Date:
- May 9th, 2012
There is no doubt that the airport experience is rarely a positive one for airline passengers these days. Rarely a week goes by without a new media story about record-breaking delays or complaints – often…
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Top 10 animal hold-ups at airports
- Date:
- April 26th, 2012
Departures at La Guardia Airport in New York were held up for ten minutes this morning while workers rounded up a dog that ran on to a runway. The pooch, a 30-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy…
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Relocation, relocation: How to move an airport
- Date:
- April 11th, 2012
On 3rd June 2012 Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport will open, combining Berlin’s Tegel, Schoenefeld and Tempelhof Airports. How do you move an entire multi-million passenger airport within a few hours of one night, when there…
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How much does it cost to buy a private jet?
- Date:
- April 11th, 2012
Many of our customers often ask us about the cost of buying a private jet. We spoke to our aircraft sales consultant Alex Hunter to find out what the real costs are when buying a…
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Nutrition & private jets
- Date:
- March 29th, 2012
Not necessarily an obvious pairing, but private jets and nutrition joined forces earlier this week when our Marketing Director Carol Cork shared the stage with top nutritionist Hala El-Shafie. The pair were both helping London…
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Ask The Pilot: Can I use my mobile phone on a private jet?
- Date:
- March 8th, 2012
Civil Aviation Regulations state mobile phones must be switched off for aircraft take off and only used whilst airborne if operated in ‘flight safe mode’. However most private jet pilots will turn a blind eye…
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The use of GPS in aviation
- Date:
- February 29th, 2012
Since its launch in 1994, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has impacted our lives in many ways. Maintained by the United States government, it is freely available to anyone with a GPS receiver – including…
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How much does a private jet cost to hire?
- Date:
- February 23rd, 2012
Business travellers are becoming increasingly aware of the significant efficiency benefits of hiring a private jet – which can save hours of travel time and avoid the need for overnight stays when travelling on business.…
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Chocks away!
- Date:
- February 11th, 2012
You’ll often hear the phrase “Chocks away!” in aviation films, and particularly to represent British aviators. But why do modern aircraft, and private jets need chocks? Who removes the chocks before take-off at a private…
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