Unpredictable times

Date:
March 17th, 2011

With the world in the grip of unprecedented geopolitical unrest in recent weeks, the private jet charter industry is seeing a number of changes in our usual demand patterns. Obviously the last week has been a truly devastating time for Japan, and recently we have…

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Mixed messages from Lord Sugar

Date:
March 9th, 2011

Lord Sugar appeared on stage yesterday at the British Business and General Aviation Association’s annual conference in St Albans. During his informal interview by George Galanopoulos (MD of London Executive Aviation)  he made a series of surprising…

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Mobile airport terminal showcased at Geneva

Date:
February 10th, 2011

Interesting news this week from Geneva Airport where a mobile airport terminal design was showcased – a world-first. The mobile terminal,  developed by Austria’s TMT Management GmBH, provides the same facilities that would be found inside a conventional,…

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Greek Air Traffic Control Strike

Date:
December 14th, 2010

Air traffic control staff across Greece will begin striking at 22.00 tonight (GMT) as part of a general strike over the Greek government’s economic policies. As a result, Athens, Thessaloniki and other smaller airports will be…

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Top 10 scenic airport approaches

Date:
October 20th, 2010

1. Sion airport Nestled in the heart of the Alps, the approach to Sion airport takes you down the Rhone valley. With the high mountain terrain to negotiate your pilot will be radar vectored by Swiss military…

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New FBO at Paris-Le Bourget

Date:
October 7th, 2010

    The announcement of Execujet’s new FBO at Paris – Le Bourget airport means private jet customers now have even more choice at what is the number one private jet hub in Europe, averaging…

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BA’s private jet service

Date:
June 16th, 2010

The news that British Airways has announced a private jet ‘add-on’ offering in the US is great for the industry as a whole and demonstrates that private aviation does not compete with scheduled services but instead…

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Private jet charter FAQs

Date:
April 28th, 2010

At PrivateFly.com we are often asked the same questions about chartering a private jet. So here are my private jet FAQs: Can I buy a seat on a private jet aircraft? When you charter a private jet…

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Closets Airports to Conception Earth Quake Disater Zone

Date:
February 27th, 2010

In the immediate aftermath of natural disasters, the private jet community can play an important role in getting the first aid workers into the area. With yesterday’s tragic news of the earthquake in Chile, here…

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