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Marshall Aviation Services showcases its Birmingham Airport FBO at AirOps Europe

Marshall Aviation Services will be exhibiting at the inaugural AirOps Europe in Cannes - Europe's first convention focused on support services professionals in business aviation – this week (12th-13th October). The company will showcase its Birmingham Airport FBO and introduce newly appointed FBO Manager Sophie Downes. Sophie was previously FBO Manager at Coventry Airport. Prior to that she wo...

New British prime minister to tackle old runway problem

Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to decide where to allow new airport capacity near London this month, a long-awaited ruling that will help shape Britain's economy and trading ties following its vote to leave the European Union. May will either support plans for a new runway west of London at Heathrow, the busiest airport in both Britain and Europe, or at Gatwick to the south. The dec...

The Jet Centre at London City Airport receives IS-BAH award for quality of handling

The Jet Centre at London City Airport is proud to be the latest recipient of the IS-BAH award for quality of handling. London City Airport provides access for business aviation from its home airport location which is only four miles from Canary Wharf, seven miles from The City and nine miles from Mayfair. London City Airport has approvals for most major manufactures with the Global 6000, Fal...

easyJet launches record number of flights and routes for spring 2017

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today put its spring flights on sale for 2017 with a record number of flights and routes available for passengers to book now. Over 138,780 additional flights are set to take flight across easyJet’s network between 26th March and 25th June 2017 – including the Easter and May half term periods – providing seats for more than 23.5mill...

MY JET ANNOUNCES THE LONDON OFFICE OPENING

My Jet, a Swiss-headquartered company that aims to revolutionize jet ownership by combining an in-house software, proprietary methodology and game changing approach to aircraft finance, announced today the opening of its representative office in London. Wynton Fauré, a well-known professional in the private aviation industry who has worked for a number of leading industry players,...

Protesters hold 'die-in' at Heathrow against airport expansion

A climate activist from the group Reclaim the Power lies on the ground during a protest against airport expansion plans at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain October 1, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall Climate activist group Reclaim the Power lie on the ground and carry luggage during a protest against airport expansion plans at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain October 1, 2016. REUTERS/Neil...

A beach airport and a secret whisky stash: Scotland's Barra

It may be best known for its unconventional landing strip, but strolling around the Scottish isle reveals a catalogue of curiosities. There are some places you expect to see an aircraft - say, for argument’s sake, on an airport runway, or in the sky. Then there are places you do not expect to see one, such as on a beach. Yet that is exactly where the Twin Otter aircraft is, bumping a...

Wijet acquires Blink to create world's largest air taxi service

Wijet today announces that it is acquiring Blink to create the world’s largest air taxi company, with an enterprise value of €45m. The transaction will see the respective fleets being brought together into the same company and based all across Europs. With the scale that fifteen Cessna Mustang very light jets provides, the true efficiencies of the air taxi service can be realised ...

MedAire’s Comprehensive Membership Assists with EASA Part-NCC Compliancy

New regulations released by EASA on 25 August, 2016 require private aircraft operators to assess and mitigate travel risk using a Safety Management System under EASA Part-NCC. EASA Air Operations Regulation Part-NCC pertains to private aircraft operators, and calls for the same essential requirements needed by commercial aircraft operators in the United Kingdom be applied to non-commercial airc...

Stratajet welcomes Jetex to booking platform

Private jet booking platform Stratajet has expanded its service offering by bringing renowned fixed base operator (FBO) Jetex onto its system. Through Stratajet's cutting edge platform, the only platform that allows customers to search for, compare and book private jets in real-time, passengers will now be able to opt for Jetex's handling services as part of their booking. As Strataj...

WTO: EU failed to comply with Airbus subsidy remedies

Subsidies granted for a host of Airbus programmes pre-dating the A350 have yet to be remedied, a World Trade Organisation panel has ruled. Following investigation of complaints made by the USA, the panel has reported its finding that the European Union and certain member states "failed to comply" with recommendations and rulings of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body. Adopted in...

Zenith continues expansion at London Biggin Hill with hangar acquisition

Following on from its recent announcement regarding additions to its aircraft fleet, Zenith Aviation is pleased to announce that it has also completed the acquisition of the former heritage hangar at London Biggin Hill. Plans for the new site are currently still under consideration but options include the demolition of the current building, replacing it with a larger purpose built facility. &ld...