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We offer a fully-secured environment for your business jet.

When it is sheltered in our hangar at Geneva Airport, your business aircraft is protected by a round-the clock security system with the highest standards of monitoring technologies.Dual CCTV system17 HD cameras with infrared detector day and nightAll alarmed emergency exits are linked to Geneva Airport police department Equipped with the most efficient procedures and the latest surveillance equipment, the entire Geneva Airpark infrastructure, including the aircraft hangar and the...

Long awaited announcement - Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X enters service

I have to admit, this is one announcement I've really been waiting for. If you can put it that way in aviation terms, -it was love at first sight. A plane that conquered me immediately.As a reminder: type certification was granted last August 22nd by both EASA and the FAA. Since that time, Dassault Aviation applied post-certification upgrades that required EASA approval.Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier stated: "Dassault Aviation shares this remarkable occasion with our customers...

eVTOL economic mirages

To avoid wasting time in horrible traffic jams, the eVTOL flying machine is a pleasant and fast way to get around. What does AI (Artificial Intelligence) imply in a summary about eVTOLs? “They represent a promising leap forward in aviation technology, offering a blend of efficiency, safety, and environmental consciousness. While they haven’t fully taken flight yet, ongoing developments and negotiations with aviation authorities suggest that eVTOLs are poised for a transformative impact on how we...

Say less for success

The more words one uses, the less are remembered. The success formula is to skip the convoluted and elaborate, the irrelevant, and the unnecessary. Cut the bluff, fluff and stuff.  The greatest virtue of a speaker is to say what is necessary, but also not to say what is not necessary.  Many take far too long to get to the point and then there are those who like to hear themselves talking. Communication should be focused, simple, tranquil, and have a mindful approach. Conversi...

French bomb threats - do not cancel your Europe travel plans, but be prepared for disruptions

The unrest in the Middle East caused by the war, various countries closing their borders, and the protests worldwide are creating havoc for airline passengers.France has implemented a high-security alert after France has been at its highest security alert level since 13 October after a 20-year-old man fatally stabbed a teacher in the city of Arras in northern France.You will see soldiers on the streets traveling through France, but public transportation has not experienced any disruptions. As a...

Optimised services and substantial energy savings

In 2023, Geneva Airpark continued to invest in energy transition with the complete renovation of the lighting in its 10,000 m² hangar, which is now 100% LED. Geneva Airpark is thus responding to Geneva Airport's efforts to reduce the ecological footprint of its activities and to meet the requirements of the Swiss OSTRAL plan for optimising electricity consumption.Geneva Airpark’s latest major investment is the renovation of its hangar lighting system, which was completed in July 2023. Covering a...

Hints for effective communication

 “Getting messages across depends on the available time for perception of messages which priorities are determined by relevance or pertinence.” I just explained to you, within a 140-character limit, what is essential for communication to be effective.  It is the art of deduction using a sniper level skill. “Get to the point” if you want it even shorter.  Strategic communication is communicating essential information to selected audiences, and to ensure that the communication is noticed by the se...

Charlie’s Angels Aviation

"Once upon a time there were three young women who graduated from a flight academy. Despite proving their capability during training, they were each assigned mediocre duties at aviation operations. They were dissatisfied with these jobs. I recruited them. My name is Charlie!"Wouldn’t that cause uproar if a charter operator would publicly announce that strictly only female pilots, aircraft mechanics and other staff are hired? Consider it challenging uniqueness. Charlie’s Angels Aviation would pro...